PRIZEGIVING 2019
Friday 6th September - Norwich Cathedral Norwich School Prizegiving Friday 6th September 2019, Norwich Cathedral
Order of Ceremony
Welcome from the Reverend Canon of Norwich Cathedral, Aidan Platten
Chairman of Governors
Head Master, Head of School & Deputy Heads of School
Musical Interlude
Presentation of the Prizes
Musical Interlude
Principal Guest: Dr Emma Pooley (ON) Olympian
Vote of thanks by the Chairman
The National Anthem Academic Prize Winners L4 2019
James Mathews Prize Freya Osborne Latin Freya Osborne Academic Excellence in a range of subjects Georgia Hodgson Academic Excellence in a range of subjects Colette Maxwell-Preston Academic Excellence in a range of subjects Yohan Saravanamuttu Progress Prize Caidon Cary Progress Prize Charles Clover Progress Prize Rheo Shaikh Mathematics Mary Amaka-Maidoh Biology Kyran Demetri Chemistry Xing Phan Physics Amelia Braidwood Reynolds Prize for English Daisy Pickering French Sean O'Malley German Dev Kamath Spanish Daniel Neville Friends Prize for History Adam Kelsall Geography Ewan Lennard Religious Studies Christopher Doylend Drama Atticus Hitchings Music Grace Yeo Alex Humphris Art Prize Eleanor McGuire
Academic Prize Winners U4 2019
Academic Excellence in a range of subjects Jay Ambadkar Academic Excellence in a range of subjects Edward Pearson Academic Excellence in a range of subjects Naraen Prabhakar Academic Excellence in a range of subjects Daniel Windsor Progress Prize Anson Chan Progress Prize Amelie Duez Mathematics Alexander Walker Biology Ralph Pye Chemistry Imogen James Physics Matthew Hudson Friends Prize for English Eliza Prior French Anushka Damodar Cater Prize for German Chester Dimoglou Spanish Alexander Wade Geography Jemima Gotto History Thomas Clark Religious Studies Kyden Seed-Adams Latin Benjamin Rollinson Drama Padme Smith Music Nana Bekoe 2D Design Ottilie Johnson Alec Baughan Prize for 3D Design Sebastian Doe Cathedral Choristers Leaving Prize Elliot Hawkings Cathedral Choristers Leaving Prize Dylan Parsons Cathedral Choristers Leaving Prize Aidan Pitcher Cathedral Choristers Leaving Prize Nathan Pitcher Cathedral Choristers Leaving Prize Rufus Sergent Academic Prize Winners L5 2019
Academic Excellence in a range of subjects George Bowyer Academic Excellence in a range of subjects Ann Kalu Academic Excellence in a range of subjects Alexander Lelewel Academic Excellence in a range of subjects Jack Yaxley Progress Prize Jack Blackham Progress Prize Amy Griffiths Progress Prize Rohan Nair Progress Prize Charlotte Warnes Mathematics Mirha Kashif Biology James Cross Chemistry Raul Wigglesworth Physics Jared Ikazoboh English Charlie Windle Monk Prize for French Sabina Baker Friends Prize for German Charlotte Riches Spanish Shraeya Saravanavel Geography Olivier Vedrenne History Matthew Buttery Religious Studies Lily Macdonald Monk Prize for Latin Jack Buttery Classical Civilisation Archie Lowder Music Adam Chillingworth Junior Drama Elizabeth James Howes Prize for Design Milton Maxwell Art Hamish Sugden 3D Design Alastair Wyllie
Academic Prize Winners M5 201 9
Academic Excellence in a range of subjects Toby Finch Academic Excellence in a range of subjects Benjamin Groat Academic Excellence in a range of subjects Lila Hallam Academic Excellence in a range of subjects Navaneeth Hari Krishnan Greek Navaneeth Hari Krishnan Progress Prize Bradley Beales Progress Prize Benjamin Lettice Progress Prize Isabella Lopez-Scott Progress Prize Joseph Roy Field Prize for Mathematics Edward Wilson Field Prize for Chemistry Edward Wilson Field Prize for Biology Linton Challinor Field Prize for Physics James Ribbands Dyers Prize for Science Jonathan Cheong Johnson Prize for English Isabel Cutts Monk Prize for French Arjuna Puvanachandra Monk Prize for German Nicholas Saunders Spanish Anna Austin Haldinstein Prize for History Jonathon Catmull Geography Abigail Hill Friends Prize for Religious Studies Lily Brown Monk Prize for Latin Bethan Callow Forrest Prize for Classical Civilisation Daniel Griffiths
Elsa Ardern Marianne Smith Zachary Taylor Zachary Taylor Computer Science James Livesey Music Toby Hunt Art Emilia Foyster 3D Design Elizabeth Collinson 2D Design Vani Kumar Academic PE Harvey Fisher
