Richard Huish College celebrated its Class of 2024 prize-winners in a ceremony last night (Thursday 25th of April).
Nominated by staff, prizes were awarded to students who went above and beyond during their time at Huish – including those who reflected the college’s values, achieved outstanding results, or overcame personal challenges.
Guests were welcomed with an acoustic music performance on arrival from current students Kitty Main and Hugo Wallace, which set the scene for a celebratory evening.
Amongst the prizes awarded on the night were two principal’s awards: Student of the Year (awarded to Alex Bulloso, pictured) and Contribution to the College Community (won by Josh Slingo).
When nominating Alex Bulloso for the Student of the Year award, staff comments included: “Alex was diligent and driven in his efforts but never seemed phased by his heavy workload of 4 A-level subjects and an EPQ. We were delighted that he achieved A* grades across his study programme. Alex also participated fully in EnRICH activities including the Royal Society of Chemistry Analyst competition, the Youth STEMM award, and taking on the role of a ‘buddy’ to a Year 1 student. He has gone on to study medicine at Cambridge University and he will be a true asset to his course and his profession in the future”.
Although Josh Slingo could not attend on the night to collect the Contribution to the College Community award, on hearing the news that he had won he commented that: “My time at Huish helped me to develop in many areas and I’m grateful for all the opportunities that were available to me. I’m truly proud to have been a part of the Huish community, I know so many more students will continue to progress on from the college feeling confident to succeed in their careers”.
The event offered a great chance for winners to catch up and staff to hear about students’ progression since leaving Huish. Representatives for sponsored prizes were able to help celebrate the winners’ success, as well as share advice from their relevant careers.
Thank you to all who attended the evening and the individuals and organisations who continue to sponsor and support these awards: Amicus Law, Bill Revans, Helen Twyble, Mr & Mrs Belluomo, Peter Avery, Robert Spooner, Rosie Austin, Somerset Care, Taunton Chamber of Commerce and Wellington Motors.
Huge congratulations to all Class of 2024 winners below, as well as all students highly commended for these prizes.
Principal’s Award – Student of the Year: Alex Bulloso
Principal’s Award – Contribution to the College Community: Josh Slingo
Level 2 Pathway Prize: Jake Hodgkiss
Wendy Glover Science Prize for a Female Student: Gabriella Jenkins
Accountancy Prize: Rebecca Copp
Amicus Law Prize: Alex Portman Ross
Applied Science Prize: Phoebe Farrance
Art Prize: Frieda Kendall-Gough
Arthur Belluomo Prize for Spanish: Nell Woodgate-Jones
Chapman History Prize: Megan Owen
Chemistry Prize: Gabriella Jenkins
Classical Civilisation Prize: Lola Draper
Computer Science Prize: Mason Collard
Criminology Prize: Bethany Dixon
Digital, IT & Computing Prize: Robbie Rainey
Drama Prize: Sean Conway
Economics Prize: Sienna Eagland
Education Apprenticeship Prize: Sophie Coles
English Linguistics and Language Prize: Kerenza Gibbs
English Literature Prize: Vicky Chen
Environmental Science Prize: Xanthe Milton
Extended Project Qualification Prize: Alex Bulloso
French Prize: Bayleigh Gamblin
Further Mathematics Prize: Alex Bulloso
Geography Prize: Megan Owen
German Prize: Neda Verpetinskaite
Graphic Design Prize: Anna Barbur
Karen Revans Debating Cup: Alex Portman Ross
Mathematics Prize: Eleanor Hasler
Media Prize: Brody Wright
Music Performance Prize: Ash Jenkins – Jensen
Music Prize: Caitlin Panks
Music Production Prize: George Panton
Oak House Prize: Kat Oakley
Peter Austin Geology Prize: William Thompson
Philosophy, Religion & Ethics Prize: Catherine Williams
Photography Prize: Mimi Whitehead
Physical Education Prize: Harry Quirk
Physics Prize: Fin Deering
Politics Prize: Elaine Robinson
Psychology Prize: Heather Greer
Sociology Prize: Sasha Marshall-Lam
Somerset Care, The Care Values Prize: Evie Stanbury
Sport Prize: Amy Squire
Taunton Chamber of Commerce Business Award: Iona Priddle
The Avery Prize for Biology: Nell Woodgate-Jones
The Twyble Law Prize: Charlie Milsom
Uniformed Protective Services Prize: Ollie Morgan
Wellington Motors Vocational Business Prize: Rosie Russell