At Wallace, we seek to acknowledge and celebrate the efforts and achievements of our students.
On consecutive Thursdays in November, three Key Stage 3 Celebration Assemblies were held. These were attended by students in Year 9, Year 10, and Year 11 respectively and led by their pastoral teams.
Prizes were awarded to the current year groups for the academic year 2023–24 in four categories:
- All A grades in June examinations
- First in Subject in June examinations
- Progress and Improvement from January to June
- Full Attendance
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Year 9 Celebration Assembly
Year 9 students attended the first of the three assemblies on Thursday, 7th November, joined by their class tutors and their pastoral leads, Dr Shepherd and Mr McIlmurray.
The winners, shown below, were applauded by their peers and beamed with pride as they collected their Amazon vouchers and posed for photographs after receiving their awards.
| Michelle ALADE | Finn GALLAGHER | Rory MAGUIRE | Lily PARKE |
| Erin ANDERSON | Sophie GORMAN | Annabel MARTIN | Lyla PATTERSON |
| Elin ANDREWS | Cherith GRATTAN | Ryan MCCAFFREY | Erica PURDY |
| Emilia BAIRD | Cherith GRATTAN | Caitlin MCCALL | Emme RICHARDSON |
| Rachel BAXTER | Noah HENRY | Aidan MCCUSKER | Archie RODGER |
| Katie Rose BAXTER | Riley IRWIN | Ava MCDOWELL | Ruth SIMPSON |
| Bosco CHEN | Hollie IRWIN | Brody MCFARLAND | Emily SNIJDER |
| Bosco CHEN | Olivia JACKSON | Anna MCGUCKIN | Lydia SPENCE |
| Bethany CULBERT | Lorcan KEENAN | Jack MCSHARRY | Charlie TAYLOR |
| Lily DONALDSON | Jess KENNEDY | Louis MORGAN | William WAUGH |
| Sarah-Grace DOOGAN | Izaac KRAMMER | Sophie MORROW | Bobby WILMONT |
| Estella DORRIAN | Ethan LIVINGSTON | Anna MOUSLEY | Zara YOUNG |
| Ellen FLEMING | Joshua LLOYD | Joseph NWAGU | Tommy YOUNGE |
| Arabella FOOTE |
Dr Shepherd was thrilled to see the achievements accomplished in Year 8 and was equally pleased to see the students rewarded for achievement, improvement, and attendance. These attributes, backed by a strong work ethic and a desire to do well, are important life skills and the foundation of success at GCSE and A Level. She added:
“I look forward to seeing how all Year 9s take this on board, and I envisage handing out many more prizes in the years to come.”
Year 10 Celebration Assembly
Year 10 students attended the second of the three Key Stage 3 Assemblies on Thursday, 14th November, joined by their class tutors and their pastoral leads, Mrs Dumigan and Ms Coughlan.
The winners, shown below, were eagerly supported by the rest of the year group and radiated joy and satisfaction as they collected their Amazon vouchers and posed for photographs after receiving their awards.
| Sophie AGNEW | Jacob DUMIGAN | Curtis MCCONNELL | Sara ORBAN |
| Danielle ALADE | Harry ERSKINE | Georgia MCGEOWN | Conor O’REILLY |
| Lorcan ARIFF | Callum FOSTER | Arthur MCMULLAN | Vicky PATEJUK |
| Hannah ASKIN | Nathan GIVEN | Peter MEGARRELL | Bella PATTERSON |
| Rachel BALL | Vanessa GREER | Peter MEGARRELL | Daniel RAINEY |
| Molly BIRRELL | Oliver HEARNE | Anna MILLAR | Arlo RATH |
| Taliah BITTLE | Luke HIGGINSON | Livy MOORE | Will RODGERS |
| Aaron BODOR | Libbie JORDAN | Joel MOORE | Sarah SHEPHERD |
| Sophie BOLES | Lexi MALCOLM-MCCLURE | Dylan MORELAND | Damian SITNICKI |
| David BOTOFEI | James MARTIN | Isaac MORRELL | Jack STEWART |
| Seth BOVIS | Maisie MATHERS | James MORROW | Laura SUFFERN |
| Ieva BRASKUTE | Emilia MCCABE | Esther NASE | Lewis TAYLOR |
| Lily DAVIDSON | Daniel MCCLINTOCK | Ellie NORKUTE | Katie VERNER |
| Liv DOUGLAS |
Mrs Dumigan and Ms Coughlan remarked:
“Celebrating academic achievement in Key Stage 3 recognises the hard work, growth, and dedication shown by students. Throughout these foundational years, students develop critical skills, explore subjects, and build confidence in their abilities. Whether through excelling in core tasks, mastering challenging topics, or demonstrating resilience in the face of difficulties, Key Stage 3 is a time of tremendous academic progress.
