At the beginning of term, all Year 12s were invited to apply for the positions with a fantastic 28 individuals putting themselves forward. As part of the process they had to give two-minute presentations during the HGT Hustings in front of their peers and staff, before a school-wide vote (staff and pupils).

The top candidates then participated in panel interviews with members of the Senior Leadership Team and outgoing Head Girl, Lewhat. The final six were announced to the school by Mr Shoults in assembly when our outgoing 2023-24 HGT handed over the reins to new Head Girl Nathana and her team of Nirupama, Addy, Carmen, Ariana and Games Captain, Hope.

Get to know our fantastic team below:

Nanthana L

What subjects are you studying?

I am currently studying Biology, Chemistry and Maths with an EPQ

Tell us something surprising about yourself?

I can speak and write in one of the oldest languages in the world (Tamil).

What would you like to achieve in your new role?

I would like to ensure that all students in this school feel heard and know that they deserve their place here as they are a pivotal part to the school. This would be achieved through strengthening the relationships we have within this community.

Nirupama K

What subjects are you studying?

Maths, Further Maths, Economics and Mandarin.

Tell us something surprising about yourself?

I love, love, love crime shows. I’m a massive fan of any show with Shemar Moore in it (S.W.A.T., Criminal Minds). One of my favourite shows of all time is Murder She Wrote (starring Dame Angela Lansbury), its old but I think it’s amazing. In terms of other shows, I enjoy Law & Order SVU, any Agatha Christie (Poirot or Marple, but ONLY the ITV series), NCIS, Vera, Lewis, and especially Endeavour.

What would you like to achieve in your new role?

In this role I hope to help build a greater sense of community within the school and strengthen our ties with our local community. I’d also like to help increase transparency between the team and the rest of the school, so that the students know exactly what we are doing to help them out. I also think it’s important to provide more support for bursary students to help them feel at home in our school environment, but this also goes for any other student as well.

Addy M-S

What subjects are you studying?

Italian AS, Ancient Greek, Latin, English Literature

Tell us something surprising about yourself?

I can name any Taylor Swift song within 0.5 seconds of hearing it!

What would you like to achieve in your new role?

I would like to be an approachable and friendly presence within the school, someone who students from all year groups feel comfortable talking to. By nurturing open communication, I hope to strengthen connections across different year groups to help build a more close-knit school community.

Carmen H S 

What subjects are you studying?

I am studying Maths, Art and Geography, and am hoping to go on to study architecture at uni.

Tell us something surprising about yourself?

I have an irrational fear of bananas.

What would you like to achieve in your new role?

I want to enhance our school spirit and community between students.

Ariana G

What subjects are you studying?

Maths, Further Maths, Biology, Chemistry

Tell us something surprising about yourself?

I have one lung!

What would you like to achieve in your new role?

To inspire confidence and ambition in the students and give back to the school.

Hope G

What subjects are you studying?

I am studying English literature, classical Greek and Latin.

Tell us something surprising about yourself?

My biggest dream is to complete an Ironman 70.3.

What would you like to achieve in your new role?

My aim as sports captain is to boost participation and enjoyment in team sport throughout the school.