Chester Queen’s School alumna and renowned wildlife photographer Sue Flood returned to speak at the school’s prize-giving at Chester Cathedral.
The annual prize-giving is a chance for Queen’s families to gather to celebrate girls’ achievements from across the whole school and to wish leavers all the best for the next stage of their educational journey.
Students this year will be going on to study a wide range of courses at a number of prestigious institutions.
In total 96% of girls got into their choice of university and the vast majority will be heading off to either a Russell Group University or a Times Top 20 ranked institution for their specified course.
Former pupil Sue was born in North Wales and after Queen’s went on to study at Durham University, graduating in 1986 with an honours degree in zoology. After spending three years with wildlife production company Survival Anglia, she joined the world-renowned BBC Natural History Unit in 1993.
Sue spent 11 years at the BBC, fulfilling a lifelong ambition to work with her hero, Sir David Attenborough.
Her BBC experience included working as associate producer on the award-winning series The Blue Planet, and also Planet Earth and the Disneynature movie Earth.
She gave an inspirational talk about her career and her belief in ‘making your own luck’ and ‘following your dreams’.
She explained that these rules had ultimately led to her successful career - despite a number of close shaves and set-backs.
She set the tone for a vibrant, enthusiastic and upbeat service.
Prizes were awarded to girls from Year 7-13 across all subjects and parents also heard speeches from the chair of governors Marion Ardron, headmistress Sarah Clark and head girl Cat Sutton.
