BRYMORE Academy has appointed a new head boy and his deputies for the next academic year.

Every year the competition for the top senior position within the school becomes more fierce and this year was no different.

Fifteen boys put themselves forward for head boy and stood on the stage in assembly to tell staff and their fellow students why they should be voted for.

They then had to face a round of interviews by a panel which included the head teacher, deputy head and current head boy.

When the votes were cast, Joe Parkman from Ashcott was announced the winner.

Joe will be assisted by Jason James-Goddard as deputy head boy and Cameron Weldon and Alistair Rook as assistant head boys.

Head teacher Mark Thomas said: “It was a rigorous selection process and all the boys who went for this elite position did very well and should be proud of themselves. Joe possesses all the qualities we were looking for and it’s an exciting time for him and the other students as he leads the senior student leadership team over the next year.”