SIXTH-FORMERS at Stourport High School had their hard work and excellence recognised at the annual Awards and Leavers Celebration.
Dozens of Year 13 students received awards in all subjects, along with glowing citations from their teachers.
Variety of awards
Student of the Year went to Mollie Kirk, who was described as ‘having the characteristics of a perfect sixth former’. She was deemed a supportive student, with dogged determination, who had been a privilege to teach.
Role model and mentor to younger students Rosie Linney, was awarded the ‘Kindness and Respect – Community Award’.
The packed hall heard how she was a ‘supportive friend, conscientious to the extreme and a fierce upholder of the school values’.
Safina Watters earned the ‘Determination – Progress Award’ for giving full commitment at all her studies. She also picked up the ‘Geographer Pioneer Extraordinaire Award’ for her passion and drive at GCSE and A-level.
The school’s ACE (Academy, Colleges and Education) rugby programme chose Harry Wright as the ‘Coach’s Player of the Year’, for his hard work, dedication and humility on and off the field. This earned him selection for both Gloucester and England U18s.
Dylan Pearson received the ‘Most Improved Award’ for his hard work, focus and dedication to rugby and the ACE team.
Coach’s Player of the Year for the elite basketball programme went to the ‘exceptional’ captain Finley Woodward. The citation highlighted his ‘relentless work rate that set a fantastic example for the entire squad’.
‘Passion and drive’ – Head
Headteacher Dr Lizzy Ford said: “The passion and drive that our students demonstrate to improve and succeed in all they do is phenomenal, and I and their teachers are incredibly proud of them.
“Through their time here they have grown into well-rounded young adults, with a desire to succeed and to help others in their community, guided by their dedicated teachers and supported by their loving families.
“I’m sure they will excel in their forthcoming exams and whether moving onto university or apprenticeships, we wish them all the very best.”
The school is part of the Severn Academies Educational Trust, and chief executive Matthew Carpenter added his praise and best wishes to the students.
He said: “Our mantra is ‘growing brilliance’ and occasions like these are fine examples of how we help prepare our young people to lead brilliant lives.”
