January’s Student Spotlight
Published: Fri 23 January 2026Arissa, a Year 13 student at ICS, was successfully elected as Youth Councillor in Islington in 2024 following an election in which 4,924 young people cast their votes. As Youth Councillor, she actively campaigns on key issues such as mental health, youth safety and equal opportunities, showing her dedication to creating positive change in her community. Studies Maths, English, Spanish and Psychology she hopes to study Linguistics or Language, Culture and Society at university later this year.
“I want young people to enjoy greenspace and get involved in activities such as tree-planting days. My aim is to plant 100 trees by 2025. These trees will help bind Islington together. My enthusiasm is what characterises me as a person. I will interact with Islington’s young people in my role as a Youth Councillor in order to bring about change.“
