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Executive Leadership Team
Benjamin Whitworth – Head Boy
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My name is Ben Whitworth, and I have the honour of introducing myself as Plume Academy’s Head Boy for 2025-2026. I joined Plume as a Year 7 in 2019, and I have thoroughly enjoyed my six years here. I am currently studying A-Level Maths, Further Maths, and Computer Science. I aspire to go onto an Engineering Degree Apprenticeship, as I have always been fascinated by technology, an interest I have been fortunate to explore through Plume’s excellent range of courses. As Head Boy, I pledge to create a new email address that allows for better communication between the Leadership Team and the students. This address would give students a direct platform to have their voices heard without jumping through several hoops, whilst also allowing us to send out surveys and polls about the ideas we want to implement. Although available to all year groups, it will be especially helpful for students at MRC, as their concerns are specific to a separate campus. I am very grateful for the opportunity to make a difference at Plume, and I am looking forward to working with the Executive Student Leadership Team and staff to help foster a fair and inclusive school environment.
Nicole Kaczynska – Head Girl
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Hello, my name is Nicole Kaczynska, and I am honoured to introduce myself as Head Girl of Plume Academy for 2025/2026. I began my journey at this school in 2019, just before Covid hit, and I have had the privilege of learning, growing and developing here ever since. It has always been my goal to be a part of the Executive Student Leadership Team; I feel immensely proud to represent a school that has offered me so many opportunities and supported me throughout my time here at Plume Academy.
At A Level, I am studying Biology, Chemistry, French and Level 3 Mathematical Studies, with hopes to pursue a career of working with animals in the veterinary field. As Head Girl, my goal is to help develop a stronger relationship within our Academy to help enable students from all year groups to work collaboratively in continuously developing and improving our school, building relationships along the way. I believe that our Plume Family has a great support system with all our members of staff and our dedicated parents and carers. With the support from my passionate Team, I aspire to leave a legacy that we can be proud of and that the students at our school can use to learn, grow and develop for generations to come. I am ever so grateful to take on the position as Head Girl. I am privileged to work alongside our talented team, our staff, our students and to continue representing our Plume Family to the best of my abilities.
Hannah Blackburn – Deputy Head Girl
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Hello, my name is Hannah Blackburn and I am so pleased to introduce myself as one of your Deputy Head Girls for 2025/2026. During my time as Deputy Head Girl, I look forward to representing the student body and continuing to develop the relationship in the academy and the wider community. Currently, I am studying PE, Psychology and Business, three subjects which I am very passionate about and believe will give me so many opportunities and skills for the future. I am hoping to go on to study Sports Media and Marketing at university or potentially teaching PE. Currently I volunteer at Maldon Rugby Club as their photographer, and I also work during my school holidays as a coach for primary school students. I cannot wait to work with the rest of the Executive Student Leadership Team to continue to build upon the Plume values.
Saski Madden – Deputy Head Girl
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Hi, my name is Saski Madden, I am pleased and excited to introduce myself as one of your Deputy Head Girls for this academic year. I have been a part of Plume Academy since Year 7 and am incredibly proud to now be representing the school in this role. During my time at Plume, I have changed from a nervous Year 7 to a chatty and bubbly sixth former. Having been a part of Plume for so long, I look forward to being able to give back to the school as they have helped me grow and shaped who I have become. Growing up with this amazing and supportive community has been a privilege. I am currently studying A Levels in Biology, Physical Education and Business. I am extremely passionate about both academic and personal development so try my hardest to balance everything. In the future I hope to go on and study Physiotherapy. One of my key aims this year is to mentor younger students. I aim to inspire and support students to reach their full potential. I would also like to organise more sporting events and inter-form competitions to strengthen the relationships between students and teachers so that students feel comfortable and excited to come to school.
Amber Sawyer – Deputy Head Girl
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Hello, my name is Amber Sawyer, and I am pleased to introduce myself as one of the Deputy Head Girls, and a proud member of the Student Leadership Team for this upcoming academic year. This role is very important to me as I believe that students should feel safe and supported with their mental health throughout their entire journey at Plume – and I am confident that this role will allow me to pursue this.
I am currently studying A-Level English Literature, History, and Spanish. After Year 13, I aspire to go to Performing Arts college – with the hope to pursue a career in acting. During my time as Deputy Head Girl, I strive to create a positive and welcoming experience at Plume by introducing student-led extra-curricular activities in order to further appreciate and celebrate the wide range of talent we are so lucky to have in the academy. I am incredibly grateful for the opportunity to take on this role, and I strive to create a lasting legacy that students can benefit from in future years.
Olivia Sinden – Deputy Head Girl
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Hello, my name is Olivia Sinden, and I am honoured to be acting as one of the Deputy Head Girls for this academic year. I am currently studying History, French, English Literature and Art at A level, with plans to continue on to further education after my time at Plume Academy. My aspirations as Deputy Head Girl will be to work alongside the Student Leadership Team to help encourage greater academy-wide connections regarding mentorship for students. I will strive to inspire academic excellence through contributions to the Elite Pathways Programme which will, in turn, provide students with confidence in all their future endeavours. My experience as a volunteer in the local community outside of College has also inspired me to pursue the aim of developing stronger bonds between students and their community, both inside and outside of the Academy. I am so grateful to have been chosen for this role and am looking forward to working with the amazing staff, students, and community who make up Plume Academy.