After much deliberation and a series of tough interviews, Falmouth College, has elected a new student president team.

Eden Georgiou has been elected as the new president of the sixth form, taking over from Freya Tuffery, and will be deputised by Anna Freeman and Ebony Wright, who take over from Alex Pinhay and Charlotte Emsden, respectively.

The girls will begin their role after the Easter break, following a brief handover process and after the busy and important exams schedule will start work on such things as helping the current year 11 pupils decide on their options, act as front of house at key events and give advice to potential new students joining the college.

New president Eden spoke of her pride at being appointed. “I’m extremely grateful to be given this opportunity and I’m so proud of the two girls who have been elected with me," she said. "Being nominated was a proud moment in itself, but to get here I’m a bit shocked yet extremely excited."

Anna and Ebony spoke of the tough process and the impact it will have later in life. “It was quite a grilling," said Anna. "The questions were really tough, especially as they were asked by the current team, so obviously we wanted to impress them.”

Ebony added: “The interview process was definitely very useful moving forward and is good experience for similar interviews in the future for university, or for jobs. As tough as it was it really did give you that extra bit of confidence for next time.”

The girls are keen to make an impact and hope that more and more students will know about the student president team. “I’m looking forward to trying to fill the big shoes left by Freya, but that’s the challenge,” said Eden. “Personally, I want people to know about us a bit more. We want to be good role models and give younger students something to aspire to. The main objective is to provide support for the anxieties that come from being a student, in terms of homework, exams and career choices."

If you are interested in joining Falmouth College you can apply now. Contact college@falmouthschool.net to request an options booklet, which is also available online. There will be an open morning for vocational subjects, including construction, childcare and the hair academy, featuring demonstrations and hands on workshops, from 9am on Saturday, April 23.