9:19am Tuesday 8th July 2008
By Hilda Swinney
ROYAL Manor Art College headteacher Paul Green welcomed a large assembly of parents, governors and special guests to the school's presentation of awards ceremony.
Among the guests were Ian Beckett who presented the Portland Rotary Award, John Braithwaite who presented the Lions' Trophy and Lauren King who presented the Kyle Moore Cup in memory of her 14-year-old brother who lost his life in a boating tragedy.
Mr Green gave an account of the events and achievements at the college during the past year and spoke particularly of the recent Ofsted report.
He said: "The fact that the inspector described the Royal Manor Arts College as a rapidly improving school and that we were given the second highest grading possible is a tribute to the hard work put in by all the staff and students."
He added: "We have achieved the best GCSE results in the school's history and our next task is - to quote from a speaker at a recent meeting - "schools need to teach children what to do when they are faced with a situation where they don't know what to do."
Talking of very exciting times ahead, Mr Green mentioned the developments working with Chesil Education Partnership, apprenticeships and the Pyramid development towards one to 19 years education on Portland.
He said: "Our biggest news is that the Royal Manor Arts College has won the prestigious Futures Vision Award which is awarded to only two schools in the south and two in the north for outstanding community and educational developments and plans for the future."
He explained: "This means that we will host a special visit of 80 high-ranking dignitaries, politicians, business leaders and head- teachers at the end of September and this is a tremendous accolade for Portland which will truly put us on the map."
He added: "The business leaders in particular have access to millions of pounds of sponsorship money which we will do our very best to access for the young people of Portland."
Student entertainment was provided by the Rubbish Band and Singing Group, dancers and vocalist Shakira Brading.
Award for Amber
AGAINST all the odds, Amber Neave, 14, is holding her own in education and the Royal Manor Arts College applauded her courage by presenting her with the Lewis Naerger Award.
This was presented to Amber during the Year 9 and 10 awards ceremony.
Her bravery was cheered by the large assembly of parents, governors, guests, staff and pupils.
Amber, who is grateful for the assistance given to her at school by her carer, was born with fluid on her brain and suffers from epilepsy.
Four years ago, she was in a coma for two months, due to a blockage occurring in the drain that has been placed in her brain.
She said: "I have been lucky recently as the drain hasn't blocked and I managed to get through my exams.
"I am working hard to fulfil my dream of studying childcare so that I can become a nanny, so every year of staying well enough to study is a bonus to me."
Amber's parents were proud that she should have received the Lewis Naerger Award which is presented annually to the student who, under unique circumstances, has partaken fully in the life of the college and has met challenges.
Award winners (Abbreviations: effort and progress e/p, high achievement h/a, Award Scheme Development and Accreditation Network ASDAN, Personal & Social Education PSE.
Medals and certificates: Art, Year 9, e/p, Jordan Walbridge, Lucy Pritchard, h/a, Mitchell Beard, Chelsey Owen; Year 10, e/p, David Ballard, Kathryn Clare, h/a Samual Laming, Rachel Hutchings.
Citizenship/PSE, Year 9, e/p, Daniel Fry-Andrade, Megan Capon, h/a, Alexander Wilson, Nicol Northover, Year 10, e/p, Ross Boatswain, Laura Poulton, h/a, Jack Menzies, Stacey Ayles.
ASDAN, Year 10, e/p, Khaleel Graham, Jody Urwin, h/a Matthew Murray.
Business Studies, Year 10, e/p, Jordan Day, Amanda Carlile.
Control Technology, Year 9, e/p, Adam Lapworth, Nicole Dewar, h/a, John Morrison, Megan Capoon.
Dance, Year 9, e/p, Gareth Evans, Emma-Jay Childs, h/a, Cameron Scott, Emma Riley, Year 10, e/p, Ryan Neilson, Chloe Rider, h/a, Ross Broughton-South, Shakira Brading.
Electronics, Year 10, e/p, Matthew Murray, Sarah Gallier, h/a, Khaleel Graham, Jessica Smith.
Drama, Year 9, e/p, William Medcraft, Caitlin Palmer, h/a, Joshua Payne, Heidi Masters, Year 10, e/p, Aidan Connoly, Brogan Camp, h/a Thomas Ryan, Lily Seymour.
