2017

Morriston Comprehensive School Presentation Evening Wednesday 6th December at 7pm

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HEADTEACHER’S WELCOME Welcome

On behalf of the staff and governors of Morriston it is my pleasure to extend you a very warm welcome to our 2017 Annual Presentation Evening. This evening is one of the most important events in our school calendar as it is an opportunity to celebrate the successes of our young people and appreciate the wide range of talents in our school.

I am very proud to be Headteacher of Morriston Comprehensive School, a school that strives to ensure that every child, of every ability and background is able to fulfil their potential and achieve the best they can.

Tonight’s event celebrates the success across all aspects of school life. It allows us to celebrate and recognise achievement and endeavour in outstanding academic success, sporting achievement, drama and culture through to charity and community work in our community, and ultimately show that Morriston students can achieve great things and are the equal of students anywhere in Wales.

We are delighted that our guest speaker this year is Mr Simon Pirotte, Principal and Chief Executive of Bridgend College. Bridgend College is the highest ranked FE College in the UK in the Times 100 Best Companies to work for 2017. Simon is an ex pupil of our school, and someone who is passionate about education and raising aspiration and ambition of all children in our community.

Morriston is a rapidly improving school that is providing high quality education for our students and as a result improving their life chances in an ever changing world that demands ever more qualified young people. I want to thank all our staff who truly go the extra mile to ensure your children achieve.

As parents and family I am sure you are very proud of your child’s achievements and I want to thank you for your continued support and attendance this evening. I am sure you will enjoy a memorable evening.

M.R. Franklin

HEADTEACHER

The Awards

The Presentation Evening is the culmination of a series of achievements, starting with the awards of merit in the classroom, through to the presentation of certificates and trophies in House assemblies, special assemblies, sports assemblies, etc. This is in line with the school’s aim to create a positive learning environment where all children are rewarded for the effort they make.

Academic Excellence, Effort and Improvement

For Years 7, 8, 9, 10 and 11 each Department nominates students for recognition. A pupil will receive a nomination because he/she has excelled in some way.

The most obvious is academic success, but this has to be related to the ability of the pupil. Each child chosen has also made a supreme effort and demonstrated considerable progress in the subject during the year. Pupils may be nominated by more than one Department. The pupil who receives the House Award has demonstrated a high level of success and made a significant contribution to the school throughout the year, both inside and outside of the classroom.

Programme

The events of the evening will be introduced by

Deputy Headteacher Miss Richmond Assistant Headteacher Mrs Altman Assistant Headteacher Mr Meredith

Deputy Chair of Governors Welcome

Mr Steve Minney, Head of Undergraduate recruitment at Swansea University

Headteacher Address

Musical Item

Presentation of Department Awards

English French Physical Education

Maths Welsh Specialist Teaching Facility

Science Technology Religious Education

History Geography Music

Art I.C.T

Musical Item

Guest Speaker Address Mr Simon Pirotte

Presentation of Special Awards

Musical Item

Vote of Thanks and Closing Remarks Head Boy: Rhys George

Head Girl: Alexandra O’Leary

English Department Awards for Academic Excellence, Effort and Improvement – 2016/2017

YEAR 7 Sofia-Elisa Greenway Maddie Griffin

YEAR 8 Sam Church Louise Chavez

YEAR 9 Leah Ashton Kyle Owen

YEAR 10 YEAR 11

Lucy Beckett Catrin Rees

Lauren Spooner Bradley Bankhead

Mathematics Department Awards for Academic Excellence, Effort and Improvement – 2016/2017

YEAR 7 Bradley Hearne Alana James

YEAR 8 Samuel Church Noah Osborne

YEAR 9 Leah Harford Katy Jeremiah

YEAR 10 Ekow Abankwa Rhys Cardiff

YEAR 11 Bradley Bankhead

Bethany O’Mahoney Tomos Bray

Science Department Awards for Academic Excellence, Effort and Improvement – 2016/2017

YEAR 7 Alana James Levi Roberts

YEAR 8 Sioned Warren Mackenzie Hopkins

Sam Church

YEAR 9 Madeline Pulling Alex Smith

YEAR 10 Ekow Abankwa Emily Stephens

YEAR 11 Bradley Bankhead Bethany O’Mahoney History Department Awards for Academic Excellence,

Effort and Improvement – 2016/2017 YEAR 7 Ella Kenny Bradley Hearne

YEAR 8 Tom Davies Sara Bray

YEAR 9 Leo Quigley Mia White

YEAR 10 Natasha Marustik Rhys Houlihan

YEAR 11 Bradley Bankhead Ffion Eynon

Geography Department Awards for Academic Excellence, Effort and Improvement – 2016/2017

