School Awards 2024
20 Dec
On Tuesday evening, more than 80 students and their families gathered at the Parabola Arts Centre in Cheltenham to celebrate the Bournside School Awards 2024. The now annual event recognised outstanding academic achievement and academic progress as well as the broader contributions of individual students to the life of the school.
This year, 18 students from Year 9-11 were invited to the ceremony to receive the prestigious Headteacher’s Award 2024. A new addition to the awards last year, the Headteacher’s Award is given in recognition of consistently achieving the highest academic standards, demonstrating a positive attitude to learning, contributing to the school community, and maintaining excellent attendance. A specially engraved silver salver will remain on display in the main reception as a permanent tribute to this outstanding achievement.
Dr Sam Guglani, our guest speaker and consultant oncologist, author, and speaker, delivered an inspiring address and Mr Jefferies shared his pride in the achievements of the students and the many highlights of the past year at the school.
Entertainment during the evening included Jayden Lo on the piano and a stunning guitar duet from graduate student, Jow Guglani and Head of Music, Mr Cutress. Sparkling drinks and mince pies were also served by four prefects which helped to deliver warm welcome for our guests.Â
This year, Mr Jefferies gave a special presentation in recognition of the significant contribution of Susie Dawson, our former Chair of Governors who has recently stood down. Recognising her leadership and vision during the pandemic and in the ambition she has had for the school, on behalf of the whole school community Steve gave Susie our thanks.
In the closing address, Stuart Hutton, Vice-Chair of Governors, expressed his immense pride in the school, extended gratitude to all those who have contributed to the success of the students, and wished everyone a Merry Christmas.
Congratulations to all our award winners. It was a pleasure to spend the evening celebrating with you all!
