Meet our Junior Leadership Team (JLT)
2026/2027
Head Prefect
Gaile Quemuel
Hello, my name is Gaile Quemuel, and it is an honour to serve as Head Student this year. I am proud to represent a community that has shaped me into the person I am today, from the heartfelt support and encouragement of our staff, to the strength of our tight knit student community. Since joining the school in Year 7, I have grown in ways I never imagined possible. The opportunities I've been given, the friendships I've built, and the challenges I've faced have each played a part in helping me discover strengths and passions I didn't know I had. Our Ursuline values are not just words we speak, but principle that have woven themselves into my daily life, guiding me both inside school and outside of school. As Head Student, my goal is to give back to this school tenfold the support it has given me. I am to continue building on the legacy of service, faith, and excellence that makes our Ursuline community so special, leaving behind something meaningful for future generations of students.
Deputy Head Prefects
Chioma Sobieri
Hello, my name is Chioma Sobieri, and I am privileged to have the opportunity to serve as Deputy Head Prefect at St Ursula’s Convent School. My time in St Ursula's has not only encouraged me to aim high and consistently pursue personal and academic growth, but has also nurtured within me a strong sense of community, compassion, and responsibility from taking part in various school endeavours such as extracurricular clubs, volunteer work and leadership opportunities to supporting younger students both formally and informally. These experiences have taught me the true value of teamwork, resilience, and leading by example, and even when challenges arise, I have learned that leadership is not about holding a title, but about being consistent, dependable, and uplifting those around you. Because of this, I have developed a deeper understanding of what it means to serve others and work collaboratively for the good of the wider school community. As Deputy Head Prefect, I aim to be a positive role model, a voice for my peers, and a bridge between students and staff. Most importantly, I want to lead with kindness, integrity, and humility ensuring that everyone feels valued and heard, so that we can continue to grow together full of compassion and unity.
Assunta Marino
Hello! My name is Assunta Marino, and I’m currently serving as Deputy Head at St Ursula’s. My goal is to continue supporting the school as we move forward on our journey of recovery and growth. By strengthening the way we listen to and act upon student voices, we have been able to make real progress both within the school and in how we engage with the wider community—ultimately creating a richer, more positive experience for your child. Throughout my life, I have always valued the importance of speaking up, standing for what I believe in, and encouraging others to do the same. Leadership has always come naturally to me, and I take pride in being a supportive figure for my peers, colleagues, and students alike. I look forward to continuing this work with dedication, care, and a strong vision for the future of St Ursula’s.
Senior Prefects
Maria Elena Volponi
I am very honoured to have been chosen to be a member of the Junior Leadership Team as Senior Prefect for this academic year. Throughout my time at St Ursula's, I have been taught the importance of acceptance, teamwork and friendship. Being at this school has truly shaped me in such a positive way, helping me to build my confidence and step out of my comfort zone, which I am genuinely grateful for. I am so proud to be a part of this team, to help people and make them feel happy, secure and accepted in our school. I will be sure to work collaboratively with the rest of the JLT team, taking in advice and suggestions from our school community to create a place where everyone can feel safe and able to express themselves!
Ella Jasmine Bondzie
Hello, my name is Ella Jasmine Bondzie, and I am so grateful to know that this year I will be able to help and serve my school as Senior Prefect. As I have been a student at this school for five years, I have seen so much positive change, and I am so pleased to know that I am going to be part of this next chapter, alongside the rest of our team, as we work to do our very best this year. During my time at St Ursula’s, I have truly developed as a person in so many different ways. I don’t think my Year 7 self would ever have imagined that, five years later, I would be in this position—having the strength to put myself forward, to volunteer, and to lead. All of these experiences have shaped me into who I am today and have given me the resilience to face challenges with confidence. As Senior Prefect, I want to make sure that this year we are able to achieve even more as a school. I hope to contribute to positive change and to be a source of support for all of my peers in a kind, respectful, and helpful way. I want everyone to feel heard and to feel the impact of the changes we work towards together.
“Work willingly at whatever you do, as though you were working for the Lord rather than for people.” Colossians 3:23 (NLT)
Destanee Adio-Weathers
Hi, my name is Destanee Adio-Weathers and I am extremely delighted to have the honour to serve my school this year as Senior Prefect! For the time I have been at St Ursula’s, I had been trying to figure out who exactly I wanted to be and with the help of the community, I was able to step out of my comfort and find peace in my peers and teachers. I haven’t always felt as confident as I do today and I have St Ursula’s to thank for that. Due to the school’s nurturing nature, I am able to speak with poise, meet incredible people and feel proud about the school I attend.
As Senior Prefect, I plan to be a safe space for everyone in St Ursula’s. I hope to help my peers find their voice and shape them into the people everyone will be proud of!
Kelane Affian
Hi, my name is Kelane, and I’m incredibly proud to say that I am a Senior Prefect this year at St Ursula’s. This role is truly a privilege and it reflects my growth over these last few years including how much this school has aided in shaping me. Being a student in St Ursula's has taught me the key values of dependability. Therefore being someone who’s always available, who can be relied on, be compassionate and showing true care and sympathy for others. I aspire to lead the younger years in an exemplary way as I have gained a deeper understanding on what behaviour is expected at this school. Consequently I would like the students to feel comfortable in engaging with me about any concerns surrounding their well being. This year I aim to be a support system for our students in order to grow and bring unity to our Ursuline community. As without each other we are nothing.
Malika Glen
It is with immense gratitude and pride that I, Malika Glen, serve as Senior Prefect at St Ursula's. This school has been more than just a place of education, it has been a journey of transformation, not only for me but for the school itself.
I've risen with St Ursula's through challenging times. I've seen it grow, improve and strengthen. Where there was uncertainty, there is now hope and purpose, and I am honoured to be a part of that change. To represent the school at this point in its journey is not just a role, it's a calling. Together with the staff, students and wider community, I am committed to taking the necessary steps towards greatness, and I'll be here every step of the way.
The Ursuline values, service, resilience and integrity, are not just words we recite, but principles I strive to live by. They are the foundation on which I lead, and the compass that guides my actions. I will continue to make these values resonate within me and reflect them in all that I do.
There is one quote that holds deep meaning for me: "When my time comes, bury my body, but leave my hands outside the coffin... let the world know the man who won everything had nothing in his hands when he died." This powerful, apocryphal quote is a profound reflection on legacy and mortality. To me, it speaks volumes about sacrifice and humility, values that are deeply embedded in Ursuline tradition. I hope that when I leave St Ursula's, I leave not with hands full of recognition, but with hands empty, haven given everything I could to better the school, to serve its people, and to shape a future that's even brighter for the generations to come.
This is my legacy; not one of personal gain, but of service, growth, and unwavering commitment to the school that shaped me.
Student Leadership Journeys
student voice journey st ursulas.pdf