College Awards

Accounting - Dawood Ghuman

Dawood has worked extremely hard throughout the two years to learn A Level Accounting to an extremely high level of competence. He has consistently achieved the highest grades in Accounting across the whole cohort. He supports others in the group and he is a valued member of the College, having represented the Accounting team at Open events to talk to prospective students about the positives of doing A level Accounting.

Accounting - Pele Chapaneri

Pele is a talented student, who has shown he has all the attributes to become an excellent accountant. He has completed every piece of work set in class and has consistently performed well in key assessments. Pele has shown enthusiasm, dedication, good problem-solving abilities in the subject and has been a role model for students in the class.

Applied Science (BTEC Ext Cert) - Murad Mahmud

Murad is an outstanding student with excellent attendance. He is an excellent contributor during lessons and is on-track to achieve a Distinction* grade. It is clear that Murad both values education very highly and enjoys science.

Applied Science (BTEC Ext Cert) - Aaron Sondh

Aaron is on-track to achieve a Distinction* grade based on exceptional performance in his internally assessed units. He has excellent attendance, with work completed to a high standard. He made excellent progress with this year’s externally-examined unit and achieved the top score in the mock exam.

Applied Science (BTEC Nat Dip) - Jaheen Rahman

Jaheen has remained dedicated to achieving the best possible grades throughout his course. He is always interested in the subject and is proactive in seeking advice on how to improve his work. He meets all deadlines and participates fully in all activities.

Applied Science (BTEC Nat Dip) - Raithe Hancock

Raithe is achieving this award for his persistently high degree of effort, full engagement with every learning opportunity and above all for his innate curiosity with all aspects of science which he has displayed throughout the course.

Applied Science (BTEC Ext Dip) - Shakir Ali

Shakir is always very focused in lessons and is proactive at completing work independently and to a high standard. He works well with a range of peers and has consistently achieved distinction grades in assignment work and in-class assessments.

Applied Science (BTEC Ext Dip) - Illma Iman

Illma is an outstanding student of Applied Science, who has excellent attendance and punctuality. Illma’s quality of assignment work is exceptional and is always therefore at Distinction standard. Her unrivalled effort and exam practice for external examinations is exemplary.

Art & Design(Fine Art) - Meg Kelly

Meg is a truly exceptional and creative art student who has excelled during the course. She has produced a huge portfolio of work that is focused and exciting and contains a range of media and techniques. Meg’s work ethic is remarkable and she inspires those around her with very high-quality outcomes and project development. Well done Meg.

Art & Design (Fine Art) - Heather Wilkinson

Heather has produced an array of exceptional work in paint during the Fine Art course. She is a truly inspiring student in the year group with an outstanding work ethic and commitment to her studies and creativity. Heather’s project work is highly developed, hugely creative and links her enthusiasm for research seamlessly with her own studies. Well done Heather.

Art & Design (Graphics) - Raisa Alom

Raisa has dedicated a great deal of time to her Graphics practice and has shown real determination and resilience when it comes to refining her work. She is very skilled in many areas of specialism and has worked hard to build on these independently throughout her time at college. She is a pleasure to teach and is an excellent visual artist.

Art & Design (Graphics) - Arun Sealy

Arun is an exceptionally hard-working student who always responds positively to feedback. She has really shone when it comes to her practical abilities and always produces really exciting outcomes. She is a pleasure to teach and seeing her skills and understanding grow over time, has been a highlight this year.

Art & Design (Photography) - Hannah Fothergill

Hannah is an exceptionally hard-working student who has been consistently focused on developing her practice through her practical and contextual investigations. She is always keen to learn about new practitioners and has a passion for experimental image-making. We are very proud of Hannah and all she has achieved.

Art & Design (Photography) - Robin Riley

Robin is a passionate and creative visual artist. They have a flair for photography and have a genuine curiosity for learning about the history of Art and its historical, social and political contexts. This inspires Robin’s practice, which they use as a tool to discuss issues that are incredibly important to them. We are very excited about following and supporting Robin’s future Photography career.

Art & Design Practice (BTEC Ext Dip) - Megan Bennetts

Megan has been an exceptional committed student as a creative artist and designer. She has explored all the specialist disciplines in Art and Design and has thoroughly enjoyed the course and experience. Her future aspirations are to become a freelance artist and crafts person.

Art & Design Practice (BTEC Ext Dip) - Amel Bertie

Amel has been an exceptional student who has developed her skills and contextual knowledge across all the disciplines in Art and Design. She will be pursuing Architecture at university and we look forward to seeing her designs in the future, exploring sustainability and biophilic studies.

Biology - Anna Bauer

Anna is a dedicated, curious and highly knowledgeable Biology student. Actively participating in lessons, she displays a perfect attitude and behaviour. She is polite, hard-working and helpful. She is supportive and has volunteered to mentor Year 12 students in her own time.

Biology - Kitty Ng

Kitty has demonstrated her passion and enthusiasm for A level Biology consistently. She has shown resilience with some aspects of the literacy as English is her second language, demonstrating her determination to overcome challenges. Her confidence and ability to provide excellent verbal contributions in class has grown, demonstrating her to be an excellent role model to the rest of her peers.

