Mi Ddylwn, Mi Allaf, Mi Fynnaf I Should, I Can, I Will SENIOR AWARDS EVENING on Wednesday 13 April 2016 at 7:00 pm in the School Hall Headteacher Peter B. Harrison B.Ed. (Hons) M.A. (Ed.) Programme Welcome - Mr P B Harrison, Headteacher Department and Subject Awards Memorial Awards Science Awards Physical Education and Sports Awards Department and Subject Awards Musical Awards CJ Littlejohns Award Community and Major Awards Concluding Remarks - Mrs D Lloyd, Chair of Governors Hen Wlad fy Nhadau GOWERTON SCHOOL SENIOR AWARDS EVENING GOWERTON SCHOOL MODERN LANGUAGE PRIZE The Modern Languages Department set up the following award to recognise an exceptionally gifted linguist. Best GCSE French result: Winner: Kaitlyn Egan, currently studying ‘AS’ Level Geography, Chemistry, Biology, Mathematics and Welsh Baccalaureate at Gowerton 6th Form Best GCSE Spanish result: Winner: Morganna Davies, currently studying ‘AS’ Level Biology, History, Geography and Welsh Baccalaureate at Gowerton 6th Form Best ‘A’ Level French result: Sophie Davis, currently studying BA in Media & Communications and French in Swansea University MORLAIS AND MARY REES PRIZES Morlais and Mary Rees were brother and sister and lived in North Gower. They were both committed to the Welsh Language. Miss Rees was a keen chapelgoer and singer. When they died within a short period of each other a bursary was given to the school as a memorial. Prizes are awarded annually – ‘for excellence’ for a Welsh learner. Best GCSE Welsh result: Winner: Becky Alexander, currently studying ‘A’ Level Welsh, Mathematics, Biology and Chemistry in Gorseinon College Best GCSE Welsh Short Course result: Winner: Matthew Jones, currently studying ‘AS’ Level History, Mathematics, Chemistry, Computer Science and Welsh Baccalaureate at Gowerton 6th Form Religious Education - for best GCSE result: Winner: Olivia Rosselli, currently studying ‘AS’ Level Chemistry, Biology, Psychology and Law at Gorseinon College Best GCSE Religious Education Short Course result: Winner: Faheem Arshad, currently studying ‘AS’ Level Computer Science, Mathematics, Chemistry, History and Welsh Baccalaureate at Gowerton 6th Form Best ‘A’ Level Religious Education result: Winner: Owain Brooks, currently studying History in Swansea University GOWERTON SCHOOL HISTORY PRIZE The History Department awards this prize to the student who achieved the highest mark at GCSE History and is pursuing the study of history at Gowerton School. Winner: Faheem Arshad THE A B DANIEL AWARD FOR HISTORICAL STUDIES This award was set up in memory of the late Headmaster of Gowerton School, Mr Afan Daniel who became Headteacher in September 1969. He studied History at Trinity College, Cambridge, before graduating in 1948. Mr Daniel was a sportsman of repute, a rugby referee and Vice President of the Welsh Secondary Schools Cricket Association. The A B Daniel Award is given in his honour and memory, to a student who has shown excellence at ‘A’ Level History. Winner: Bethan Tucker, currently studying History at Exeter University HEATHER WILLIAMS DESIGN AWARD Sponsored by Education Staffing Solutions Mrs Heather Williams was a pupil of Gowerton School and later returned to teach Textiles at Gowerton. The prize is awarded to a pupil who has achieved the highest mark at GCSE. Winner: Olivia Hutchings, currently studying ‘AS’ Level Biology, Geography, History and Welsh Baccalaureate at Gowerton 6th Form GOWERTON SCHOOL DESIGN TECHNOLOGY AWARD Sponsored by Education Staffing Solutions Mr Mike Howells, then Head of Faculty for Design Technology, set up this award in 1995 to reward a student who produced the best coursework project and achieved the best result at GCSE Design Technology. Winner: Olivia Hutchings GOWERTON SCHOOL DESIGN TECHNOLOGY AWARD Sponsored by Education Staffing Solutions The Design Technology Department award this prize to the student who achieved the highest mark at ‘A’ Level Winner: Annabelle Boardman, currently studying Medical Engineering at Swansea University GOWERTON SCHOOL CATERING AWARD Sponsored by Education Staffing Solutions The catering department award this prize to the student who achieved the highest mark at GCSE Level Winner: Millie Bruce, currently studying Health & Social Care Level 3 at Gower College GOWERTON SCHOOL GEOGRAPHY AWARD – BEST RESULT AT GCSE LEVEL Winner: Kaitlyn Egan GOWERTON SCHOOL AWARD FOR INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY – BEST RESULT AT GCSE Winner: Faheem Arshad GOWERTON SCHOOL PRIZE FOR FILM STUDIES The school is grateful to Mr Alun Rees for generously donating this prize, which is given to the student who achieved the best result at ‘A’ Level. Winner: Matt Thomas, currently studying Film Production at University of South Wales GOWERTON SCHOOL PRIZE FOR ENGLISH Mr Alun Rees has also donated this prize, which is given to the students who have gained the best overall mark at GCSE English Language and English Literature. Winner: Becky Alexander THE GOWERTONIAN SOCIETY CENTENARY AWARD The fund raising efforts of the society over a period of 5 years around