Falklands : Falkland Islands Community School Prize Giving Report
Submitted by Falkland Islands News Network (Juanita Brock) 10.08.2006 (Article Archived on 24.08.2006)

Students in Year 11 received their Records of Achievement from Acting Governor Miss Harriet Hall.

Photo (c) J. Brock (FINN) Jock Elliot, Clovis Kilmartin and Gary Clement at the FICS Prize Giving on Wednesday.

FALKLAND ISLANDS COMMUNITY SCHOOL PRIZE-GIVING REPORT

Clovis Kilmartin won the Pilgrims' Price, which he received from Gary Clement, to his right.  Jock Elliot, to his left, is also a member of SAMA'82.

By J. Brock (FINN)

A prize-giving occurred at the Falkland Islands community School at 1400hrs on Wednesday, 09 August 2006.  Records of Achievement for graduating pupils also were handed out.

The Prize-giving began with music by the students including Dion Robertson on the Accordion and Marcus Porter playing the Bass Guitar as well as a student playing the piano. 

After the arrival of the Acting Governor, Miss Harriet Hall, four students, who explained what happened during the school year, gave a welcome.  Dion Robertson welcomed Miss Hall and explained that Prize Giving was an important event on the school calendar and that awards were given for academic excellence, sport and those who worked hard to improve standards and participate fully in the life of the school. 

Kimberly Buckett explained that the music department continues to maintain high standards.  She mentioned that one student in Key Stage three actually gained a Grade 5 Theory with Distinction in the Royal School of Music exams and that three students gained 100% in Grades 1 and 2.  Mrs. Shirley Adams Leach was thanked for her tireless work with music clubs and for helping students to prepare for performances.  She went on to explain about the coursework needed to achieve GCSEs.  Subjects she mentioned were: Art, with Mrs Tim Simpson, Design and Technology with Miss Carter, and Home Economics with Mrs. Milsome.  As well as mentioning the Sue Whitley Memorial Exhibition the Child Minding course conducted by Mrs Milsome, Ms Phillips, Mr Dent and Mr Miller was mentioned.  Sporting events, like the Tumbledown Run, Sports Day and Swimming Gala.  Thanks was given to Mr Lennon and Mr Hepworth for arranging after school sports and the FICS “World Cup” were also mentioned.  The Astronomy Club under Ms Taylor and Mr. Dent also received a mention.

Another student explained about Mrs. O’Sullivan’s programme for year 12 students and continued with participation from the wider community by giving presentations in the Careers and Citizenship programmes.  Presentations by MPA, the Fishing industry, Banking and from the Museum and National Trust featured in the programmes.  The Year 11 Work Experience Programme under Louise Taylor was given a thumbs-up.  Year 10 Citizenship activities and the Careers Fair were mentioned and employers and contributors thanked for participation.

The last student mentioned the loss of Marian Purvis as a valuable member of the school community and Alan Purvis as Head of the Community School.  Other departing staff members, Mr Austin, Mr and Mrs Clarke, Mrs Leann Ford, Mr Hepworth Mr Hicks and Mrs McCreedy were mentioned.  Miss Nelson was also thanked alongside Mrs Taylor.

The following prizes were handed out by the Acting Governor Miss Hall.

SUSAN WHITLEY PRIZES

Design & Technology

1^st Laura Minto, 2^nd, Ros Elsby, 3^rd, Saul Zuvic Bulic

Art

1^st, Ulia Sytchova, 2^nd, Dominic Watson, 3^rd, Nadia Arkhipkina

Art Teachers Commendations

Jessica Harte, David Phillips, Alice Hancox, Helen Davies and Jane Goss.

Spinning Wheel Trophy Winners

Sofia Arkhipkina, Rebecca Arthur-Almond, and Catalina Paya Escobar

Romeo Pauloni Landscape Prize

1^st, Cameron Goodwin, 2^nd, Kyran Evans, 3^rd, Leigh Robertson.

Hilary Pauloni Prize for Endeavour

Michael Collins, Matthew Freer, Sam Miller, Kaylee Smith and Daniel McGill

Stanley Bakery Prizes

YEAR 7 – SIMPLE DECORATIONS (BUTTERFLY CAKES)

1^st, Laura Minto, 2^nd, Leigh Robertson, 3^rd, Catalina Paya Escobar

YEAR 8 MINI BLACKWELL TARTS AND DULCHE DE LECHE SURPRISES

1^st Melissa Barnes, 2^nd, Jessica Chapman, 3^rd, Gabriella Hoy

YEAR 9 – SWISS ROLLS

1^st, Thomas Elsby, 2^nd, Eva Valasquez, 3^rd, Marc Courtney

YEAR 10 – DECORATED CAKES FOR A FAMILY CELEBRATION

1^st, Thomas Burston and Samantha Dodd, 2^nd, Dahiana Trinidades Burucua and Ashley Wylie, 3^rd, Callum Middleton and Christian Minto

Head Teacher’s Commendation for Commitment to Sport

Robyn Davies, Stacey McKay, Toby Lewis, Saria Faria, Elliot Vincent and Guy Morrison

John Cheek’s Award for Sport

(Girl) Endeavour in Sport – Caitlin Burston, (Boy) Prize for Endeavour – Fraser Jackson, Best Overall Girl – Kim Buckett, Best Overall Boy – Dion Robertson.