Business - Tom Thacker

Tom has he been an exemplary student in terms of attendance, punctuality and work rate. He is a pleasant, well-mannered individual, who is always willing to go the extra mile in terms of improving his written work.  He should secure an A* in the summer exams. He is the ultimate model student and a real credit to the department.

Business - Roosevelt Assansackey

Roosevelt has impressed not only his teachers, but at one point or another, every member of the Business, Accounting and Law team, who have commented on what a polite, friendly, hard-working and outgoing young man he is. From his drive for continuous improvement in Business, to his ambitions for a career in Law, everything Roosevelt does is done with purpose, diligence and a positive attitude. He is a credit to his parents, an asset to the College and we look forward to hearing about his progress in life.

Business (BTEC Nat Dip) - Josh Wint

Josh worked with determination and maturity over the two years as a BTEC Business student. He is a motivated and focused student, producing the best work possible to achieve the higher grades across his units. Josh works well on his own and with others as demonstrated with Unit 4 ‘Planning an Event’ and Unit 6 ‘Principles Management’.  He has been an absolute pleasure to teach and we wish him well in the future.

Business (BTEC Nat Dip) - Joel Martin

Joel is an incredibly hard working and dedicated student in BTEC Business. He is proactive when completing assignments, making the most of every learning opportunity both inside and outside the classroom. In addition to this, Joel can work well on his own and with others as demonstrated in the Unit 4 coursework.  It has been a pleasure to have taught Joel over the last two years and we wish him well in his career journey.

Business (BTEC Ext Dip) - Muhammad Khan

Muhammad has a very inquisitive business mind, always engaged with his studies and determined to do his best and this has been demonstrated through high grades in his work. He has also been a student representative for the department at College open events, speaking confidently about the BTEC course to both prospective students and parents. We wish Muhammad well in his future aspirations as he has a desire to be a senior manager and leader of a business.

Business (BTEC Ext Dip) - Harley Moore

Harley is hard working, always on time for lesson and has outstanding attendance. He has a strong work ethic, which is demonstrated in his attention to detail within his work and this assists him in achieving high grades. Harley can work well in a group and independently and is confident in contributing to class discussions. Harley has been an absolute pleasure to teach over the two years and we wish him well in the future.

Chemistry - Lili Junghanns

Lili has achieved consistently high key assessment scores in A level Chemistry on the back of her excellent work ethic. All her grades have been A or A*. Lili also deserves tremendous praise for the way she has taken to supporting her classmates during lessons.

Chemistry - Hayden Plaistow-Hicks

We are delighted to nominate Hayden for his dedication and achievement in A level Chemistry. He has demonstrated unwavering commitment, perseverance and excellence in both theoretical and practical chemistry.

John Sleigh Award - Abdus Qureshi

Abdus has demonstrated exceptional dedication to A level Chemistry. He is proactive, engaged and motivated to succeed in every lesson, and has shown tremendous resilience and adaptability. He selflessly supports his peers and has achieved internal exam grades at levels higher than expected throughout the course.

Computer Science - Ismail Ali

Ismail has worked diligently to maximise his potential in Computer Science, consistently demonstrating a strong work ethic and commitment to excellence. He has performed exceptionally well across all key assessments, and his coursework reflects both deep understanding and genuine enthusiasm for the subject. Beyond his own achievements, Ismail is always eager to support his peers, offering help and encouragement in class. His organisation, preparation, and positive attitude make him a truly deserving candidate for this recognition.

Computer Science - Izah Mohammad

Izah is a high-achieving and hard-working Computer Science student, who consistently demonstrates excellence in her studies. Her dedication, problem-solving skills and passion for the subject make her a truly deserving recipient of this award.

Criminology - Shahid Rahman

A quiet but committed student, Shahid engages in all lessons and contributes when questioned or as part of in-class activities. He clearly commits time outside of his college timetable to improving his knowledge and understanding of content covered, resulting in consistently high grades.
    
Criminology - Keira Morris

Keira is an independent, self-motivated student who has an excellent ability to self-reflect and make superb progress. She is highly deserving of this award in Criminology.

Drama - Benjamin O'Hara

Ben is a first-class actor who possesses the talent and commitment to succeed in the competitive world of theatre. Throughout the two-year course, his confidence has grown immensely, resulting in the presentation of authentic, original and engaging characters on stage. His ability to experiment and improvise in the rehearsal room is inspiring and has enabled Ben to produce excellent results. Ben’s portrayal of a Pantomime Dame in the Drama Enrichment Christmas project showcased his playful, energetic style of performance and his developing skills within the comedy genre. His generous and kind character has been appreciated by all who encounter him, and he is a valued member of the Drama department.

Drama - Poppy Taylor

Poppy is an inspirational director, performer and all-round theatre-maker. Her performances to date have been outstanding and showcased her ability to create emotionally complex characters that connect with audiences. Poppy has demonstrated exceptional leadership skills, inventiveness and talent during her devising component, producing a thought-provoking, near-professional production. She has a highly developed emotional intelligence that is invaluable in a group environment and is a role model for her peers. This award serves as a testament not only to Poppy’s academic excellence, but her commitment and contribution to the Drama department.

Economics - Ayesha Tahir

From the beginning of the course, Ayesha has set high standards for herself and is always looking to produce work that extends her understanding. To this end, she has completed numerous additional essays independently and outside lessons, which have been enhanced by her sound knowledge and application of current economic and political issues.

Economics - Leonne Victoria Lawson-Bennett

Leonne is always on task in class and goes out of her way to help other learners. She actively participates in class discussion and takes keen interest in global economics. She has performed at a high level consistently.

Education & Early Years (T level) - Fatimah Ghouri

Fatimah consistently demonstrates exceptional dedication and effort to her course. She actively supports and collaborates with her peers, fostering a positive and supportive learning environment. During her placement, Fatimah demonstrated professionalism, contributing effectively to the team and interacting with the children with patience, empathy and strong communication skills.

Education & Early Years (T level) - Rowaida Salman

Rowaida consistently demonstrates dedication to her course. She is highly supportive of her peers in class. At placement, she excelled in her interactions with children and her colleagues, showcasing both skill and compassion. Rowaida is a great educator, displaying a strong commitment to fostering a positive learning environment.

English Language - Noor Fatimah

Noor has worked hard to maximise her potential in this subject. She is always willing to do extra work to fulfil her potential and has the resilience to respond positively to the occasional setback. Noor’s organisation and preparation are exemplary. Her 100% attendance record also speaks for her commitment to doing well and we have appreciated her focused and respectful attitude.

English Language - Emily Wood

A dedicated and hard-working student, Emily’s analytical precision, creative expression and sophisticated understanding of linguistic concepts is to be commended. She has shown intellectual curiosity throughout the course and generosity towards other students, allowing her work to be used as exemplars on several occasions.

English Literature - Poonam Kaur-Landa

Poonam has demonstrated an outstanding attitude and exceptional commitment throughout her study of A level English Literature. Poonam’s dedication to her studies is evident in her work both inside and outside of lessons. As a member of the English Academy, Poonam actively participated in seminars and worked hard on her Extended Project Qualification on ‘Northanger Abbey’ by Jane Austen.

English Literature - Humiya Malik

Humiya has an exemplary approach to her study of English Literature. She consistently demonstrates a conscientious work ethic, a mature approach to lessons and works supportively with her peers. Always keen to improve, Humiya shows initiative and always acts on feedback.

English (GCSE) - Viola Chu

Viola is still learning the complexities of the English language but has approached her English GCSE with quiet determination and focus. She has worked with her teacher to make real gains in her written English and her engagement is impressive, taking every opportunity to complete extra work and engage with feedback. Her hard work and tenacity are truly impressive.

English (GCSE) - Angus Clowes

Angus has shown real resilience in his English GCSE. He reads even the most difficult texts with understanding, and we have often thought he would not be out of place amongst our best A level students. He is also always the first person to arrive before the start of a lessons, ready to make the most of his time and, in a small, quiet group, his frequent, confident contributions have helped to draw out other students leading by example.

Cooper Journalism Prize - Becca Ajibade

Becca wrote a powerful and hard-hitting article called “Killed for being a woman: Blood on Britain’s Hands”, which focussed on gender-based violence, using the case of Raneem Oudeh’s murder to highlight the inadequacies of existing legislation and system that fails to protect women.

Cooper Journalism Prize - Emily Scharf

Emily’s heartfelt and expressive piece called “Fangirl Terrorism - What we should learn from Manchester and Southport” evaluated the reasons for the Manchester Arena attack and Southport stabbings, exploring misogyny, masculinity and racism in modern-day Britain.

Film Studies - Ben Chalkley

Over the past two years, Ben has made excellent progress. He has developed his own creative, consistent and reliable approach to his work. We wish him all the best for the future and look forward to seeing his continued success.

Film Studies - Grace Hodgin

Despite encountering some challenging times, Grace diligently completed her Film Studies coursework, producing a thoughtful short film that showcased her advanced technical skills. We are excited to see what the future holds for her and the remarkable achievements she will undoubtedly accomplish.

French - Sarai McDonald

We have been extremely impressed by Sarai’s natural flair and enthusiasm for French. She must be commended for her hard work, unfaltering dedication and inquisitive spirit, which she has displayed throughout the course. We wish her a brilliant future in the world of languages.

French - Irfan Tayyab-Bodin

Over the last two years, Irfan has shown incredible diligence and tenacity to improve his knowledge of the French language, culture and society. His willingness to listen to feedback and apply himself accordingly to reach higher grades has been exemplary.

Further Maths - Theo Hutchinson

One of the strongest and most diligent young mathematicians that we have taught, Theo is an outstanding member of what is already a high-achieving group. He is consistently dedicated to improving his considerable Mathematics skill inside and outside of the classroom and we are confident he will continue to great success in the subject in the future.

Further Maths - Lili Junghanns

Lili has reliably and consistently been one of the hardest working students in Maths and Further Maths across the two years, from catching up on the course independently in Year 12 to being one of the top achievers in the group in Year 13. She has been a focused, mature and dedicated student and thoroughly deserves this award.

