Student Leadership

 

We are very proud of our Student Leadership Team, they are fine role models for the rest of the school.  Sixth Formers are the leaders of the future and participation in the Student Leadership Team provides them with the opportunity to develop the essential skills for success such as confidence, resilience, team work, organisation and communication skills.

As heads of the student body they play an important role in the life of the school, and are exemplary ambassadors representing the ethos of Whickham:

  • Aspiration
  • Respect
  • Resillience
  • Empathy

 

Our Student Leadership Team are appointed from Easter of Year 12 to Easter of Year 13.  Throughout their term of office they are responsible not only for leading their peers, but also for representing them and the school to the wider community.  Their role in Pupil Voice requires regular meetings with senior staff members to discuss student feedback and agree actions.

The Team is headed up by the Head Students along with Deputies and Specialist Ambassadors (aligned to student priorities).  They also deliver assemblies and produce regular updates and articles for The Whickham Way and Governors reports.

 

2026/27 Student Leadership Team Priorities

  • Mental Health
  • Healthy Relationships
  • Diversity

 

2026/27 Student Leadership Team

  • Head Students: Kara Blenkinsopp and Sam Martin
  • Deputies: Eleanor Green, Rebecca Bayliss, Scott Tsang and Ethan Brook
  • Ambassadors: Humna Javed, Harry Armstrong, Evan Thompson, Max Freeman and  Harry Moffett

 

Other Student Leadership Opportunities

Alongside the Student Leadership Team there are a wide rance of opportunities for students to develop and practise leadership skills in preparation for life beyond Whickham Sixth.  Many of these activities are focused on improving the quality of teaching and learning, and to enhance the experience of school for the wider student body helping to ensure that students at Whickham are the best they can be.  Student Leadership opportunities include: