The Story of a Gumley Girl

It’s all about the girls at Gumley; they are what make us unique.

From world travellers to commanding the West End, medical marvels to philanthropists, women in STEM to fashion designers, scientists to musicians – our network of Gumley Girls, both past and present, is bursting to the seams with aspirations, great adventures, passion and destined for success.

What is it that makes a Gumley Girl? Supporting each of our students own talents, aspirations and personalities is a well-equipped team of specialist staff and enhanced by our incredible facilities, outstanding enrichment and personal development offerings and a traditional yet innovative curriculum. Excellence underpins all that we do in ensuring every student achieves it both personally and academically, and in turn this shapes a generation of tenacious, empowered, creative, curious, independent and future ready Gumley Girls, awaiting their next adventure.

Let our girls tell you, their story.

• Evelina
  Taking centre stage
  Evelina

  Bold enough to seize every opportunity, passionate and with an infectious enthusiasm for all that she does, Evelina defines what it is to be a Gumley Girl. Inspired by some of the greatest violinists of the ages, Evelina has already made a name for herself on the Gumley stage.

  With dreams of performing across the globe alongside a world-class orchestra, Evelina has already laid the ground work and established herself as a force to be reckoned with. Performing at the Gumley Summer Concert to our primary partners across the borough and taking advantage of the music extra-curricular opportunities and lessons, she has a wealth of practical experience under her belt. Evelina praises the strong support system and nurturing environment at the school, which has enabled her to settle in quickly and continue chasing her dreams, following transition from her primary school in Russia. She looks forward to embarking on the rest of her Gumley journey and progressing to The Sixth, to study Music A Level and continue her razor-sharp focus on her aspirations.

• Eden Rose
  An intrepid explorer always seeking adventure
  Eden Rose

  Eden Rose joined Gumley in Year 9 and has made up for lost time by pursuing every opportunity and throwing herself into every aspect of life at Gumley – peer mentor, musician, linguist, academic; she is a communicator, she is independent, and she is empowered. Since receiving the Gumley standard of Careers Education and exposure to industry experts, Eden Rose is resolute in her ambitions to travel the world and absorb new cultures, before attending university to study dentistry.

  Our Careers Education curriculum enables every student to access the knowledge and experience essential to making decisions regarding their future with confidence, alongside gain an awareness of what is needed to succeed in the globalised world. The ever-evolving programme is one of the most important parts of our student experience, inspiring every student to realise their aspirations.

  Eden’s love for exploring new cultures and countries has only expanded since joining Gumley. She has ventured to Nice to complement studies and taken up Spanish as an extra-curricular for self-enrichment. She knows that at Gumley, she has been challenged to grow academically, personally and socially through Peer Mentoring opportunities and joining clubs, and credits the strong teaching and sense of community which has equipped her with the confidence to travel the world, solo.

• Queenly
  Pioneering medicine
  Queenly

  Inspired by Katniss Everdeen for her bravery and kindness, and closer to home, her Dad for his work caring for others as a nurse, Queeny has her sights set high on becoming a doctor. A keen scientist, avid learner and determined individual, Queeny is paving the way to be the doctor with the biggest heart.

  Even though Queeny is only in Year 7, she has already recognised how Gumley has helped her transform into a responsible, independent and sharp young woman. Her greatest achievement to date is receiving 90% in an assessment, highlighting her teachers support in going above and beyond helped her to attain this. From extra support outside school hours with classwork and homework, dedication to ensuring every student understands their work, strong standards of teaching, encouragement and instilling self-confidence and skills of adaptability and communication, Queeny values her teachers efforts in broadening horizons, and prioritising personal and academic development.

  Looking forward to her future at Gumley, Queeny eagerly awaits exposure to work experience opportunities, guest speaker events and visits to universities, as she plans her route into medicine.

• Jasmine
  Young debater, future White House counsel
  Jasmine

  Once a shy Year 6, now a confident, articulate and mature Year 7. Through the Gumley transition programme, Jasmine learnt of all of the extra-curricular opportunities on offer, including DebateMate. Not only has Jasmine developed her leadership, communication, independence and public speaking skills, but she has discovered a passion for debate and justice, and so uncovered her future career ambitions: a lawyer.

  Since joining the DebateMate team, Jasmine has been inspired to think creatively, develop reasoning and utilise critical analysis, skills that will be integral to her future as a lawyer. With great ambitions to one day work in the White House, Jasmine knows that her extra-curricular activities, including undertaking the Mandarin language will stand her in good stead. She looks forward to the next 7 years at Gumley, working in partnership with her knowledgeable teachers and team mates, to achieve her dreams.

• Daisy
  The peoples champion
  Daisy

  The lead role in Hairspray; Sports Captain on the court and pitch. In the short amount of time Daisy has been at Gumley, her extra-curricular pursuits have taught her the value of team work and confidence, and instilled key skills of communication, understanding, empathy, adaptability and forward-thinking. In the classroom, her academic credentials are catapulting her into the courtroom.

  She believes that the Gumley environment has enabled her to gain access to the knowledge, insights and experiences needed to achieve her goals, whilst the broad enrichment offer and student experience will allow her to develop the skills and character to succeed. Inspired by Serena Williams, a strong woman trailblazing in her career, Daisy intends to be a figure of justice, traversing the globe to put her language skills to the test, experience different cultures and develop cultural capital, equipping her with an understanding of other walks of life, enabling her to the best lawyer she can be.

• Aiza
  Soaring to the skies
  Aiza

  Since starting at Gumley, Aiza has swiftly moved through the ranks: progressing in her classes, establishing new skills, discovering talents and unearthing dreams.

  From a young age, there has been nothing Aiza loves more than boarding a plane, soaring among the clouds and knowing that a new adventure awaits. Years later, Aiza dreams of becoming a pilot for Emirates airline, to be the person that fills people young and old with excitement, and a wanderlust. When questioned how she intends to achieve this dream, Aiza comments that since joining Gumley, she has experienced the joy of hard work paying off, achieving 100% in an assessment and knows this work ethic is now embedded in the fabric of her being, and will help her in years to come. In addition, as a result of the transition programme, Aiza can confidently network and adapt to new situations, a skill which is key in the life of a pilot.

• Elvina
  Conquering the stage and the theatre
  Elvina

  For Elvina, the highlight of her Gumley experience is when learning extends beyond the classroom. An academic with a passion for seeking the most out of every experience, Elvina treasures the special days at Gumley: CE day, community days, celebration events and themed occasions.

  With this outlook firmly rooted within her, it comes as no surprise that Elvina has big plans to commandeer the West End stage one day, but not before fulfilling her career aspirations of qualifying as a paediatrician. At Gumley, Elvina has sought out every experience and opportunity to support self-enrichment and maximise her opportunity for growth, matching the school’s own ambition to provide a unique and bespoke learning experience for all. Learning at Gumley is not all academia, but centres on personal development, too.

  Through extra-curricular clubs, performances, opportunities to develop cultural capital, leadership prospects and taking part in our Ambassador programme to support school events and work with primary partners, Elvina has already gained experience across all of the sectors she is going to dominate.

• Phoebe
  Calling the midwife
  Phoebe

  Seeking a career that is rewarding and fulfilling and recipient of the Gumley Mary Magdalene Award for being a stand out student, Phoebe reflects all that it takes to be a midwife. Nurturing, compassionate and clever, Phoebe has ventured right of her comfort zone and broken the mould, creating a Gumley experience that encompasses what she needs for her own success.

  Phoebe loves to leave a mark and make a difference, not only in the Science department where her career aspirations were born, but also on the stage, where she recently discovered hidden talents for musical theatre and singing. Crediting the school for providing her with a rich plethora of experiences linked to her career aspirations and personal development, Phoebe is confident she will stand out from the crowd when it comes to university applications.

• Lulu
  Leaps and bounds across the globe
  Lulu

  A World Champion, Lulu has achieved more than 10 Gold medals on a national, international and global scale in Gymnastics. A testament to her determination, grit, strong work ethic and sheer talent, Lulu has been competing for over 10 years, striking a perfect balance with her academic studies.

  Lulu has known from a young age that she was destined to perform, with big dreams to compete in the World Championships and continue to be an asset to other gymnasts. We have no doubt that she will go on to do great things and achieve her aspirations – since Lulu joined Gumley in Year 7, she has taken everything in her stride, utilising Careers Education to gain a greater understanding of what is needed for her to become a coach following her own career, so she can mentor other strong young women, just as it was done for her.

  An incredible role model for younger Gumley Girls, Lulu’s Gumley education has set her up for great success. Positive relationships with her teachers has offered the support and encouragement needed to gain impressive qualifications, the schools’ Catholic ethos has stimulated a positive mindset, and the culture of encouragement, praise and celebration has instilled self-confidence for her to achieve anything she sets her mind to. In addition, she praises the school curriculum and environment for placing emphasis on positive mental health, compassion, teamwork, endurance, motivation, leadership and kindness, all of which she firmly believes are the right components for success.

• Meg
  Cut from a different cloth
  Meg

  Truly unique, that is how we would describe Meg. Creativity and expression is within her bones, but her thirst for adventure is second nature.

  For Meg, the opportunities which extend outside the classroom at Gumley set it apart from anything else. Competing in tournaments and matches have inspired sportsmanship and leadership, acting as Community Representative has developed her speaking and reasoning skills, and the broad range of trips linked to the curriculum have provided a new context for learning. She firmly believes that her teachers have challenged her to grow in confidence and knowledge, encouraging her to learn new skills to prepare her for life after school and the demands of the working world, whilst offering enrichment activities and resources that provide invaluable experience.

  One opportunity stands out amongst the others. Embarking on DofE and attaining the Bronze and Silver Awards is a feat Meg is most proud of. Not only did she find the rush of exhilaration she so greatly enjoys, but she also gained positive attributes and spent time in nature: something that she draws inspiration from as she thinks of her future career.

  As a budding Fashion Designer, Meg feels most at home in Textiles Department. She thrives off the opportunity for freedom when crafting her designs, relishes feedback from professionals, blossoms through collaboration and we can only hope that one day, we can poach her back to mentor the future generations of Gumley Girls.

• Emily
  Exploring the depths
  Emily

  With an appetite for exploring and a passion for conservation, it comes as no surprise that Emily is inspired to become a Marine Biologist.

  Emily has grown up with a zest for travelling, experiencing new cultures and places and discovering new worlds, which has taken her on a global whistlestop tour and ignited a spark deep within her. With an impressive record of success in her academics, Emily is on track to achieving her ambition, and looks forward to attending the Gumley Sixth to study Geography Chemistry and Maths and repeat the successes she has already enjoyed and benefit from the strong rapports built with subject specialists.

  In her drive to fulfil her potential and ensure she truly stands out from the crowd, Emily has joined our Mandarin Excellence Programme, gaining a new language to add to her existing portfolio of skills. We can’t wait to see not only what the world has in store for Emily – but what she has in store for the world!

• Sofia
  No time for a pitstop
  Sofia

  An avid Formula 1 fan, Sofia is inspired by the mechanics of engineering and the magic of a broad language repertoire, and the opportunities both can bring.

  Across Gumley, the importance of STEM and offering our girls’ routes to enter the sector is pivotal. We know that students like Sofia are the future of our society, and agents for social change. Sofia is powerful; equipped with the knowledge and skills for the future, such as coding, and armed with a competitive edge as she races on a national rowing team, we know that she can achieve anything she sets her mind to.

  To support the achievement of her goals, Sofia makes use of additional support in her maths and science lessons, is fluent in French and seeks out every hands-on learning experience she can find. By applying her knowledge into real world situations, there’s no stopping this powertrain.

• Isabelle
  The key to unlocking the past
  Isabelle

  Intrigued by History and inspired by the secrets of the past, Isabelle knows her future is to discover what laid before her. The second generation of Gumley Girls in her family, Isabelle is confident that she will achieve her aspirations here, just as her sister did before her.

  Often surrounded by maps and planning her first grand voyage, Isabelle has the whole world and its legacy in her sights. From joining the art club to refine techniques, delving deep into the history curriculum to explore understand the sequence of events and taking full advantage of our Careers Advisor to gain insights into expectations, Isabelle is fully equipped and ready for her great expedition.

• Iris
  Taking the world by storm
  Iris

  Inspired by Miho Nonaka, the world-renowned Japanese boulderer who has defied all odds, achieved her dreams, competed in the Olympics and is recognised as one of the most successful climbers in the world, Iris hopes to be known world-wide as a role model for young women.

  Iris is proud to share that at Gumley, she has been challenged and pushed outside of her comfort zone stating, it is the only place where you truly learn. Being involved in school productions, working with external partners and primary schools as an Anne Frank Ambassador and learning two additional languages of Mandarin and Italian in addition to French, Iris truly has challenged, and has succeeded.

  Whilst she has not yet decided on her future pathway, she is resolute that with the support of Gumley teachers, the personal development and careers curriculum and by continuing to experience the enrichment programme, she will establish herself as a successful career woman, and will define that term herself.

• Abigail
  Learning without limites
  Abigail

  Neurosurgeon or still life painter? Why not both? At Gumley, our girls are inspired to learn without limits, looking towards a future with endless possibilities with confidence, hope, integrity and self-assurance.

  Creative expression, a healthy sense of competition, a champion for women in STEM, and a companion to all, Abigail embodies so many of the traits we at Gumley strive to instil in our students. She craves new opportunities to learn both in and outside of the classroom, from embarking on extra-curricular activities with Kings College London Maths School to volunteering in the Art department; from delving deeper into the Physics curriculum to partnering with Year 7 students in our Peer Mentoring Programme, Abigail seeks out every opportunity, to gain the most from what she can in her Gumley experience and set her up for the future pathway she decides.

• Zahra
  Prolific writer, deep thinker, ready to break the late-night news
  Zahra

  The combination of academic edge and a warmth toward every student’s personal development results in a generation of Gumley Girls who are compassionate, generous, philanthropic and ready to flourish on their own terms. Zahra? No exception.

  Praising the school’s community and academic rigour, Zahra is confident in her next steps: achieve outstanding qualifications at the Gumley Sixth, before obtaining a university degree at one of the country’s most prestigious institutions and embarking on a career in journalism, uncovering and delivering the facts on some of the most important topics our world has ever known.

  With an additional language under her belt as a result of the broad curriculum, and tried and tested skills of public speaking, debating, analysis, critical thinking and a certain sense of zeal gained through lessons and enrichment activities, there is no doubt that one day soon, Zahra will be on screens and in print as one of the leading female journalists of her time.

  “I feel so strongly connected to Gumley. The support and energy of all teachers is unmatched – I have grown into a confident adult, ready to follow my dreams because I know I am capable of achieving them”.

• Iquao
  Striking a chord with the next generation
  Iquao

  Filled with curiosity for the Arts, a natural flair for music and a passion to inspire, Iquao is resolute in her decision to work as a music therapist, in partnership with local special educational needs schools.

  Having weaved careers education seamlessly throughout the curriculum, Iquao has been exposed to the opportunities that await her for a number of years. The innovative and exciting music offer, fascinating guest speakers, our network of primaries we work closely with – all of which have helped Iquao decide that the best use of her talents and skills would be to make the world a better place for the next generation, through music.

