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
Representing
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

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 Deputy Head Student		Jasmine Trewin Deputy Head Student
Eva Murray Assistant Head Be Active	Ella Verhagen Prefect Be Active		Lauren Yabsley Assistant Head Be Connected
James Elliott Prefect Be Connected	Lilly Brignull Assistant Head Give Back		Anastasiia Savielieva Prefect Give Back
Alex Adak Prefect Give Back	Poppy Brown Assistant Head Keep Learning		Robert Rattray Prefect Keep Learning
Harry Wickens Prefect Keep Learning	Komola Umarova Assistant Head Kindness is a Super Power		Freya Darke Prefect Kindness is a Super Power
Leo Baird Assistant Head Stand Tall	Kimberley Stevens Prefect Stand Tall		Niamh McInnes Prefect Stand Tall
Ella Walker-Smith Assistant Head Support Each Other	Molly Ridden Prefect Support Each Other		Cerys Martin Assistant Head Take Notice
Olivia Woollven Prefect Take Notice	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