PR IZEGIV IN G

Wednesday 12 t h September 2018

Pr inc ipa l

Paul Wilson

PROGRAMME

WELCOME FROM THE CORPORATION By: Philip Parkinson

WQE 2017-18

By: Paul Wilson and students

DISTRIBUTION OF PRIZES By: Bali Rai

PERFORMING ARTS PRESENTATION Joey Walden – ‘Beautiful City’, from the musical Godspell

Jayce Thomas and Pranav Pandya – Musical Duo

ADDRESS By: Bali Rai

Art Exhibition and Refreshments in the Final Whistle Bar

GUEST OF HONOUR

Bali Rai

We are delighted to welcome Bali Rai as our Guest of Honour this year.

Born in 1971, he grew up in Leicester and attended Judgemeadow and then

Wyggeston and Queen Elizabeth I College. Bali is the multi-award-winning author

of over forty young adult, teen and children's books. His writing is edgy and

pushes boundaries, encouraging readers to think about and question the world

around them. Extremely popular on the author visit circuit across the world, his

books are widely taught in schools. He is also a regular speaker on panels, and

at conferences, and patron for Soft Touch Arts and a city-wide literature project,

both in Leicester.

A passionate advocate for reading and literacy, he is an ambassador for the

Reading Agency’s Reading Ahead project, was involved in the BBC’s Love to

Read campaign, and has worked with the National Literacy Trust, Booktrust, RNIB

and British Library amongst many others. He also writes and speaks about

equality, diversity, and in defence of multiculturalism.

Bali is a politics graduate and was recently awarded an honorary doctorate of

letters. His first novel, (Un)Arranged Marriage was published in 2001, and his

most recent YA novel, Web of Darkness, won three awards and received

widespread acclaim. He is currently working on a new YA title, as well as two

series for younger readers. His latest title, Stay A Bit Longer, is out in September

2018.

