The envelopes were sealed, the awards printed and the cups polished. Last Thursday evening we held our annual Presentation Evening celebrating the achievements of our previous years’ Leavers. After a welcome by College Director, Mr Atkin, the Evening was handed over to Miss Read, the Head of Year 13, who gave her reflections and memories of the 2023 Leavers.
Each student was then invited up to the stage to collect their examination certificates. Whilst they received their certificates, we heard about the qualifications they had gained and the various paths they have now chosen to follow. In with their certificates, no fewer than 37 students also received a certificate from Norfolk County Council identifying them as a Norfolk Scholar. Norfolk Scholar is a special recognition given by the Council to students who achieve a high points score by getting a minimum of two A* or A grades and one C, or one A*, one A and two Bs, or two Distinctions and one Merit. Following this, the anticipation grew – it was time to announce the winners of the Subject and College Awards! The Subject Awards were announced first with subject teachers having chosen one student per subject in recognition of excellent attainment, achievement, and/or attitude. Our winners this year are as follows:
Subject | Subject |
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Art, Craft and Design: Huey Stibbon | Health and Social Care: Rubie Greef |
Biology: Milena Stala | History: Lou Mattless |
Business Studies: Mackenzie Still | Law: Lewis Denington |
Chemistry: Sophie Russell | Mathematics: Lou Mattless |
Computer Science: Luke Hammond | Further Mathematics: Samuel Lucas |
Children's Play, Learning and Development: Aleisha Sandalio | Media Studies: Cayden Highley |
Design and Technology: Tom Lake | Music: Evan Woodcock |
Drama and Theatre Studies: Reuben Clarke | Physical Education: Sam Draycott |
Economics: Barney Smith | Philosophy and Ethics: Savannah Frew |
English Language and Literature: Archie Baker | Photography: Kaitlen Lacey |
English Literature: Clarissa Huxley | Physics: Jimmy Cockburn |
Fine Art: Shona Gregory | Psychology: Milena Stala |
French: Emma Mackay | Sociology: Charlotte Treleaven |
Geograhy: Finn Knight | Spanish: Ella Sole |
Graphic Communication: Angelika Jarzynska | Sport: Kai Thurston |
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After the Subject Awards, the winners of our five special College Awards were announced. These winners have had their names engraved on the College trophies for all to see.
The Director’s Prize for Academic Excellence is awarded to the student with the highest point score from all their qualifications completed whilst at Dereham Sixth Form College. This year’s winner is Lou Mattless.
Mrs Cheeseman’s Award for Achievement is awarded to the student with the highest overall value-added score. Value added is a measure of progress, comparing the grade attained by a student with the grade they were expected to attain. This year’s winner is Harry Shreffler.
The Richardson Cup for Student Endeavour is awarded to a student who has performed excellently in their exams, despite having to cope with challenging circumstances outside of College. This year’s winner is Evie Pearson.
The Lions Club Award for Community Service is awarded to the student who has contributed most to the local community during their time at the College. This year’s winner was Clarissa Huxley.
The O’Grady Prize for Contribution to Sixth Form Life is awarded to a student who has shown great enthusiasm for getting involved in everything they can during their time at the College. This year’s winner was Abigaëlle Nguyen Phuoc Loc.
This year we also had an extra prize to announce. Every two years, the College takes an intrepid group of students to New York and Washington DC. Whilst there, Mr Elphick (Head of Media Studies) runs a photography competition. After assessing all the entries he, Mrs Wright (Photography teacher) and Mrs Chávez (Librarian) were unanimous in their decision to award first place to Shona Gregory. Click on the image on the right to view her amazing photograph.
The Evening concluded with closing words from Mr Atkin and photographs before everyone moved to the Conservatory for refreshments and a chance to catch up.
We had a lovely Evening and wish every one of our students the greatest success in all they do.