Meet Our Student Leaders
Ritson – Senior Head Student
My name is Ritson and as your Head Student at Harris Garrard, I will strive to inspire love for the school community that has been slowly built over the years that I have attended, through fostering student voice wherever I can.
As this is a place where you spend almost all of your time, I hope that I can make it a true representation of each and every student. In doing so you will be able to leave with a fulfilling education and knowledge of the world around you.
During my time as Head Student I aim to leave behind a legacy of hardworking, resilient and incredible students who stop at nothing to achieve the dreams that they have for their academic journeys.
Anne – Vice Head Student
Hi, my name is Anne, and I’m proud to be the Vice Head Student at Harris Garrard Academy. I’m passionate about making our school a welcoming and inclusive place where every student feels supported, respected, and heard. One of my main goals in this role is to be a strong voice for all students and make sure your ideas, concerns, and experiences are represented.
Outside of school leadership, I really enjoy playing sports, especially netball, and I love baking too - it’s a great way to relax and be creative. I believe everyone has the potential to achieve great things, and through my role, I hope to inspire others to believe in themselves and aim high. I want to leave behind a legacy that encourages future students to speak up, take on challenges, and always strive to be their best.
Angel – Vice Head Student
My name is Angel and I’m the vice head student at Harris Garrard Academy, I’m honoured to adopt this role and all the responsibilities that will come with it.
As your vice head student, I'm committed to making real, practical improvements to our school and community.
My focus is on strengthening the bond between students and teachers, fostering an environment of mutual respect and understanding. I aim to leave a positive legacy of strength, ensuring our school is a place where everyone can thrive and feel valued.
Fayo – Diversity and Inclusion
Hello, my name is Fayo. I’m someone who values inclusion, diversity, and the importance of making sure everyone feels seen and heard in the school environment. I believe school should be a place where every student can be themselves and thrive.
My goal is to help ensure that school events reflect the diversity within our community, giving every student the chance to feel involved and represented. I want to create spaces within school, where different cultures are celebrated equally, while still staying true to our school’s values and motto.
My legacy would be making a real difference in how people experience school life, where students feel they belong, are respected, and are encouraged to do their personal best. Something I live by is: “Everyone has a different definition of their best,” and I want to help create a school environment where everyone can reach their own version of that.
Amidat – Teaching and Learning
As a devoted member of the student leadership team, I am passionate about fostering a vibrant and positive learning environment where student can thrive and to creating a dynamic and supportive learning environment where every student can reach their full potential. I belief that education is key to unlocking opportunities, and I am committed to fostering a culture of excellence in teaching and learning. I am a good communicator and I have demonstrated this through my role as a peer reader and mentoring which involved discussing with my mentee and peer reader, evaluating their progress and inferring what could be done to improve the mentoring and peer reading whilst encouraging a culture of excellence and improving student's learning.
I aim to improve the teaching and learning scheme by providing support to teachers and providing constructive feedbacks that could help improve student outcomes. I will also be working with teachers to develop effective assessment strategies that accurately measure student learning and inform instructional decisions, ensuring that student have the necessary resource and support to succeed academically and reach their full potential.
My legacy is about nurturing a culture of learning and growth by improving the teaching schemes and building strong relationships and collaboration that inspires future generations of teachers and students.
Tatiana - Mentoring
My name is Tatiana. I am passionate about providing a mentoring programme that is of a high standard which students will use to improve their student experience. As the mentoring lead, I will create a safe space where students can feel heard, understood, included and valued. My goal is to provide a mentoring programme that can be sustained and improved in the long term to meet the evolving needs of the students at Harris Garrard Academy.
Through the mentoring programme, I aim to provide support to the mentees to enable them to deal with life's challenges and to improve their well-being, which in turn will result in them thriving academically and personally. Furthermore, I want to help the mentors gain valuable skills like communication and leadership through mentoring. I aim to leave a legacy of emotional resilience, self-growth, and empowerment for all those who use the mentoring programme.
Maddie – Pastoral Lead
Hello, I’m Maddie. As Pastoral Lead, I aim to make sure every student feels heard, respected, and supported. I work to promote kindness, wellbeing, and a sense of belonging across our school. I listen to concerns and help find ways to make school a safe and positive space for everyone. I want to encourage open conversations and build trust between students and staff. My hope is to leave behind a legacy of care, empathy, and unity.