PRIZE AND AWARD WINNERS 2018

Maryam Abale A-level Accounting, A-level Spanish

Rayaan Abdullahi A-level Sociology

Ibrahim Abubacar A-level Accounting

Fahima Adam A-level English Language and Literature

Saabirin Abdulkadir A-level Sociology

Khadiza Akter A-level Chemistry

Kulsoom Akuji Certificate in Financial Studies

Maryam Anjum A-level Economics, A-level Mathematics

Meg Ardley A-level Psychology

Sharu Arumainayagam A-level Mathematics

Ashmethaa Ashokkumar A-level Mathematics

Nissany Ayathurai A-level Business Studies, A-level Economics

Mohamed Bedar A-level Physical Education

Usman Bhana A-level Mathematics

Sofia Bhatty A-level Theatre Studies

Alisha Bhavsar A-level Business Studies, A-level Economics

Leighton Blake-Greaney A-level Mathematics

Kess Bromley A-level Physics

Daisy Brown A-level Sociology

Rosa Burston A-level Chemistry

Daniela Caballero Sanchez A-level English Literature, A-level French

Beth Cartwright A-level Philosophy

William Castleman A-level Computer Science

Mehul Chauhan A-level Physics

Hoi Kit Cheung A-level Business Studies

Sharmin Chowdhury A-level Sociology

James Desmond A-level Media Studies, A-level Philosophy

Anees Diwan Certificate in Financial Studies

Daniel Duffy Cambridge Technical Sport

Dhanil Capil Duvarcadas A-level Computer Science

Luke Eason A-level Business Studies

Ahmed Elgaziari A-level Chemistry

Luke Elson A-level Mathematics

Neve Fisher A-level Photography

Evie Forey A-level Classical Civilisation, A-level English

Language, A-level History

Monic Gaspar A-level Psychology

Georgia Gibson A-level Film Studies

Hannah Gillen Cambridge Extended Certificate in Business

Neven Glendinning A-level Textiles

Isabella Guzy-Kirkden A-level History

Niall Harris A-level Chemistry

Reanne Harris A-level Art

Kaya Heaton A-level Government and Politics

Megan Herbert Cambridge Extended Certificate in Business

Ben Hollis A-level Biology, A-level Geography

Isabella Hudman A-level Classical Civilisation

Alisha Hull A-level Biology

Joseph Hunt A-level Law

Aadam Hussain A-level Graphics

Amber Hussain A-level Psychology

Amal Iqbal A-level Psychology

Kayleigh Jackson A-level Government and Politics

Evie James A-level English Literature, A-level Psychology

Ravi Kakkad A-level Further Mathematics

Usama Karatella A-level Economics, A-level History

Komal Karia A-level Law

Roman Kenny-Manning A-level German

Hiren Ladha Certificate in Financial Studies

Muhammad Lafa Certificate in Financial Studies

Phoebe Machin A-level Psychology

Sam Madge A-level Biology, A-level Chemistry

Karmjit Mahil A-level Electronics

Mergim Malaj A-level Art

Abdurrahman Manga A-level Law

Kimran Mann A-level Chemistry

Josh Marshall Cambridge Tech Sport

Safwaan Master Level 3 Core Mathematics

Dikshita Meggi A-level Physics

Tanisha Mohammed A-level Media Studies

Ella Mugglestone A-level Economics

Asma Mulla A-level Health and Social Care

Nipul Narotamo Cambridge Extended Certificate in ICT

Zain Nathani A-level Graphics

Becky Nelson A-level English Language

Yacqub Nur A-level Chemistry

Zafirah Nurmamodo Certificate in Financial Studies

Bethany Oaten A-level Biology

Kai Osman A-level Biology

Vaishnavi Parmar A-level Product Design

Akshay Patel A-level Economics

Harsh Patel A-level Electronics

Kshama Patel A-level Mathematics

Nakul Patel A-level Art, Craft and Design

Pragya Patel A-level Mathematics

Saarah Patel A-level Photography

Taneisha Patel A-level Psychology

Rhiannon Plant A-level English Language

Sona Popat A-level Biology, A-level Mathematics

Keta Prajapati A-level Accounting

Tasneem Quareshy A-level Geography, A-level Sociology

Jed Randall A-level Biology

Azhar Rashid A-level Biology, A-level Chemistry

Jonty Russell A-level Film Studies

Mohammed Sabat A-level Accounting

Jamie Sahota A-level Biology

Phoebe Samuel-Gray A-level Theatre Studies

Bilal Sattar A-level Further Mathematics

Shreya Savadia A-level Health and Social Care, A-level Psychology Psychology

Victoria Schofield A-level French, A-level Music

Sharuka Selvarajah GCSE English Language

Keshnee Shah A-level Psychology

Hannah Smout A-level Textiles

Kamran Solanki Cambridge Extended Certificate in ICT

Abbey South A-level Art, Craft and Design

Callum Staples A-level Business Studies, Level 3 Core Mathematics Mathematics

Laura Szejnmann A-level English Literature, A-level History