Geography - Zakariya Hassan

Zakariya has worked incredibly hard from the moment he arrived in Geography in Year 12. His desire and drive to be successful are to be commended and he continues to excel in all aspects of the course.

Geography - Alice Bristoll

Alice is perhaps the hardest working and most passionate geographer we have ever taught. Her dedication for the subject is remarkable and consequently her breadth and depth of understanding of geographical concepts and processes is exceptional. Alice is progressing onto university to study Human Geography and is fully deserving of future success.

Geology - Eliza Hamid

A dedicated student of Geology, Eliza has worked exceptionally hard to attain top grades. She has demonstrated a high level of desire to understand complex geological processes, theories and skills. Her contributions within lessons have been truly insightful, revealing an analytical mind of huge potential.

Geology - Jessica Moisey

Jessica has continually exhibited high levels of progress in Geology throughout the course, driven by her never-ending passion and enthusiasm for the subject. Her deep understanding of geological processes and theories is impressive and will stand her in good stead for continuing onto university to study the subject at degree level.

German - Dan Martin

Dan is an extremely talented and driven student. He has achieved grammatical understanding and vocabulary that is well beyond the realms of A level German through consistent efforts. His curiosity has also led him to develop a deep understanding of German-speaking culture.

German - Clara Attwood-Jones

Clara has been fully committed to the A level German course. She has worked incredibly hard throughout the two years, taking up every opportunity to further her knowledge and understanding of the language. In spite of challenges along the way, she has never given up striving to improve.

Health & Social Care (BTEC Ext Cert) - Emma Todman

Emma is a hard-working student, who attends all her lessons with a consistent, positive attitude and willingness to learn and grow. She demonstrates excellent subject knowledge via wider reading, as she develops new ideas and has surpassed in the attention to detail in her written assessments. Emma has done extremely well in her exams and her commitment to her studies is commendable. It has been a pleasure to teach her and we wish her the very best for her bright future.

Health & Social Care (BTEC Ext Cert) - Caoimhe Gantley

Caoimhe has shown consistency and determination throughout the course. She has always contributed to lessons and supported her peers and others. Caoimhe is highly organised and has handed in all work on time and met deadlines. Her attendance has been very good throughout the year and furthermore she takes the initiative to do extra homework and keep ahead of the group, which is currently reflecting in her good grades. She would be an asset to the organisation she chooses to work for.

Health & Social Care (BTEC Nat Dip) - Mukadas Awan

Mukadas has demonstrated great resilience this year and has had to overcome personal challenges. Her positive attitude and motivation have rippled its effect towards her peer group, and she has been a great support as well as managing her own studies. Mukadas has been consistent with meeting deadlines and putting in great effort and has achieved an overall excellent grade. She will be an asset to any organisation she joins in the future.

Health & Social Care (BTEC Nat Dip) - Alena Rehman

Alena has been consistent throughout the course. She has handed all work in on time and achieved excellent grades. She has made excellent contributions in lessons and has shown a deep understanding in her exam units, for which she has achieved an excellent grades. Alena will be an asset to any organisation she decides to join in the future.

Health & Social Care (BTEC Nat Ext  Dip) - Tanisha Ali

Tanisha has shown commitment and consistency throughout the course. She has excelled above all expectations with her coursework and has demonstrated complex research skills, achieving an overall Distinction for her Unit 4 Research in Health and Social Care exam, which most find a challenge. Her dedication and motivation have clearly reflected in her attitude and contributions in class.

Health & Social Care (BTEC Nat Ext  Dip) - Madison Simkins

Maddie has worked extremely hard during her time at College, always showing dedication to her course. Her motivation and organisation are excellent. The assignments Maddie has produced excel above other students and her attention to detail is commendable, consistently going above and beyond. Maddie is a delight to have in the classroom and we know she is going to thrive in her next chapter, training to be a speech and language therapist.

History - Charlie Day

Charlie is an outstanding student of History. He is relentless in this desire to gather information and share his thoughts. There has not been a single History lesson across the two years when Charlie has not contributed and developed discussion. He is thoughtful and kind in his support of other students and reads widely outside of the specification. Charlie is a role model student and a real champion of History.

History - Heather Wilkinson

Heather is an outstanding student, both in her written application, but also in her creative and engaged contributions to lessons. Heather reads widely and shows great aptitude in the lesson. She has produced wonderful visual support materials and always makes thoughtful and nuanced points. Heather is an outstanding historian, both in the classroom, but also more importantly in her understanding of the world.

IT (BTEC Ext Cert) - Daniel Bromley

Daniel is an exceptional student in IT, showing continual effort inside and outside of class to master all elements of the course. The result is that his work is always at a level above Distinction, and it is clear that he will be successful beyond his studies at College.

IT (BTEC Ext Cert) - Joshua Brown

Joshua is a quiet but dedicated student whose results demonstrate that hard work pays off. His academic achievements, both in the past and present year, reflect his strong work ethic and commitment to his studies. He approaches his assignments with care, ensuring they are thorough and of high quality.

