Meet Our Students
All of our students are encouraged to make the absolute most of their time whilst in the Sixth Form. For many, this includes taking an active leadership role in various clubs and activities, or in accepting specific positions of responsibility.
Head Boy and Head Girl
Catriona McGeary (Year 13)
Being appointed Head Girl was one of the proudest moments of my life. It is a challenging position, and one that is teaching me a lot about myself. I am expected to be a role model for the younger students, and to represent the academy at a wide range of events such as our annual Open Evening. I also meet on a regular basis with the Principal.
Harshad Karia (Year 13)
As Head Boy, I work closely with Catriona, and am also expected to represent the academy at a wide range of functions. This can include giving a short speech, as well as playing a pivotal role at important events such as our annual Celebration of Success Evening. I also chair the School Council which focuses, amongst other things, on helping to provide a useful student voice and suggesting ways that the academy can continue to improve. I am studying Chemistry, Biology and Physics.
Zain Bilgrami (Year 12)
Having started here in Year 7, it is a fabulous opportunity to be completing my educational journey here in the Sixth Form. I am studying Government and Politics, History and Maths. I am also about to start an Extended Project Qualification, and have chosen to research the Iranian Revolution. My long term plans are to study History at university, and then to train as a lawyer.
Donna Jais (Year 12)
I have just joined the academy, having taken my GCSEs at Watford Grammar School for Girls. My sister came here, and I very much wanted to follow in her footsteps at a local school. I am enjoying my time immensely here already, and have quickly made friends. The teachers are excellent, and you receive good support. I am studying Business, Maths and Psychology.
Hassan Shah and Havil Paspula (Year 12)
We also joined as external students to the Sixth Form, having been at Watford Grammar School for Boys and Stanborough School respectively. It has been easy to make friends and, because the Sixth Form is small, you are known and supported from the moment you walk through the door on your first day. It is a tough place though – you are expected to work very hard, and challenged if you don’t. But that is the way we like it; we both want to succeed in life and achieve our dreams. The standards need to be high.