Olympic sprinter joins outstanding students as they are honoured at inspiring awards evening

Olympic sprinter joins outstanding students as they are honoured at inspiring awards evening

Double Olympic medallist Desirèe Henry was the special guest at the New City College Student Achievement Awards presentation evening on Monday where exceptional students were celebrated for their dedication and commitment.

Sprinter Desirèe, who won a silver medal in this year’s 2024 Paris Olympics and a bronze medal at the 2016 Rio Games, spoke about resilience and never giving up.

She told the winning students, their families, teachers and VIP guests how she started running because she wanted to be like her older sister. Throughout her career she has had many triumphs but also devastating setbacks and through perseverance and overcoming adversity, she has realised her dream of being an Olympian.

Held at the Leonardo Royal London City hotel, the event was a night to remember for the students who were presented with trophies and received glowing testimonials for showing determination, endeavour, strength and achieving beyond expectation.

The awards ceremony raised awareness of all the brilliant things that New City College and its students do – serving communities, partnering businesses and supporting success. Many of the students receiving awards were examples of how their learning has had a profound effect on their lives.

Click here to see our full photo album from the evening!

Some had overcome personal tragedy or illness, others had shown compassion for their peers – but all the winners were role models who had brought positivity to the classroom.

The 200 guests, including business professionals, sponsors, councillors and mayors, were entertained by music students from NCC Ardleigh Green Campus and enjoyed an interval performance of a Dreamgirls song and dance routine by Performing Arts students – also from the Ardleigh Green Campus.

Welcoming the college Principals were student hosts Violet Sandell and Lukasz Koceba, from Attlee A Level Academy, who seamlessly led the evening’s proceedings with charm and confidence.

CEO and Group Principal Gerry McDonald, closing the ceremony, said the evening had illustrated how New City College has such an important role to play in the lives of young students and adult learners alike – with a wide reach across diverse communities. He said the college would continue to strive to provide outstanding training and skills development to help all students go on to successful futures.

Gerry told the audience: “I have been so impressed and inspired by our students and their stories tonight. We are immensely proud of all of them for these incredible achievements. I want to thank Desirèe for her truly passionate and positive speech and I want to thank my teaching and support staff colleagues who have helped our students reach such high standards of progress and achievement.”

Sponsors of the event were: CTC Building Services, Bath Spa University, Canary Wharf Group, Alexander James Contracts, Get Yourself Noticed, Pearson and Stace.

 

The Student Award 2024 winners were (photos below):

  • Orinta Antanaviciute – The Group Principal and CEO Award for Outstanding Achievement and Contribution to College Life
  • Joshua Johnson – The Françoise Beregovoi Award for Outstanding Contribution to the Community
  • Ayesha Behzad – Student Ambassador of the Year
  • NCC Women’s Football Team – Team of the Year
  • Jahara Jannath Nuri – Art and Design Student of the Year
  • Carmen Vi – Accounting and Business Student of the Year
  • Ocean Stoneham – Health and Social Care Student of the Year
  • Violet May Harper – Building Services Student of the Year
  • Alina Bepary – Computing and IT Student of the Year
  • Shahid Miah – Young Foundation Learning and SEND Student of the Year
  • Mouloda Faqirzada – International Student of the Year
  • Imam Ibrahim Atim – Young ESOL Student of the Year
  • Jemma Thompson – Mathematics Student of the Year
  • Yuliia Hermaniuk – Adult ESOL Student of the Year
  • Molly-Ann Adi-Dako – Early Years Student of the Year
  • Jack Hatton – Hospitality and Culinary Arts Student of the Year
  • Kamile Sasnauskaite – Tourism and Aviation Student of the Year
  • Lydia Bennett – Performing Arts Student of the Year
  • Mohammed Saeem Ahmed – Green Ambassador of the Year
  • Yasmin Ehssina – Adult Foundation Learning and SEND Student of the Year
  • Larry Rossall – Apprentice of the Year
  • James Ferreira – Construction Student of the Year
  • Anton Kite – A Level Humanities Student of the Year
  • Zihan Qin – 14-16 Student of the Year
  • Nana Agyepong – A Level Science and Maths Student of the Year
  • Laaiba Dar – Applied Science Student of the Year
  • Annie-May O’Neill – A Level Business and Law Student of the Year
  • Afonso Gomes – Media Student of the Year
  • Izzie Lynch – Hair and Beauty Therapy Student of the Year
  • Martin Deme – Motor Vehicle Student of the Year
  • Brandon Eintracht – Sport and Fitness Student of the Year
  • Lilly Gray – English Student of the Year
  • Ethan Abbot – Work Experience Student of the Year
  • Vanessa Winspear – Higher Education Student of the Year
  • Daniel Vinton – Adult Student of the Year
  • Minisha Lawrence – Public Services Student of the Year