IT (BTEC Ext Dip) - Anson Cheung

Anson Cheung is an outstanding BTEC IT student, known for his exceptional independence, intelligence and dedication. His polite and respectful nature, combined with his strong work ethic, makes him a deserving recipient of this award.

IT (BTEC Ext Dip) - Hira Baber

Hira Baber is a dedicated and hard-working BTEC IT student, who consistently contributes to lessons with insight and enthusiasm. Her commitment to excellence and strong work ethic make her a deserving recipient of this award.

Law - Ibrahim Moustafa

Ibrahim stands out to his Law teachers and fellow students because of the determination and effort he always puts into his studies. He has embraced the high expectations we have of all of our students and he always completes his independent study. He consistently gives of his best and he always volunteers answers in lesson. Ibrahim finds the law content challenging, as expected in A level study, but never gives up until he understands. This attitude is inspiring.

Law - Katie Hancock

Katie has shown an exemplary attitude towards Law since the beginning of the course. Although her results have always been excellent, she has been keen on every occasion to stretch herself further, identifying areas for improvement. When discussing scenarios, Katie has shown impressive insight into relevant application of the law and is happy to share this with the rest of the group. She has also been supportive to others in the group, helping them to develop their skills. Despite difficulties this year Katie has maintained effort and focus.

Maths (A level) - Kitty Ng

Kitty has demonstrated an exceptional affinity to Mathematics, achieving the highest grade possible in each assessment throughout the A level Mathematics course. She is quick to understand the mathematical concepts, but careful with the details. In summary, she is an excellent mathematician.

Maths (A level) - Eesa Zaidi

Eesa is one of the most improved young mathematicians we have ever taught. From having difficulties at the beginning of the course, he has shown determination and diligence to improve the quality of his Mathematics every step of the way and he is now in an excellent position to achieve a well-deserved high grade at the end of Year 13.

Maths (GCSE) - Ambar Mohammed

In Year 13, Ambar was immediately one of the most determined and hard-working students in the group, consistently taking her set tasks and revision seriously and making excellent use of the optional workshops available. It paid off and Ambar’s November exam series went superbly, setting a fantastic example to others.

Maths (GCSE) - Samuel Matthews

Sam has consistently been an admirably hard-working student in the GCSE Maths group. He has shown dedication to the tasks set and the work ethic expected of the group, and that is paying off as the quality of his Maths work and assessments has improved significantly since September. Keep up the good work.

Maths (Core) - William Hart

William has been a committed and diligent student in the Core Maths class and has a talent for quickly gaining a strong understanding of the material. He is always an asset in class discussions and has shown determination to succeed this summer.

Maths (Core) - Joe Biddle

Joe is the exact student you want in a Core Maths class – willing to learn and improve and determined to succeed. He is always dependable; having an answer when no one else does.

Media Studies - Alice Bristoll

Alice has been a beacon of excellence in Media Studies. Her dedication to class work, coursework and further study outside of lessons, coupled with an eminently friendly and positive attitude, means she is thoroughly deserving of this award - well done Alice and good luck in all your future endeavours!

Media Studies - Vanshika Nautiyal

Vanshika has worked extremely hard these past two years and in doing so has revealed not only her passion for Media Studies, but also a real flair for practical and creative work. She deserves every success in the subject and we wish her the very best in her future pathway. Well done Vanshika!

Creative Digital Media Production (BTEC Nat Dip) - Sana Arif

Despite facing challenging times, Sana has demonstrated remarkable resilience in enhancing her technical skills in Creative Media. Her final film showcased her significant progress and deep understanding of the technical aspects of filmmaking.

Creative Digital Media Production (BTEC Nat Dip) - Daniel Jarowicki

Daniel has truly grown into his role as a diligent student. He quietly and consistently completes his work, demonstrating excellent film skills in the creation of his final film. We look forward to seeing his future plans and the success he will achieve.

Music - Nick Hand

A highly competent guitarist and musician, Nick has produced some fine performances and composition work, which has been showcased both internally and externally, including winning the Heartfield Wharam Scholarship. His grasp of musical language and analysis has moved forward in strides. Nick has shown real commitment to his studies and has persisted in areas he has not always felt confident. He will continue his music studies at the Royal Northern College of Music.

Music - Sam Davidson

Sam is an unassuming, yet highly committed and loyal student, who has demonstrated significant progress and accomplishment during his two years at the College. A competent trumpeter, Sam has presented some skilled performances, both as a classical and jazz player. Sam’s abilities in composition and analysis have grown considerably over the course, which have in turn given him an authentic sense of confidence in both himself and as a musician. Sam will enjoy music as a life-long companion.

Philosophy - Cairo Cameron

Cairo has maintained a strong work ethic throughout his study of A level Philosophy. This has resulted in him coming top of the cohort in the mock examination. His commitment to the subject is commendable.

Philosophy - Victoria Ferenc

Victoria is a diligent Philosophy student who has made great progress across the course. She has an enquiring mind and is enthusiastic about Philosophy. Her dedication to the subject is commendable.

