Rekindle London

I would not be who I am or where I am had it not been for the supplementary schools I attended. In sixth form, a supplementary school called ‘Consented’ taught me about race and class using the history of the British empire, which got me in the habit of asking questions. I then grew my confidence and political knowledge at the Advocacy Academy, a social justice supplementary school based in Brixton. I wanted all students to have the education I benefited from at Consented. Having benefited from supplementary schools myself, I’m excited to facilitate the initial stage of the curriculum co-design process at Rekindle Tulse Hill.

I’m passionate about being a Rekindle Youth Pioneer because I believe in equity in education. I believe in breaking barriers in education and providing less advantaged students with the same opportunities as those who are more privileged. Education is not a luxury nor a privilege it is a right. And by being a Youth Pioneer, I want to make sure that every child reaches their potential. Where mainstream education has a straight path, I would like to help forge different paths and introduce different perspectives and ways of learning to not only help achieve educational goals but also gain knowledge of the world around them.

I’m delighted to be a part of such a wonderful community. I am a passionate individual who is thriving to help others and better society. As a Youth Pioneer, I’m committed to have a positive impact, to help with the growth and development of young individuals. I aspire to help the young individuals to reach their full potential.

Being a Rekindle Youth Pioneer, I feel like I could make a difference in the youth's lives. I struggled with education. So I would like to make sure that the youth of today have a better opportunity in school then I did.

I'm a resident of South London and a former student of St Martin's. Throughout my time in this vibrant community, I've witnessed firsthand the challenges and opportunities that young people face, and these experiences have fueled my passion for youth development and community engagement, and I believe that becoming a Youth Pioneer is the perfect avenue to channel this passion. Through this opportunity, I hope to not only grow personally and professionally but also to play a part in uplifting the next generation, ensuring they have the tools and encouragement they need to succeed.

I'm extremely proud to be part of such an impactful community in society. I am a passionate and dedicated individual who constantly seeks opportunities to make a positive impact in the lives of others. As a Youth Pioneer for Rekindle, I’m committed to fostering growth and development, guiding young people to reach their full potential.

Becoming a rekindle pioneer is the first step in addressing and preventing inequalities from taking place in schools. As a student I have experienced discrimination by my teachers in school and it affected my academic achievements. Unfortunately, there are many other students who have faced this as-well.

Ever since I was younger, I was always grappling with the ethical dilemma on what makes a good person? Whether the outcomes of their actions made them good or the intent behind them. I am still struggling to find the answer but to me now being a good person is to make the most of the opportunities afforded to me so I can help others.