The Head Girl Team is elected annually and serves from January to December. They play an essential role within the school community, acting as an important bridge between pupils and the teaching body, as well as organising and supporting school events. They are ideal role models for our pupils and represent the very best of Tormead School.

I take pride in the vast range of extracurriculars that Tormead provides, to allow every girl to expand her horizons. Throughout my time at Tormead, I have taken part in a range of sporting activities from gymnastics and dance to athletics and netball. These individual and team sports have taught me the importance of developing teamwork skills and have helped grow my independence. On top of this, the friendships I have built across the years will be cherished and carried with me throughout my life.

The strong support network at Tormead has stood out to me ever since I joined the school. The main thing I looked for in a secondary school was the tight-knit community and inter–year relationships which is so evident in day-to-day Tormead life. From my inside jokes with teachers to my strong bonds with my peers, there is a constant sense of inspiration and gratitude that makes everyone feel valued. Looking beyond academic success, Tormead takes pride in its pastoral care; the teachers are always available to talk to you about any issues you may be facing and they genuinely care – a quality that, for me, is truly special. The move from primary to secondary is a big jump and it can feel overwhelming, however the support and encouragement offered by the Wellbeing Centre makes the change a smoother and easier process.

I am truly honoured to be Head Girl, and it feels surreal to be stepping into this role. My main priority is to ensure the girls of this school feel seen and heard every day by giving the student body a more impactful voice. I feel so honoured to represent Tormead and I look forward to working with the other members of the school to continue Tormead’s legacy.

Tormead has been a defining part of my life, shaping me into the confident, motivated individual I am today. I feel incredibly grateful for the opportunity to give back to a school community that has given me so much. What I value most about Tormead is its commitment to ensuring every individual feels heard and valued. In lessons, I actively contribute to discussions sharing my ideas with passion and engagement. I am constantly striving to improve myself and Tormead Sixth provides a supportive and stimulating environment to do this. This year, I have developed a strong passion for Economics, which combined with my love of maths, I am excited about taking forward to university and beyond.

Beyond the classroom, sport plays a central role in my life. I take great pride in my sporting achievements, with netball and hockey being constant commitments throughout my school career at club and regional level. Sport has taught me that no match is ever won alone; the relationships built with teammates and coaches have grown into meaningful friendships, and every experience has reinforced the importance of hard work and dedication. Captaining both Tormead and the Surrey 1^st netball teams has given me a strong understanding of what true leadership entails. This year, I hope to work closely with the sports captains to improve match teas, creating more opportunities for girls across year groups to come together and celebrate each other’s efforts.

Creativity also plays an important role in my identify at Tormead and I have embraced opportunities to design, model, choreograph and perform during house competitions, as well as representing the school by speaking with prospective families. Recently joining the Debate Club has been an exciting challenge, helping me further develop confidence in public speaking which is an invaluable skill I am enjoying practising in my role as Head Girl.

Above all, I hope to leave a legacy defined by positivity and commitment to our community. It is an honour to serve as Head Girl during my final year at Tormead allowing me to support, represent and celebrate the school that has shaped me so profoundly.

For me, the most important part of Tormead is how it fosters individuality and uniqueness. Throughout my time here, the school has always catered to each person’s strengths and weaknesses, offering not just a wide array of activities as extracurriculars but also treating each pupil as an individual within the classroom, acknowledging the different learning styles, and ensuring every girl feels seen. There is something for everyone, and I have certainly taken advantage of this, participating in a number of clubs such as Debating Club and the school newspaper.

As Head Girl, I aim to extend this and help encourage students to find and embrace their own voice. I think it is increasingly important to promote critical thinking and developing your own point of view, especially in an age where social media means anyone can be heard by millions of people, regardless of the truth of their comments. Fostering an ability to consume but also consider is something I am incredibly passionate about. While there are many channels to try and encourage this kind of thinking, my main priority would be to create an inter-school magazine, where students can submit opinion-type pieces about any subject they choose. My hope would be that this not only enhances communication and analytical skills for the writers but also allows readers to discover and consider different points of view, whether or not they agree with them.

I am truly honoured to have been given this role, and I hope to add to the already great legacy the previous Head Girls have left. I aspire to make as big an impact on the younger pupils as they did on me. I am truly excited to represent this kind and thoughtful community at Tormead and work together with the team to achieve our goals.

What I love most about Tormead is the emphasis on bringing out the best in every pupil. There is an amazing selection of extra-curricular activities on offer, ensuring there is something to suit everyone. As someone who plays the piano and French horn, I particularly enjoy the music clubs such as Jazz Band, Symphony Orchestra and Brass Ensemble. By getting involved in activities around school, I have stepped out of my comfort zone and become a more confident person, whilst also developing crucial life skills such as time management and organisation.

A key part of my role as Head Girl is to ensure that student voice is valued and represented across the school. I am passionate about helping to strengthen the sense of community at Tormead by encouraging open communication between students of all year groups and staff. I want every pupil to feel comfortable sharing their ideas, opinions and concerns, knowing that they will be listened to and respected. By creating an inclusive and supportive environment, I hope to help foster strong connections across the school and ensure that Tormead continues to be a place where everyone feels they belong.

As Head Girl, I am looking forward to meeting and working with people across the school to make Tormead the best it can be. My main priority is to help students develop confidence in themselves and their interests, and I aim to do this by introducing ‘Tormead Talks’, an opportunity for students to present a topic they are passionate about while building confidence in public speaking. I hope this initiative will encourage younger students to pursue their interests and learn from their peers, while allowing older students to undertake research that could be included in personal statements and used to strengthen their super-curriculars.

Tormead has given me so many amazing opportunities, and I am incredibly grateful for the opportunity to give back to the school community and represent the school as Head Girl. I look forward to leading alongside the other Head Girls and building on the strong legacy of the team before us.