Head Student Introduction

Welcome to the National Church of England Academy. We are the Head Students for 2024- 2025: Esmé Bardell, Freya Jubb, and Max Laverick. As Head Students, it is our responsibility to uphold the ARCH values of aspiration, respect, compassion, humility, wisdom, and service, alongside the academy’s vision of “life in all its fullness” (John 10:10). We will represent our diverse student body, ensuring every voice is heard, supporting all students, and contributing to our vibrant school community.

This year, as a team of Head Students, we are supporting the transition of Year 6 students to secondary school and Year 11 students to Sixth Form by engaging in open evenings and taster days and addressing our peers in assemblies and meetings. Additionally, we have supported Year 7 students on their first day and are leading collective worship. We aim to enhance student involvement in school activities by organising events and clubs that cater to a wide range of interests.

We each decided to apply for this role because we’re all like-minded in wanting to support other students. Together, we want to amplify the voices of those who don’t feel as though they have the ability to make change. We all felt supported on our journey through National, and we wish to provide the same, if not more, support for those just embarking on theirs. This was one of the reasons why we chose to continue with National for our post-16 options, but also it provides a valuable bridge to further education in a safe and friendly environment. Our favourite part about National is the comfortable learning environment and friendly teachers that have made our journey more enjoyable and memorable. They promote high aspirations in both academic and extracurricular opportunities, encouraging students to overcome challenges and succeed in anything they do. We are excited to take on the role of Head Students and promote our core value of helping students to achieve “life in all its fullness.”