Brooke Gallacher

To be a successful head girl I believe you should be hardworking, organised, open-minded and determined to achieve the goals you have set out for the year in order to make St Columba’s High School the best possible environment for pupils and staff. I hope my fellow classmates and teachers would also perceive me of being this way. I view myself as team player which is vital as the role of head girl as you are expected to work as part of a team in many situations. However, I also have the ability to work individually under pressure ensuring deadlines are met. I have accomplished communication skills, both written and verbal throughout my time at St Columba’s High School which is very much needed to be head girl. I am approachable, honest and willing to tackle every situation with an open mind and a positive attitude.

The main goal I am determined to achieve is for mental health to no longer be a taboo subject in St Columba’s high school. I have set myself a realistic target of using my personal experience along with tips and strategies that I have come across to help reduce exam stress and pressures on pupils throughout the school. I would carry this out during the study skills sessions that our school currently provides once a year, however I would be looking to increase these sessions up to once a month and have more of a focus on combating exam stress. As head girl I would be willing to lead these session along with the appropriate member of staff. Another goal I am hoping to achieve is the for number of pupils taking part in extra circular activities to increase drastically. I would like to use the past mistake I made to encourage pupils to take the opportunities that our school provides and educate them more on how these opportunities can be beneficial to them in the future .  Another aim I have is to gain more respect for our canteen staff. Over the pass 5 years I have watched pupils continue to leave our canteen in a state and I am determined to put a stop to it. As this is our last year, I plan to take leadership of my year group and try to organise a stress free and enjoyable prom and other events throughout our last year.

Faith –  As a practicing catholic I look forward to working with the church and the RE department and representing our school at several religious events.  Ambition –  I will encourage the pupils of our school to have more of a desire and determination to achieve success which can be done by setting realistic goals and targets. Inclusion –  I will ensure the opportunity’s that our school provides are open to everyone despite race/sexuality/religion/disability and everyone is giving the same chance to achieve success. Perseverance – I will encourage everyone to work to the best of their ability at all times and continue to keep going despite difficult times.