A-level subjects: Biology, Chemistry, Maths
AS Subject: Physics
Transitioning into a sixth form is already a daunting task, and doing so in a completely new environment was something that initially filled me with uncertainty. However, the move to St. Olave’s was one that pleasantly surprised me and is a step I am glad I took. The Olavian community is incredibly rich in terms of all the opportunities it offers for the entire student body, all the way from the lower school to the upper school. Upon my move, I eagerly engaged in societies such as the Medics Society, which I am now Vice President of, as well as attending the numerous other societies, continuously widening my knowledge.
Throughout my short time here, I have been able to grasp onto many opportunities to grow and develop myself as a person and I am very excited, privileged and appreciative of the opportunity to help contribute more directly to our school. I was always in awe of the head girls at my old school, and now that I am in a similar position, I am eager to try my hardest to make a valuable contribution.
Academically, my interest lies mainly in the sciences, (particularly biology) as you can see with my A-level subjects, and I hope to study Medicine at university.
Outside of school, I am involved in activities such as dance and piano, as well as volunteering schemes such as the one at Princess Royal University Hospital, and these have allowed me to gain a whole set of skills, the most important being communication, which I find myself utilising in daily life. I have enthusiastically participated in sports such as cricket and netball, being part of the school teams both here and at my prior school, and I am trying to evolve into a well-rounded individual. I believe it is extremely important to readily engage in whatever opportunities come your way, and the SPT and I hope to instil that sentiment in the student body during our tenure.
As I like to say, I can quite literally start up a conversation with anyone (my Year 8 Form should know that already), so please do say hi or come have a chat if you see me around – I highly doubt that I am scary! I sincerely hope to get to know the students in school better throughout the upcoming year, and to be, as cliché as it may sound, a friendly and recognisable face.
A-level subjects: Maths, Further Maths, Physics, Chemistry
AS Subject: English
In the past six years, St. Olave’s has been integral to my development, both as a student, and more generally, as a person that I can look back on and be proud of. Countless experiences, opportunities and memories have shaped my identity and my character, and so I cannot be grateful enough to repay such a wonderful community through my role as School Captain.
In the next year, as the two previous School Captains have done for me, I want to be an emblem of everything each student loves about this school; a symbol of the values that St. Olave’s has become so well known for.
Being a part of this school is a huge privilege for me, and not one that I take for granted - from participating in the school play, Cultural Evening, and Black History month, spending time at a number of clubs and societies, to mentoring younger students, or taking part in many of the musical ensembles, I try to use every opportunity I can to contribute to St. Olave’s. This type of enthusiasm is what I believe acts as a foundation for the diverse, exciting, and flourishing environment built by our students, our lovely staff, parents and Old Olavians, and within the wider community.
In my own time, I find myself playing basketball with friends, practicing clarinet, going for walks, baking, and reading more into subjects I can’t get enough of in school alone, like maths – if that was not obvious from my mostly STEM-centric A-level subjects already! Together, myself and the rest of this year’s Senior Prefect Team cannot emphasise how important strengthening the Olavian community is, so that we can continue to pass on such treasured experiences to all who join us.
So, please do send me a message on Teams or say hello in school if you’d like to - I’m happy to talk about anything!
A-Level Subjects: Maths, Religious Studies, Classical Civilisation AS subject: Economics
Moving to St Olave’s is undeniably the best decision I could have made. Although I was initially intimidated by the reputation for excellence this school holds, I was reassured by the warm and professional welcome that made me feel part of the school right away.
I have been keen to throw myself into sixth form life and take advantage of the abundance of opportunities, from being part of the Cabaret Committee to being the President of Classics Society and regularly attending so many others (Feminist, Poli-econ, and Theatre Societies).
Looking ahead, I see my role as being able to enhance the links between year groups by creating more House spirit and rejuvenating the incredible events St. Olave’s has to offer. Hopefully this encourages participation beyond our academic studies to strive to create a great work-life balance and well-rounded individuals. As Head of Outreach, I want to create closer relationships not only within school but with local schools to help foster a greater sense of community.
I think the sixth form prefects hold great power in being role models to the younger years through the form prefects’ weekly activities with their form groups and the other prefects’ noticeable presence, so the Senior Prefect Team really wants to grasp this opportunity to develop these roles further to enhance the position.
