A RUNCORN academy’s celebration evening has delivered a special award out in memory of ‘much loved’ teacher who died after contracting Covid-19 during the pandemic.
Ormiston Bolingbroke Academy granted two of their students with ‘Outstanding Science’ awards in honour of Emma Clarke, a 35-year-old science teacher who taught at the school.
Ruby Bramwell and Ben Kavanagh were handed the science trophies and reward vouchers which were sponsored by Miss Clarke’s family for the second year running.
The awards evening was hosted at the academy where the dance and drama theatre was transformed for the evening with dressed tables, balloons and treats and tea stands for all to enjoy.
Students from last year’s Year 11 and 13 cohorts had been nominated by teaching staff for awards including Highest Achiever, Subject Awards and Attendance.
While trophy awards were also given to celebrate the best Progress 8 score and the highest-ranking grades across the year group.
Year 11 student, Jack Highton bagged both awards and was praised for his ‘hard work’ and supportive attitude towards his peers.
Fellow year 11 student, Chantelle O’Neill Kelly and year 13 student, Engy Hamido-Desouki both were given awards for their strong perseverance with Chantelle being praised for her ‘determination’ to succeed despite overcoming hurdles.
Engy was given a special mention for her diligence and attitude to always go above and beyond to achieve the ‘best possible outcome’- the academies first student to go on to study a degree in medicine.
Principal, Mrs Evans, said: “It was a real pleasure to welcome students and their families back into the academy to celebrate their hard work and commitment.
“I have been impressed by so many of these students over the past couple of years, watching them deal maturely with the demands of their GCSE and A Level courses’ whilst managing to adapt and persevere when challenges came their way.
“Congratulations to all our award recipients – the OBA family is extremely proud of each one of you.”
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