Academic Prize Winners U5 2019
Academic Excellence in a range of subjects Laurence Herring Academic Excellence in a range of subjects Ashley Thorpe Progress Prize Christian Eade Progress Prize Emma Sibley Progress Prize James Webster Progress Prize Jude Widdowson Dean Lefroy Prize for Mathematics Callum Gray Field Prize for Biology Debangshu Chakrabarti Scott Pillow Prize for Chemistry Rueben Gopaul Scott Pillow Prize for Physics Vikash Senthil Kumar Jarrold Prize for Science Joe Beadman Johnson Prize for English Archie Nolan Monk Prize for French Edward Bayes Monk Prize for German Daniel Tharian Spanish Molly Carroll Geography Kitty Taylor Haldinstein Prize for History Theo Moore Religious Studies Grace Murray Monk Prize for Latin Elsa Ardern Taylor Prize for Classical Civilisation Henry James Greek Angus Murphy-Lennox Music Charlotte Pollard Computer Science Advik Chitre Drama Augustus Sanders Friends Prize for Art Isabel Glenton James Fell Prize for 2D Design Marianne Smith 3D Design Joshua Kohler Academic PE Sophia Basset
Prizes for Outstanding Achievement at GCSE (for those achieving at least 8A*s)
Edward Bayes Gerald Ikazoboh Revanth Roy Joe Beadman Surya Jyothi Vikash Senthil Kumar Emily Cahir Joelle Lok Oliver Sibley Molly Carroll Theo Moore Marianne Smith Debangshu Chakrabarti Angus Murphy-Lennox Daniel Tharian Phoebe Chapman Alice-Lily Nnene Ashley Thorpe Lucy Garside Archie Nolan Joshua Wiggins Rueben Gopaul Charlotte Pollard Kitty Womack Laurence Herring Francesca Riordan Academic Prize Winners L6 2019
Progress Prize Matthew Dean Progress Prize Olivia Gaskin Progress Prize Jessica Jolly Further Mathematics James Pearson Friends Prize for Mathematics Aniruddh Prabhu Biology Martha Chan Chemistry William Cheng Scott Pillow Prize for Physics James Thistlewood English Juliet Steed German Amy Buck Lord Leicester's Prize for French Esther Wiggins Spanish Oriana Alizond Laura Quelch Prize for History Etienne Pell Geography Ella Grace Thompson-Ives Blackman Prize for Economics Mia Lai Business Enterprise Akshita Brahma Contribution to Theatre Production Akshita Brahma Mirfield Prize for Philosophy Millicent Benstead Psychology Lorna Gauvain Politics Joseph Osborne Religious Studies Louisa Dixey Classical Civilisation Alice Wollocombe Latin Kian Moghaddas Computer Science Otillie Miller Music Indira Smith Art Gabriella Moretti-Miles Turner Prize for History of Art Rosabelle Valentine Will Pointer Prize for Design Ruby Landis 3D Design Nadia Sharpe Sports Science Eleanor Hayward
Academic Prize Winners U6 2019
Progress Prize Dennis Adibe Progress Prize Hannah Kirby Progress Prize Harry Peachment Progress Prize Joshua Pond Progress Prize Maisie Cruickshank 3D Design Maisie Cruickshank Further Mathematics George Chrisovelides Lord Mayor’s Prize for Mathematics Copeman Luke Byrne Prize for Science Jessica Shu Fleming Prize for Science Jason Lee Field Prize for Biology Eleanor Perkins Salters Prize for Chemistry Alice Whittaker Field Prize for Physics Cameron Aldren Andrew Stephenson Prize for an English Essay Daisy Campbell Religious Studies Daisy Campbell German Thomas Dewin #SPXO1SJ[FGPS'SFODI Harry Troise -PSE-FJDFTUFShT1SJ[FGPS'SFODI Lauren Li 4QBOJTI Thomas Blythe-Bartram 4IFSJGGT1SJ[FGPS)JTUPSZ India Riordan 1PMJUJDT Louis Mian 'SJFOET1SJ[FGPS(FPHSBQIZ Isobel Windle TZTPO$BJO1SJ[FGPS&DPOPNJDT Joseph Wootton #VTJOFTT&OUFSQSJTF Sophia Haehnelt .JSGJFME1SJ[FGPS1IJMPTPQIZ Anya Birch $MBTTJDBM$JWJMJTBUJPO Harry Fisher Monk Prize for Latin Sarah Costello Greek Artemis Apergi Computer Science Joshua Gilmour #FSOBSE#VSSFMM1SJ[FGPS.VTJD Jonathan Jolly 4FMG1SJ[FGPS.VTJD Jonathan Jolly 'JSUI1SJ[FGPS.VTJD Henry Lee Senior Drake Prize for Composition "VCSFZ"JULFO Adam Possener %SBNB1SJ[F Willow Major John Walker Prize for Outstanding Effort in History Of Art Madeleine Clements 1BVM'SPTU)JTUPSZPG"SU1SJ[F Juliette Kelly 4PGUXBSF*OUFSOBUJPOBM1SJ[FGPS%FTJHO Ella Gant )BSSJT1SJ[FGPS"SU Roberta Wilson 4QPSUTScience Joshua Pond
Prizes for Outstanding Achievement at A level (for those achieving at least 2A*s and an A)