This celebration is not just about the grades achieved, but also about the perseverance, curiosity, and enthusiasm for learning that students bring to their education. It marks a significant milestone in their academic journey, setting the stage for even greater accomplishments in the years to come. As students look forward to Key Stage 4, this achievement serves as a reminder of their potential and the exciting opportunities that lie ahead.”
Year 11 Celebration Assembly
Year 11 students attended the final Key Stage 3 Assembly on Thursday, 21st November, joined by their class tutors and their pastoral leads, Mr Glenn and Miss Wilson.
The winners, shown below, were justly cheered and celebrated by the rest of the year group as they collected their Amazon vouchers and posed for photographs after receiving their awards.
| Leo ALLEN | Alex COSGROVE | Ella HEANEY | Evan REES |
| Lois BAIRD | Adam CRONE | Sandra JAROSZYNSKA | Imogen REILLY |
| Thomas BARBOUR | Aaron CROOKSHANKS | Kate KAMALARAJAH | Max ROBINSON |
| Jessica BAXTER | Harry DALE | Elliott KIRKHAM | Sophie SIMPSON |
| Grace BAXTER | Sarah DANIEL | Ruben MCCABE | Catherine SLOAN |
| Lillie BEATTIE | Elise DIXON | Summer MCCAMBLEY | Jamie SPENCE |
| Harry BEGGS | Corbin DOBSON | Ruby MCMILLAN | Nathan SPENCE |
| Alana BEST | Reuben DONNELLY | Kaitlyn MCMURRAY | Laney SULLIVAN |
| Elodie BLOOMER | Michael DUNDAS | Anna MEGARRELL | Ella THORN |
| James BURNS | TUMILTY Evie | Mackenzie MUCKLE | Holly TRIMBLE |
| Jared BURRAGE | Emilia HADLO | Isabelle MULLIN | Evie TUMILTY |
| Luke COLEMAN | Anna HAMILTON | Nathan MURRAY | Daniel WASSON |
| Jack CONROY | Zara HANNA | Charlotte NICOLLS | Lucy WEEKES |
| Aaron COOKE | Nicole HARPER | Mia PARKE | Lucy WONG |
The Year 11s are now almost one term into GCSE study and understand the effort required to maintain and improve upon their Key Stage 3 success. It was evident that the winners were extremely proud of their achievements.
Mr Glenn and Miss Wilson thought the event was a fantastic display of the high levels of achievement within the year group and a fitting celebration of the success attained during the previous year. They added:
“We are delighted with the accomplishments of the Year 11 cohort and look forward to further success in the future.”
Reflections on Pupil Success
Reflecting on our pupils success at Key Stage 3, Senior Teacher, Mrs Jordan, reflected:
“I am delighted to celebrate the individual successes of the pupils in this way and showcase their collective efforts and achievements for the rest of the year group. I would like to extend my warmest congratulations to all the winners and wish them continued success in this academic year. The winners themselves act as an inspiration, and we hope to see similar successes this time next year!”
You can keep up to date with pupil success at Wallace via http://www.instragram.com/wallacehighlisburn
Last modified: December 3, 2024