  Throughout her time at Gumley, Iquao has been encouraged by teachers to seek out every musical experience: learn the piano, challenging her range, entering for examinations, participating in performances, directing music festivals, developing confidence, leadership and interpersonal skills: all with her dream career in mind.

  “I always knew that I wanted to work with music, but it wasn’t until I spoke with my teachers and saw the value of what they did to me that I knew it was via education. It is an incredible feeling to be inspired by something, and that is what I want to do for others through music. I’ve been challenged to go outside of my comfort zone, offered constructive feedback, worked with my teachers to identify my strengths and how I can improve, all of which has made me content and confident that the pathway I am choosing is the one I am destined for. I can’t wait to attend the Gumley Sixth and study Music GCSE and take part in work experience, and continue to practice our values of compassion, kindness and empathy, to become the very best version of myself I want to be”.

• Lola
  Outside the box but never offside
  Lola

  Life for Lola is different to her peers. A professional footballer, playing for Chelsea and England Football Club Under-17s, Lola has worked twice as hard to not only strike the balance with her academic studies, but pursue her dream – since she was 7 years old.

  Lola can’t help but praise the community at Gumley School, for supporting her on her football career since Year 7. Whilst many days are spent offsite training or competing, her teachers work around the clock to deliver a first-rate education outside of school hours, ensuring that no matter what, she receives the highest quality teaching, learning and support, that her aspirations are encouraged, her learning challenged and her potential nurtured. She looks forward to joining the Gumley Sixth in September and inspiring the younger generation of Gumley Girls to be the next Jill Scott, or better yet – the next Lola Nesbeth!

• Annia
  Future Doctor with a creative flair
  Annia

  If Annia was a book character she would be Matilda because she admires Matilda's intelligence, maturity, bravery and determination to stand up for what she believes in.

  These are just some of the qualities Annia is developing through her commitment to her extra-curricular activities. As a dedicated member of the school's Chamber Choir, Gospel Club and Gumley Glee, Annia is able to pursue her creative interests in music and performance whilst at the same time developing her passion for Science and focusing her ambitions of becoming a Doctor.

• Asmita
  Sights on international successes
  Asmita

  Asmita's desire is to live in the land of opportunity, Singapore and is inspired by the growing economy, job opportunities and true 21^st century living.

  Asmita is a self-proclaimed all-rounder who enjoys every aspect of school life at Gumley. She does however, declare a special love of Mandarin and maths. These have seen Asmita shine in many competitions, including her biggest achievement of securing third place at the prestigious HSBC British Council Speaking Competition.Setting her sights high, Asmita aspires to study Mandarin and further maths at Oxford or Cambridge University. She feels Gumley is preparing her for the future through life skills workshops, CE days and support from the careers advisor.

• Verissa
  Treading the boards
  Verissa

  Verissa dreams of being a star in a hit musical on a West End stage delighting her audiences night after night.

  Verissa thinks this dream will become a reality because of the support and encouragement she has received since starting Gumley. The transition programme and Year 8 buddy scheme has meant settling into secondary school has been easy, and has enabled Verissa to throw herself into all aspects of Gumley life from fundraising events such as organising the Christmas Bazaar and playing an active role in athletics teams, science fairs and choirs.

• Freya
  Making waves in the world of law
  Freya

  With sights set on a future career in law, Freya fits her GCSE studies around regular training sessions on the Thames whilst trialling to be GB's next cox.

  She believes that the Gumley environment has enabled her to develop her character and personality as well as many skills, including leadership, which will be invaluable in her future. Freya is planning to use her 'Power 10' this year in order to reach the goal of studying French at Oxford University before completing a law conversion. Freya would like to follow in the footsteps of David Lloyd George and Tony Blair and become Prime Minister following a successful career in the legal sector in Paris.

• Katie
  Going for Gold
  Katie

  An elite sportswoman, aspiring to smash America with a notable volleyball scholarship before going for gold at the Olympics.

