Justin with (L to R) Yixin, Ricky, Melissa and Ross
Justin Tomlinson MP joined students from Swindon Academy to announce the school's new Head Boy, Head Girl and their Deputies.
The four finalists had been campaigning furiously, with the school full of their posters and banners detailing what they would like to do for the school if elected. Every student in the school had the chance to cast their vote and Justin was called in to reveal the result.
Ross Thorburn was elected Head Boy with 836 votes. Ricky Whitefield was elected as his Deputy.
Melissa Mapstone was elected Head Girl with 766 votes. Yixin Huang was elected as her Deputy.
Justin said "All four candidates have clearly fought a really good campaign. It must be hard to appeal to the very youngest in the school as well as their peers but they have done well setting out their plans and ideas.
"I also understand that there were some inventive campaign techniques all of which have added to the fun of the whole thing. I am sure they will all do a fantastic job and will be a real asset to their school."
