Alex Benfield & Olivia Williams
We recently revealed that Alex Benfield and Olivia Williams have been given the responsibility for the 2017/18 year, with Headmaster Mr Smith officially making the announcement during the recent Speech Day festivities.
Head Girl Olivia, aged 17, has become a huge asset to the Rydal Penrhos community and achieved no fewer than six A* grades at GCSE, while also securing four A’s and a Distinction in further Mathematics.
Upper Sixth pupil Alex was part of the First XV rugby side that went on to secure the Cheshire Plate in fine style this season, and his strong academic efforts saw him gain one A*, seven As and a B in his GCSE examinations both last summer and as a Year 10 pupil.
Mr Smith, said: “In a rigorous, and very competitive process Alex and Olivia ultimately stood out above their very impressive peers as a Head Boy and Head Girl who embody those values of Learning effectively, Leading successfully and Listening respectfully which we seek to develop in all our pupils.
“Their achievements, thus far, speak for themselves and they have enormous potential to help shape the role further to the benefit of all our pupils. I very much looking forward to working with them.”
Matthew Trumper and Olivia Rogerson have been appointed as Deputy Head Boy and Girl, and they will both work closely with prefects’ and newly appointed Head Boy Alex Benfield and Head Girl Olivia Williams in the coming months.
Upper Sixth pupil Matthew, aged 16, is an extremely gifted pupil academically, as was demonstrated by his phenomenal GCSE results last summer, where he achieved no fewer than nine A*’s and one A in what was a sensational reward for his hard work.
The talented footballer was also at the forefront of Rydal Penrhos’ recent Mock General Election as Leader of the Scottish National Party, and managed to acquire 20 votes in the face of stern competition.
Deputy Head Girl Olivia is in her sixth year at the school, having joined as a Year 8 pupil, and has established herself as a significant role model to younger pupils thanks to her approachability and willingness to aid others.
She was also a key component in the success of the Mock General Election, where the 17-year-old took on the role of Theresa May to lead the Conservative party to a second placed finish.