Awards
United Learning Best in Everyone 2021 Awards Sixth Former Tybalt took home the Science Award for his thirst for knowledge and exceptional determination throughout the pandemic. Alongside mastering materials in his A Level studies, Tybalt spent six weeks volunteering in local hospitals where he showed compassion and empathy beyond his years. He also completed an online course at the University of Leeds to better understand the developments of medicine in cancer treatments. Head of German Heather Loughlin received the Inspirational Teacher Award for her strong teaching ability and her excellent pastoral skills. Since joining the school four years ago, Heather has helped to inspire a real love for the German language and culture amongst students, with the subject being now the most popular language choice at GCSE. Francesca Russell, Head of Bridge Nursery, received the Support Staff of the Year Award for the inspiring leadership she has shown over the course of 25 years and the significant role she has played in developing Bridge Nursery into a renowned and highly respected setting.
Tes Independent School Awards Shortlisting
United Learning Art Competition
Ashford School was shortlisted for the Student Initiative of the Year category in the 2021 Tes Independent School Awards.
Anthony, a Year 12 Art student, was selected as the runner-up in this annual competition. His winning artwork will be displayed at the National Art Centre in Tokyo, Japan, representing the United Kingdom in the celebrated International High School Arts Festival from 4 to 15 August 2021.
Our submission was centred around the ingenious work of one of our Year 9 students, Bo. She recently entered and won first place in the Cadet Designers competition, organised by Bompas & Parr and the Red Cross in affiliation with the Design Museum.
Anthony shared his inspiration for his artwork: “My piece is titled ‘Software’ and it represents how technology is at the forefront of modern-day thinking. I called the piece ‘Software’ and put the phones around the head as it demonstrates how technology is essentially the mainframe in the thinking of the younger generation.”
These prestigious Awards are held annually by Tes (formerly the Times Educational Supplement) and recognise the accomplishments of the absolute best independent schools in the UK. They seek to applaud excellence and reward innovation and to be shortlisted is an accolade.
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