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Pupils urged to follow their dreams [Grimsby Telegraph (UK)](Grimsby Telegraph (UK) Via Acquire Media NewsEdge) DARE to be different - that was the message to pupils at a Grimsby school by a gold medal-winning gymnast who urged them to have the confidence to follow their dreams. Speaking at Havelock Academy's presentation night, two times Commonwealth gold medallist Craig Heap described how he had overcome the taunts of his classmates - and his own doubts - to forge a successful career in the sport. And he told pupils and their parents that life is too short not to do what you want to. Craig, who also addressed students prior to the awards ceremony, added: These young people have a really exciting journey ahead of them. If they make the right decisions and grab the opportunities they will go on and do some really cool things. Wendy Marshall, chief executive officer of the David Ross Education Trust, which runs the academy, encouraged pupils to make the most of their time at Havelock. Experience as much as you can. You don't know what you are good at and what your talent is until you have found that talent. Praising the school's continued improvements in exam performances, she added: Every time I come back to Havelock I'm very proud of all the students and their academic achievements, and the bar continues to rise on that. Principal Nigel Whittle said that since taking over ten months ago he had been continually impressed by the dedication, pursuit of excellence and talent of the students. Among the various prizes handed out during the evening were the awards for student of the year, recognising those who have taken a good all round approach to academy life. The male prize went to Jack Blyth, 18, who is now in the final year of sixth form and planning to go to university next year. He said: It is a privilege to be one of the two chosen out of the thousand talented students at Havelock. It is an absolute honour to be recognised. I have done fairly well academically and the won the regional under-19 table tennis competition for the school. I have also helped out the school by doing interviews to the media. Provided the opportunity I always like to give something back. Jack, who has ambitions of being a PE teacher, added: It has been an honour to be a student here and I think it is improving all the time. The opportunities that are on offer are amazing. I have played table tennis in front of Lord Coe and dined with Lawrence Dallaglio, who visited recently, and Craig Heap. All these talented sports people have come here and inspired all the students. The award for female student of the year went to Lucy Walker, 16, who is now at Caistor Grammar sixth form. Aspiring TV presenter Lucy said: I'm very proud that out of all the students at Havelock they felt that I was one of the two deserving of this award. It's good to be back here to see everyone. I have got some great memories of my time here. I broke a school sports day record and the chance to meet Kate Middleton has got to be a highlight. Athlete of the year was Year 11 pupil Jake Wren, 15, who has competed for the school in football, rugby and athletics. He said: I'm very proud. You get a lot of opportunities to take part in sport here. I'm not sure exactly what I want to do in the future but it would be something involving sport. ? ON THE WEB: Read more education news at www.grimsbytelegraph.co.uk/education Award winners House Awards Archer House: Demi-Leigh Sparkes, Alicja Dzieweczynska, Courtney Quinton, Eleanor Fox-Berry, Joel Davidson, Michal Dzieweczynski. Eagle House: Olivia Wilkinson, Raunk Rajbhandari, Samuel Foreman, Macaulay Wright, Alfie Eke, Danielle Eke. Fortune House: Oliver Bridges, Starr-Paige Chilvers, Robert Antrobus, James Wells, Samuel Reed, James Oxley, Casey Spall. Illustrious House: Louis Dyble, Maisie Gray, Sophie Edge, Tyler Parry, Bethany Edge, Shaun Fields, Amy Smith, Zia Hassani. Jaguar House: Sam Shepherd, Rianne Scott, Lewis Southern, Claire Ashford, Ellie Gordon, Rhianna Joyner, Lorita Hajdari. Ramillies House: Hazel Pearson, Jordan-Leigh Hastings, Sam Shepherd, Jakob Britton, Jason Gill, Emma Kersey. Tiger House: Paige Emptage, Ellie Chase, Julianna Lince, Samuel Sarbutt, Joshua Chesman, Bradley Snook. Vanguard House: Maisie Bebbington, Chloe Hall, Lewis Dawes, Natasha Merritt, Charlie-George Day, Emma Pickersgill, Ryan Young. Subject Awards English: Effort, Connor Rowntree; achievement, Ryan Beaumont. Maths: Effort, Liam Neve; achievement, Alex Phillips. Science: Effort, Alfie Eke; achievement Daniel Campbell. Art: Effort, Amy Hunt achievement, Sophie Edge. Dance: Effort, Lorita Hajdari; achievement, Josh Smith. Drama: Effort Nathan Drinkell; achievement, Phoebe Gough. Languages: Effort, Ava Silvester, achievement, Frances Partlett. ICT: Effort, Mathew Trushell; achievement, Ellie Gordon. History: Effort, Chelsea Owen; achievement, Daniel Campbell. Geography: Effort, Zack Eckley, achievement, Freddie Gough. Sociology: Effort, Chelsea Owen; achievement, Katie Ross. H+S Care/Child Care: Effort, Sophie Edge; achievement, Yasmin Noble. Ethics/Philosophy: Effort, Charlotte Jennings; achievement, Mollie Campbell. Graphics: Effort, David Jameson; achievement, Natalie Childs. Food Technology: Effort, Mary Summers; achievement, Bethany Wheatley. Resistant Materials: Effort, Jarvis Usher, achievement, Bradley Sullivan. Photography: Effort, Matthew Holmes; achievement, Rhianna Joyner. Music: Effort, Casey Spall; achievement, Kealy Robinson. Work Skills: Effort, Kyle Spurr, achievement, Cerise Binns. Psychology: Effort, Olivia Scott; achievement, Georgia Phillips. Leisure & Tourism: Effort, Ellie Youngs, achievement, Tyler Parry Physical Education: Effort, Thomas Hill; achievement, Alice Hylton. CCF: Effort, Jay Setterfield. Other Awards LAMDA - London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art - Level 2 Award in Communication: Megan Copley, James Freeman, Alice Hylton, David Jameson, Phillipa Smith, Nicole Nanneman, Ellie Mayall, Liam Sharp. House Shout Winners: Vanguard. Sports Day Winners: Eagle. House Attendance Awards: Eagle. Commitment to the Arts: Jessica McGinn Athlete of the Year: Jake Wren. Nicholas O'Sullivan award for courage: Callum Kitchen. Academic Excellence Award for GCSEs: Sophie Annis, Jasmine Grierson, Kathryn Hanneman, Keighan Lovett, Courteney Mussell. Academic Excellence Award for A-Levels: Jessica McGinn, Michal Dzieweczynski, Lorita Hajdari. Student of the Year Award: Male - Jack Blyth; female - Lucy Walker. BRIGHT FUTURES: From left, Courteney Mussell, Keighan Lovett, Alicja Dzieweczynska, chair of governors Bill Wood, guest speaker and gold medal-winning gymnast Craig Heap, principal Nigel Whittle, chief executive officer of the David Ross Education Trust Wendy Marshall, Jake Wren, Michal Dzieweczynski, Sophie Annis, Jack Blyth, Lucy Walker, Emily Fields and Alice Hylton at the Havelock Academy presentation evening. If the pupils make the right decisions and grab the opportunities they will go on and do some really cool things Craig Heap (c) 2013 ProQuest Information and Learning Company; All Rights Reserved. |