Outstanding achievements, effort, potential and community work were rewarded at the annual student awards ceremony at Lowestoft Sixth Form College.
The celebration of achievement took place in the college’s Atrium where over 200 students, former students and their families, staff and supporters gathered to hear testimonials of hard work and excellence.
The guest speaker was Daniella Harrison, a former student who is in her second year at Queen Mary University of London, studying English and Drama (having left L6FC in 2015). She aims to complete a Postgraduate in Journalism and go into writing about the arts. Daniella reflected on her time as a sixth form student as well as her time at university sending out an important message to the audience about not letting others hold you back and to do what makes you happy.
This year we had 110 nominations, with 29 students earning multiple nominations. Awards were presented by Yolanda Botham, Principal as well as ATKINS, Ferini Media and Art Gallery, Harrod UK, Lovewell Blake, L6FC Corporation and the Mayor of Lowestoft Cllr Nick Webb.
Guests were treated to live music throughout the evening by L6FC current student Hayley Rebecca Chambers as well as delicious refreshments including a chocolate fountain, candy floss and popcorn provided by Sweeties, as well as chance to visit the fun photo booth. Many current students lent their support to the evening; musicians, photographers and ambassadors. Following the event the balloons were donated to Warren School, where pupils enjoyed them as part of the Christmas party. There was also a retiring collection in aid of Help an East Coast Child.
Award for English – English Language, English Literature
Winner: Billie Robertson
Billie’s teachers were always impressed with her determination to push herself academically and with her sparky, independent and collaborative approach.
Award for Mathematics – Maths & Further Maths
Winner: Jade Parker
Jade worked relentlessly to achieve her excellent results. Jade juggled her mountain of maths assignments, whilst helping others on her course to stay on track and still managed to fit in a busy part time job at the local cinema!
Award for Science sponsored by ATKINS- Chemistry, Biology, Physics, Forensics, Science
Winner: Maathiny Kirupaharan
Maathiny is an extraordinary student, she has the great combination of intelligence, work ethic and a love of learning. Maathiny will make a wonderful doctor.
Award for Creative Media – Music Technology, Media, Creative Media, Film Studies
Winner: Eva Maher
Eva is a witty, articulate, bright and engaging student. Eva took up creative writing in her final year, successfully completing what would normally be a two year course in half the time with a great result.
Award for Visual Arts – Photography & Art
Winner: Hannah Boyce
Tracey Emin, Damien Hirst, Rachel Whiteread, Anish Kapoor, Grayson Perry – it will not surprise us if Hannah’s name joins this list
of influential contemporary British artists in a few years’ time. Hannah is a naturally gifted artist. Her commitment to produce her portfolio of work was outstanding!
Award for Performing Arts – Music, Drama, Dance
Winner: Aaron Lambert & William Murray
Will immersed himself fully in the musical life of the college – helping out with performances on open days/evenings, awards evenings, lunchtime concerts, compering at gigs, and offering his considerable bass guitar skills for many other students’ recordings.
In terms of Aaron’s sheer passion for the subject, willingness to help others, pleasant nature, incredible dedication to honing his skills, and openness to every single musical opportunity that arose within the college, Aaron was an absolute model student and an inspiration to his peers in both years.
Award for Social Science – Sociology, Psychology, Health & Social Care, CPLD
Winner: Poppy Starling
Poppy was always enthusiastic and eager to do well, you would often find her in the quiet room studying. She was always willing to have a go and try new tasks, activities and demonstrated a high level of self-motivation and determination.
Award for Sport – Sport (Development, Coaching & Fitness), Sport & Exercise Science, P.E
Winner: Jake Hayes-St.Cyr
Jake epitomizes everything we strive to develop in our students: confidence, tenacity, positivity,resilience and a willingness to take on fears, all with a good sense of humour.
Award for Technology – Information Technology
Winner: Sophie Smith
Sophie achieved an A* in her A level ICT, a stunning grade and a tribute to her hard work and dedication.
Award for Business & Political Science – Business, Law, Government & Politics, Economics
Winner: Tonicha Kent
Tonicha has a real can do attitude, with excellent social skills and a very logical and practical approach to problem solving. Morrisons spotted her star potential and Tonicha was promoted to supervisor at Morrison’s whilst she was still a full time student. Tonicha has drive, commitment and enthusiasm, achieving D*D* overall. We can predict a top flight career in the retail sector!
Award for Humanities & Modern Foreign Languages – History, Geography, French, Spanish
Winner: Oliver George
Oliver’s unflappable nature and good humour has been of enormous benefit to the group. He has met and worked with local business representatives, Ofsted inspectors and raging torrents and dealt with them all in a calm assured manner.
Progress Award
Winner: Joshua Baylis
Joshua worked extremely hard ( all his teachers would agree) managing to keep one step ahead of his peers and was so well-organised that in between College and coursework, he was able to follow his interests in wrestling and playing football with Norwich City’s Community Sports Foundation Disability Team. Josh even managed to complete a novel (the first of a trilogy), his Creative writing AS coming in useful!
Community Award
Winner: Georgia Wymer
Georgia helped out on open days and school visits. She was always the first there and the last to leave! She represented the course and college so many times and did so brilliantly, speaking to parents explaining what she had learnt and encouraging others to consider forensic science.
Award for Professionalism
Winner: Alice Cheverton
Alice has been an exceptional student and has fully engaged in college life during her three years. Alice has represented the college in numerous sporting activities, her greatest success being made Eastern Region Captain at the AoC Sport National Championships, held in Newcastle in April 2016. Alice was selected to represent the region for cross country.
Award for Effort
Winner: Charnelle Riggall
Charnelle showed huge development in her confidence, coaching, teaching and public speaking. Charnelle was a real pleasure to teach, and was a helpful and compassionate student who supported her classmates and the department at every opportunity. Charnelle has been a role model to many and because of her efforts, determination and tenacity, other students have challenged themselves to do better.
Endeavour Award
Winner: Felicity Levett
Flick refused to let the challenge of the subject get in the way of her thirst to understand the workings of the physical universe. Flick went on to study Physics at university and we know that her passion for the subject, together with her unwavering desire to succeed, will not only benefit her, but any other people whose paths cross hers in life too.
Principal’s Award
Winner: Kell Tisdall
Kell was nominated six times over and achieved brilliantly at the end of his course. He was thoroughly engaged with his courses throughout and completed all of his work promptly, always pushing to achieve more. We are all exceptionally proud of Kell and his achievements. He is not only a great student, he is an exceptionally nice young man!
*The College is holding an Open Evening on Wednesday 8 March from 6pm to 8.30pm