Cameron Aldren Emily Holdcroft Harry Peachment Charles Austin Dodavah Iwo India Riordan Eleanor Borrill Matthew James Angus Russell Walter Buttery Rowan Kiam Harry Scott Daisy Campbell Henry Lee Jessica Shu George Chrisovelides Jason Lee Jasmine So Eve Copeman Aiko Leung Sophie Todd Maisie Cruickshank Willow Major Harry Troise Toby Culling Louis Mian Lara Wells Nieve Gauvain Edward Parkinson Joseph Wootton Faye Hilyer
Staff Long Service Awards
The Governors would like to acknowledge the following members of staff for the length and quality of their service to Norwich School: Over 20 years of service:
Nicola Dunnett - Lower School Teacher
Susan Peck - Laboratory Technician Community and Co-curricular Prize Winners 2019
Karen Sillett Memorial Award for Representative Sport Freddie Steward Emma Pooley Cup Eliza Barclay Mike Wilson Cup James Cherry Sophie Key Trophy for Excellence in Girls Sport Evelyn Witte Outstanding Contribution to Fourth Form Boys Sport Kit Scott Outstanding Contribution to Fourth Form Girls Sport Madison Kelly Outstanding Contribution to Fifth Form Boys Sport Pieter De Lange Outstanding Contribution to Fifth Form Girls Sport Amelia Barclay MBS Team of the Year J15 Rowing Rolls Singing Prize Juliette Kelly Francis McIvor Prize for Musical Theatre Faye Hilyer Deveson Music L4 Prize Colette Maxwell-Preston Deveson Music Junior Prize Persephone Andrews Deveson Music Junior Prize Amelia Polansky Deveson Music Intermediate Prize Brooke Elley Deveson Music Senior Prize James Thistlewood Queen's Scout Award James Hill Queen's Scout Award Harry Peachment 8th Norwich Young Leader Award Louisa Dixey NNAB Prize for Community Service Otto Probert James Hooper Award for Debating Joe Wells Anna Dunlop Prize Daisy Campbell Alfred Ikin Prize Harry Fisher Henry Blakeney Chapel Choir Prize Jeffrey Chung Sebastian John Award Benjamin Millett Sir Thomas Gawdy Legal Award Arjun Kamath Barratt & Cooke Award John Elliott PricewaterhouseCoopers Prize for Enterprise Esther Wiggins Ben Colchin Award Emily Holdcroft Ben Colchin Trophy Harvey Scott Simon Cook Prize James Jia Heather Coles Award Artemis Apergi Head of School Award Morgan Hardy Explanation of Prizes
James Mathews Prize - donated by Dr Ken and Mrs Margaret Mathews, in memory of their son James Mathews, a former L4 pupil. Awarded to a new member of Lower 4 who has contributed the most to school life, inside and outside of the classroom. Reynolds Prize for English - awarded for outstanding contribution to English and is in honour of Sarah Reynolds, ON. Friends Prize for History - donated by the Friends of Norwich School and awarded to a Lower 4 pupil who has done exceptionally well in history. Alex Humphris Art Prize - donated by Alex Humphris, Former Head of Art at Norwich School, and awarded for outstanding contribution to art. Friends Prize for English - donated by the Friends of Norwich School and awarded for outstanding contribution to English. Cater Prize for German - donated by Eric Cater in memory of his wife, Maria, who died in 1997. Maria was a much-loved teacher of German and French. It is awarded for outstanding contribution to German. Monk Prize for French - awarded for outstanding contribution to French in memory of James Henry Monk ON. Friends Prize for German - donated by the Friends of Norwich School and awarded for outstanding contribution to German. Monk Prize for Latin - awarded for outstanding contribution to Latin in memory of James Henry Monk, ON and Classical Scholar. Howes Prize for Design - donated by Percy Howes and awarded for outstanding contribution to design. Dyers Prize for Science - donated by the Worshipful Company of Dyers, one of the Livery Companies of the City of London, with whom Norwich School has a historical connection. Awarded for outstanding contribution to science. Haldinstein Prize for History - donated by Mr Haldinstein, who was one of the owners of the Bally shoe factory, and awarded for significant contribution to history. Friends Prize for Religious Studies - donated by the Friends of Norwich School and awarded for outstanding contribution to religious studies. Dean Lefroy Prize for Mathematics - awarded for outstanding contribution to mathematics in memory of Dean Lefroy, Vice Chairman in 1903. Scott Pillow Prize for Chemistry - awarded for outstanding contribution to chemistry in