YEAR 7 Alana James James Davies

YEAR 8 Hannah Ruiz Dylan Rees-Davies

YEAR 9 Katie Combe Sinead Williams

YEAR 10 Molly Casey Essa Muhammad

YEAR 11 Jennifer Smith Cory Jones Religious Education Department Awards for Academic Excellence,

Effort and Improvement – 2016/2017 YEAR 7 Alana James James Davies

YEAR 8 Tilleri Duffy-Griffiths Joseph Edwards

YEAR 9 Madeline Pulling Aniqa Bushra

YEAR 10 Lauren Scott Leo Jenkins

YEAR 11 Catrin Rees Alex Watkins French Department Awards for Academic Excellence,

Effort and Improvement – 2016/2017 YEAR 7 Tegan Francis Rhys Davies

YEAR 8 Sioned Warren Joseph Edwards

YEAR 9 Katy Jeremiah Jacob Roberts

YEAR 10 Eve Williams Jodie Hill

YEAR 11 Bradley Bankhead Cory Jones Welsh Department Awards for Academic Excellence,

Effort and Improvement – 2016/2017 YEAR 7 Alana James Maddison Griffin

YEAR 8 Isaac Batty Charlie Rainey

YEAR 9 Freya Emms Mia White

YEAR 10 Rhys Cardiff Chloe Gilbert

YEAR 11 Amina Meah Thomas Williams

Design Technology Department Awards for Academic Excellence, Effort and Improvement – 2016/2017

YEAR 7 Maisie Miller Sofia-Elisa Greenway

YEAR 8 Carys Conibeer Dylan Rees-Davies

YEAR 9 Olivia Hill Rhiannon Foad

YEAR 10 Jessica Davies Madison Oats

YEAR 11 Caitlin Barrow Jake Arnold I.C.T. Department Awards for Academic Excellence,

Effort and Improvement – 2016/2017 YEAR 7 Alicia Howard Tia Jones

YEAR 8 Paige Williams Rhys Crabtree

YEAR 9 Rhys Tremelling Alex Smith

YEAR 10 Iestyn Watkins Joseph Rees

YEAR 11 Joseph Protheroe Naomi Riggeard

Music / Performing Arts Department Awards for Academic Excellence, Effort and Improvement – 2016/2017

YEAR 7 George Roberts Emerson Savage

YEAR 8 Sian Evans Bobi Coates

YEAR 9 Kian Owen Kyle Owen

YEAR 10 Sam Ellis Connor Shannon

YEAR 11 Evie Smith Tom Waters Art & Design Department Awards for Academic Excellence,

Effort and Improvement – 2016/2017

YEAR 7 Destina Temel Maisie Miller

YEAR 8 Mackenzie Hopkins Sara Bray

YEAR 9 Olivia Hill Millie Tanner

YEAR 10 Lucy Beckett Megan Hill

YEAR 11 Kate Roberts Emily Parkins

Specialist Teaching Facility Awards for Academic Excellence, Effort and Improvement – 2016/2017

YEAR 7 Ben Lewis

YEAR 8 Adam Phillips Naomi Roberts

YEAR 9 Tommy-Lee Hennigan- Rosser

Jac Thomas

YEAR 10 Lucy Rogers Llywelyn Bowmer

YEAR 11 Aaliyah Jefferies Dean Swift Physical Education Awards for Academic Excellence,

Effort and Improvement – 2016/2017 YEAR 7 Maisie Miller Jacob Powell

YEAR 8 Georgia Wilson Noah Osborne

Sean Allen

YEAR 9 Mia White Rhys Tremelling

YEAR 10 Taylor Briggs Daniel Garnett

YEAR 11 Renee Day Dylan Rees-Davies

Rhys Hughes

Special Awards 2016/2017

The Department Award for English Sarah Murray The Nigel Stacey Award for Mathematics Callum Bailey The B.P. Award for Science Ekow Abankwa The Jean Thomas Award for History Steffan Rees The Department Award for Geography Maisie Green The Department Award for R.E. Bradley Bankhead The Department Award for French Efua Abankwa The Department Award for Welsh Cory Jones The Morganite Award for Technology Demi Hubbard The Demery Award for Technology Kieran Owen The Hayley Paddison Award for Vocational Studies

Ffion Williams The Andrew Phillips Award for Contribution to Music

Evie Smith The Cambrian Male Voice Choir Award Tom Waters The Department Award for Art Caitlin Barrow

