Short interviews with some of our students!

30 seconds with…Ben Caulfield
School Year:
Year 10
Favourite subject and why:
PE- Fun, enjoys sport and the interaction.
3 things that are great about St Mary’s:
- Met his girlfriend
- Enjoys learning
- Likes the support from his student manager!
Interests outside school:
Sport, especially football, eeting up with his girlfriend and playing on his playstation.
Biggest inspiration and why:
Mum – Nice Nature, Caring and supportive, makes her feels safe.
One thing would change in the world and why:
No Wars

30 seconds with…Bella Rodosthenous
School Year:
Year 10
Favourite subject and why:
PE- Fun, active and good for healthy lifestyle
3 things that are great about St Mary’s:
- Most teachers
- Friends
- Enjoys subjects chosen.
Interests outside school:
Sports, hanging out with friends and her phone.
Biggest inspiration and why:
Dad – He developed his own business, has made a good living and earnt enough money to give him and his family a good life. Feel proud of him.
One thing would change in the world and why:
Peace, no Terrorism
30 seconds with…Eliz Kudenler
School Year:
Year 10
Favourite subject and why:
History – Like the lesson, not too stressful and calm in lesson, enjoy the topics and likes the subject.
3 things that are great about St Mary’s:
- Friends
- Enjoys form time
- Likes the selection of food available.
Interests outside school:
Netball, Swimming and TV shows like the vampire diaries.
Biggest inspiration and why:
Mum – All the qualities you would want in a mum, pretty, smart, caring.
One thing would change in the world and why:
Wars to end.


30 seconds with…Phillippa Mensah
School Year:
Year 11
Favourite subject and why:
Science – Physics, exciting and interesting. Also have a great teacher Ms Sloan
3 things that are great about St Mary’s:
- Staff are great and supportive!
- Enjoy going to the study café
- Being with my friends where we support each other.
Interests outside school:
Agriculture
Biggest inspiration and why:
Dr Ben Carson because he is a very rich man and a black neurosurgeon
One thing would change in the world and why:
Racism and discrimination because the world still needs educating
30 seconds with…Emmanuelle Tuffour
School Year:
Year 11
Favourite subject and why:
Maths because it can be incorporated into real life situations and its absolute and definite.
3 things that are great about St Mary’s:
- Feel supported across most of my subjects
- I like the wide range of GCSE choices
- Enjoy meeting people and talking with friends.
Interests outside school:
Reading
Biggest inspiration and why:
Church leaders and friends
One thing would change in the world and why:
More orphanages for children to make them feel safe


30 seconds with…Charlie Kanatli
School Year:
Year 11
Favourite subject and why:
Computer Science because it’s interesting
3 things that are great about St Mary’s:
- Staff are kind and supportive
- Great friendship groups
- Lots of different cultures that we can learn about.
Interests outside school:
Games
Biggest inspiration and why:
My mum because she is always supportive and encouraging
One thing would change in the world and why:
Violence – too many unnecessary killings and so much hatred in the world
30 seconds with…Alice Hardwick
School Year:
Year 9
Favourite subject and why:
Textiles because it is relaxed, History because it is interesting
3 things that are great about St Mary’s:
- Really nice year group
- Nice facilities
- Nice food
Interests outside school:
Singing
Biggest inspiration and why:
Emma Watson – girl power! Michelle Obama – she is so cool
One thing would change in the world and why:
No discrimination and equality – the world would be a much nicer place


30 seconds with…Richie Kabengele
School Year:
Year 9
Favourite subject and why:
PE – because it helps with fitness and it is fun at the same time.
3 things that are great about St Mary’s:
- Great support from year team
- An accepting environment
- Great opportunities for extra curricular clubs.
Interests outside school:
Basketball
Biggest inspiration and why:
Russell Westbrook ( Basketball player) because of his work ethic and spirit on and off of the court
One thing would change in the world and why:
Make guns illegal in America to prevent more deaths
30 seconds with…Ediz Djelal
School Year:
Year 9
Favourite subject and why:
French – great teacher and i like the language
3 things that are great about St Mary’s:
- Teachers
- Caring environment
- Any problems are dealt with quickly
Interests outside school:
Guitar, Football, Karate
Biggest inspiration and why:
My Mum – always motivating me and wants me to do well
One thing would change in the world and why:
The amount of poverty – no one should go hungry or be without a home


30 seconds with…Ellie-Mae Lomas
School Year:
Year 9
Favourite subject and why:
Art because i am good at it and enjoy it
3 things that are great about St Mary’s:
- Very supportive year lead and student manager
- Building is nice
- Hot food is good
Interests outside school:
Boxing, Shopping, Socialising with friends
Biggest inspiration and why:
My Nan – she is a good person and always supports me
One thing would change in the world and why:
People in African countries have food and fresh water – people should not go hungry
30 seconds with…Hulusi Ozkurt
School Year:
Year 9
Favourite subject and why:
History – I find it really interesting and I want to be a lawyer
3 things that are great about St Mary’s:
- Great support from my year team
- Interesting
- Exciting
Interests outside school:
Swim for Cheshunt
Biggest inspiration and why:
Allesia Kara – problematic background which she has overcome and I love her songs
One thing would change in the world and why:
Injustice – everyone has a right to speak their minds and should never be imprisoned for things they have not done

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