Amy Thorne A-level Media Studies

Loni Timson A-level English Language and Literature

Hemant Umrao A-level Physics

Jesal Unadkat A-level Chemistry

Harry Voice-Jones A-level Product Design

Namrata Vyas A-level Mathematics

Samuel Watkiss A-level Geography, A-level Physical Education

Rizma Xarif GCSE Mathematics

THE JOHN A DAVISON PRIZE

for Outstanding Contribution to the Student Executive

Maryam Makda

THE PAUL AND MANJULA SOOD PRIZE

for Politics

Becky Nelson

THE ANGELA GOODMAN AWARD

for Economics

Callum Staples

THE SIGNS NOW AWARD

for Graphics/Design

Zain Nathani

THE MATTIOLI WOODS PRIZE

for Employability

Mustafah Dawre

THE JOHN ARMSON PRIZE

for Resilience and Perseverance

Tom Morrison

Niharika Shah

THE RIANA POPAT AWARD

Bethany Platzer

OUTSTANDING CONTRIBUTION TO THE PERFORMING ARTS

for The Most Enthusiastic Performer of the Year

Helen Leonard-Williams

CAREERS AWARD

Dilan Carsane

OLD WYGGESTONIAN ASSOCIATION

Merit Prizes

Symi Kang

Udit Parekh

Bilaal Sidat

Daud Xiddig

Zahra Zaheer

HARRY SKINNER AWARD

Anna Ahern

Karima Aqli

Kulsum Hafeji

Rahul Parmar

Juliet Whitehouse

THE TONI FAZAELI STAFF AWARD

for Innovation in Teaching and Learning

Sharron Brannen

Duncan Omand

PHYSICS OLYMPIAD AWARDS (for information only – these names will not be read out)

Ahmed Elgaziari - Bronze I

Dhanil Capil Duvarcadas - Bronze II

Bilal Sattar - Commendation

Tazmina Rashid - Commendation

Kieran Pancholi - Commendation

Sudakshina Basu - Commendation

Hiren Ladha - Commendation

SPORTS AWARDS

Colours

Cassandra Abbott-Linfield - Football

Bethany Batson - Volleyball

Orrin Carter-Fell - Football

Daina Chauhan - Basketball

Chyna Mae Cobden - Netball

Monalisa Ganesh - Basketball

Taylor Gough - Rugby

Niall Harris - Basketball

Joseph Heyes - Rugby

Aditya Jayesh - Volleyball

Ben Jefferson - Rugby

Dhruvisha Joshi - Netball

Joseph Latham - Rugby

Henri Lavin - Rugby

Keston Lines - Rugby

Rohan Makepeace - Rugby

Holly McMahon - Volleyball

Hinesh Mistry - Badminton

Laura Moorcroft - Football

Becky Nelson - Football

Alisha Parmar - Netball

Xander Purcell - Rugby

Rishi Raikundalia - Badminton

Taranveer Sagoo - Basketball

Lucy Simmons - Netball

Beth Upton - Volleyball

Sam Wager - Rugby

Samuel Watkiss - Rugby

Amirah Yakub - Football

Cricket - T P Barnes (Batting Award)

Kishan Patel

Cricket - T P Barnes (Bowling Award)

Chandra Khatri

SPORTSMAN OF THE YEAR

(Derek Morris Cup)

Joseph Heyes

SPORTSWOMAN OF THE YEAR

(Stephen Norris Cup)

Dhruvisha Joshi

STUDENTS' ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENTS 2018

In 2018 our students have maintained the very high standards established

by their predecessors. The A-level pass rate was once again very high at

98%. The proportion of entries awarded grades A*-B was over 50% and

those awarded A-C was in excess of 78%. A* and A grades accounted for

23% of results, including over 150 A* grades, used as entry criteria by some

of the most selective universities.

The grades achieved on the extension programme courses were also

impressive. The majority of students on this programme gained a valuable

additional qualification and many achieved the highest grades. For example,

85% of students achieved A-C grades on the Certificate in Financial Studies

course and over 90% of students taking the Extended Project Qualification

gained these grades.

We can be confident that these results will have enabled the great majority

of our leavers to progress to their chosen courses in higher education or

fields of employment.

These academic achievements are a substantial element in our Prizegiving

evening. They are the product of the abilities, determination and ambitions

of the students; the professional skills, enthusiasm and commitment of the

staff; and the support provided by parents, families and carers. It is the

partnership between these three elements, all sharing a common focus,

which leads to the continued success of our students.

We wish our former students continued success in the future and hope that

in the years to come they will want to keep in touch with the College and

share with us their progress in their higher education and their careers.

Paul Wilson

Principal

The Old Wyggestonian Association

Interested in sponsoring this event? Please contact the Prizegiving Administrator

on 0116 247 1147 for an informal discussion.