We are delighted to introduce you to our Senior Council for 2024-25.

The Senior Council plays an important role in School life and helps with the smooth running of Windermere School. All members of the Senior Council are Sixth Form pupils and currently we have a Head of School and two Deputy Heads of School. Amongst various other roles, the Senior Council members chair the various other School Councils and Committees:

• Lower School Council
• Middle School Council
• Boarding Council
• Food Committee
• Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Committee

All pupils apply for a seat on a Council or Committee, undergo an interview process and are then elected. The Council or Committee meet with the Headmaster, Deputy Head, Head of Sections, Head of Boarding and Head of Round Square to discuss issues that may be of concern to the pupils they represent or the school as a whole. Their voices and opinions can be a force of good and a vehicle for change.

 

 Lavinia Greve, Head of School

Hello, I am Lavinia Greve from Germany. I joined Windermere School in September 2023 and I’m a full-time boarder in Westmorland House. I am currently doing the IBDP with a focus on Economics, Math, and English at the Higher Level.

My role within the school is Head Student. I joined the Senior Council because I adore influencing my surroundings positively through active participation in social life. I want to ensure that the Student Voice is heard, expressed, and discussed within the team and brought forward to the right person in charge so that Windermere School is a place where all students can feel comfortable.

 

Sophie Beach, Deputy Head of School

Hello, I am Sophie Beach. I joined the school in 2022 as a day student and I now study Maths, Physics and Psychology as my Higher Level IBDP subjects. Having grown up internationally, I place a lot of value on multiculturalism and community. As a Deputy Head Student, I really look forward to building and maintaining connections between different people in the school.

 

 

Emma Gardner, Deputy Head of School

Hello, my name is Emma Gardner, and I am the Deputy Head Student. I study Psychology, Chemistry and Art at Higher Level as part of the IBDP. What I want to achieve by being a part of the Senior Council and Deputy Head Student is a strong sense of community within the school and to bring the day students and borders together. As I have been at the school since Elleray and I am currently a weekly border in Westmorland House, I feel I have the perspective of all students and can represent all students at Windermere. I look forward to working alongside the other members of the Senior Council and the staff to make an impact during my year as Deputy Head Student.

 

Martin Calderon

Hello, my name is Martin Calderon, I’ve been a Windermere School student for the past two years. Originally from Colombia, I’m a full-time boarder in Westmorland House. I am currently doing the IBDP with a focus on Math, Economics, and History at the Higher Level.
In the Senior Council, I serve as the MUN Leader, promoting pupil representation across all year groups and upholding the values of Internationalism and Democracy within the school community. My focus is on facilitating engaging and meaningful debates for all students to participate in and benefit from. Additionally, I oversee the Food and Boarding Councils, as these are areas I deal with on a daily basis. Furthermore, I contribute as Activity Leader and Round Square team member.

 

Poppy Brewster

Hello, my name is Poppy and my role on Senior Council is Community Leader. I joined this school in Year 10 as a day student and I am now a flexi boarder. I currently study the IBDP and take Biology, Psychology and Art at Higher Level. With the rest of the Senior Council, I would like to help maintain and improve upon the kind and supportive community at this school.

 

 

Layla Francis

Hi, my name is Layla Francis and I have been at Windermere School since Year 7. My role within senior council is experience leader and my main objective is to make everyone’s experience the best it can be at Windermere school. I aim to further develop my communication skills, and to approach situations with an open mind.
I am currently studying the IBCP course, and I am studying business, History and English which I really enjoy. I hope that all the skills and lessons I learn from my academics and being a part of the senior council help push me to achieve whatever I want once I leave Windermere.

 

Poppy Parkinson-Jones

Hello, my name is Poppy and my role on the Senior Council is Events Leader. I joined Windermere School in September and I am a day student. As part of the Senior Council I aim to work alongside the pupils to incorporate their views into day to day life and events to make sure everyone feels heard.
I study the IBDP with my Higher Levels in Chemistry, Maths and Biology. When I leave Windermere I hope to study Veterinary Medicine at University.