  Discipline, an appetite for healthy competition and a professional approach to sport are qualities Katie has developed during her time participating in many of the medal winning teams she has been a part of at Gumley, which has undoubtedly boosted her passion and dedication to sport. Katie loves that there are no restrictions on the type of subjects you can study or the activities you can be involved in. She believes Gumley encourages you to discover your passions, thrive in them as well as try out new experiences.

• Klaudia
  Medical Marvel
  Klaudia

  Providing evidence-based advancements in the field of medicine.

  Klaudia has felt empowered to explore, discover and grow during her time at Gumley, thanks to the countless opportunities, supportive teachers and enriching experiences. Science, in particular, has helped her inquisitive nature and will help in the pursuit of a career in toxicology where she hopes to develop new medicines and find cures to diseases.

• Bervly
  Changing the world with medicine
  Bervly

  Looking up to Michelle Obama, Bervly also plans to support women and children by volunteering in parts of the world who are most in need of aid.

  Bervly is an aspirational young woman who is happiest when in her lab coat or conversing in her Chinese and Spanish lessons at Gumley. Bervly will continue to expand on her linguistic skills to further her career as a Biomedical Engineer in order to advance health care treatment globally to make the world a better place.

• Neve
  Change-maker
  Neve

  Watch out Sir Alan Sugar, Neve is a young entrepreneur in the making.

  Neve wants to change the face of the business world by setting up and running her own international charity whilst at the same time becoming a positive role model for women. The freedom that Gumley gives students to try new things and achieve both creatively and academically are just some of the strengths Neve loves about school life. She believes the school has encouraged her to discover her talents and passions in different subjects through workshops, lectures and mentoring as well as through an array of enrichment opportunities such as Duke of Edinburgh, netball, debating club and the Young Reporter Scheme.

• Lily
  Musically philanthropic
  Lily

  The aim is to build a music school to help visually impaired children discover a love of music as she has.

  Lily seeks to combine her two passions, the enjoyment of playing her instruments and promoting the welfare of others.The facilities, resources and supportive community at Gumley has seen Lily progress academically, personally and socially. Despite being visually impaired, Lily has worked hard for her craft and has developed outstanding musical talents, winning a number of school and national awards, attending the Royal Academy of Music and achieving a diploma in Chamber Music.

• Rachel
  Conquering more than the world
  Rachel

  Having embarked on the Duke of Edinburgh Award, Rachel wants to travel the world and maybe even to the moon one day!

  Her love for new experiences, global exploration and diplomacy will aid her ambition to represent and protect the nations interests as an International Diplomat in the future. Rachel's time at Gumley has been filled with enriching experiences that have challenged her academically and developed her personally. From attending Eton Summer School, the Women of the World and Sir Alf Dub's Conferences and the Spanish Embassy trip to being part of the Jack Petchey Achiever's Network and Sixth Form Leadership Team, she feels Gumley has helped to strengthen her personal statement, university application and CV, ensuring she stands out.

• Olivia
  Veterinary on a huge scale
  Olivia

  Since Olivia was six years old she wanted to be a vet and hopes to one day take this role further by saving the lives of animals on safari.

  Always ready to embrace new challenges, Olivia attended the competitive NASA Mission Discovery Programme at King's College London, undertook the Duke of Edinburgh Award and has had a number of crucial roles in school productions and a number of sports and drama clubs.

  Oliva is a wonderful advocate of the Gumley Girl way and lives the school values to the fullest. Throughout her school life, Olivia has taken on leadership responsibilities which ultimately concluded with her role as Head Girl, where she continually bought about positive change.

• Tabitha
  TED Fellow
  Tabitha

  Future Ted Talk Fellow, Tabitha hopes to share her ideas and engage with an audience on whether Maths was invented of discovered.

  Tabitha has an insatiable appetite for learning; from attending the MEP trip to China and undertaking the HSK Qualification to completing work experience at Cisco and studying maths at Eton Summer School. Tabitha demonstrates her potential to positively affect those around her throughout her mentoring roles at Sixth Form where she volunteers in the music department to share her interests and skills with younger peers, and tutors Year 11 ahead of their exams.

