VOTE FIONA CLEAT FOR HEAD GIRL

Whatever  is  going  on  I’m  always  willing  to  give  it  a  go!    I’ve   represented   Knox   Academy   in   sporting   events,   for  example   hockey   for   the   East   of   Scotland   and   I’ve   been  proud   to   win   medals   for   Knox   in   the   Scottish   Schools  athletics   championships   over   the   past   5   years.   I’ve   taken  part   in   inter-­‐house   games   within   the   school,   outdoor  education   challenges   with   other   schools   and   the   business  enterprise  team  I  was  in  was  successful  enough  to  reach  the  Scottish  final.  I  am  also  an  active  member  of  2  school  choirs.  As  head  girl  I  would  be  keen  to  spread  this  enthusiasm  and  act   as   a   role   model   for   younger   pupils   and   get   them  involved  in  all  school  events.  

You   can’t   win   a   relay   race   on   your   own.   Teamwork   is  everything.   I   believe   that   I   could  motivate   others   in   S6   to  make   the  most   of   the   6th   year   opportunities.   I  was   part   of  the   team   that   organised   “the   most   successful   Christmas  dance  in  years”.  As  a  team,  we  managed  to  round  up  lots  of  teacher  helpers,  KASG   support   and  persuaded  one   third  of  the   school   to   come   and   enjoy   what   turned   out   to   be   a  fantastic  night.  As   head   girl   I   would   like   to   introduce   more   whole   school  events   to   unite   the   school   community.   As   6th   years   we  should  be  a  team  and  I  would  be  proud  to  lead  it.  

I  don’t  ever  do  anything  by  halves.  To  succeed  in  athletics  I  have   to   have   great   determination   and   commitment.  Training  3  times  a  week  in  all  weathers  might  not  always  be  my   first   choice  but   I   always   stick   to  what   I   know   I  need   to  do.  Last  year   I  completed  the  26  mile  Moonwalk  with   little  preparation.  It  was  an  extremely  challenging  experience  but  I  had  set  myself  the  goal  and  I  wasn’t  going  to  give  up.  I  was  proud  of  myself  for  doing  this.  As  head  girl   I  know  there  would  be  times  when  I  might  not  be  comfortable  in  a  situation  but  I  have  the  courage  to  stick  up  for  what  I  know  is  right  for  me  and  Knox  Academy.   For  me   the   role   of   head   girl   is   not   about   power   and   authority   but   about   leadership   and   responsibility.   I  

would  feel  proud  to  be  elected  Head  Girl  of  Knox  Academy  and  would  take  on  and  do  my  best  with  every  challenge  and  opportunity  that  was  given  to  me.  

I know that the same characteristics that have made me a successful athlete would also make me a great Head Girl.