At USI our students' voices are extremely important - so we have created a Student Leadership Team to represent the school, and to have a say in the running of the school from the students' perspective.
Student Leadership Team Members
Head Boy – Frederick Ormerod
“I wanted to challenge myself when applying as well as wanting to be a good role model to all.”
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Head Girl – Sophia Aljarabah
“I wanted to prove that anyone can do anything when they set their mind to it and to believe in themselves.”
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Deputy Head Boy - Jaime Leon
"I wanted to deputy head boy to assist in making the school a better community. I wanted to be involved in the changes that would be made. I always wanted to help engage the students more".
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Deputy Head Girl - Layla Al Thani
"I wanted to assist with making changes for the better. I feel like I am a strong leader who can make a difference especially to benefit the children at USI".
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Head Boy – Hashem Allababidi
“I wanted to be part of the student leadership as I think that I could help build bonds throughout people in the school and make it a better place to learn.”
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Head Girl – Christine Derosche
“I want to make a difference for the students at USI to build our community.”
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Deputy Head Boy – Ben Bortnick
“My ambition as deputy head boy links to all aspects of school life. My goal is to make our school a community and home to all.”
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Assistant Head Girl – Maria Yonis
“I wanted to be an assistant head because it would help me learn how to lead in schools and let me make a big difference for students and the school's success. It's a chance to support the principal, work with teachers, and help make the school a better place for everyone.”
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Assistant Head Girl – Salwa Shehzad
“I'm passionate about fostering a positive and inclusive school environment. I believe in the power of student leadership to enact meaningful change and support my peers in reaching their full potential. I am dedicated to contributing my skills and enthusiasm to enhance the educational experience for all students.”
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Assistant Head Girl – Leya Shaaban
“I have always been involved in student politics and school community life as I believe we should add value however way we can in making our school a compassionate vibrant community, working as a team and with the school to continuously making it better. As Assistant Head, with my experience, I believe I have the knowledge to help achieve that goal. I chose compassion as the most important value as I believe it to be the gateway to all our other school values.”
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Community & Events – Ali Hussein Fakhri
“I wanted to be Head of community and events to deliver students greatness and to place trust in people who represent them.”
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Digital Technology – Cesar Pharaon
“I wanted to be the leader of the digital tech committee because: I am creative: I am an artist, I’m a musician and I also take DT classes. I’m also resilient, confident and being open push me to help others become the best of themselves and improve the school overall.”
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Environmental – Isabella Mayorga
“I applied for this position because for me it is really important to be able to show my ideas and lead them so people can try and make a changes to the environment at USI.”
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Sports – Yaqoub Qiblawy
“I wanted to be the head of the sports committee to speak up for the people who are too shy to speak and to make a difference in our school, and student voice specifically in sports.”
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Wellbeing – Blanca Leon
“I wanted to be a part of the student council to help students connect with teachers and listen to their ideas to improve our school.”
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