Head Student Team
The Priory School’s head student team serves as role models for all of our students and represents our study body to parents and the wider community. The duties of the head student team include giving presentations about student life at open evenings, greeting visitors and conducting school tours, organising and overseeing the work of the sixth form prefect team, and reporting how our students’ voice has impacted sixth form life to school governors. Applications for the Head Student roles open in the summer term for Year 12 each year, and students appointed serve throughout Year 13.
| Alana Cheevers | Head Student |
| Neve Howard-Minott | Head Student |
| Ruby Deane | Deputy Head Student |
| Sara Glafche | Deputy Head Student |
| Florence Smith | Deputy Head Student |
Message from the Head Students
Hello, my name is Alana, and I am one of the head students at TPS for this year. I study Biology, Chemistry, Sociology and the one year Core Maths AS course that is offered at The Priory. In the future I am hoping to go on to study Dentistry at university, an aspiration that has been completely encouraged and aided by the staff at our school.
A Levels are an important two years of a student’s life, and the sixth form team support every pupil in order to push them to succeed not only academically, but also as well-rounded individuals who can thrive in society.
I am honoured to be representing The Priory, alongside the rest of the head student team, and I hope to maintain the fantastic community that is within our school and the consortium.
Hello I’m Neve, and as one of the newly appointed head students, I am eager to bridge the gap between our younger students and the sixth form, to creative a stronger sense of community and collaboration within our school. Studying both Business BTEC and Art, I understand the importance of combining practical skills with creative thinking, and I believe these principles can guide us in enhancing our communication channels. My goal is to create more opportunities for interaction through mentorship, joint projects, and regular events where younger students can gain insights from their older peers, to make an environment of mutual respect at The Priory School.
Our sixth form team outlines a curriculum that provides a balance between academic excellence and personal development, allowing us, as the students, to become well-rounded and successful individuals and go out into the community and make a difference.
The level of support we have received has also been amazing, and the community both within the sixth form and across the wider school (including relationships within the consortium) is fantastic to be a part of. We are honoured to be given the chance to reciprocate some of that community spirit, and to continue to help make the school and the sixth form an exciting and motivating place where every student has equal opportunities and a chance for personal growth.
On behalf of the students and staff here at The Priory School we would like to welcome you to our sixth form and secondary school.
Thank you.
Junior & Senior Prefects
The Priory School’s sixth form prefect team plays a proud role leading and representing our students. Prefects are in charge of organising a variety of initiatives connected with all aspects of school life. These include supporting the running of our student leadership council, promoting diversity, equality and sustainability, and celebrating our students’ involvement with arts, STEM subjects and music. For each area of responsibility, a junior (Year 12) and senior (Year 13) prefect will be appointed each year. Each prefect team’s responsibilities will be supported by regular meetings with a dedicated staff liaison. All sixth form students are welcome to apply for prefect positions.