Head Girl
Hi! My name is Lily Bryceland and I am the head girl at Clydeview Academy. I am so honored to be given this role, and I cannot wait to contribute to the amazing school that Clydeview Academy already is. It is also extremely exciting to work alongside my peers in the pupil leadership team, as we are all eager to bring our new ideas to life. I hope that the 2026-2027 school year is going to be full of memories, collaboration, and fun, as this is what Clydeview is all about.
When I first walked through the school gates in S1, I knew that Clydeview was going to be a school full of opportunities. The Clydeview school values, paired with the support from the amazing teachers, has enabled me to flourish and grow, while building life-lasting relationships with my peers.
For as long as I can remember, I have always been involved in school life. Whether that was asking questions in class (sometimes too many questions!), becoming a period Ambassador, or taking part in the Bereavement Group, I have always been eager to get involved and make the most of every opportunity Clydeview has given me. These experiences have helped me develop my confidence, communication and leadership skills, which I am excited to put into practice as Head Girl.
In my spare time, I volunteer at my local foodbank, which has given me a greater understanding of inequality and strengthened my passion for social justice. Working with people from a variety of backgrounds has developed my empathy and understanding, while reminding me about the importance of listening and supporting others. These are qualities that I want to carry with me into my role as Head Girl. I want to ensure that I represent and support all members of our school community.
This year, I hope to encourage greater work experience opportunities for pupils across the school, by working alongside the current support networks within Clydeview. I am incredibly grateful to have secured a placement within a law firm, which has given me valuable insight into the profession. It has confirmed that law is the pathway I would like to pursue. I want as many pupils as possible to have the same opportunity to explore their interests and gain an understanding of the world of work. I would love to make the daunting feeling of life outside school less scary!
I cant believe that this is my last year at Clydeview Academy, it already feels so emotional! As head girl, I want to make a long-lasting impact on the school. Whether you hear me on the morning announcements or see me about the school, please don’t hesitate to say hello or share any ideas or concerns. However, I am quite the chatterbox, so you might be here for awhile!
Head Boy
Hello, my name is Justin Goodall, and I am honoured to be Clydeview Academy’s Head Boy this year. I am extremely grateful to have been given this opportunity, and I cannot wait to begin working alongside the Head Girl, the Depute Head Boy and Girl, and the wider Clydeview Academy community of staff and pupils.
Since joining Clydeview at the beginning of S1, I have thoroughly enjoyed my time at the school and have made the most of everything it has to offer. Throughout these years, I have developed invaluable skills that have helped me grow both within and outside of the school gates. One of the biggest parts of this has been my journey in American Football, where I have embraced school values such as Ambition and Determination in my pursuit of success, going on to represent both Scotland and Great Britain at international level. Within the school, I can often be found in the Humanities Department, and I have recently become a Humanities Ambassador. Through these experiences, I have developed many crucial skills, particularly in leadership, teamwork and determination, which I hope to bring into my role as Head Boy and use to help make Clydeview an enjoyable and welcoming place for everyone.
During the upcoming year, it is one of my main goals to reinstate the Pupil Council. I believe a strong and consistent pupil voice is imperative to the success of the school and extremely important in making sure every student is heard and valued. As Head Boy it is my responsibility to make sure every student feels represented, which is what I will continue to work on not just throughout my time of being Head Boy but to help the future leaders of the school to do so as well.
Clydeview Academy is an amazing school to be a part of, and I’m very grateful to have this opportunity to contribute to its continued development. Whether it’s in class, in the school corridors, or even within the wider community, please don’t hesitate to say hello. They call me the Big Friendly Giant for a reason!
Deputy Head Girl
Hi, my name is Laura Stewart, and I am the Deputy Head Girl at Clydeview Academy. I am very grateful to have been given this opportunity, and I am really looking forward to working with the rest of the Senior Leadership Team this year. I cannot believe that this is my last year at Clydeview, but I am ready to make the most of every moment and make it the best year yet!
Leadership has always been a passion of mine, and I am lucky enough to have had the opportunity to take on many leadership roles throughout my time at Clydeview, such as being netball team captain and an MVP. Having achieved a great set of Higher exam results, I am aware that exam season can be stressful. However, I have learned that maintaining a balance is essential to avoid burnout. I found that by taking time away from my academics to do the things I enjoyed was the key to attaining my great set of Higher results. This included taking regular walks outside, going to the gym or spending time with my friends/family. Throughout my time as Deputy Head Girl, I hope to remind students to take care of themselves and be a friendly face who everyone feels that they can talk to for advice.
Clydeview is a place where I both learn and have fun. My school experience has taught me the importance of working hard and always giving your best effort. I have discovered that if you are committed to showing up for yourself, there is no doubt that you will succeed. This leads onto why resilience, determination and ambition are my favourite school values to foster. I hope that as Deputy Head girl, I can be a support network for other pupils, aiming to encourage everyone to recognise all their achievements, whether big or small, academic, or not. Recognising the successes of others, as well as your own, is such an important skill to have and I hope that I will be able to encourage a celebration of achievements throughout the year.
Alongside studying Advanced Higher Biology & Chemistry, Advanced Languages and Leadership, Higher Politics and the Interdisciplinary Project this year, I hope that this busy year will be full of opportunities and experiences that will last a lifetime. I am excited for the year ahead and I am determined to tackle anything that comes my way with a positive attitude!
Deputy Head Boy
Hello, my name is Sam Scorthorne, the Deputy Head Boy of Clydeview Academy. It’s a privilege to have been selected for this role, and I look forward to serving alongside my fellow members of the Senior Leadership Team to benefit pupils, staff and the wider school community.
Entering S6 marks the beginning of my third year at Clydeview after joining at the beginning of S4. I would like to contribute to the school out of thanks to the teachers and staff for continually supporting me in fulfilling my potential and am grateful to attend such a welcoming school.
The school has allowed me to pursue my academic interests and to grow through extra-curricular activities such as music groups and performing in the Inverclyde Senior Schools’ Wind Orchestra. Outside of school studies I enjoy photography, listening to music and model-making, including 3D printing and model rocketry. I volunteer in technical and youth-work capacities at my church and find it very rewarding to contribute to activities there.
In this position, I would like to make extra-curriculars more accessible while supporting and encouraging younger pupils to take advantage of the excellent opportunities available here. I hope to help them prepare for their future pathways and would love to see more young people feeling confident not only about their goals, but how they will reach them. I would love to lend a helping hand to others with their ideas for improving school life and am always happy to chat, so feel free to come and say hi and let me know about your ideas for the school.
It excites me to be in this position for the coming year, and I am eager to apply the school’s inspiring values to practical initiatives in collaboration with pupils, teachers, staff and others to achieve the best possible school experience for everyone here at Clydeview.
