student leadership team
At UTC Portsmouth we hold elections each year for key student leadership positions. Candidates for student President come from Year 12 while Vice Presidents are from Year 10. Throughout their year of service, student leaders are the voice of the student body and bring ideas and issues directly the the college Principal. They also represent the college at key events, including open evenings and the new intake sixth form social.
maya w - President
Previous School: Bridgemary School, then UTC Portsmouth from Year 10.
Study programme: A level English, Product Design and Geography
Why did you choose to study at UTC Portsmouth?: I joined UTC Portsmouth because it was a good school and would provide me with more than just GCSEs and A levels. During my time at the college the type of future I thought I could have became more than I ever imagined. UTC Portsmouth has enabled me to achieve more than I ever thought possible and given me amazing opportunities from going to the House of Lords to a talk from the head of the Environmental Agency. UTC Portsmouth has changed the whole course of my life and I am grateful.
What are your plans for the future?: I plan to pursue a career in environmental law. I intend to study law with English law and European legal studies at Aberdeen University; a degree which will enable me to practice law in most of Europe. Following this I would then like to specialise by doing two masters - one in Energy and Environmental law and the other in the decommissioning of oil rigs. I hope for the future to work for either Client Earth (an environmental law firm) or the Environmental Agency.
connor f - President
Previous school: Henry Cort School, then UTC Portsmouth from Year 10.
Study programme: Extended Certificate in Engineering with A level Computer Science, Maths and Physics
Why did you choose to come and study at UTC Portsmouth?: I chose to come to UTC Portsmouth in Year 10 to finally have a challenge and get pushed by the teachers to be a better me. I stayed here in Sixth Form for the engaging and interested teachers that feel more like colleagues. I also really like the great atmosphere at the college as it has the feel of a real working environment. I would have to say that coming here was one of, if not, the best decision I ever made in terms of my education, happiness and options for my future.
What are your plans for the future?: I plan to get a degree apprenticeship with one of the Employer Partners. This will enable me to both further my education and get experience in an engineering or computer science field. My ultimate goal is to become an astronaut or have a career in computing.
keeley p - Vice president
Previous school: Miltoncross Academy
Options: Computer Science and Engineering Programmable Systems
Why did you choose to come and study at UTC Portsmouth?: I chose to study at UTC Portsmouth because I have always had a passion for STEM and I felt the college was a great way to nurture my passion. I also felt like UTC Portsmouth could help push me further in my academics. Not only that but college’s links to Employer Partners would provide many opportunities to interact with them and help guide what I wanted to do in the future.
What are your plans for the future?: I plan to stay and do my A levels at UTC Portsmouth. After that I hope to join the Royal Navy and complete a degree apprenticeship in engineering as UTC Portsmouth has shown me just what you can do with engineering.
phoebe c - Vice President
Previous School: Bridgemary School
GCSE Options: Geography and Computer Science
Why did you choose UTC Portsmouth?: I chose UTC Portsmouth because I wanted to learn more about STEM and the different sciences which would help to me towards my future career.
What are your plans for the future?: I’d like to go to university to learn about animals, to get into my dream career of a zoologist.