St Mary's College has appointed a new Head Boy and Head Girl for the start of the new school year.

Head Boy Timothy Old from Crosby is studying sciences at A Level and wants to read medicine at university.  He is the Leader of the School Council and very much involved in music, singing, debate and public speaking at St Mary's.  Away from college, he is a keen member of the Scout Movement.

Head Girl Alexandra Formela also has scientific ambitions and aims to study biology at university. However, she has also proved herself to be an outstanding art student.  Alex - who is also from Crosby - is a prominent member of the school's Combined Cadet Force. Last year, after a major fundraising exercise, she also accompanied a group of disabled people on a pilgrimage to Lourdes.

Choosing a Head Boy and Head Girl is a very in-depth process at St Mary's.

Initially staff nominate around 30 pupils who they feel should be considered for the roles.  Then staff and sixth formers are invited to cast their votes to produce a shortlist of eight.  The final selection is then made on the basis of interviews with the candidates conducted by Principal Mike Kennedy and Head of Sixth Form, Daniel Magill.

Mr Kennedy commented: "In choosing our Head Boy and Head Girl we look for a proven track record of service to the college and the community, a wide range of personal skills and an aptitude to lead others and to represent all that is best about St Mary's.  This year we are again fortunate to have such outstanding students as Tim and Alex in these very important roles."

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