THE HARD work of over 100 pupils at Avon Valley School was celebrated at an annual awards evening.
Cheered on by their parents, carers and family members, the school’s highest achieving students were presented with awards recognising their commitment and academic success.
Each of the school’s faculties and subject areas nominated two students from each year group to receive a subject award. The subject areas also selected one student from any year group to receive the overall subject award.
Additionally, one high achieving student from each of the school’s Houses was selected by their Achievement Leader for an award.
The outstanding students of the year were Shreya Rana of Apollo House, Aisha Bacon of Fortune House, Natalia Wojcik of Garrick House and Maisie Lloyd of Phoenix House.
Year 10 Garrick House student Sam Newberry was selected by the school’s head teacher for a special award.
The students were presented with their medals by TEDx speaker coach Minnie von Mallinckrodt-Grant, and received a certificate from head teacher Alison Davies.
Minnie said: “It was an honour to be invited to speak and present awards. The students who received their awards and those who performed were a real credit to the school and their families.
“While at the school I heard all about the range of performing arts opportunities given to the students; from my own experience I know how much these can benefit young people and enhance their confidence.”
Alison Davies said: “It was wonderful to welcome so many parents and carers to our school.
“I am also very grateful to Minnie who spoke to the students about breaking down barriers and having the right attitude for success.”
Achievement Leader Carole Labreize said: “It is always a pleasure to organise the school’s awards evening and to see our hard working, high achieving, students receive their medals and certificates. They have all worked hard throughout the year and it is nice to celebrate their success.”
