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PR IZEGIV IN G
Wednesday 12 t h September 2018
Pr inc ipa l
Paul Wilson
PROGRAMME
WELCOME FROM THE CORPORATION By: Philip Parkinson
WQE 2017-18
By: Paul Wilson and students
DISTRIBUTION OF PRIZES By: Bali Rai
PERFORMING ARTS PRESENTATION Joey Walden – ‘Beautiful City’, from the musical Godspell
Jayce Thomas and Pranav Pandya – Musical Duo
ADDRESS By: Bali Rai
Art Exhibition and Refreshments in the Final Whistle Bar
GUEST OF HONOUR
Bali Rai
We are delighted to welcome Bali Rai as our Guest of Honour this year.
Born in 1971, he grew up in Leicester and attended Judgemeadow and then
Wyggeston and Queen Elizabeth I College. Bali is the multi-award-winning author
of over forty young adult, teen and children's books. His writing is edgy and
pushes boundaries, encouraging readers to think about and question the world
around them. Extremely popular on the author visit circuit across the world, his
books are widely taught in schools. He is also a regular speaker on panels, and
at conferences, and patron for Soft Touch Arts and a city-wide literature project,
both in Leicester.
A passionate advocate for reading and literacy, he is an ambassador for the
Reading Agency’s Reading Ahead project, was involved in the BBC’s Love to
Read campaign, and has worked with the National Literacy Trust, Booktrust, RNIB
and British Library amongst many others. He also writes and speaks about
equality, diversity, and in defence of multiculturalism.
Bali is a politics graduate and was recently awarded an honorary doctorate of
letters. His first novel, (Un)Arranged Marriage was published in 2001, and his
most recent YA novel, Web of Darkness, won three awards and received
widespread acclaim. He is currently working on a new YA title, as well as two
series for younger readers. His latest title, Stay A Bit Longer, is out in September
2018.
PRIZE AND AWARD WINNERS 2018
Maryam Abale A-level Accounting, A-level Spanish
Rayaan Abdullahi A-level Sociology
Ibrahim Abubacar A-level Accounting
Fahima Adam A-level English Language and Literature
Saabirin Abdulkadir A-level Sociology
Khadiza Akter A-level Chemistry
Kulsoom Akuji Certificate in Financial Studies
Maryam Anjum A-level Economics, A-level Mathematics
Meg Ardley A-level Psychology
Sharu Arumainayagam A-level Mathematics
Ashmethaa Ashokkumar A-level Mathematics
Nissany Ayathurai A-level Business Studies, A-level Economics
Mohamed Bedar A-level Physical Education
Usman Bhana A-level Mathematics
Sofia Bhatty A-level Theatre Studies
Alisha Bhavsar A-level Business Studies, A-level Economics
Leighton Blake-Greaney A-level Mathematics
Kess Bromley A-level Physics
Daisy Brown A-level Sociology
Rosa Burston A-level Chemistry
Daniela Caballero Sanchez A-level English Literature, A-level French
Beth Cartwright A-level Philosophy
William Castleman A-level Computer Science
Mehul Chauhan A-level Physics
Hoi Kit Cheung A-level Business Studies
Sharmin Chowdhury A-level Sociology
James Desmond A-level Media Studies, A-level Philosophy
Anees Diwan Certificate in Financial Studies
Daniel Duffy Cambridge Technical Sport
Dhanil Capil Duvarcadas A-level Computer Science
Luke Eason A-level Business Studies
Ahmed Elgaziari A-level Chemistry
Luke Elson A-level Mathematics
Neve Fisher A-level Photography
Evie Forey A-level Classical Civilisation, A-level English
Language, A-level History
Monic Gaspar A-level Psychology
Georgia Gibson A-level Film Studies
Hannah Gillen Cambridge Extended Certificate in Business
