Meet Rachel
STORIES OF PRIDE
MEET RACHEL, FORMER HEAD GIRL. SHE TELLS US ABOUT HER CAMBRIDGE ASPIRATIONS AND HOW THE SCHOOL SUPPORTED HER THROUGH THE PROCESS.
What did you study in Sixth Form and what are you plans after Sixth Form?
I studied Religious Studies, English Literature and History. I probably enjoyed history the most because I had a great teacher and I am interested in learning about the past.
I am hoping to study Human, Social and Political Sciences at Cambridge, and my second choice is Anthropology at St Andrews. I have already had my Cambridge interview and I’m just waiting to for the verdict. The interview was interesting – it wasn’t like a regular interview. It felt more like mind games.
What support did you receive to complete your applications and interview?
I had more support from the school than anywhere else. I don’t think I would have even applied if it hadn’t been for the school. Miss Moyer and some other teachers helped me with my personal statement. Miss Prior even offered to get clothes for me for my interview and I was able to do the assessment at the school. Everything I really needed throughout the application process, I got from the school.
Can you tell us about your role as Head Girl?
The leadership team was made up of 6 sixth formers. Main responsibility was to listen to student queries and issues in confidence and help them deal with them and raising them to the appropriate staff member. There is a lot of mutual respect between the leadership team and staff.
I was involved in projects such as our peer mentoring programme and organising the funding for charity work in the local area. We also helped to organise work experience in the local area, especially with the elderly, which I feel is particularly important.
What advice would you give to someone considering joining Crayford Academy Sixth Form?
It is very important to always trust yourself and also to trust your teachers and staff because they really want the best for you!
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