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Each month the college recognises a student from each area of the college who has done something exceptional.
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January 2012: Vocational
Haley Akers (BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in IT)
Haley has worked incredibly hard to achieve a Distinction grade in Computer Systems, despite being very new to the more technical side of computers. She submitted every assignment ahead of the deadline and had all the work complete to the highest standard by the final deadline. She is the only female student in a class of 18, which some might find a little daunting, while Haley just takes it in her stride. She is always cheerful and enthusiastic and is one of the top performers in the group.
(Richard Hind) |  |
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January 2012: A Level
Annie Turney
Debating Society - Clare Kirton (tutor)
Annie works hard, organising the Debating Society- on top of being a thoroughly committed student. She works very hard in terms of academia, as well as putting her heart and soul into extra curricular activities. Annie is polite, pleasant, committed, hard working, nice to all other students, welcoming, inclusive and enthusiastic in debating society. An absolute winner. The debates are student directed and would not happen without the drive and enthusiasm of such students. Annie also runs a facebook page for the Debating Society, she is an absolute credit to York College.
English - Vicky Harrington (tutor)
Annie is a determined, inquisitive and focused student. She shows unfailing good humour and completes all tasks set to the very best of her ability. She's an exceptional young woman.
English/Sirius Group - Bridget Vincent (tutor)
Annie has been a stalwart member of the Sirius Group from the start. She is entirely reliable, committed and enthusiastic in everything she does. If a volunteer is needed, Annie is there, but never in a self aggrandising way, always modest and unassuming. Despite some health setbacks as a result of a sports injury last year, she continued to be cheerful and positive. In short, she is an exemplary student and a delightful young woman.
Science - Sue Lawrence (tutor)
Annie is a highly organised student, always keeping track of what needs to be done in Geography and performing tasks to the highest standards -indeed she should get an A* in Geography. She is also happy to help and advise her fellow students with their work and contributes very effectively to class and group work. |  |
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January 2012: HE/Adult/International
Stephanie Lewitzky (Access to HE Diploma in Social Sciences)
Steph has returned to College as a mature student and shown an excellent attitude and commitment to learning. She has attended all her lessons (with the exception of university interviews) and is enthusiastic about contributing to class debates, not being afraid to ask for help when she is unsure of what to do. Her results so far are very good and she has shown excellent time management balancing her home life responsibilities with her college work. (Pat Robinson) |  |
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December 2011: Vocational
Megan Farman - National Extended Diploma in Health and Social Care (Year 1)
Megan is achieving merits and distinction grades on her course so far alongside looking after her 9 month old daughter, who has been unwell. Megan has also been unwell, but she has managed to keep up with the work and achieve excellent grades - well done, Megan!
(nominated by Claire Chatterton)
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December 2011: A Level
George Fletcher - AS Maths
Disillusioned at school, George left school with no GCSE qualifications and dropped out of education altogether. However, with time to think, he discovered his real thirst for knowledge and learnt that his exceptional intellect and ability would be best channelled into a demanding course of his own choice. Given the offer of a place at College, George proceeded to achieve an A Grade in Maths, despite virtually no teaching, and alongside it an A* in English.
Since then he has gone from strength to strength and has proved himself to be one of the most outstanding members of his year. He scored full, or nearly full marks in all his AS Maths and Physics exams last summer. This year he gained the top score in the Maths Challenge, going on to the second round. In addition, he has just been given a conditional place at Cambridge University to read Maths. This is a remarkable and very well-deserved achievement. George will certainly get into a top university. He is also a delightful student, with a wry sense of humour, who is always prepared to work with and help his fellow students.
(nominated by Miggy Biller) |  |
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December 2011: HE/Adult
Imogen Murray-Smith - Access to Healthcare
Imogen has demonstrated true grit, determination and motivation above and beyond and is a shining example of overcoming adversity to be successful.
