Student Union 2024/25

The Student Union represents the diverse views and voices of our over 4,000 strong Student Body. Committed to creating an inclusive and engaging campus experience, our Student Union is at the heart of our vibrant community.
 
As well as organising brilliant fundraisers such as Wear It Pink Day and launching green initiatives such as our very successful second hand clothes swap-shop, the SU plan and coordinate Culture Day, a celebration of the rich cultural diversity found within our College. This event serves as a unifying force, bringing our Student Body together.  
 
The President and Vice President, who are elected by students, also serve as Academy Quality Councillors and attend regular meetings where they contribute and have a real say in shaping the future direction and excellence of our College.
 
There are 14 members of the SU and you can read about the 2024/25 elected students below:
 
 

Aidan Colfer - President

Hi, I’m Aidan, your Student Union President at Farnborough Sixth. I’m dedicated to enhancing our student experience and excited to engage with everyone on the issues that matter most. I’m optimistic and hardworking, always ready to listen and collaborate to make our college the best it can be. I believe in fostering an environment where every student can grow as a person, not just focus on exams. Let’s work together to create a supportive and enriching community for all.

Finn Perry - Vice President

Hi, I'm Finn, Vice President of the Student Union. My main priority for the next year is to ensure students are represented in college leadership and feel a part of the college community. I will on the most basic level listen to what concerns you and do my best to fix it. Please feel free to visit any of us at the SU office or drop any of us an email.

Aradhana Sentil Kumar - Health and Wellbeing Officer

Hi, I’m Aradhana and I feel so grateful to be part of the Student Union as one of the Health and Wellbeing Officers this year. I believe that looking after our own mental, emotional and physical health is crucial for achieving success and happiness at college. I aim to be a proactive voice in our college community, addressing your health and wellbeing concerns, as well as raising awareness of the fantastic wellbeing services we have to offer at college. I am fully prepared to listen and help wherever I can, so please don't hesitate to reach out if you have any concerns or ideas - I look forward to supporting our student community.

Emily Culyer - Health and Wellbeing Officer

Hi,I'm Emily. I am delighted to be part of the student union as one of the Health and Wellbeing officers. I look forward to ensuring that students at college have access to the support they need and that their voices are heard. I believe that having a focus on health wellbeing contributes to success and therefore I want to raise awareness for all the help the college has to offer us as students here. I am to be a voice for the community so please don't hesitate to reach out!

Sammy Austen-Jones - Learning Experience Officer

Hi, I'm Sammy, and I'm delighted to be your Learning Experience Officer for 2024/25. I want to really make a difference and represent the student body when it comes to your learning here at Farnborough. I'm really looking forward to working with Subject Representatives to ensure that your voice is heard and that we can make a difference. My aim is that we can make the College an enjoyable and supportive learning environment, and that you treasure your time here. If you have any suggestions or questions, feel free to get in contact!

Oliver Bostock - Equality and Diversity Officer

I am absolutely honoured to be given this opportunity to be one of this year's Equality and Diversity Officer for the 2024-2025 year and so excited to work with everyone in the SU team! I hope that, in this position, I will be able to provide a safe and open space for people from all backgrounds and identities to flourish and enable the wider college populace to come together and foster a true community feel. If you have any questions, ideas or anything else in a similar vein, please feel free to contact me or Jasmin in order to make this year the best for everyone.

Jasmin Huband - Equality and Diversity Officer

I am so grateful to have been given the role of Equality and Diversity Officer on this years Student Union. I am so passionate about bringing more equality to our fast changing multicultural community. I cannot wait to bring about positive change to help students and staff feel included and express their individuality and identities to the fullest. Please let Oliver and I know about any ideas you may have to help benefit our college community.

Joshua McIntosh - Environmental Officer

Hi, my name is Joshua McIntosh, and I am one of the Environmental Officers here at The Sixth Form College Farnborough. As part of my role on the Student Union, I endeavour to grow the college’s eco-friendly and sustainable practices whilst maintaining the environment. I aim to work with you to improve the college’s carbon footprint whilst using your contributions to create a surrounding that we as a college are proud and happy to be apart of. We are determined to lower the college’s carbon footprint and will work hard to find sustainable alternatives to everyday essentials. I look forward to representing the student body in this subject area.

Ash Rodrigues - Environmental Officer

Hi, I'm Ash and I’m honoured to be one of your Environmental Officers for this academic year. I'm excited to work with the SU to spread awareness of contemporary environmental issues on a local and international level. My aim is to encourage sustainable practices within the college as well as encouraging students to join in. Don't hesitate to email Joshua or I if you have any questions/ideas!

 

Swetha Sellakannu Subramaniam - Events Officer

Hey, I’m Swetha and I am thrilled to be one of your Event Officers this year! We’ve got some amazing events in the works, and I’m looking forward to creating exciting experiences for our college with the rest of the SU team. Our goal is to make events that you’re sure to remember, so if there’s anything you want to see next year, or any questions, don’t hesitate to drop me an email!

Isabel Van Der Dussen  - Events Officer 

I am honoured to be filling the role of Events Officer for the 2024 - 2025 year. I am very excited to plan events for the next year, with the help of my fellow Student Union members. I hope that through my position I will be able to create enjoyable events for our college community. Please feel free to contact me at any point if there are questions or any ideas for new events. I look forward to seeing what we achieve this year.

Daniel George - Communications and Marketing Officer

Hi everyone, I'm Daniel. This year, I'm working in the Marketing and Communications department of the Student Union. Representing all of you while also doing something I genuinely enjoy is a real pleasure. I'm very approachable and always free to talk, so if you see me around college do say hi!

Isabelle Lai - Communications and Marketing Officer

Hi, I'm Isabelle and I'm delighted to be one of your Marketing and Communications officers this year. I am excited to create new content on the Student Union social media and and let you guys know about any events going on around the college. I am very approachable and I am able to reply to any emails that come my way via the Student Union email. Feel free to ask me any questions and keep up to date with our social media!

Asia Maheswaran - Community Engagement and Volunteering Officer

Hi Everyone, I am Asia and I am truly honoured to be the Community Engagement and Volunteering Officer this year. Supporting local communities is very close to my heart, I honestly believe that volunteering and integrating with the local community is so important to our growth as young adults and is extremely beneficial for our network of wider communities. I keen to support students at the Sixth Form college in their endeavours to find exciting opportunities so we can help make a positive contribution. I am open to all ideas so please reach out and let's make this year count!