We held our first ever Scholars' Awards Evening in July to recognise the students and staff who perfectly represent our school community and school values. It was wonderful to gather in the Town Hall with students, families, staff and special guests to see students and staff recognised for their excellence across all areas of school life.
Following a welcome from our Chair of Governors, Mr Benson, guests were treated to musical performances from two of our Year 7 students, Elijah M and Victoria Biddulph. Headteacher, Ms Thurland, then gave an introduction to the evening's proceedings and introduced special guest speaker and former CHS student, Mr Adrian Young, who attended CHS from 2000 to 2007. He spoke of his time at CHS, his journey since leaving and what his career in the RAF has taught him.
With Mr Young's inspirational words still fresh in their ears, guests were then able to learn who had won the evening's 47 awards:
Subject Scholar Awards:
- Art - Emily Sparey Year 13
- Computing and Enterprise - Jo Burkard Year 13
- Design and Technology - Sophie Carter Year 8
- English - Ella Mason Year 10
- Humanities - Rex Murray Year 8
- Maths - Emma Locker Year 12
- MFL - Lauren Williams Year 8
- Performing Arts - Daniel Ashun Year 11
- Science - Ben Dolman Year 13
- Social Sciences - Ruby Jennings Year 13
Year Group Scholar Awards
- Year 7 - Imogen Heap
- Year 8 - Fraser Ball
- Year 9 - James Hope
- Year 10 - Mia Northwood
- Year 11 - Barney Mitcheson
- Year 12 - Ahmed Gajoum
- Year 13 - Millie Wright
Scholarly Excellence Awards
- Key Stage 3 - James Hope Year 9
- Key Stage 4 - Barney Mitcheson Year 11
- Key Stage 5 - Emma Locker Year 12
Values Awards
- Key Stage 3 Ambition Award - Jenson Dossett Year 7
- Key Stage 4 Ambition Award - Ruby Horton Year 10
- Key Stage 5 Ambition Award - Izsak de Takats Year 13
- Key Stage 3 Courage Award - Molly Bywater Year 8
- Key Stage 4 Courage Award - Caitlin Bayley Year 11
- Key Stage 5 Courage Award - Lincoln D'Annunzio Bruns - Year 13
- Key Stage 3 Curiosity Award - Alicia Misirli Year 8
- Key Stage 4 Curiosity Award - Harry Oliver - Year 11
- Key Stage 5 Curiosity Award - Emily Sparey Year 13
House Scholars Awards
- Angelou Scholar - Jessica Hargreaves Year 10
- Attenborough Scholar - Jessica Lalkham Year 12
- Mandela Scholar - Jessica Rodgers Year 12
- Shakespeare Scholar - Katie Morris Year 7
- Angelou Kindness Award - Francesca Furlong Year 8
- Attenborough Citizenship Award - Isaac Ripley Year 8
- Mandela Leadership Award - Rania Abel Year 10
- Shakespeare Creativity Award - Jess Darlington Year 9
Special Awards
- Community Award - Rebecca Jepson Year 13
- Innovation Award - Luisa Oakden Year 12
- Partnership Recognition Award - Congleton Rotary Club
- Congleton Choral Society - Music Awards - Victoria Biddulph Year 7 and Elijah McKenzie Year 7
- Teacher of the Year Awards - Mr N Goodwin and Mrs K Mackreth
- Support Staff of the Year Awards - Mrs J Williams and Mr Z Hargreaves
- TLP Wider Contribution Awards - Mr M Warren and Mrs H Vale
- TMC Creative Legacy Award - Ben Dolman Year 13
The event was supported by The Learning Partnership, TMC Creative, The Congleton Choral Society and The Congleton Rotary Club. We also enjoyed the company of the Mayor, Councillor Kay Wesley.
We would like to congratulate all the very worthy winners of the awards. It was a wonderful evening, the first of what we hope will now become a new tradition for Congleton High School.