Tumbledown Run

Best Boy – Sponsored by Cable & Wireless – Dion Robertson and Best Girl – Sponsored by Cable & Wireless – Kim Buckett

Athletics

Best Senior Boy – Sponsored by Lifestyles – Shaun May, Best Senior Girl – Sponsored by Lifestyles – Kim Buckett

Best Junior Boy – Sponsored by Lifestyles – Drew Robertson, Best Senior Girl – Sponsored by Lifestyles – Leigh Robertson

Swimming

Best Junior Boy Sponsored by David Lewis Décor Services – Julian Yon, Best Junior Girl – Sponsored by David Lewis Décor Service – Caitlin Burston

Best Intermediate Boy – Sponsored by David Lewis Décor Service – Drew Robertson, Best Intermediate Girl Sponsored by David Lewis Décor Services – Tansie Bonner

Best Senior Boy – Sponsored by Cable & Wireless – Thomas Burston, Best Senior Girl – Sponsored by Cable & Wireless – Sam Dodd

Athlete of the Year

Drew Robertson

House Shields

Swimming – Fitzroy

Athletics – Ross

Tumbledown Run – Fitzroy

Commonwealth Essay Certificates

Hannah Arthur-Almond, Stacey McKay, Terri-Sue Clifford, Martia O’Sullivan, James Michael Salmon

Robin Lee Memorial Trophy for Music

Dion Robertson – Accordion Work – traditional music

Trophy for Contribution to the Performing Arts

Marcus Porter – Bass Guitar Work

Chief Executive’s Prize for Endeavour

Michael Collins

Courtesy Cup – Inaugural – Sponsored by Tim Simpson

Glynn McKay

Community Shield for Achievement in Music

Helen Davies

Margaret Thatcher Trophy for Services to the School

Abbie Heathman

Services to the Community

Terri-Sue Clifford and Abbie Heathman

Pilgrims Prize

Clovis Kilmartin

Chilean Community Prize for the Best Student of Spanish

Tegan Montgomerie

Chamber of Commerce Prize for Business Enterprise

Group – 4 Ryan Buckett, Terri-Sue Clifford, Lucinda Lowe, Carole Ann Goss and Shaun May

Key Stage 3 Awards

(Outstanding Academic Achievement Award will be listed first behind the sponsor, followed by the Outstanding Effort Award, behind the sponsor)

Science – (Donald & Shirley Betts) Delen Montgomerie

                (Barry Elsby) Andrea Sylvester-Peters

Mathematics – (Dave & Pat Grey) Julian Barton

                       (Rodney & Carol Lee) Eva Velasquez

English – (John & Joyce Allen) James Salmon

             (Tooie Goodwin) Jane Clarke

History – (Tim & Sally Blake) Zoe Whitney

              (Diane Towersey & Paul Robertson) Aidan Smith

Geography – (Rob & Loraine McGill) Evan Reeves

                     (Stuart & Lillian Wallace) Kimberly Goss

DT (Keith & Mandy Heathman) Rebecca Arthur-Almond

     (Arthur & Josie Nutter) Franscisco Alverez

ICT (Nikki Buxton – Synergy) Dolen Montgomerie

      (Ali & Marlene Marsh) Matthew Freer

Art – (Tim Simpson) Josephine Igao

        (Tim Simpson) Mikaela Ford/ Delen Montgomerie

Music – (Brian & Judy Summers) Rebecca Arthur-Almond

            (Eileen Hardcastle) Victoria Collier

Spanish (Bernadette Paver) Zoe Whitney

            (Mike & Nikki Luxton) Jane Clarke

Home Economics (No Sponsor) Sofia Arkhipkina

                           (No Sponsor) Elliot Vincent

House Points (2005)

Ross: 5586, Fitzroy: 6482

Records of Achievement

Hannah Arthur-Almond, David Barton, Chanelle Berntsen, Erica Berntsen, Lucas Berntsen, Lucas Biggs, Kimberly Buckett, Ryan Buckett, Lucy Butler, Karen Camblor, Daniel Cant, Karl Chaloner, Aaron Clarke, Joshua Clayton, Terri-Sue Clifford, Layla Crowie, Helen Davies, Samantha Davis, John Didlick, Andrew Felton, Tristan Giudicelli-Smith, Carole Goss, Jane Goss, Danielle Greenough, Christopher Johnson, Lucinda Lowe, Shaun May, Charlotte-Anne Middleton, Leif Middleton, Karen Minto, Tegan Montgomerie, Dana Morrison, Kieran Morrison, Matthew Nethercott, Liam Owen, April Pettersson, Marcus Porter, Cameron Reeves, Dion Robertson, Gabrielle Ross, Nadia Smith and Saul Zuvic Bulic

In her remarks to the graduating class, Acting Governor Miss Harriet Hall mentioned the students’ achievements and wished them success.  She also noted the contributions of Mr. Alan Purvis over the past 19 years.

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