memory of Scott Pillow, an ON killed in action in WW1. Scott Pillow Prize for Physics - awarded for outstanding contribution to physics in memory of of Scott Pillow, an ON killed in action in WW1. Jarrold Prize for Science - donated by the Jarrold family and awarded for outstanding contribution to science. Monk Prize for German - awarded for outstanding contribution to German in memory of James Henry Monk ON. Taylor Prize for Classical Civilisation - donated by the Taylor family and awarded for significant contribution to classical civilisation. Friends Prize for Art - donated by the Friends of Norwich School and awarded for outstanding contribution to art. Friends Prize for Mathematics - donated by the Friends of Norwich School and awarded for outstanding contribution to mathematics. Lord Leicester's Prize for French - donated by the Earl of Leicester and awarded for outstanding contribution to French. Laura Quelch Prize for History - donated by Professor JA Quelch (ON 62-69), in his daughter’s name; he was an ON and went on to be a Master at Oxford. Awarded for significant contribution to history. Blackman Prize for Economics - named after Ron Blackman, who was appointed as the Bursar in 1974, and is awarded for outstanding contribution to economics. Mirfield Prize for Philosophy - donated by Peter Mirfield, former Governor of Norwich School, for outstanding contribution to philosophy. Turner Prize for History of Art - awarded in honour of Mrs Janine Turner, former teacher of History of Art, for significant contribution to history of art. Will Pointer Prize for Design - a framed piece of artwork donated by Will Pointer (ON 94-01), awarded to a member of the Sixth Form who has excelled in 2D design. Lord Mayor’s Prize for Mathematics - donated by the Lord Mayor for outstanding contribution to mathematics. Copeman Prize for Physical Sciences - donated by Geoffrey Copeman, former Chair of Norwich School Governors, for significant contribution in physical sciences. Fleming Prize for Biological Science - named in honour of Alexander Fleming for outstanding contribution in biology. Salters Prize for Chemistry - awarded for outstanding contribution to chemistry, in memory of Canon Salters of Norwich, ON. Andrew Stephenson Prize for an English Essay - awarded for outstanding contribution to English, named in honour of Andrew Stephenson, former Head Master. Sheriff’s Prize for History - donated by the High Sheriff for significant contribution to history. Friends Prize for Geography - donated by the Friends of Norwich School for significant contribution to geography. Tyson-Cain Prize for Economics - awarded for outstanding contribution to economics in memory of James Tyson-Cain, Former Master i/c of the Lower School. Bernard Burrell Prize for Music - donated by Mr Burrell's wife in his memory. Mr Burrell was Director of Music during the 70s and 80s and the prize is awarded for outstanding contribution to music. Self Prize for Music - awarded for outstanding contribution to music, named in honour of Freddie Self, former Second Master of Norwich School. Drake Prize for Composition - donated by Jeremy Drake (ON 63-72), an outstanding musician. Awarded to a pupil who has made a significant contribution to musical composition. Aubrey Aitken Drama Prize - awarded for outstanding contribution to drama, named in honour of Bishop Aubrey Aitken ON. John Walker Prize for Outstanding Effort in History of Art - donated by the family of John Walker (NS 72-16), former teacher, for outstanding effort in history of art. Paul Frost History of Art Prize - donated by the family of Paul Frost (ON 62-71) for outstanding contribution to history of art. Harris Prize for Art - statue donated by Pat and Lesley Harris for outstanding contribution to art. Karen Sillett Memorial Award for Representative Sport - awarded in memory of Karen Sillett, former member of support staff, for elite representation in sport. Emma Pooley Cup - awarded for Upper 6 contribution to senior girls sport; named in honour of Emma Pooley (ON 99-01), Olympian Cyclist. Mike Wilson Cup - awarded for Upper 6 contribution to senior boys sport; named in honour of Mike Wilson, former Head of PE. Sophie Key Trophy for