the time of their Centenary enabled them to donate an annual prize to “enhance the good name of Gowerton School". There are two recipients this year: Winner: Patrick Langdon-Dark, currently in Year 11 Patrick has surfed competitively since 2013 at the Welsh, European and British Championships. His success include 5th in Britain at U18 (he is 16) and winning the ‘Rip Curl’ UK competition at his age group. This led to him representing Wales in the World Junior Championships in California. The Gowertonian Society Award grant will go towards his expenses in representing Gowerton School in the British Competition in Cornwall this weekend. Winner: Nicole Jones Year 10 All the STF pupils travel annually to Heatherton World of Activities. It is an invaluable chance for pupils with autism spectrum conditions to practise the social skills they have learned throughout the school year whilst partaking in fun activities, all of which encourage social communication and interaction. We are grateful to the Gowertonian Society for granting us the opportunity to take the STF pupils on the trip again this year and thank our Year 10 pupil Nicole Jones for writing the request. THE PETER SKYRME AWARD The Peter Skyrme Memorial Award is presented every year to a pupil in the final year of compulsory education who, throughout their time at Gowerton, has worked and/or played to the limits of their ability and has striven to contribute to the school. This prestigious award was set up in memory of Peter Skyrme who was a much loved and respected Deputy Headteacher at this school, who died in 1976 aged 40 years of age. Peter will be remembered for his total involvement in the Gowerton School in all its aspects. He devoted his abilities and energies to the utmost degree to the school’s well being, having a tremendous capacity for hard work, a pride in his own efficiency and in its impact on colleagues and pupils. Peter won for himself the respect, trust and liking of teachers and students alike, yet he was humble and modest in his achievements. Winner: Rebecca Pye, currently studying in Year 11 SIR GEORGE MANNING MEMORIAL PRIZE FOR EXCELLENCE AT ‘A’ LEVEL Sir George Manning M.A. Dip. Sci. was born in Gowerton in 1887 and died in Christchurch, New Zealand in 1976. He was a pupil of the school and a staunch Gowertonian. It is notable that he was a man of such repute that the following honours were bestowed upon him: C.M.G. (Companion of the Order of St Michael and St George) 1963; Knighthood 1967; LL.D. (Hon.) University of Canterbury 1972; Hon. Citizen of Ch.Ch (Dorset) 1972 His widow Lady Sarah Manning (now deceased) bequeathed a substantial amount of money to the school on his death and requested the money be used to reward a student of Economics. A number of years later his widow agreed that the prize money also be shared amongst those students who had achieved exceptional results at ‘A’ Level. The school is very grateful to the Manning family, especially their son Penrhy Manning, who continued to support the school until his death in 2004 in Christchurch, New Zealand. Winners: Hannah Griffiths, currently studying Physics at Bath University Oliver Scourfield, currently studying Biomedical Science at Cardiff University Bethan Tucker Hannah Williams, currently studying BSc Sports Science at Cardiff Metropolitan University THE BEVERLY EDWARDS AWARD The whole school community was deeply saddened to hear of the death of a much loved colleague at the beginning of September 2007. Bev was a very special person who will be sorely missed by everyone who knew her. Her selflessness and genuine, caring nature made her an asset to the school and everyone who had any contact with her. Bev was a very kind, helpful and supportive person with a bubbly, positive outlook on everything she was involved with. The award is given annually to the pupil who has made a great individual effort and progress over their period at Gowerton School. This year the award is given to: Luke Morgan, currently in Year 11 MICHAEL GIBBS MEMORIAL AWARD Michael Gibbs joined the staff of what was then Gowerton Boys Grammar School in 1964, in what was intended to be just the first step in his teaching career. He fell in love with all things ‘Gowerton’, and eventually retired from teaching 28 years later, having only ever taught at one school. Over the years he held many positions; Chairman of the staff common room, Chairman of the PTA, Governor and, of course, Head of Art. Mike’s approach to teaching was never focussed on academic success alone, but on a student’s overall contribution to the life of the Art department, and the school in general. It was in this spirit that his family have dedicated this award in his memory. Joint Winners: Stephanie Grove, currently studying ‘A’ Level Art, D & T and Welsh Baccalaureate at Gowerton 6th Form Jennifer La Grange, currently studying ‘A’ Level Art, D & T and Welsh Baccalaureate at Gowerton 6th Form BEVAN AWARD FOR CHEMISTRY Abram Bevan was a Gowertonian attending the Boys’ Grammar School and was the son of the Headmaster John Bevan.