Welcome from our Head Students
We are delighted to announce our Head Students for academic year 2026-27, Sam Edwards and Kaitlyn Hewett.
Read on for their experiences at Esher Church of England High School.
Kaitlyn writes:
My journey through education has shaped my life in ways I cannot even begin to describe. It has taught me how to navigate through a seemingly daunting social construct whilst embracing who I am. It has instilled in me the value of self-discipline, integrity and honesty in my academic studies. It has empowered me to harness immense strength, resilience and unwavering grit when faced with adversity. All of this was down to one, very special, place in my life - Esher High School.
Esher High is a school that doesn't focus on the expectation and ideology that each student must be reaching unobtainable academic standards, a one size fits all model. Rather it is somewhere that has enabled all of its students, including myself, to strive for the very best version of themselves. Esher High School has been an environment that has continuously encouraged me to embrace and express myself whilst providing new avenues which students can utilise when exploring and developing their individuality.
It has always been clear to me that not only the teachers, but all staff, at Esher High School have such a profound level of care and empathy towards the mental, physical and spiritual wellbeing of the students to an astounding degree. During this time, I have been incredibly fortunate to also experience the limitless and diverse array of unique opportunities here, whether that be academic, extracurricular, or creative. This became one of many ways in which Esher High adapts to each individual child’s needs so they too can grow, thrive and flourish. Our community has always been a place with a constant hunger and drive for improvement and change for the better, showing the undying passion this school has for its students.
In my time at Esher, I have made unmatched friendships, memories and been through countless meaningful experiences which will last a lifetime. I cannot emphasise enough the magnitude of the impact that this school has had on not only my journey through education but my life as a whole, forever. Esher High isn’t just a school, it’s a community that has the potential to change a child’s life.
Sam's thoughts:
One thing that I find incredible about Esher High School is its community - both students, teachers and site staff make everyone feel welcome. The community here at Esher High is utterly amazing and it evokes incredible achievements that allow the students to thrive.
At Esher High School, it isn’t just about learning but also developing friendships and skills that will support students later in life. The versatility of the school environment is key, and Esher High achieves this perfectly. Now, not everyone might enjoy one subject, but each individual department is unique and tries many ways to make learning engaging and enjoyable. Every department, teacher, and student makes you feel welcome and accepted at Esher High, and our values truly embody this, Wisdom, Hope, Community, and Dignity really do sum up the Esher High experience and community.
For us at Esher High, learning isn’t the same for everyone, it's varied from person to person – some people learn differently to others, and for the teaching staff here, that is at the forefront of their minds when delivering captivating and perfectly orchestrated lessons.
As a Head Student, I want to ensure that projects are sustainable and continue for many more years, and to make sure that everyone continues to feel safe and happy in the Esher High School community, because it is not just about sticking with what is good, it is about growing together and improving together to develop better; that is what I hope to deliver. I wish you all the best for you and your child.