COMMUNITY SCHOOL PRIZE-GIVING REPORT
By J. Brock (FINN)
Community School Headmaster, Mr. Alan Purvis, welcomed students, teachers, parents and friends to the annual prize-giving ceremony, which marks the end of the school year. He said:
“I would especially like to welcome His Excellency the Governor Mr. Pearce, who has kindly agreed to give the prizes this year. It’s also good to see many parents and members of the public here today, giving our students their support and confirming their education is valued in a small community. This is an important day in our school calendar, giving us the opportunity to publicly celebrate the achievements of our students in all areas. Awards are not only given for academic excellence and success in sport, it is recognition for students who have worked hard to improve their standards and recognition for students who participate fully in the life of the school. Academic success may be important, however, a good education consists of much more than this. And, I am pleased that these aspects of the wider curriculum are also seen to be valued.
There are eight prizes awarded this year. And, I would like to thank the South Atlantic Medal Association for their generosity in sponsoring what is to be known as the Pilgrim’s Prize. This prize is intended to be a permanent feature, marking the SAMA’82 Pilgrimage that took place in 2002. The criteria that had been given in awarding this prize are flexibility, determination and, above all, a sense of humour. This was what also characterised the troops in 1982. And, this year’s winner will be announced in due course.
The many cups, trophies and certificates that you see here today represent an important but small part of the achievements of the students of the Community School. And, we must not forget everything else that happens during the year. For example, the quality of artwork has again been impressive. And, students, under the guidance of Mrs. Simpson, have been involved in many projects, including producing posters for an anti-drink driving campaign, requested by the Royal Falkland Islands Police and the Social Services Departments. Artwork by Christopher Cant and Teslyn Barkman now hangs in the bank as part of their anniversary celebrations. We are grateful for donations made by Standard Chartered Bank, which has been used to buy equipment for the Art Room. Music, under the guidance of Shirley Adams-Leach, has also played an important role. A choir from the Falklands gave an excellent performance at the opening of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association Conference. And, at a concert in March, they raised about £1700.00 for the Malcolm Sergeant Cancer Care Society.
Students have contributed during the academic year in many other ways, including raising money for charities and good causes. Year 11 students instigated a fundraising campaign and raised over £600,00 for the museum as part of their campaign to save the Jhellum. As part of our citizenship programme and study, year 10 students learned about the roles of local and international charities and organised fundraising events that took place during the Annual School Fete. On Newspaper Day, their team, once again, produced an excellent entry for the Newspaper Day Competition. And, have to be congratulated on achieving the award of Distinction.
I believe that the students at the Community School are lucky to work with their teachers in a well-resourced environment, where they are encouraged to take part in a wide range of activities, allowing them to achieve their full potential. It’s clear, by the number of people and organisations sponsoring prizes each year that the community is giving us its support by recognising successes of individual students.”
Susan Whitley Memorial Arts and Crafts Exhibition prizes were then handed out by H. E. the Governor Mr. Howard Pearce. The prizes are as follows:
SUSAN WHITLEY PRIZES
DESIGN & TECHNOLOGY
3rd Prize Ashley Jaffray
2nd Prize Christopher Cant
1st Prize Victoria White
HOME ECONOMICS
3rd Prize Marcus Pole-Evans
2nd Prize Emma Stroud
1st Prize Carole Goss
ART
3rd Prize Dominic Watson
2nd Prize Sara Short
1st Prize Marcus Porter
ART TEACHERS COMMENDATIONS
Danielle Caswell, Jonathan Ross, Collette Thomas
SPINNING WHEEL TROPHY WINNER
Marcus Porter and Victoria White
CONSERVATION PRIZES AWARDED FOR ART
3RD Prize Bridget Webster
2nd Prize Christian Minto
1st Prize Tegen Montgomerie
ROMEO PAULONI LANDSCAPE PRIZES
3rd Prize Terrence Browning
2nd Prize Charlotte Rich
1st Prize Danielle Caswell
HILARY PAULONI PRIZE FOR ENDEAVOR
Terrence Browning
Karl Chaloner
STANLEY BAKERY PRIZES
YEAR 7
3rd Prize Delen Montgomerie