• Loisse
  Loves a challenge
  Loisse

  Loisse aspires to create symphonies and play solos as the highest ranked musician in an orchestra; The Concertmaster.

  Loisse is cultivating a real passion for study, increasing her skillsets and is inspired by the academic and creative environment in which she learns in. Since starting at Gumley, Loisse has grown in confidence and believes her teachers have encouraged her to aim high and never give up. Loisse is always looking for the next challenge and is most excited about choosing her GCSE options and showcasing her new self-taught musical talents in piano, violin, guitar and flute.

• Eleanor
  Emelia, Ruth, Malala... Eleanor
  Eleanor

  One day Eleanor will join the list of notable women who have been pivotal in advancing female equality.

  A keen historian, Eleanor looks up to many of the remarkable women throughout history who have stood up for equal rights. She acknowledges Gumley for boosting her confidence, allowing her to express her opinions and instilling a passion for lifelong learning.

  Eleanor hopes to use these skills as she ventures to become a public speaker, engaging audiences with her own stories of change and justice.

• Maia
  Leaping for her dreams
  Maia

  With a passion for gymnastics, Maia dreams of stepping up onto the podium at worldwide competitions in the future. In the meantime, she enjoys showcasing her talent in the Gumley Gym and Dance Show and working as part of a team during sports day and excursions such as HOAC.

  Through the school's transition programme, Maia settled in to life at Gumley quickly and she is looking forward to trying out new sports like trampolining and exploring new countries through the MFL Department trips. Maia is proud of her older sister Freya, for her achievements at GCSE whilst also training eight times a week; and Gumley is certain she will follow in Freya's footsteps.

• Chantelle
  School Champion
  Chantelle

  Chantelle is every inch a Gumley girl, with her hard-working, ambitious and compassionate attitude.

  She loves to give back to her school community whilst also developing leadership skills through her learning champion role. Here, she works with younger students to support teaching and learning in both biology and English. It doesn’t stop there. Chantelle immerses herself in other activities outside the classroom too, including the Duke of Edinburgh Award, drama club, playing piano as well as volunteering at an elderly home and mental health charity.

• Angelica
  Securing success in STEM
  Angelica

  Inspiring the next generation of female STEM leaders.

  A passionate advocate of girls in STEM, Angelica sees a bright future for herself in the field of engineering. Her thirst for knowledge and career success has been supported by Gumley in preparing her for this future due to the partnership experiences she has received, including a maths masterclass at Kingston University, a Taster Day at Oxford University and a workshop at Imperial College London's aeronautical engineering department. Angelica has also benefited from work experience at GSK where she enjoyed investigating the process of developing and testing drugs.

  Angelica's dream to become a role model for young women in STEM has seen her showcase many of the qualities Gumley expects from all students and due to her determination, confidence and achievement she has been a recipient of many awards including the Mary Magdalene Award for demonstrating the school's values, the Jack Petchey Award for academic progress and the Intermediate Award in music.

• Alice
  Striving for political change
  Alice

  Continuing her studies here at Gumley was the obvious option for Alice. Following impressive GCSE results, she has returned as a Gumley Scholar where she is challenging herself by undertaking the EPQ and receiving support with her application to Cambridge University. Alice loves that the scholars’ programme is not just focused on her studies; she is able to widen her interests through bespoke experiences such as live stream lectures with the London School of Economics on climate change.

  Beyond her History, Politics and English A Level studies, the enrichment opportunities at The Sixth are supporting Alice with her career aspiration of becoming a political journalist. A particular highlight so far has been attending the NATO Parliamentary Assembly’s Annual Session to hear from world leaders on a number of political issues.

  It’s not all about academic study for Alice. Through The Sixth’s service opportunities, she is keeping up her passion for drama by co-directing the Shakespeare Festival.