Get to know our Head Prefects, Ang-Ya and Emily

Since taking up the positions of Head Prefects at the start of Term 4 2024 Ang-Ya Koo (AYK) and Emily Aberdeen (EA) have taken their roles by storm, showing extraordinary leadership and entertaining and captivating audiences whenever they speak publicly.

The brains trust behind this year’s theme of It’s 2025… Come Alive, you couldn’t ask for two better young women to bring this theme to life across the College.

But for all that we do know about Ang-Ya and Emily on a professional level there’s a lot that we don’t on a personal one, so we sent them ten questions to help change that.

Take it away, girls.

If you could describe your leadership style in three words, what would they be?

AYK: Organised, collaborative, supportive. I love bringing people together, making sure everything runs smoothly, and always having a plan (or five). 

EA: Responsive, creative and approachable.

If you could only eat one food for the rest of your life, what would it be?

AYK: Oysters! I love all types of seafood but oysters are my favourite. 

EA: Nachos with lots of guacamole. The proper ratio is one part nachos to at least three parts guacamole. 

What’s the weirdest thing in your school bag right now?

AYK: Nothing weird because I just cleaned it! But once, I left a banana in there for way too long… 

EA: This isn’t in my school bag, but I always carry a little tube of bubbles with me in my school blazer. They come in handy surprisingly often, and always seem to lighten the mood! 

If you were an animal, what would you be and why?

AYK: A quokka! My friends tell me I have quokka energy. 

EA: Being a dog would be super fun – a life of lounging around all day with your favourite people before going out to run around in nature… what more could you want? 

What’s your dream travel destination, and who would you bring with you?

AYK: I would love to visit Vietnam and bring my friends with me. 

EA: I have always wanted to go to Japan as I’ve heard the most incredible stories about it. My parents travelled there last year and just had the best time, so I think I’d bring them and my older sister with me.

What’s the last song you had on repeat?

AYK: It’s definitely a tie between party 4 u by Charli xcx and hoax by Taylor Swift. I am a big fan of both Charli and Taylor! 

EA: Time in a Bottle by Jim Croce – it’s got a bit of an eerie vibe but I just love it.

What’s your guilty pleasure TV show or movie?

AYK: For a movie it has to be She’s the Man. I also love to watch Gossip Girl and Never Have I Ever when I just want to relax. 

EA: Definitely Notting Hill. I think I’ve watched it more than 20 times now. I’m not sure why, but the romanticised British scenery, the classic rom-com trope and, of course, the incredible Julia Roberts and Hugh Grant, just make the film so magical for me. 

If you could swap lives with anyone for a day, who would it be and why?

AYK: I would love to swap lives with Taylor Swift. I’d love to see what it’s like to record music and tour so many different places in the world. 

EA: I’m not sure why, but the first person who came to mind was Simone Biles. Wouldn’t it be so awesome being able to do flips all day? As someone who isn’t flexible at all and can’t even do a handstand, I’d want to know what it’s like to be able to nimbly fly through the air and stand upside down! 

What’s the one thing you can’t start your day without?

AYK: I can’t start my day without drinking water – I always wake up super dehydrated. I also love to drink English breakfast tea in the winter. That’s my winter essential. 

EA: Some fresh fruit and granola. Whether it be in a smoothie bowl or with yogurt, this combo always puts me in the best mood. 

Do you have a hidden talent or fun fact about yourself that most people wouldn’t know?

AYK: I honestly don’t have any hidden talents but I really love collecting candles! I think I have at least twenty in my room. My favourite one is a gingerbread-scented candle my friend gifted me. It smells heavenly! 

EA: I can whistle with my fingers! If you hear someone whistling at the end of a PAC performance, it’s probably me.