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Student Leadership

Student Leadership

College Leadership Opportunities

"LEADERSHIP AND LEARNING ARE INDISPENSABLE TO EACH OTHER"
JOHN F. KENNEDY

In order to fulfil your purpose in life and improve the world in your own unique way, you will want to take up positions of responsibility and leadership throughout your life. There are lots of opportunities to take on leadership responsibilities at Uckfield College.

 

There are a wide range of opportunities students have to take on leadership roles at the college including leadership in the following areas: academic, character, enrichment and college council. Additionally our sixth form students have a further opportunity to apply for a range of prestigious and high profile leadership roles and responsibilities.

 

The College Council: The Voice of the Students

Our Student Council Members are the voice of our students. Their important role is to discuss pertinent issues, including topics such as how learning is supported (learning organisers, MyACE, revision etc.). They provide vital feedback from the wider student body to help us make informed decisions so that Uckfield can continue to be an exceptional school.

 

The College Council Executive Chair (Principal)
The College Head Students
Student Council Members Year 7 Student Council Members Year 8 Student Council Members Year 9 Student Council Members Year 10 Student Council Members Year 11

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Year 7 Mentor Groups Year 8 Mentor Groups Year 9 Mentor Groups Year 10 Mentor Groups Year 11 Mentor Groups

 

College Committees: The Change Makers

Our change makers and prefects form committees of students from Years 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 and 13. Each committee works on an area or cause important to us at Uckfield College. These are:

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  • Keep Learning
  • Give Back
  • Stand Tall
  • Take Notice
  • Be Connected
  • Be Active
  • Support Each Other
  • Belong Together
  • Kindness is King
  • Find Your Purpose

 

Sixth Form Leaders

At the helm of our College Leadership Team are our Head Students who are supported by a team of Deputy Heads and Assistant Heads. Each Assistant Head leads a committee that supports our students to thrive, drives positive change and runs college events.

These leadership positions are highly prestigious roles and securing them is a competitive process. The students first write a letter of application, which is followed by participation in a range of interview activities. If they are selected from this group they have an individual interview before the final decision is made. We believe these students are inspiring role models for all students in the College.

 

Meet our Sixth Form Leaders

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Head Students

"I am honoured and thrilled to have been given the opportunity to become a head student at Uckfield College as part of a brilliant team of Student Leaders. I’m looking forward to developing my public speaking, communication and leadership skills as well as working with the wonderful student community. I have had so many amazing experiences here and I am incredibly grateful to be able to represent the school and contribute in this way.

My subjects are- History, Biology, English Literature and Maths A-levels"

Nell McLachlan

"I am studying Biology, Chemistry and History A-levels as well as various music ABRSM grades at Uckfield College. Our school has given me countless opportunities to explore my favourite subjects and extracurricular activities which I have thoroughly enjoyed doing and which have made me a more confident, motivated and aspirational person. Our school has a unique atmosphere which is kind, supportive, collaborative and caring and which has allowed me to achieve amazing things and make wonderful friends. I am a head student because I want to represent our special community here at Uckfield College and share my experience as well as give back to others at our school by working alongside students, teachers and my fellow student leaders to carry on making Uckfield College the exceptional and inspirational place that it is"

Poppy Barnes

Tom Barrett 2025
Tom Barrett

Deputy Head Student

Jasmine Trewin 2025

Jasmine Trewin

Deputy Head Student

Eva Murray 2025

Eva Murray
Assistant Head
Be Active

 

Ella Verhagen 2025
Ella Verhagen 
Prefect
Be Active

Lauren Yabsley 2025
Lauren Yabsley
Assistant Head
Be Connected

James Elliott 2025
James Elliott 
Prefect
Be Connected

Lilly Brignull 2025
Lilly Brignull
Assistant Head
Give Back

Anastasiia Savielieva 2025
Anastasiia Savielieva
Prefect
Give Back

Alex Adak 2025
Alex Adak
Prefect
Give Back

Poppy Brown 2025
Poppy Brown
Assistant Head
Keep Learning

Robert Rattray 2025
Robert Rattray
Prefect
Keep Learning

Harry Wickens 2025
Harry Wickens
Prefect
Keep Learning
Komola Umarova 2025
Komola Umarova
Assistant Head
Kindness is a Super Power
Freya Darke 2025
Freya Darke
Prefect
Kindness is a Super Power
Leo Baird 2025
Leo Baird
Assistant Head
Stand Tall
Kimberly Stevens 2025
Kimberley Stevens
Prefect
Stand Tall
Niamh McInnes 2025
Niamh McInnes
Prefect
Stand Tall
Ella Walker-Smith 2025
Ella Walker-Smith
Assistant Head
Support Each Other
Molly Ridden 2025
Molly Ridden
Prefect
Support Each Other
Cerys Martin 2025
Cerys Martin
Assistant Head
Take Notice

 

 

 

 


Olivia Woollven
Prefect
Take Notice

Cora Belfield 2025
Cora Belfield
Assistant Head
We Belong
Scarlett Horn 2025
Scarlett Horn
Prefect
We Belong

 

Change Makers and Prefects

In Years 7, 8 and 9, students who would like to become a change maker take part in an oracy task within their mentor group as a way of applying for the role. Each form mentor then selects the two successful students. In Years 10 and 11, students apply to become prefects. This is an important leadership role within the schools that requires students to be role models; to maintain standards and expectations through duties; be involved in year group projects and to be change makers within one of our College Committees.

 

Our Change Makers:

  • Help to make positive changes discussed at the College Council Meetings (the voice of the students)
  • Represent the College at key events such as open evenings
  • Plan and lead enrichment activities
  • Provide academic support for students
  • Provide mentoring for students
  • Raise awareness about important issues affecting young people
  • Plan and deliver learning materials on important topics used with mentor groups
  • Plan and deliver assemblies
  • Organise fundraising events, including non-uniform days
  • Create videos, posters and literature on key issues