Two youngsters took the title of Student of the Year at Brockenhurst College this year for the first time ever.
TWO youngsters took the title of Student of the Year at Brockenhurst College this year for the first time ever.
Presented at a gala awards evening were STEM student Daisy Colebeck, from Bournemouth, and media student Lillie Howes, from Totton.
Daisy has received a Cambridge University offer while Lillie is set to go to Winchester University.
This year the award was reformatted to recognise and celebrate accomplishments other than academic.
The students were presented by principal Helen Odhams and vice chair of governors, James Hiley-Jones.
In total, 34 awards were delivered, with winners receiving a certificate and a citation from the nominating staff member, plus a cheque for £100 from the award sponsor.
Speaking after the ceremony, Daisy said:“It’s really nice to have been acknowledged for all my hard work over the last two years.
“What makes tonight even more special is that the awards recognise every kind of student here at Brock, not just academic high achievers – that’s what I’m really happy about.
“In education, it's often easy to focus just on the top academic achievers, and I think it’s important that everyone is celebrated.
“The student body at Brock is broad. You have students who are going to Oxbridge, but also those who have overcome difficult personal challenges, and all of those achievements have been celebrated this evening.”
Lillie Howes said: “I feel slightly overwhelmed by my award this evening. I’ve been at Brock for six years and in a way I really don’t want to leave.
“I have so many highlights from my time here, and I’ve made friendships and memories that will stay with me forever. Tonight has been a great way to end my time at Brock.”
Principal Ms Odhams congratulated the award winners “for their dedication and hard work, which highlight the exceptional talents of our student body.
“These achievements reflect both their personal commitment as well as the inspirational and supportive environment provided by our staff.
“We look forward to seeing their continued success as part of our alumni community. Well done to all of them.”
WINNERS:
Sixth Form Student of the Year sponsored by University of Southampton Business school – Lillie Howes
Sixth Form Student of the Year sponsored by LW Repairs – Daisy Colebeck
Access to Higher Education Student of the Year sponsored by Bournemouth University – Macrie Siguiente
Adult Professional Course Student of the Year sponsored by Mindful Education – Nathan West
Apprenticeship Student of the Year sponsored by New Forest District Council – Noah Campbell-Wynter
Higher Education Student of the Year sponsored by University of Portsmouth – Natalie King
Art, Design and Photomedia sponsored by Arts University Bournemouth – Annie Matthews
Business sponsored by Go New Forest – Sophie Gasnier
Computing and IT sponsored by Wise Guys – Hattie Collinge
Construction and Marine sponsored by TSI Turbo Service International – Cristina Radu
Early Childhood and Health Sponsored by Link Medical Services – Emily Mansbridge
Employer of the Year – New Forest District Council
Engineering sponsored by Doughty Engineering – Brooke (Cody) James
English and Modern Foreign Languages sponsored by Rhinefield House Hotel – Emily Drew
Extended Project Qualification sponsored by University of Winchester – Bethany Butlin
Foundation and Inclusive Learning sponsored by Hoburne – Ashley Davey
Functional Skills sponsored by Innovus – Jose Ruiz Garcia
Humanities sponsored by Vida Promotions – Oliver Hession
International sponsored by MASS concrete – Laura Dalvi Calazans
Mathematics sponsored by Scorpion Vision – Em Stocks
PACE sponsored by New Forest Business Partnership – Rheam Young
Performing Arts and Music sponsored by MAST Mayflower Studios –Lucy Webb
Science sponsored by Exxon Mobil – George Meadows
Service Industries sponsored by Careys Manor Hotel & SenSpa – James Senior
Social Sciences sponsored by Solent LEP – Saskia Sims
Sport sponsored by Paultons Golf Centre – Victoria Thompson
Student Ambassador of the Year sponsored by Balmer Lawn Hotel – Isaac Lewis
Vocational Creative Arts and Media sponsored by Arts University Bournemouth –Tamsin Muir
Paul White Memorial Cup – Luke Daly
Chris Campbell Memorial Prize – Bradley Clark
Lesley Errington Trust Award – Jonathan Thring
Nathan Ridler Memorial Award – Breanna Duose
Emily Longley Memorial Award – Lauren Johnson
Robert Jones Memorial Award – Neve Slattery