Physics - Menna Elnemr

Menna has consistently performed at the highest level in Physics. She demonstrated innovative design and engineering skills in Year 12 STEM enrichment and has returned in Year 13 as a consultant to the new Year 12 learners. She always goes way beyond her fellow students and is such a credit to the College and the subject.

Physics - Eric Cooper

Eric is an exceptional Physics student in all regards, both in and outside of lessons. He is the only student to have achieved an A* in every single assessment in the current Year 13 cohort and also demonstrated an excellent application of Physics in his Extended Project Qualification last year.

Politics - Danny Morris

Danny lives and breathes politics and has been an absolute asset to lessons. Together with Mason Beirne, their Year 12 presentations on their involvement in party politics were particularly memorable and informative for their fellow classmates. Danny has always been highly motivated to succeed and take opportunities to learn from feedback and implement it in future work. His constant drive to achieve his potential gives his teacher confidence that he will be successful this summer and will go on to be a real credit to the universities that he is set to join next year.

Politics - Mason Beirne

Mason lives and breathes politics and has been an absolute asset to lessons. Together with Danny Morris, their Year 12 presentations on their involvement in party politics were particularly memorable and informative for their fellow classmates. Mason has always been highly motivated to succeed and take opportunities to learn from feedback and implement it in future work. His constant drive to achieve his potential gives his teacher confidence that he will be successful this summer and will go on to be a real credit to the universities that he is set to join next year.

Psychology - Isla Phillips

Isla has been conscientious from the very start of the course and has risen to the challenge of every topic with aplomb - evident of a critical mindset and indefatigable motivation. From the start of the course, Isla has embraced Psychology and possesses model studentship qualities. With these, there is no doubt Isla will have great future success.

Psychology - Aribah Ahmed

Aribah is an extremely conscientious student who has given of her best right from the start of Year 12 and throughout Year 13. She is always a positive presence in the classroom, asking insightful questions and constantly striving to achieve the highest marks. She has fully embraced the challenges of Psychology and approached her studies with dedication and maturity. She is an absolute credit to our Psychology department.

Religious Studies - Ahmad Ali

Ahmad has demonstrated exceptional understanding and analytical skills in his Religious Studies A level, consistently achieving high marks through his comprehensive knowledge of the subject and critical engagement with applying contemporary issues.

Religious Studies - Azaan Haq

Azaan has exhibited remarkable dedication and insight in his Religious Studies A level, excelling in critical analysis of complex theological concepts and engaging deeply with different perspectives.

Sociology - Kaitlin Mooney

Kaitlin works hard in every lesson, is always the first to arrive and will always contribute to class discussions in a friendly, positive and mature manner. She is well organised and has a very positive work ethic. She has been an excellent Sociology student.

Sociology - Daisy Lazenby

Daisy has a positive attitude towards her studies in Sociology and has progressed well in Year 13. Daisy has become a confident learner, who offers valuable contributions in class. She always takes onboard teacher feedback and this supported her transition into Year 13.

Spanish - Ben Evatt

Ben is an exceptionally dedicated student who has demonstrated remarkable determination and enthusiasm for the Spanish language. The passion he has shown for Spanish politics and history is evident in his independent research, demonstrating his ability to discuss and draw connections between historical events and contemporary issues with great fluency and confidence.

Spanish - Sophia Merk

Sophia has demonstrated impressive perseverance in mastering complex grammatical structures and refining her linguistic skills in both written and spoken Spanish. Her confidence in expressing herself and conveying her viewpoints has grown considerably, enabling her to articulate her arguments with clarity and conviction. She is a truly exceptional linguist. 

Sport (BTEC Ext Cert) - Hayden Plaistow Hicks

Hayden has worked to a very high level in all of the units within the course.  He sets himself high standards and has pushed himself to gain high exam grades. He consistently works out of his comfort zone and has gone above and beyond the requirements of each unit which he has studied, demonstrating his passion for the subject.

Sport (BTEC Ext Cert) - Maha Saleh

Maha is a highly conscientious student, who strives for the highest standards in both her internal and external assessments. She is very independent and always looks to help her classmates, being a very popular member of her class.

Sport (BTEC Ext Dip) - Poppy Burnett

Poppy has demonstrated exceptional skills when completing all aspects of the course. Her examination units have been a particular strength, as she has the ability to plan and execute long written answers under time pressure. Poppy was also selected to spend three weeks in Seville as part of the Turing Project work experience and thrived in this experience, gaining many transferable life skills. In addition, Poppy has been an integral part of the Ladies Football team during her two years.

Sport (BTEC Ext Dip) - Bobby Miller

Bobby has pushed himself to achieve the highest grades in all of the units within the course. He has developed independence in his approach and gone beyond the level of learning required on many occasions when developing his knowledge and understanding of different topic areas. Bobby was also a key member of the College Rugby team and was a very positive role model for those in Year 12.

Statistics - Illum Rasool

Illum is an exceptionally dedicated student of Statistics, who has shown genuine interest and skill in all aspects of the course. He has worked hard to master the different tests and techniques and demonstrates excellent understanding of why they work.

