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"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.
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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:
- 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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"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 |
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Jasmine Trewin Deputy Head Student |
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Assistant Head Be Active
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![]() Harry Wickens Prefect Keep Learning |
![]() Komola Umarova Assistant Head Kindness is a Super Power |
![]() Freya Darke Prefect Kindness is a Super Power |
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![]() Leo Baird Assistant Head Stand Tall |
![]() Kimberley Stevens Prefect Stand Tall |
![]() Niamh McInnes Prefect Stand Tall |
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![]() Ella Walker-Smith Assistant Head Support Each Other |
![]() Molly Ridden Prefect Support Each Other |
![]() Cerys Martin Assistant Head Take Notice |
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![]() Cora Belfield Assistant Head We Belong |
![]() 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