I am incredibly excited for the year to come, and we hope to leave a lasting legacy at St Olave’s. Feel free to message me on Teams or stop me in the corridor! I hope you see me as a friendly face for all your suggestions.
A-level Subjects: Economics, Maths, History AS Subject: English Literature
It has truly been an honour to have been at St Olave’s for almost six years and have each year enrich my skill set from a different lens and augment my confidence in instinctively taking up opportunities. I am proud to say that St Olave’s taught me not how to transiently learn but how to develop the motivation to pursue lifelong learning. Hence perhaps not surprising is my passion for politics and economics, with its roots deep in a childhood of local volunteering, upheld today with my co-presidency of Political Economy Society, involvement in the Cultural Evening Committee and the lead delegates team last year.
My greatest aim is to expand engagement with our school’s prestigious events of Cabaret, Cultural Evening and the newly instated Iftar, making them opportunities for all students to celebrate their external identities, uniting our school body through pluralism. Not only do these events provide a balance to academic excellence in the school, but as part of our greater aim of higher engagement, they can allow those who are less confident in academic speaking to show their talent in the liberal and creative arts: after all, it is this happiness which will enrich our school community to be inclusive.
In recent post Covid times, we have seen collaboration with older years in widespread projects such as Festival drop and I intend to ensure that pre-Covid interaction levels with our most prominent charity events are brought back, whether through collectively building morale or incentivising. In my free time, I teach at a local religious centre, helping me to explore the philosophical interests of the younger generations as well as reading books about political theory and playing sports including squash and boxing.
I hope that you all resonate with my vision and feel comfortable to talk to me around school or message me on Teams.
A-Level Subjects: Maths, Further Maths, English, History
AS Subject: Classical Civilisations
One of the fantastic aspects that sets the community and environment of St. Olave’s apart is its huge range of extracurricular activities available. The sheer number of clubs and societies provided an exciting way to enrich my experience at St. Olave’s, and I found myself immediately inspired by the enthusiastic and confident Year 13 student leaders creating a space to share their passions.
I only hope that I can do my role as a Senior Prefect justice by developing and growing these microcosms of the community, leaving them thriving for the next Senior Prefects to take over. I also want to utilise my role to strengthen our school community, and am honoured to have the opportunity to represent the school as a Vice Captain.
Being Vice President of Debating Society has taught me the importance of clear communication, and I strive to help others find their voice and express their ideas so they can articulate what they want to change about the world in order to build a brighter, fairer future. I also look forward to working with Academic Prefects to encourage passion for their subjects among students, and working with Isla to collaborate with other schools for academic opportunities such as joint lectures or inter-school debates. I aspire to read Law at university, and revel in the chance to debate current topics (you might see me at a variety of different societies for this reason).
Learning violin and playing in various orchestras has taught me the significance of discipline and teamwork, and I am always looking to improve my artistic skills in addition to my academic ones. Feel free to get in touch if you’re interested in any academic extra-curricular events, or just want to chat – you can find me in school (likely at a lunchtime society) or send me a message on Teams!
A-Level Subjects: Maths, Further Maths, History, Economics
AS Subject: French
There was never any hesitation as to whether I would stay at St. Olave’s after GCSEs. Every year during school, including the years of the pandemic, the school has offered me endless opportunities to better myself as an individual, but also taught me to respect the community around me, including F1 in Schools, where working as a team, with mixed years, is crucial to the recent success that our teams throughout the school have achieved.
Having grown up seeing the direct impact and success that the Senior Prefect Team can have, after having integrated into sixth form, I wanted to be a part of this year’s team to spread ideas about inclusivity, following the ethos set by the previous team, however my main aim is to improve engagement throughout the school, as to sustainably create a more cohesive and positively rivalrous student body for the foreseeable future.
My belief is that not only House Captains, but prefects of all kinds can play a crucial role in inspiring the next wave of competitors, whether that be in a sporting, academic or creative facility.
Playing Fives brings me a lot of happiness, and during my time as Captain of Fives I have learnt how to style myself as an understanding leader, but also a strong character when need be. I hope to replicate the success the Fives team has had this year over the coming year with the rest of the team, to make the school a more welcoming but fiercely competitive place.
If anyone sees me around school I will always greet them with a smile and a laugh, so please don’t be afraid to talk to me if you see me around the corridors!