Statistics - Zohaib Hussain

Zohaib has worked diligently and consistently, engaging well with even the most challenging topics in A level Statistics.  This has resulted in him making excellent progress during Year 13, culminating in an A grade in the final key assessment.

Ambassador to the Future - Musab Akhtar

Musab is an outstanding young man. He always goes above and beyond expectations. He organised a charity fundraising event in College for the UNHCR (United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees), raising more than £1,000. He went onto to raise another £1,000 for Islamic Relief at the College’s Community Iftar, which he had a significant role in organising, even speaking at the event in front of an audience of peers, staff and parents. He is a role model to his peers and is sure to succeed at whatever he puts his mind to in the future.

Global Citizenship Award - Zareen Nissa, Humiya Malik and Simran Sagoo 

Zareen, Humiya and Simran have shown outstanding dedication, leadership and commitment to addressing and combating sexual harassment. Through their exceptional efforts, they have demonstrated an unwavering commitment to creating a safer, more inclusive environment for all. Their initiatives, whether through advocacy, education, awareness campaigns, or direct action—have made a profound impact in raising consciousness and encouraging positive change within the community and beyond. Their work on bus safety  impressed the  Mayor of the West Midlands, Richard Parker, who is looking at implementing the changes suggested. They have shown remarkable passion and resilience, collaborating with peers, key business leaders, MPs and and various organisations to develop effective solutions to the pervasive issue of sexual harassment. Their actions reflect the highest standards of integrity, empathy, and responsibility, setting an example for others to follow. In recognition of their invaluable contribution to this important cause, we commend Zareen Nissa, Humiya Malik and Simran Sagoo for the Global Citizenship Award for their exceptional work in making a meaningful difference and advancing the fight against sexual harassment.

Student Council - Fahiza Begum

Fahiza has been the Student Council lead for the College’s Tackling Sexual Harassment project, and has worked at a number of charity events, including the Community Iftar (both years) and Fun Day. She has also attended Council meetings weekly. Thank you Fahiza.

Student Governor - Denisa Corlan

Denisa’s commitment and genuine desire to contribute positively to the strategic direction of the College have made her an outstanding student governor. Her energy and enthusiasm are infectious and we thank her and wish her well with all that she does in the future.

Extended Project - Meg Kelly

Meg approached her Extended Project Qualification with a drive and determination to produce a project with comprehensive research and a creative licence to great success. Her project on ‘The Funghi of Highgate Park’ was full of scientific research and the development of her final artefact - a guide to the funghi of Highgate Park - was complemented by beautiful watercolour paintings in the final piece. Meg is fully deserving of this award.

Exceptional Progress - Tom Smith

Tom has demonstrated perseverance and resilience. He worked through difficult times of low motivation, but he has showed great perseverance to complete his Level 3 studies and gain a place on his chosen degree course.

Exceptional Progress - Kendric Oduro-Danso

Kendric has contributed to the Student Council whilst at College and to the wider College societies and student groups. He has maintained 100% attendance and is looking forward to taking a computer-related degree course at university.

Sport (Basketball) - Kiyan Pourahmadi

Kiyan has been a student athlete with an amazing dedication to basketball. He has been key to creating an ethos of teamwork within the group over the last two years and has demonstrated this through the excellent communication skills which he exhibits on all occasions. Kiyan has also shown 100% commitment and passion for the game in all practice sessions and on match days.

Sport (Cricket) - Daanish Mehmood

Daanish has been key member of the Cricket team during his time at college. Not only has he captained the team to a County Cup Final, but he has also been the leading batsman and bowler, contributing the most runs and wickets and displaying great maturity in steering his teams to vital victories.

Sport (Men's Football) - Kaylum Boulton

As a centre-back, Kaylum’s physical presence and skill have been instrumental in shaping the First Football team into league champions. Whether via his pinpoint tackles, his aerial dominance, or his unwavering focus, he has given everything to ensure the team stood strong on the pitch. However, his contributions go far beyond the game, as he has been a leader who lifts others up, a teammate who inspires confidence and a captain who leads by example.

Sport (Women's Football) - Megan Jenkins

Megan has been consistently excellent across the last two seasons. She takes responsibility on the pitch and always makes valuable contributions in each game, which often have turned the fixture into a win for our team. Megan has also welcomed new members to the team and has been a role model for them with her selfless attitude, whether it has been playing out of position for the benefit of the team or carrying the football or collecting the cones.

Sport (Netball) - Abbie Wills

Abbie has been a standout performer since joining the College Netball team in Year 12.  She has been a consistent, committed and reliable shooter, scoring 81% of the team’s total goals this year.  Her successful shooting has contributed to the Netball Team 1 winning the AoC Sport Netball West Midlands League 3 title! Abbie has also been captain this year and has developed her leadership skills to ensure good teamwork and team spirit. We wish Abbie all the best in her future Netball endeavours.

Sport (Rugby) - Will Simpson

Will has been a powerhouse for the rugby team over the past two seasons. He was highly committed to both training and matches, often playing with injuries to represent the College and not let his teammates down. He played in numerous positions, most recently filling in at fly half, whilst captaining the team and turning them into a competitive unit. His play was characterised by powerful barnstorming runs and scoring some memorable tries.