Bradley Bankhead The Ian Thompson Award for Outstanding Sporting Achievement Hannah Thomas The Sian Newington Award for Outstanding Sporting Achievement

Holly Jones

The Department Award for ICT Jay Friswell Kala Patthar Award Ekow Abankwa The Department Award for Media Studies Emily Rees-Jones

Alexandra O’Leary Best G.C.S.E. Results Caitlin Barrow The Best ‘A’ Level Results Rebekah Taylor

Callum Bailey The Headteacher’s Award Alice John The Governors’ Award for Service to the School Steffan Rees

Nathan Rees The Clive Holly Memorial Award Joel Osborn

House Awards

Cory Jones Community Award Ty Hydra

Catrin Rees Community Award Ty Griffin

Bethan Evans Community Award Ty Dragon

Alexandra O’Leary Community Award Ty Pegasus

Rhys George Community Award Ty Phoenix

Special Award

The Department Award for English Sarah Murray Sarah’s work was always original, engaging and thoughtful. She thoroughly deserves this award for her talent in English as well as the future success she is guaranteed to achieve. Well done Sarah! The Nigel Stacey Award for Mathematics Callum Bailey Callum is an outstanding student of Mathematics who has excelled at every challenge over the last seven years and has achieved superb A* and A grades at Mathematics and Further Mathematics A levels. His passion and enthusiasm for Mathematics are second to none. It has been an absolute pleasure to teach Callum and we wish him all the best for the future. The B.P. Award for Science Ekow Abankwa Ekow is an outstanding pupil who works diligently and with enthusiasm and interest. He achieved 100% in all three triple Science exams in the summer. He is an excellent role model for all pupils. With his academic ability and positive personality he is sure to excel in his future chosen field. The Jean Thomas Award for History Steffan Rees We are delighted to give Steffan the History award this year. He has been an outstanding student throughout his time in Morriston and has shown dedication and commitment to his studies. Steffan was an absolute pleasure to teach with a mature and dedicated attitude to his studies. He achieved an A* in history and we are delighted that this has enabled him to go on to study Law at Bristol University. The Department Award for Geography Maisie Green Maisie’s enthusiastic, informed and self-motivated approach to Geography helped her finish with an excellent A-Level grade. She demonstrates a true passion for the subject, through her broad knowledge of current affairs and her willingness to enrich the learning of younger pupils by volunteering to help with key stage 3 classes. Maisie approaches new challenges with maximum effort. She has been a pleasure to teach for three years.

The Department Award for R.E. Bradley Bankhead Bradley is a conscientious pupil who has been an absolute pleasure to teach. As a result of his effort Bradley has achieved an outstanding GCSE result in Religious Studies. I wish Bradley every success in the future. The Department Award for French Efua Abankwa Efua is an outstanding student. Efua is an extremely responsible and enthusiastic young lady who is always making the most of the opportunities presented to her in school. She is a mature, sensible student with an impressive work ethic and a wonderful personality which endears her to peers and staff alike. Efua is a hardworking and reliable student who always puts her best effort into all the work she completes in French. She is a talented linguist and a pleasure to teach. The Department Award for Welsh Cory Jones Cory is very deserving of this award as he worked really hard to exceed all expectations by gaining a fantastic grade for GCSE Welsh. His enthusiasm, effort and work ethic are targets that we could all aspire to. He is a credit to the school. The Morganite Award for Technology Demi Hubbard Demi has always had a natural flair for fashion and textiles.. She is a very independent student with a clear passion for experimenting with fabrics, prints and different styles of fashion. Her A Level work was well researched and finished to a high standard. The Demery Award for Technology Kieran Owen Keiran has consistently worked hard and is achieving above his target grade. He is the first to volunteer to help in whole school events and has demonstrated exceptional flair in hospitality.

The Hayley Paddison Award for Vocational Studies Ffion Williams

Ffion's commitment to Hairdressing is outstanding. She is dedicated and mature with an extremely positive work ethic. Ffion is a delightful, conscientious and motivated student who is committed to doing well. She is a born leader, but, she is also sensitive to the views of others and makes every effort to ensure that all voices are heard. Her organisational skills are superb and her attendance at school is exemplary. Ffion is outstanding in every way and she continues to progress since securing employment within the hair industry. The Andrew Phillips Award for Contribution to Music

