Students celebrate success at Newbury College

Former student welcomed back to give talk at graduation

NEWBURY College welcomed back one of its success stories this week to help celebrate the achievements of its current students at the college’s annual graduation ceremony.

Chief executive officer of Lloyd’s of London, Inga Beale, who attended the college in the 1980s, was guest speaker at the Higher Education Graduation and Further Education awards ceremony at the Monks Lane campus on Tuesday night.

Ms Beale, who is Lloyd’s first female chief executive, spoke to students about how her career has progressed since studying business studies at the old Newbury College site in Oxford Road.

The evening recognised students who achieved higher education qualifications, Level 4 and above, and further education students, who received awards to recognise their hard work and dedication to their courses.

The event also welcomed distinguished guests such as local mayors, governors and parents, who enjoyed a drinks reception and canapé refreshments, handmade by the college’s catering students, following the ceremony.

Newbury College principal, Dr Anne Murdoch OBE, said: “The Newbury College Graduation and FE Awards Ceremony is a celebration of the achievements of our hardworking students and staff and an opportunity for family and friends to recognise the successes of individuals.

“We are grateful to all those employers who sponsored the increased number of achievement awards for their support and generous donations.

“This year was particularly special for Newbury College as our guest speaker was Inga Beale, CEO of Lloyd’s and a former student of Newbury College.

“Inga presented certificates and awards to College Graduates and afterwards gave a truly inspirational speech to a packed audience about her career and about those who inspired her to be the very best in her industry.”

The students recognised at Tuesday’s ceremony were:

Most Improved Higher Education Mechanical Engineering Learner (Sponsored by AWE): Frank Ibbott;

Outstanding Higher Education Electronic Engineering Learner (Sponsored by AWE): Paul Jepson;

Outstanding Higher Education Learner Award (Sponsored by Newbury College): Krzysztof Dziurawiec.

Best Multi Trades Student (Sponsored by Wickes Newbury): Lewis Powell;

Best Construction Skills Student (Sponsored by David Wilson Homes): Jack Alder;

Best Motor Vehicle Student (Sponsored by Euro Car Parts) Josh Scarlett;

Best Beauty Student (Sponsored by Salon Services): Marina Candido;

Best Hairdressing Student (Sponsored by M&B Hair and Beauty Supplies): Aaron Hillier;

Best Catering Student (Sponsored by The Vineyard Group): Jamie Fidler;

Best Art & Design Student (Sponsored by Apple Print & Creative): Christina Holliland.

Best Interactive Media Student (Sponsored by Hogan Music): Luke Admans;

Best IT Practitioner (Sponsored by ROC Technologies): Oliver Keeves;

Best Business Student (Sponsored by Kaizen Systems): Louise Trott;

Best Sport or Uniformed Public Services Student (Sponsored by David Lloyd Leisure Newbury): Jessica Flint;

Best Health and Social Care Student (Sponsored by PRIORY Thornford Park Hospital): Charlotte Waddington;

Best Childcare Student (Sponsored by The Breeze): Courtney Nicholls;

Best Animal Care Student (Sponsored by Fiona Crutchley): Sophie Hockey.

Foundation Learning Award (Sponsored by The Castle School): Jade Heath;

Best GCSE Student (Sponsored by City Motor Holdings): Gabriel Stirling;

Best Pre-16 Student (Sponsored by The Corn Exchange): Sophia Goddard;

Outstanding Community Learner Award 2015 (Sponsored by West Berkshire Council): David Monk;

Tony Allen Award for High Achievement Newbury College Learner of the Year 2015: Luke Admans.