Volunteers - Zareen Nissa

Zareen has consistently demonstrated dedication to our college community and an unwavering commitment to making positive changes, particularly through her work in tackling sexual harassment. She is very approachable, responsible and a great team player, always considering the wellbeing of others. She has been an active member of the Student Council, often participating in numerous charity events and student panels.

Volunteers - George Balnaves

George’s nomination is in recognition of his outstanding dedication to volunteer service and his work with the Student Council. He embodies the true spirit of selflessness and community involvement, consistently going above and beyond to make a positive impact. As a volunteer, George has devoted countless hours to numerous charity events. His efforts have directly contributed to improving the wellbeing of others, fostering inclusivity and enhancing college or community initiatives. He has set an extraordinary example for his peers to follow.

Volunteers - Denisa Corlan

Denisa has consistently demonstrated dedication to the college community and a high level of commitment. She has taken her responsibility as Chair of Student Council very seriously and has shown what a great team player she is. She has volunteered her time at numerous open events, charity fundraisers and student panels.

Volunteers - Fahiza Begum

Fahiza has demonstrated an unwavering commitment to making positive changes at the College. She has consistently demonstrated how approachable she is and works well with others. She is kind and always considers the wellbeing of others. She has been an active member of many Student Council events.

Volunteers - Poonam Kaur-Landa

Poonam has consistently demonstrated dedication and commitment to the college community. She has shown herself to be approachable, both for her peers and members of staff. A highly active member of the Student Council, she has been a part of a great many events in college, both awareness events and charity fundraisers.
    
Volunteers - Sumayyah Begum

Sumayyah has been an active and dedicated member of the College community. She never shirks her responsibilities as a member of Student Council and has been a great team player. She has given up many hours to volunteering at events in college.

Volunteers - Oluwatosin Olalekan

Oluwatasoin’s nomination has been made in recognition of her outstanding dedication to volunteer service. She embodies the true spirit of selflessness and community engagement. She has consistently gone above and beyond in her desire to make a positive impact. As a volunteer, she has devoted countless hours to numerous charity events.

Volunteers - Manal Shuja

Manal has been an active member of the Student Council, often participating in numerous charity events and student panels. She is a great team player, always considering the wellbeing of others.

Volunteers - Amina Keyani

Amina has been part of Student Council and through this has demonstrated her dedication to her peers and the wider college community. She is very approachable, responsible, and a great team player, always considering the well-being of others. She has volunteered at many Student Council charity events.

Volunteers - Jessie Bond

Through her involvement in Student Council, Jessie has consistently demonstrated dedication to our college community. She is very helpful and has excellent team working skills. She has been an active member of the Student Council and participated in numerous charity events and student panels.

Volunteers - Simran Sagoo

Simran has an unwavering commitment to making positive changes, as evidenced by her work on Tackling Sexual Harassment. She is very approachable and responsible, and works well in a team. As part of the Student Council, she has participated in numerous charity events and student panels.
    
Volunteers - Esha Surti

Esha achieved the gold award from Shirley Lions for her volunteering as part of the College’s Team Gambia project. She fundraised for the Abuko Lower Basic and Nursery School and visited the school to work with the children in November 2024.

Volunteers - Ebaad Raja

Ebaad has consistently demonstrated dedication to our college community. He is very approachable, responsible, and a great team player, always considering the well-being of others. He has been an active member of the Student Council, often participating in numerous charity events and student panels.

Staff Award - Debbie Brown

Debbie has achieved an incredible 25 years of service for the College in the Exams Office, where she has played a pivotal role in the lives of all the learners that have studied with us. She started as an Exams Officer and then took on the role of leading the department, managing thousands of exam entries each year to ensure that students could sit their crucial examinations in an organised and efficient way. Her post-exam care for learners has always been done with compassion and empathy and that attitude has always been extended to her colleagues as well. The impact Debbie has had on the College for staff and students cannot be underestimated and she will be missed. We wish her a happy and well deserved retirement.

Staff Award - Denise Horton

Denise has devoted 24 years of exceptional service to the College, consistently demonstrating unwavering commitment, professionalism and quiet excellence. Completely reliable, she has offered thoughtful support and guidance to colleagues with genuine care and wisdom. Denise’s patience, positive attitude and dedication have extended well beyond her day-to-day role, fostering a welcoming and supportive environment. Her contributions and steadfast presence have had a lasting impact on the college community and we wish her all the very best with the new retirement adventures ahead.

Staff Award - Caroline Sweeney

Caroline has been a valued member of the College for 16 years, leading the Additional Learning Support team. During her time here, she has worked with countless students, ensuring that each individual, regardless of their needs, received the support and encouragement required to succeed. Caroline has been a strong advocate for creating an inclusive environment, always making sure the voices of students with special educational needs and disabilities were heard. Beyond her work with students, Caroline has been instrumental in guiding and advising staff, helping them develop strategies to support students in the classroom. As a long-standing union rep, she has also been a dedicated voice for staff, representing their views and advocating for their needs. Caroline’s commitment to both students and staff has left a lasting impact, and we are very grateful for her leadership and expertise.