Evie Smith Evie is an exceptionally talented young lady. She is an excellent pianist and a superb singer, dancer and actress. Evie has given so much of her time and talent to Morriston Comprehensive and has taken lead roles in all performances, Eisteddfodau, Presentation Assemblies, Concerts, Productions and any other school event that has required a musical input. Evie is an absolute delight to work with and has a maturity well beyond her years. Evie is most certainly a truly worthy recipient of this award. The Cambrian Male Voice Choir Award Tom Waters Tom is an absolute delight to work with and is an extremely talented and mature young man. Tom has made a tremendous contribution to the musical life of the school and has played a significant role in all events that require a musical input both in school and the wider community. Tom has taken lead roles in a variety of performances, Concerts, Productions, Eisteddfodau, Presentation Assemblies and Evenings. Tom is a truly worthy recipient of this award. The Department Award for Art We have had to split this award because there was simply no way to separate the talent and fantastic artistic ability and commitment to the subject:

Caitlin Barrow & Bradley Bankhead; both pupils have shown outstanding skill and determination throughout their artistic studies. They’ve shown excellent development and continue to flourish as artists during their AS Studies. The Ian Thompson Award for Outstanding Sporting Achievement Hannah Thomas Hannah will be the first female recipient of the Ian Thompson Award for sporting excellence and knowing Ian’s love of football, I know that he will be overjoyed with our decision to give it to a footballer with such a bright future in the game.

If you’ve met Hannah you will know that she is simply one of the most modest and unassuming of people, but this belies a tremendous athlete who is competing at the highest standard. In an era of bravado and ego driven sportsmen and women Hannah is the antidote. She made her debut for Swansea Ladies at 16 and promptly won an achievement award. She contributed in no small way to Swansea winning the Welsh Premier League. This in turn led to Champions League matches in Romania. Hannah is currently training with Wales U18 and knowing her she will be involved without doubt.

Hannah contributes to the development of school football. The growing interest of our girls to play football is exceptionally pleasing and Hannah is a tremendous role model for our younger players. Not only this, but she gives of her own time to coach the girls and share her experience and knowledge.

Hannah is also a diligent and modest student who positively contributes to the 6th form and school life in general. Despite her sporting excellence, it would be hard to find a more down to earth and worthy young lady. We are very proud of Hannah and wish her every success in the future!

The Sian Newington Award for Outstanding Sporting Achievement Holly Jones Holly has achieved a level of sporting excellence that is awe inspiring. Her commitment to gymnastics has led to incredible success in a sport that is simply one of the most difficult to access on the planet.

In 2016 she competed for the UK Schools team competition and contributed to a team 1st place, by coming 3rd in the vault. This was followed up by success in Namibia at the junior Commonwealth Games. Holly came first in the individual vault and floor competitions securing a team 1st for Wales. Towards the end of the year Holly was invited to train with the senior Commonwealth Games team and spent two weeks in Brisbane on a training camp in preparation to break into the senior echelons of the sport.

This she duly achieved at the British Senior Championships, she recorded an individual second place in the vault. She is in the process of trial and selection to represent Wales at the senior Commonwealth Games on the Gold Coast in Queensland, April 2018.

It may not surprise you that Holly did ok in her GCSE Physical Education. However, the real measure of Holly is that despite her level of stratospheric sporting success, she remains an incredibly grounded, diligent and hard-working pupil of whom we are exceptionally proud. She hasn’t had it easy on her journey, but her stoicism and determination have helped overcome numerous serious injuries. Knowing Holly, I think we can count on the fact that we will be able to say that when she competes at the next Olympics that we were privileged to know her. The future is bright and we wish her every success.

The Department Award for ICT Jay Friswell Jay followed his A Grade in GCSE Computer Science with an A Grade in AS Computer Science. Jay has been a First LEGO League team member and now acts as a coach to a team of younger pupils. Kala Patthar Award Ekow Abankwa Ekow has been a committed member of the Duke of Edinburgh's award scheme. He successfully completed his Bronze award in July 2017. Ekow has demonstrated all of the attributes the award seeks to recognize, commitment, team work and selflessness. He has been a pleasure to take through the award.

