NEW senior students have been appointed at a Rugby secondary school.
The Avon Valley School and Performing Arts College has appointed Kallum Mackley and Naomi Mba as respective Head Boy and Head Girl for the 2025-2026 academic year.
They were chosen to represent the school’s student body following a rigorous selection process that included written applications, interviews and a student vote.
Kallum and Naomi will serve as ambassadors for the school by supporting school events, representing student voices, and working with staff and the leadership team to promote an ambitious, respectful and caring school environment.
A school spokesperson said: “These outstanding students have been chosen for their leadership qualities, academic achievements, and ongoing commitment to the school community.”
Headteacher Blake Francis added: “We are incredibly proud of both Kallum and Naomi. They consistently demonstrate everything we try to achieve as a school, along with showing maturity and a commitment to their studies.
“In their interviews, they both showed a genuine passion for making a positive impact and a keen desire to take on more responsibility. I have every confidence they will lead by example and inspire students across the school throughout the year.”
Also appointed to the student leadership team were Shaylen Ratley and Isabella Silver-Vallance as deputy head boy and deputy head girl, and Alfie Gibson and Grace Sharples as assistant head boy and assistant head girl.
Rimsha Saeed, Zoha Saeed, Abha Masuti, and Anvi Masuti will fulfil the roles of events captains, and Troy Gono was appointed to the role of global majority captain.
Head of Year 11, Craig Hartfield, added: “I was astounded with the quality of the student interviews. The students prepared themselves so well and were able to discuss their strengths, weaknesses, and ideas for the role.
“Experiences like this will help them in the future, when I am sure they will show ambition by applying for post-16 and university places.”
