15th December 2015
The York College A Level Faculty hosted its annual A Level Awards Evening at the National Centre for Early Music in York. The special occasion recognised students who excelled in their A Level studies this year.
Glyn Jones, Assistant Principal for A Levels, welcomed students and their families and York College Deputy Principal Graeme Murdoch gave an introductory speech.
There was an address by guest speaker Nick Martlew, UK Director for Crisis Action; an international organisation that works behind the scenes, building coalitions to influence those with power to protect civilians in armed conflict. Nick studied A Levels at York College (1999-2001) and progressed to Oxford University where he gained a First Class degree in Politics, Philosophy and Economics.
The York College String Quartet, and former student Mark Leighton, recipient of the Performer of the Year Award, provided a musical interlude. The Vote of Thanks was given by Shirley Collier, Chair of Governors at York College.
Glyn Jones, Assistant Principal for A Levels said: “We are proud to have so many hardworking and talented students who have done so well and who are such excellent role models for younger students. We had particular difficulty deciding on many of the winners this year as competition was especially fierce. It is great to celebrate their achievement alongside their parents, teachers and representatives of their former schools.”
Student of the Year Awards:
English Language: Beth Hickey
English Literature: Rachael Hodgson
Languages: Vicky Howdle
Film Studies: Ami Payne
Media Studies: Natalie Suchecki
History: Harry Wilkinson
Law: Fran Glancy
Politics: Josh Foskett
Psychology: Katie Hugill
Religious Studies: Xanthe Davison
Business/ Economics: Charlotte Carr
Maths: Rob Shipley
Further Mathematics: Jonny Atkinson
Physics: Jack Dowell
Most Improved Student: George Hill
Mature Student of the Year: Luca Wollny
Performer of the Year: Mark Leighton
Biology: Adam Saun
Chemistry: Maya White
Earth Science: Heather Tippin
Engineering & Design: Calum Finn
Physical Education: Jack Wainwright
Art & Design: Seren Metcalfe
Sociology: Ebony Wray
IT & Computing: Antony McDonagh
EPQ (Dissertation): Amy Hutchinson
EPQ (Artefact): Alec Aarons
Best Contribution to College Life: Jake Wood & Connor Colvin
Head of Studies: Zaide O'Rourke
Governors’ Prize: Ruben Turkenburg
Principal’s Prize: Amy-May Dicks
Student of the Year 2015: Ben Lister