Excellence in Girls Sport - awarded to a sixth form girl for excellence in girls sport. MBS Team of the Year - donated by company MBS and awarded to the sports team of the year. Rolls Singing Prize - donated by Geo Rolls (ON 02-13) for outstanding contribution to music. Francis McIvor Prize for Musical Theatre - donated by Francis McIvor, former teacher at Norwich School, for outstanding contribution to musical theatre. The Deveson Music Prizes were endowed in 1984 by the parents of James Deveson (ON 79-86). "UUIBUUJNF only the House Music Festival provided the opportunity for solo performers to be assessed by an outside adjudicator. Queen's Scout Award - The Queen's Scout Award is the top achievement for Explorer Scouts and Scout Network members and comprises a variety of activities to complete. 8th Norwich Young Leader Award - donated by former staff member, David Sturdee, now Assistant Scout Leader, 8th Norwich Sea Scouts. Awarded to a member who has shown leadership, confidence and resilience. NNAB Prize for Community Service - donated by Norfolk & Norwich Association for the Blind (NNAB). Awarded to a member of the Sixth Form who has made an outstanding contribution to volunteering and Community Service. James Hooper Award for Debating - donated by by James Hooper (ON 00-10) for excellence at debating and encouraging involvement in debating across various year groups. Anna Dunlop Prize - the winner of this prize is voted for by the Common Room to recognise the Upper 6 female leaver who they feel has made an all-round outstanding contribution to the school. Awarded in memory of Anna Dunlop, former member of teaching staff. Alfred Ikin Prize - the winner of this prize is voted for by the Common Room to recognise the Upper 6 male leaver who they feel has made an all-round outstanding contribution to the school. Awarded in memory of Alfred Ikin, former member of teaching staff. Henry Blakeney Chapel Choir Prize - awarded for outstanding contribution to music, specifically Chapel Choir. Sebastian John Award - presented in honour of Sebastian John (ON 97-04), who went on to study Civil Engineering at Loughborough University. Awarded for outstanding contribution to engineering. Sir Thomas Gawdy Legal Award - awarded by Ashtons Legal; the prize includes one week’s work experience and is awarded to someone who is studying law next year and has made outstanding progression in their studies. Barratt and Cooke Award - awarded by Barratt and Cooke; the prize includes one week’s work experience and is awarded to someone who is interested in stockbroking and has made outstanding progression in their studies. Ben Colchin Award - awarded to a member of the Upper Sixth who has interesting plans for a gap year, particularly if there is a connection with languages. Ben Colchin Trophy - awarded for outstanding contribution to sport. Simon Cook Prize - awarded in memory of Simon Cook (ON 86-93), specifically for someone who has prevailed in the face of adversity. Heather Coles Award - awarded in honour of Heather Coles (ON 94-96), to an Upper 6 female leaver who has interesting plans for a gap year, particularly if there is a connection with economics and overseas development. Music preceding the ceremony
Flower Duet from Lakmé Delibes Charlotte Pollard and Brooke Elley (Voice)
The Vagabond Vaughan Williams Daniel Possener (Voice). Accompanied by Adam Possener
Toccata in F Widor Angus Murphy-Lennox (Organ)
Intrada Grayston Ives Adam Chillingworth (Organ)
Sonata opus II, No. 4 (Presto) Michel Blavet Harvey Sillitoe (Flute)
Music during the ceremony
Violin Concerto, 1st movement Bruch Katja Ruda (Violin)
Flute Concertino Chaminade Indira Smith (Flute)
The National Anthem
God save our gracious Queen, Long live our noble Queen, God save the Queen. Send her victorious, Happy and glorious, Long to reign over us: God save the Queen!
Thy choicest gifts in store On her be pleased to pour, Long may she reign. May she defend our laws, And ever give us cause To sing with heart and voice: God save the Queen!
Floral arrangements by Norwich Cathedral Flower Guild
Following the service, all attendees are cordially invited to join us for refreshments in the Norwich School Refectory.