Our Student Leadership Team

Ava Wenborn – Head Student
Hello My name is Ava and I have been assigned the role of Head Student at The John Warner school alongside Ollie. The reason I am so passionate about my role is because I’ve always strived for positive change and I would like to make a positive difference to the John Warner school. One specific area which I am working to improve is to provide support for younger students to help them achieve their full potential.

Ollie Lake – Head Student
My names is Ollie and I am Head Student at the John Warner School alongside Ava. I am extremely excited about the opportunity to lead the student body within school and to be a positive influence for change within our school. As Head Student I am keen to represent the views of all John Warner students to ensure that they have the opportunity to be heard. I am excited about the opportunity of working with key teachers within the school to try and make the John Warner experience the best it can possibly be for all students.

Libby-May Barnett – Lead Student for Faculty Ambassadors
Hello, my name is Libby-May and I have been appointed to the role of Lead Student for Faculty Ambassadors in the new leadership team. Me and a team of sixth students who are passionate in our subject areas will work together with subject teachers to improve the student experience in all subjects across the school. I wanted to take on this role and be part of the leadership team because I want students in all years to feel comfortable and happy with their subject choices, to discover what subjects they truly desire, and to thrive within their academic studies during their time at school.

Demi-Leigh Gates – Lead Student for Mentoring
My name is Demi-Leigh and I have been appointed with the role of Student Leader for Mentoring within the student leadership team. I applied to be a part of the student leadership team after I completed and participated in the mentoring program in year 12. I want to help make a difference within the school community, making sure that students feel safe and have someone they can trust in school. In the time that I will have this role, I aim to expand and grow the mentoring program that we have here at the John Warner School. I will be creating a group of sixth form mentors that will give support and guidance to students from years 7 to 11 and play a vital role in developing a safe and caring student community at John Warner. 

Jake McKenna – Lead Student for Form Captains
I am Jake and I have been appointed the position of Lead Student for Form Captains. Through my role I work closely with the form representatives from the lower year groups to help create stringer links between the sixth form and younger students. I also work with the rest of the student leadership team with the aim of improving the school for the years to come. The reason I wanted this role was to make an impact, to be able to turn my ideas into reality. I want to make a difference within my school, specifically within the younger years and seeing the positive impact we as the leadership team can have on our school.

Nathalie Pinto – Lead Student for Community Engagement
Hello, my name is Nathalie and I have been assigned the role as Lead Student for Community Engagement in our student leadership team. I joined the team because I’m passionate about building a strong, connected school community and believe this role gives me the chance to create positive change and represent the students in this school. I’m proud to be part of a hardworking sixth form group dedicated to making John Warner School the best it can be. As Community Engagement Leader, my goal is to bring students together through clubs, events, and trips that promote inclusivity and increase involvement. I hope to create opportunities for everyone to feel valued and connected within our school. 

Lucy Griggs – Lead Student for Community Engagement
My name is Lucy and I have been appointed to the role of Lead Student for Community Engagement. I applied to be a part of the student leadership team because I wanted to be a part of the change to further improve the school. During my time in this role, I am aiming to achieve a sense of community throughout the school, specifically the students and make them feel proud of the school and being a part of it. I would encourage all students to become actively engaged in our school community through House competitions, school activities and volunteering opportunities.

Dhiya Desai – Lead Student for RSHE
My name is Dhiya and I have been appointed as the Lead Student for RSHE. I support the RSHE teachers to help ensure that RSHE lessons are engaging, relevant and cover the topic which students want and need to learn about. Being part of the student leadership team allows myself and others to create a safer and more enjoyable environment for other students. I have chosen this role specifically to help make sure students have a better understanding of RHSE and how it impacts their daily lives.