English, Year 9, e/p, Carl Newbound, Rhiannon Pavey, h/a, Joseph Dallison, Alexe Perry, Year 10, e/p, Kai Broughton, Shanice Ealson, h/a, Joshua Rose, Connie Lampka.
Food technology, Year 9, e/p, Kyle O'Connor, Elouise Mitchell, h/a, Gareth Evans, Emily Bent, Year 10, e/p, Connor Thomson, Gemma Ward, h/a, Lauren Hughes, Jessica Smith.
Geography, Year 9, e/p, Joshua Payne, Shannon Woodcock, h/a, Peter Theakstone, Ellie Curtin, Year 10, e/p, Henry Ckark, Bridey Dowler, h/a, Jordan Wilson, Deanna Stevens.
French, Year 9, e/p, Mitchell Newton, Sarah-May McVey, h/a, Kyle O'Connor, Elouise Mitchell, Year 10, e/p, Jason Swindell, Naomi Kelly, h/a, Scott Mitchell, Jennifer Palmer.
Graphics, Year 9, e/p, Shane Timbrell, Chelsey Owen, h/a, Jordan Walbridge, Jade Almand, Year 10, e/p, Scott Mitchell, Abigail Day, h/a, Lewis Webster, Naomi Kelly.
ICT, Year 9, e/p, Hayden Walbridge, Jade Bell, h/a, Leonard Tokeley, Eibhlinn Roberts, Year 10, e/p, Daniel Burden, Lily Seymour, h/a, Jordan Day, Holli Bash.
History, Year 9, e/p, Peter Theakstone, Leanne Stone, h/a, Oliver Shaw, Caitlin Palmer, Year 10, e/p, Max Reed, Cachmia Leong, h/a, Shane Sharpe, Sorrel McBryde.
Maths, Year 9, e/p, Emily Wollage, h/a, Gemma Taylor, Year 10, e/p, Ben Hackland, Sorrel McBryde, h/a, Robyn Walbridge.
Manufacturing, Year 10, e/p, Darren Vincent, h/a, William Southen.
Photography, Year 10, highly commended, Marcus Baldaro.
PE, Year 9, e/p, Alexander Wilson, Gemma Taylor, h/a, Liam Gould, Rebecca O'Neill, Year 10, e/p, Simon Proffitt, Jessica Faraway, h/a, Jack Hemmings, Jodie Unwin.
Music, Year 9, e/p, Ciaran Donaldson, h/a, Alexe Perry, Year 10, e/p, Dale Kinghorn, Holli Bash, h/a, Ben Hackland, Rebecca Barker.
RE (GCSE), Year 9, e/p, Floyd Wellington, Chelsi Murphy, h/a, Fintan May, Nicole Dewar, Year 10, e/p, William Southen, Lauren Hughes, h/a, Jamie Richards, Emilie Chadwick.
Resistant materials, Year 10, e/p, Shane Sharpe, Robyn Walbridge, h/a, Robert Thomas, Kathryn Clare.
Textiles, Year 9, e/p, Aaron Comben, Lauren Spencer, h/a, Leanne Stone, Work related, Year 10, e/p, Jack Brown.
Science, Year 9, e/p, Sean Peaty, Hannah Kelly, h/a, Daniel Hayes, Chelsea Bennett, Year 10, e/p, Jack Menzies, Jennifer Palmer, h/a, Aidan Connolly, Laura Hendon.
Trophy winners: Graham Trophy, Chelsea Owen, Year 10 Shield, e/p, Hana Boatswain, College Artwork Prize, Connie Lampka, Bill Peters Trophy, Ross Boatswain, Drama Shield, Joshua Rose, Sports Cup, Simon Proffitt, Julie Watts Award, Stephanie Thompson, Lewis Naerger Award, Amber Neave, Lloyds Bank Trophy, Joshua Rose, Rotary Cup, Lucy Callaby. Albert Page Cup, Joseph Dallison, Year 10 Shield, h/a, Joshua Rose, ASDAN Trophy, Joshua Cottle, Des Hunt Cup, Jordan Walbridge, Jenny Marriott Cup, James Green, Elsie Wright Shield, Jody Unwin, Lions Trophy, Jade Cornwall, Kyle Moore Cup, Megan Capon, Pat Shepherd Cup, Roisin McKenna, Matthew Collingwood Cup, Ross Boatswain.
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