Neven Glendinning A-level Textiles
Isabella Guzy-Kirkden A-level History
Niall Harris A-level Chemistry
Reanne Harris A-level Art
Kaya Heaton A-level Government and Politics
Megan Herbert Cambridge Extended Certificate in Business
Ben Hollis A-level Biology, A-level Geography
Isabella Hudman A-level Classical Civilisation
Alisha Hull A-level Biology
Joseph Hunt A-level Law
Aadam Hussain A-level Graphics
Amber Hussain A-level Psychology
Amal Iqbal A-level Psychology
Kayleigh Jackson A-level Government and Politics
Evie James A-level English Literature, A-level Psychology
Ravi Kakkad A-level Further Mathematics
Usama Karatella A-level Economics, A-level History
Komal Karia A-level Law
Roman Kenny-Manning A-level German
Hiren Ladha Certificate in Financial Studies
Muhammad Lafa Certificate in Financial Studies
Phoebe Machin A-level Psychology
Sam Madge A-level Biology, A-level Chemistry
Karmjit Mahil A-level Electronics
Mergim Malaj A-level Art
Abdurrahman Manga A-level Law
Kimran Mann A-level Chemistry
Josh Marshall Cambridge Tech Sport
Safwaan Master Level 3 Core Mathematics
Dikshita Meggi A-level Physics
Tanisha Mohammed A-level Media Studies
Ella Mugglestone A-level Economics
Asma Mulla A-level Health and Social Care
Nipul Narotamo Cambridge Extended Certificate in ICT
Zain Nathani A-level Graphics
Becky Nelson A-level English Language
Yacqub Nur A-level Chemistry
Zafirah Nurmamodo Certificate in Financial Studies
Bethany Oaten A-level Biology
Kai Osman A-level Biology
Vaishnavi Parmar A-level Product Design
Akshay Patel A-level Economics
Harsh Patel A-level Electronics
Kshama Patel A-level Mathematics
Nakul Patel A-level Art, Craft and Design
Pragya Patel A-level Mathematics
Saarah Patel A-level Photography
Taneisha Patel A-level Psychology
Rhiannon Plant A-level English Language
Sona Popat A-level Biology, A-level Mathematics
Keta Prajapati A-level Accounting
Tasneem Quareshy A-level Geography, A-level Sociology
Jed Randall A-level Biology
Azhar Rashid A-level Biology, A-level Chemistry
Jonty Russell A-level Film Studies
Mohammed Sabat A-level Accounting
Jamie Sahota A-level Biology
Phoebe Samuel-Gray A-level Theatre Studies
Bilal Sattar A-level Further Mathematics
Shreya Savadia A-level Health and Social Care, A-level Psychology Psychology
Victoria Schofield A-level French, A-level Music
Sharuka Selvarajah GCSE English Language
Keshnee Shah A-level Psychology
Hannah Smout A-level Textiles
Kamran Solanki Cambridge Extended Certificate in ICT
Abbey South A-level Art, Craft and Design
Callum Staples A-level Business Studies, Level 3 Core Mathematics Mathematics
Laura Szejnmann A-level English Literature, A-level History
Amy Thorne A-level Media Studies
Loni Timson A-level English Language and Literature
Hemant Umrao A-level Physics
Jesal Unadkat A-level Chemistry
Harry Voice-Jones A-level Product Design
Namrata Vyas A-level Mathematics
Samuel Watkiss A-level Geography, A-level Physical Education
Rizma Xarif GCSE Mathematics
THE JOHN A DAVISON PRIZE
for Outstanding Contribution to the Student Executive
Maryam Makda
THE PAUL AND MANJULA SOOD PRIZE
for Politics
Becky Nelson
THE ANGELA GOODMAN AWARD
for Economics
Callum Staples
THE SIGNS NOW AWARD
for Graphics/Design
Zain Nathani
THE MATTIOLI WOODS PRIZE
for Employability
Mustafah Dawre
THE JOHN ARMSON PRIZE
for Resilience and Perseverance
Tom Morrison
Niharika Shah
THE RIANA POPAT AWARD
Bethany Platzer
OUTSTANDING CONTRIBUTION TO THE PERFORMING ARTS
