BROMLEY College of Further and Higher Education celebrated its outstanding students at the college’s annual awards ceremony.
The event showcased the achievements of 35 students nominated as the best learners in their subject areas.
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Award winners were chosen from a range of subjects including business and accounting, ICT, hair, beauty, sport and public services and were given their awards by Bromley Mayor, Councillor George Taylor.
More than 160 guests attended including councillors Julian Bennington and Robert Evans, college governors and representatives from local businesses and education partners.
Guests at the event, sponsored by a range of local businesses including News Shopper, heard principal Sam Parrett speak about her own learning journey, highlighting the importance of commitment and dedication in achieving a good education.
Student Rebecca Costin won the Preparation for Employment Award and also the special Principal’s Award, which is given for exceptional achievement.
Rebecca said: “I’m shocked to have been chosen. I’ve now got a job at the Bertha James Day Centre and I want to work toward becoming a full time carer.”
Talking about Rebecca's achievement, Principle Sam Parrett said: “Rebecca has shown real spirit and determination.
“She’s used every minute of her time here to gain even more experience and qualifications and she impressed her work placement so much she’s been offered a job.
“Rebecca is a fantastic example of how our vocational courses really prepare our students for the working world.”
Karen Simpson, winner of the Counselling Award, impressed tutors with her determination while studying on her foundation degree in counselling.
She consistently achieved high grades and is now completing her degree at the University of Greenwich.
Karen said: “I’m really excited to win this award. It has been a pleasure to study at Bromley College and I’ve enjoyed every minute of the course.”
The winners
Preparation for Employment: Rebecca Costin
Independent Living: Laurence Day
Return to Learn: Andre Williams
Accounting & Book-keeping: James Burke
Business Higher Education: Jubayer Ahmed
Business Further Education: Jade Lye
Education & Training: Sarahjane Rees
Personnel: Jackie Gill
Secretarial & Office Skills: Alice McInerney
Construction: Kevin O’Neill
Electrical Installation: Lee Whitehorn
Engineering: David Folayan
Motor Vehicle: Anthony Purvis
Beauty: Bianca Wells
Hairdressing: Yulia Newport
Public Services: Asiri Hamidi
Sport: George Kamurasi
Travel: Laura Giordano
ICT Higher Education: Ja’Dene Taylor
ICT Further Education: Miftar Rizaj
ICT Part-time: Pamela Tanner
ESOL Full-time: Pimpisa Promla
ESOL Part-time: Nazar Ibrahim
Sign Language: Sarah O’Sullivan
Science Higher Education: Charlotte Miller
Science Further Education: Hamayoon Rahimiy
Animal Care: Hannah Ward
Access to Higher Education: Madelena Da Costa
Health & Social Care: David Gwyther
Counselling: Karen Simpson
Early Years and Childcare: Amy-Leigh Kane
Health, Social Care & Early Years Higher Education: Melanie Steel
Apprenticeship: Sarah May
Train to Gain: Anna Hall
Work Placement: Natalie Mellish
Principal’s Award: Rebecca Costin
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