The Department Award for Media Studies Emily Rees-Jones - Emily is an excellent student who has applied her efforts, to a highly academic standard, throughout the course. At AS she was an exemplary student, consistently impressing both Mr Horton and myself, with her highly motivated attitude to all aspects of the course, from extensive research to the writing of eloquent A grade, discursive essays. This thorough and mature approach, combined with her determined, pro-active independent studies while 'reading around the topic', resulted in the only A grade for the demanding MS1 exam, in the class. Well done, Emily! Alex O'Leary - Alex has tackled the whole course with energy, enthusiasm and commitment. Her attendance and contribution to class work and discussions have been impeccable. Alex is very mature and she has impressed us with her thorough approach to her studies. Most deserving of praise, is her exemplary dedication to the completion of coursework. This is a largely practical unit and in this she has displayed originality, flair and high levels of technical skill acquisition. Her storyboard was original and so precisely accurate, that she received full marks. The resulting music video was generically 'spot-on', technically proficient and aesthetically very pleasing. Well done, Alex! Best G.C.S.E. Results Caitlin Barrow 4 A*, 4As, 1B, 1 C The Best ‘A’ Level Results Rebekah Taylor A* Mathematics, A* Sociology, A Geography Callum Bailey A*, A*, A - Mathematics, Further Mathematics, History The Headteacher’s Award Alice John The Governors’ Award for Service to the School Steffan Rees

Nathan Rees

The Clive Holly Memorial Award Joel Osborn Joel Osborn faces challenges every day, his difficulties have for much of his life prevented him from being included and taught alongside his peers. This year he has joined his peers for much of their lessons and this we celebrate. Joel will always face challenges but without a doubt his personality and determination to enjoy the same opportunities as his peers will be his inspiration. Joel Osborn you are an inspiration, well done!

House Awards

Community Award Ty Dragon Bethan Evans Bethan has been an outstanding pupil throughout her school career. She is liked and respected by staff and peers. She has embraced every opportunity given to her in school. Bethan has taken lead roles in school productions and has been instrumental in encouraging younger pupils to become involved. She has also completed her Gold Duke of Edinburgh's award expedition. She is a valued member of the Headmasters team as Deputy Head girl and has helped organise many school events. She is going on to study Law and Criminology at University. We wish her the best of luck. Community Award Ty Griffin Catrin Rees Catrin is a delightful pupil who not only achieved outstanding examination results but has also been a consistent and excellent performer at numerous school events. This year Catrin has also played a prominent role within the Sixth Form and Griffin house specifically. She was a leading organiser of the Griffin stall at the Christmas fayre and the way she liaised with the other members of the group merely exemplified her hard-working and extremely amiable manner. Catrin really is a credit to Griffin house and to the school.

Community Award Ty Hydra Cory Jones Cory has worked as a volunteer for the PDSA for the last 18 months. They are so impressed with his work & attitude that they nominated him for the 'Volunteer of the Year', which is a national competition. He has got through to the final two. Cory works very closely with our Pastoral and Attendance Team, helps with our Maths club and helps organise our parents evenings - nothing is too much trouble for Cory, he is always willing to help no matter what the task is. Cory is a settling presence around the school. An excellent role model Community Award Ty Pegasus Alexandra O’Leary Alex attends every event and has shown her willingness to help out in school throughout her time here at Morriston. She works well in organising her team of sixth formers and was rewarded with the highest achievement in becoming head girl this year. Congratulations Alex and thank you for all your hard work! Community Award Ty Phoenix Rhys George Rhys is an all-round outstanding pupil who plays a very active role both in school and the wider community. He plays a key part in school life in his role as Head Boy, giving freely of his time for numerous school activities including the recent Christmas Fayre and the organisation of the OAP party. He is trustworthy and dependable, honest and always gives his best regardless of the task. He is a very studious individual who has always achieved to the best of his ability in all subject areas and is popular and well regarded by both staff and pupils alike. He is an excellent communicator who falls in with the school's ethos of restorative practice but to his reflective and sensitive approach to other pupils’ emotions and feelings. He always puts others before himself.

Rhys is a credit to his family and the school and is an outstanding role model to other pupils within the school. He is also a much valued member of the wider community including cadets which he has now been a part of for some time. This shows his commitment and determination to be the best that he can be. For all of these reasons Rhys is a much valued and well respected member of both school and in particular Phoenix House.

The staff and pupils thank all who have supported this Presentation Evening

Our special thanks go to the following for the donation of Awards:

Mr. Peter Washbrook former Headteacher of Morriston Comprehensive - 1990-2007

Mrs. M. Havard, wife of the late Mr. Dennis Havard, who held the

Office of Governor Vice Chairman of Governors of Morriston - 1992-2004

The family and friends of the Late Mrs. Sian Nightingale nee

Newington, former pupil at Morriston, and Welsh International Athlete

Nener’s Locksmith Ltd Natural UK

Chubb Fire and Security Bergoni

Swansea Carpet Cleaning FRF Volvo

Dream Doors Pioneer Pools Ltd NTL World

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