for The Most Enthusiastic Performer of the Year
Helen Leonard-Williams
CAREERS AWARD
Dilan Carsane
OLD WYGGESTONIAN ASSOCIATION
Merit Prizes
Symi Kang
Udit Parekh
Bilaal Sidat
Daud Xiddig
Zahra Zaheer
HARRY SKINNER AWARD
Anna Ahern
Karima Aqli
Kulsum Hafeji
Rahul Parmar
Juliet Whitehouse
THE TONI FAZAELI STAFF AWARD
for Innovation in Teaching and Learning
Sharron Brannen
Duncan Omand
PHYSICS OLYMPIAD AWARDS (for information only – these names will not be read out)
Ahmed Elgaziari - Bronze I
Dhanil Capil Duvarcadas - Bronze II
Bilal Sattar - Commendation
Tazmina Rashid - Commendation
Kieran Pancholi - Commendation
Sudakshina Basu - Commendation
Hiren Ladha - Commendation
SPORTS AWARDS
Colours
Cassandra Abbott-Linfield - Football
Bethany Batson - Volleyball
Orrin Carter-Fell - Football
Daina Chauhan - Basketball
Chyna Mae Cobden - Netball
Monalisa Ganesh - Basketball
Taylor Gough - Rugby
Niall Harris - Basketball
Joseph Heyes - Rugby
Aditya Jayesh - Volleyball
Ben Jefferson - Rugby
Dhruvisha Joshi - Netball
Joseph Latham - Rugby
Henri Lavin - Rugby
Keston Lines - Rugby
Rohan Makepeace - Rugby
Holly McMahon - Volleyball
Hinesh Mistry - Badminton
Laura Moorcroft - Football
Becky Nelson - Football
Alisha Parmar - Netball
Xander Purcell - Rugby
Rishi Raikundalia - Badminton
Taranveer Sagoo - Basketball
Lucy Simmons - Netball
Beth Upton - Volleyball
Sam Wager - Rugby
Samuel Watkiss - Rugby
Amirah Yakub - Football
Cricket - T P Barnes (Batting Award)
Kishan Patel
Cricket - T P Barnes (Bowling Award)
Chandra Khatri
SPORTSMAN OF THE YEAR
(Derek Morris Cup)
Joseph Heyes
SPORTSWOMAN OF THE YEAR
(Stephen Norris Cup)
Dhruvisha Joshi
STUDENTS' ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENTS 2018
In 2018 our students have maintained the very high standards established
by their predecessors. The A-level pass rate was once again very high at
98%. The proportion of entries awarded grades A*-B was over 50% and
those awarded A-C was in excess of 78%. A* and A grades accounted for
23% of results, including over 150 A* grades, used as entry criteria by some
of the most selective universities.
The grades achieved on the extension programme courses were also
impressive. The majority of students on this programme gained a valuable
additional qualification and many achieved the highest grades. For example,
85% of students achieved A-C grades on the Certificate in Financial Studies
course and over 90% of students taking the Extended Project Qualification
gained these grades.
We can be confident that these results will have enabled the great majority
of our leavers to progress to their chosen courses in higher education or
fields of employment.
These academic achievements are a substantial element in our Prizegiving
evening. They are the product of the abilities, determination and ambitions
of the students; the professional skills, enthusiasm and commitment of the
staff; and the support provided by parents, families and carers. It is the
partnership between these three elements, all sharing a common focus,
which leads to the continued success of our students.
We wish our former students continued success in the future and hope that
in the years to come they will want to keep in touch with the College and
share with us their progress in their higher education and their careers.
Paul Wilson
Principal
The Old Wyggestonian Association
Interested in sponsoring this event? Please contact the Prizegiving Administrator
on 0116 247 1147 for an informal discussion.