Star students have been rewarded for their dedication and commitment.
The annual awards evening at the University Church of England Academy (UCEA) highlighted the ‘fantastic achievements’ of students from Years 7 to 11 whose families were formally invited to attend.
The evening not only marked outstanding attitudes to learning, achievement and progress but also celebrated special awards for those students who achieved above and beyond the expectations.
These included resilience of strength and character, service to the wider community and peer mentoring.
Head girl Hannah McMurrary and head boy Warren Evans introduced and closed the event which was filled with music from the academy’s acclaimed swing band, talented dance and drama performances and live music.
Special guest speaker company director and high school teacher’s son Nigel Jones, who is also married to a primary school teacher, had strong and positive words about his life experiences and successes which influenced students and parents.
He also spoke highly about the confidence and behaviour of the academy students.
Principal Kevin McDermott commented: “The evening reflects the commitment of the students who are encouraged to succeed, be highly motivated and focused.
“UCEA prides itself on having the highest expectations of all young people with regards to excellent standards for attendance, uniform and behaviour.
“This allows the students to flourish as learners and ultimately leads to exam success.
“I am very proud of every one of our students and I am sure parents are too.”
Special Awards were:
Eureka Award for Science: Millicent Starkey.
Wilfred Owen Award for English: Faye Challinor.
Art of Mathematics Award: Rachel Choy.
Outstanding Achievement Award: Katie Moore, Frederika Hudokova, Hannah Quinn, Adam Bowles, Aurelier Mermier, Zoe Sibbald and Maria Majewska.
Martin Chatfield Award for Resilience and Strength of Character: Jamie Boyle.
Long Standing Commitment to Peer Mentoring Award: Rachel Choy and Lee Tunstall.
Ken Young Award for Service to the Community: Emille Scott, Georgia Parkinson and Lauren Williams.
Service to the Wider Community Award: Rachel O’Toole.
Contribution to Academy Life Award: Amber Mattison and Luke Yates.
The full gallery can be seen at www.uceacademy.org . The evening was described as a ‘proud night for the academy’.
