Following a rigorous application process, eight new Senior Prefects have been appointed for the 2025/2026 academic year.

Applicants had to write a letter explaining why they would like to apply for a Senior Prefect role, then have interviews with Mr Hindle, Head of Sixth Form, Mr Vyse, Deputy Head (Attendance, Behaviour and Safeguarding) and a further interview with Mrs Gammon, Executive Head.

We are delighted to announce the selected Senior Prefects are:

  • Head Boy – Aamir Munshi
  • Head Girl – Noor Fatima
  • Deputy Head Boy – Husan Malik
  • Deputy Head Girl – Fizza Zafar

 

  • Senior Prefects – Muhammed Zayd Alli, Zahra Ashraf, David Bowlin and Aisha Torofdar

Mrs Gammon made the final decision following an impressive number of applications from Year 13 students. She explained: “Every year we have a number of students who enter their final year of A level study wishing to add to their experience here and apply for Senior Prefect roles. I was extremely impressed with the standard of this year’s applications, and it was a difficult task to select our final eight successful applicants.”

“I have every faith that these students will set a fantastic example to pupils and students across our school, I know they will make a difference to the school community with their selected projects.”

Head Boy, Aamir Munshi said “I am truly grateful to have the opportunity to serve as Head Boy at QEGS, being part of the school has been a defining part in my learning journey. By leading with compassion and determination, I aim to exemplify the school values in order to lead by example, embodying our school’s ethos, Disce Prodesse — “Learn to be of service”.

Head Girl, Noor Fatima said “I am incredibly honoured and grateful to be appointed as the new Head Girl at QEGS. It is a privilege to represent such an amazing school community and I hope that myself and the senior prefect team can be positive role models to all students, showing kindness and integrity in everything we do. I look forward to working with the staff and students in creating an environment where everyone feels valued, supported and motivated to succeed.”

Whilst Senior Prefects Zahra Asraf and Muhammed Zayd Alli added:

“It is a privilege to have been selected as a member of the Senior Prefect Team. During my extensive time at QEGS, I have adhered to the school’s values such as being ready, respectful and resilient and I aim to be a great role model and to motivate my fellow students and pupils to also follow these principles. In doing this, I hope to guide others to make the most of the opportunities we have here at QEGS and to positively contribute to our school community so it is an environment in which we can all support each other and thrive.” – Zahra Ashraf

“I am honoured to be a Senior Prefect and I hope that I will be able to be a great role model and have an impact on the younger students and pupils at QEGS. – Muhammed Zayd Alli

From all the staff at QEGS Blackburn, congratulations to Aamir, Noor, Husan, Fizza, Muhammed Zayd, Zahra, David and Aisha.