170 pupils’ efforts earn college’s recognition
Last updated 15:39, Friday, 27 June 2008
MORE than 170 secondary school pupils from West Cumbria have been recognised by Lakes College.
The Lillyhall-based campus held an awards ceremony last month commending 172 pupils from Stainburn, Workington; Southfield, Workington; Keswick School; Cockermouth School; Netherhall School, Maryport; St Joseph’s, Workington; St Benedicts, Whitehaven; Ehenside, Cleator Moor; and Beacon Hill, Aspatria on their time and commitment to a school run by the college offering vocational learning opportunities.
The schools all participated in a variety of key stage four vocational courses including hairdressing, beauty, motor vehicle, construction, retail, sport, public services, catering, art, childcare, health & social care, land-based and horticulture.
Each pupil that took part was presented with a certificate from the college to recognise their efforts.
Lakes College also handed out some special awards. They included: a school award, a team award, Thomas Armstrong Outstanding Achievement in construction, Lakes College West Cumbria Outstanding Achievement, Thomas Armstrong Most Improved Student in construction and Lakes College West Cumbria/Aimhigher Most Improved student, as well as attendance recognition awards and nine excellence awards which students were nominated by tutors and school coordinators for all the awards.
The course was so successful that several students have already applied to return to college on full-time courses.
A spokesman for Lakes College said: “Many have developed not only their vocational skills but also their confidence and maturity studying in an adult environment.”
THE YOUNGSTERS HONOURED
Nominations for overall awards - most improved and outstanding achievement:
Wayne Clarke, Stainburn School: Has overcome initial difficulties, always gets on with his work and shows total commitment.
Jodie Maudling, Whitehaven School: Has matured over the two years, is keen, focused and is planning to return to college in September to continue her hairdressing career.
Nathan Johnstone, Southfield School: Struggled initially but is a lot more confident now. Has 100 per cent attendance, shows interest in everything he does and is very keen to learn.
Scott Elliott, Ehenside School: A pleasure to teach, is flourishing in both practical and theoretical element of the course, is interested and knowledgeable.
Scott McCrea, Whitehaven School: Excelled in all aspects of the construction programme, shown maturity, dedication and commitment.
Sam Graham, Solway School: Always gives 110 per cent and strives for Distinction in all her assessments, has a very mature outlook.
Rachel Hanlon, Whitehaven School: Has brilliant practical skills, is a natural hairdresser, shows total commitment is 100 per cent focused and motivated.
Sam Nixon, Ehenside School: Consistently produces work of a very high standard, is focused and shows commitment.
Charmaine Hodgson, Cockermouth School: 100 per cent attendance, has excellent practical skills and excelled in all aspects of beauty.
Harry Quinn, Whitehaven School: Consistent all-round effort in all aspects of construction.
Stephen Gearing, Whitehaven School: Consistent all round effort in construction.
Sophie Mingins, St Benedict’s School: Mature attitude in class and works to a very high standard.
Leah Rudd, Ehenside School: Mature attitude in class and works to a very high standard.
SCHOOL AWARD: Solway School: for excellent attendance, dedication, behaviour, attitude and commitment. Jonathan Clark and Samantha Graham collected the award.
TEAM AWARD: Work-Related Motor Vehicle Group: Different schools worked well together as a team with excellent behaviour.
THOMAS ARMSTRONG CONSTRUCTION AWARD – MOST IMPROVED: Wayne Clark
LCWC/AIMHIGHER – MOST IMPROVED: Nathan Johnstone.
THOMAS ARMSTRONG CONSTRUCTION AWARD – OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENT: Scott McCrea
LCWC – OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENT AWARD: Charmaine Hodgson.