(nominated by Yvonne Utley) |  |
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November 2011: Vocational
Carol McNally - Diploma in Food and Beverage Service Supervision
Carol has worked her way through Level 1 and 2 on the Professional Chef Diploma and Food Service Diploma, and is now undertaking the new Level 3 Food Service Diploma. During the time at College she has worked extremely hard, overcoming several support issues to achieve her qualifications so far. She is always volunteering to help at external events, such as the Mansion House Gourmet Dinners and cross college events, all of which are outside of her planned timetable.
She has taken part in the recent Leonardo placement to Baeza in Spain, coming back with glowing reports from all the tutors involved and from the members of staff in Baeza. Carol has also achieved our departmental Hospitality Food Service Student of the Month for September and November 2011, and acts as a great role model and mentor for lower level students within the group. Her punctuality and attendance are excellent and have been throughout her time in College. |  |
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November 2011: A Level
Peter Hook - AS Level Photography, Art
Peter's work, commitment and sustained creativity was demonstrated in his AS Level Art and Design (Photography) coursework. Peter has been a conscientious and committed student who has worked well both independently and with the support of his tutors. His work shows great promise, all the more so as Peter is willing to explore, experiment and take creative risks - all strong qualities in a student of the Arts. This approach has been supported and amplified by Peter's attendance to the Xtra Curriculum Digital Photography programme, with Peter using these sessions to develop his technical skill and understanding, all of which he brings to his AS Level sessions. A strong and capable student, Peter's practice and approach to learning is highly commendable.
(James Rose)
Art and Design - We have all been very impressed by Peter's attitude, creativity and hard work in Photography.
(Kate Swindells)
English Language: Pete is a bright, intelligent and inquisitive student who is keen to improve his work and responds in a mature and focused way to feedback given. He's a joy to teach.
(Vicky Harrington)
Maths: I have no problem with Peter receiving this. He is working well in AS maths.
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November 2011: HE/Adult/International
Masanori Ozawa and Daichi Hirohata (International Foundation Programme Business)
Masa and Dee were invited as guest speakers to Level 3 Extended Diploma Business to speak to students about the Japanese economic environment and supermarket shopping in Japan in relation to Tesco. They were well received and enjoyed the opportunity to speak informally with British students and were excellent ambassadors for the Business area. It was a good opportunity for integration between business courses. |  |
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October 2011: Vocational
William Horsefield - Level 2 Diploma in Creative Media Production
'William is a deaf student from St Johns School for the Deaf in Boston Spa whose first language is Thai and not English. He lives away from his home in Milton Keynes for two or three weeks at a time in order to attend the school and college. He has produced a fantastic amount of work for this stage of the year and is one of the most committed and hard working students I have come across.' (Nominated by David Bakes, Media tutor) |  |
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October 2011: A Level
Emma Sage - A Levels: Psychology, History, Philosophy, English
'Emma lived in the USA for a year and has no GCSE background, other than achieving a grade B at GCSE Spanish last year. In Philosophy Emma achieved an A at AS and is heading for an A at A2, she provides a high level of contribution to philosophy lessons and is a leading member of Philosophy Society. In Psychology Emma achieved an A at AS and is a valued member of the class, participating in debates. In History Emma is engaged with the subject and is very good in discussion, working hard with her research. In English, Emma again achieved a grade A at AS. She is an astute student, demonstrating a sharp perception in analysis of texts and perspectives. She excels in independent thought and brings vitality to group discussion, always making a valuable contribution and a smile! Emma is always enthusiastic and a huge asset to class discussions. She is committed and passionate about her subject, independent in her learning and very sharp. Emma has achieved 100 per cent attendance, in short she is a star!'
(Nominated by all her A Level subject tutors) |  |
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October 2011: HE/Adult
Heather Leonard - Access to HE in Art and Design
'Heather's enthusiasm and willingness to embrace all exercises and activities asked of her is really fantastic. Her work is developing very well indeed.'
(Nominated by Jennifer Eden, Art tutor) |  |
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