At Hawai‘i School for Girls, all students are leaders. Each girl has the opportunity to develop their confidence and leadership skills through our robust leadership programs.
Hawai‘i School for Girls at La Pietra welcomes newly inducted National Honor Society members
Student Council
Each spring, elections are held to determine the President, Vice-President, Secretary, and Treasurer for the Hawai‘i School for Girls at La Pietra Student Council. In addition, each class elects two representatives to serve. The council is overseen by a faculty advisor, who is a liaison between the students and the faculty and administration. The Student Council spearheads many activities, including school dances, spirit week, and various community service projects.
student ambassadors
Student Ambassadorsrepresent the school at various events, both on campus and in the community. Among their key responsibilities are conducting campus tours, hosting Shadow Day visits, and volunteering at admissions open houses. As part of our longtime partnership with the Wahine Forum, the ambassadors also serve as hosts at the annual conference of female business leaders. Ambassadors must apply to be part of the program and commit to participating in at least one event per year.
Peer Leaders
Peer Leaders are a group of young women who provide friendship and leadership to middle school advisory groups. Peer Leaders are women who take initiative as well as direction; are motivated, confident and service-oriented; and believe in the essential traits of integrity and honesty.
National Honor Society
The National Honor Society chapter at Hawai‘i School for Girls coordinates numerous activities throughout the year, including fundraising to support charitable organizations, hosting the Spelling Bee, and peer tutoring on campus. Consideration for membership in the chapter is based upon Scholarship, Character, Leadership, and Service. Each member is selected by the Faculty Council based on the above criteria.
BIG SISTER LITTLE SISTER
The Big Sister Little Sister Program sponsors events designed to ease a new student’s transition to Hawai‘i School for Girls by grouping them with returning students. Big Sisters serve as a resource and friend to their Little Sisters, forging the bond of sisterhood.