2nd Prize Robert George
1ST Prize Marcus Pole-Evans
YEAR 8
3rd Prize Nadia Arkhipkina
2nd Prize Liam Short
1ST Prize Emma Stroud
YEAR 9
3rd Prize Daniel Cant
2nd Prize Aaron Clarke
1st Prize Carole Goss
HEAD TEACHER’S COMMENDATION FOR COMMITMENT TO SPORT
Rosalind Elsby
JOHN CHEEK'S AWARD FOR SPORT
Prize for endeavour in sport (girl) - Samantha Dodd
Prize for endeavour in sport (boy) - Jason Dickson
Prize for the best overall girl - Hannah Arthur-Almond
Prize for the best overall boy - Thomas Judd
TUMBLEDOWN RUN
Best Boy - Sponsored by Cable and Wireless - Saul Zuvic-Bulic
Best Girl - Sponsored by Cable and Wireless - Tiphanie May
ATHLETICS
Best Senior Boy - Sponsored by Lifestyles - Ashley Jaffray
Best Senior Girl - Sponsored by Lifestyles - Tiphanie May
Best Junior Boy - Sponsored by Lifestyles - Ashley Wylie
Best Junior Girl - Sponsored by Lifestyles - Bridget Webster
SWIMMING
Best Junior Boy - Sponsored by David Lewis Décor Services - Drew Robertson
Best Junior Girl - Sponsored by David Lewis Décor Services - Tansie Bonner
Best Intermediate Boy - Sponsored by David Lewis Décor Services - Dion Robertson
Best Intermediate Girl - Sponsored by David Lewis Décor Services - Hannah Arthur-Almond
Best Senior Boy - Sponsored by Cable and Wireless - Thomas Judd
Best Senior Girl - Sponsored by Cable and Wireless - Emily Hancox
HEAD TEACHER’S COMMENDATION
Collette Thomas
ATHLETE OF THE YEAR
Tiphanie May
HOUSE SHIELDS
Swimming Fitzroy
Athletics Fitzroy
Tumbledown Run Fitzroy
COMMOMWEALTH ESSAY CERTIFICATES
Commended - Alice Hancox and Charlotte Rich
Highly Commended - Abbie Heathman and Zoe Whitney
ROBIN LEE MEMORIAL TROPHY FOR MUSIC
Sam Elliot
CHIEF EXECUTIVE’S PRIZE FOR PROGRESS
Christopher Collins
HEADTEACHER'S COMMENDATION FOR ENDEAVOR
Michael Brownlee
ENDEAVOUR PRIZE
Alvon Eppe
MUSIC EXAMINATION CERTIFICATES
Grade 1 Theory of Music passed with distinction - Megan Middleton
Grade 3 Theory of Music Passed with merit - Marcus Porter
COMMUNITY SHIELD FOR ACHIEVEMENT IN MUSIC
Megan Middleton
MARGARET THATCHER TROPHY FOR SERVICES TO THE SCHOOL
Robert Butler
SERVICES TO THE COMMUNITY
Krysteen Ormond
PILGRIMS PRIZE
Abbie Heathman
MARY BOOTH SHIELD FOR THE BEST GIRL STUDENT OF SPANISH
Tiphanie May
CHILEAN COMMUNITY PRIZE FOR THE BEST STUDENT OF SPANISH
Krysteen Ormond
WILKINS KENNEDY TROPHY FOR BUSINESS STUDIES
Krysteen Ormond
TROPHY FOR CONTRIBUTION TO THE PERFORMING ARTS
Elizabeth Newton
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE PRIZE FOR BUSINESS ENTERPRIZE
Terri-Sue Clifford Gabrielle Ross Andrew Felton
Leif Middleton Charlotte-Anne Middleton
KEY STAGE 3 ACADEMIC AWARDS
Outstanding Academic Achievement in Science - Donald & Shirley Betts - Tegen Montgomerie
Outstanding Effort in Science - Barry Elsby - Leif Middleton
Outstanding Academic Achievement in Mathematics - David & Pat Gray - Hannah Arthur-Almond
Outstanding Effort in Mathematics - Rodney & Carol Lee - Matthew Nethercott
Outstanding Academic Achievement in English - John & Joyce Allan - Abbie Heathman
Outstanding Effort in English - Tooie Goodwin - Stacey McKay
Outstanding Academic Achievement in History - Tim & Sally Blake - Nadia Smith
Outstanding Effort in History - Diane Towersey & Paul Robertson - Helen Davies
Outstanding Academic Achievement in Geography - Rob & Lorraine McGill - Abbie Heathman
Outstanding Effort in Geography - Stewart & Lillian Wallace - Leif Middleton
Outstanding Academic Achievement in DT - Keith & Mandy Heathman - Nadia Smith
Outstanding Effort in DT - Arthur & Josie Nutter - Glynn McKay
Outstanding Academic Achievement in IT - Niki Buxton of Synergy - Ulia Sytchova
Outstanding Effort in IT - Ali & Marlene Marsh - Glynn McKay
Outstanding Academic Achievement in Art - Tim Simpson - Marcus Porter
Outstanding Effort in Art - Tim Simpson - Dominic Watson
Outstanding Academic Achievement in Music - Brian & Judy Summers - Hannah Arthur-
Almond
Outstanding Effort in Music - Eileen Hardcastle - Dion Robertson
Outstanding Academic Achievement in Spanish - Bernadette Paver - Karen Minto
Outstanding Effort in Spanish - Mike & Nikki Luxton - Emma Stroud
RECORDS OF ACHIEVEMENT
Thomas Artis, Robert Butler, Ashton Cofre, Chester Crowie, Samuel Elliot, Kayleigh Faria, Jonathan Felton, Christine Hewitt, Anola Hobman, Tiphanie May, Krysteen Ormond, Jody Poole, Scott Roberts, Robert Todd, Blaine Tomlinson, Gareth Tyldsley, Evan Velasquez, Lee Williams
2004 HOUSE CHAMPIONS
Fitzroy
H. E. the Governor Mr. Pearce then told the students that this may have been a big achievement but it was only the beginning of their lives and achievements. He congratulated them for their efforts and thanked everyone for the invitation to give out the prizes.
