Senior & Junior Student Leadership Team 2024-25

Message From the Head Girl - Waania Malik

On behalf of our Student Leadership team, let me give you a warm welcome to the Sixth Form. 

I began at the Ursuline Academy all the back in Year 7, my journey here spanning seven years. Throughout my time here, I found a community, one that would accept me for who I am, my beliefs and my interests. 

The Ursuline Academy Ilford is not just a school. It’s a place where you can form lifelong friendships and gain knowledge that you will carry with you for the rest of your lives. I discovered my passion for storytelling and came into a creative space filled with people like me. I found a place where I could belong and where I could connect with other people. Those around me helped me build on my strengths, improve my character and learn. 

My role as Head Girl has been nothing short of fulfilling. I am blessed with the opportunity to work with an amazing team to better our school community and help convey the opinions and voices of students.

In particular, the Ursuline Academy 6th has a lot to offer, such as opportunities for university open days to ensure I choose the right place for me. We have enrichment drop-down days to nourish the mind and ensure that our students are doing well alongside their studies.  

The fact that we are small in number only adds to the experience. You can get one-to-one support, making sure that you are up to date with the work and understand the content. Teachers and staff are all dedicated to your education as your success is a priority for them. 

Whether you be an internal student or an external student, you are welcomed into the Ursuline family and taught the ethos which would help to grow you into a strong, independent woman. Both the Ursuline Student Profile and our motto of “Serviam” are integral to one's growth here. Throughout my time here, I have learnt skills for life and forged unforgettable connections. 

I hope you make the right decision in where you choose to continue your post-16 education and consider The Ursuline Academy Ilford.