 

If you would like to be part of our success, come along to our Open Event on Saturday 23rd November, from 10am to 2pm, to see what we can offer you.

Olympic medallist Desirèe Henry was the special guest at the New City College Student Achievement Awards where exceptional students were celebrated for dedication and commitment.
Olympic medallist Desirèe Henry was the special guest at the New City College Student Achievement Awards where exceptional students were celebrated for dedication and commitment.
Olympic medallist Desirèe Henry was the special guest at the New City College Student Achievement Awards where exceptional students were celebrated for dedication and commitment.
Olympic medallist Desirèe Henry was the special guest at the New City College Student Achievement Awards where exceptional students were celebrated for dedication and commitment.
Olympic medallist Desirèe Henry was the special guest at the New City College Student Achievement Awards where exceptional students were celebrated for dedication and commitment.
Olympic medallist Desirèe Henry was the special guest at the New City College Student Achievement Awards where exceptional students were celebrated for dedication and commitment.
Olympic medallist Desirèe Henry was the special guest at the New City College Student Achievement Awards where exceptional students were celebrated for dedication and commitment.
Olympic medallist Desirèe Henry was the special guest at the New City College Student Achievement Awards where exceptional students were celebrated for dedication and commitment.
Olympic medallist Desirèe Henry was the special guest at the New City College Student Achievement Awards where exceptional students were celebrated for dedication and commitment.
Olympic medallist Desirèe Henry was the special guest at the New City College Student Achievement Awards where exceptional students were celebrated for dedication and commitment.
Olympic medallist Desirèe Henry was the special guest at the New City College Student Achievement Awards where exceptional students were celebrated for dedication and commitment.
Olympic medallist Desirèe Henry was the special guest at the New City College Student Achievement Awards where exceptional students were celebrated for dedication and commitment.
Olympic medallist Desirèe Henry was the special guest at the New City College Student Achievement Awards where exceptional students were celebrated for dedication and commitment.
Olympic medallist Desirèe Henry was the special guest at the New City College Student Achievement Awards where exceptional students were celebrated for dedication and commitment.
Olympic medallist Desirèe Henry was the special guest at the New City College Student Achievement Awards where exceptional students were celebrated for dedication and commitment.
Olympic medallist Desirèe Henry was the special guest at the New City College Student Achievement Awards where exceptional students were celebrated for dedication and commitment.
Olympic medallist Desirèe Henry was the special guest at the New City College Student Achievement Awards where exceptional students were celebrated for dedication and commitment.
Olympic medallist Desirèe Henry was the special guest at the New City College Student Achievement Awards where exceptional students were celebrated for dedication and commitment.
Olympic medallist Desirèe Henry was the special guest at the New City College Student Achievement Awards where exceptional students were celebrated for dedication and commitment.
Olympic medallist Desirèe Henry was the special guest at the New City College Student Achievement Awards where exceptional students were celebrated for dedication and commitment.
Olympic medallist Desirèe Henry was the special guest at the New City College Student Achievement Awards where exceptional students were celebrated for dedication and commitment.
Olympic medallist Desirèe Henry was the special guest at the New City College Student Achievement Awards where exceptional students were celebrated for dedication and commitment.
Olympic medallist Desirèe Henry was the special guest at the New City College Student Achievement Awards where exceptional students were celebrated for dedication and commitment.
Olympic medallist Desirèe Henry was the special guest at the New City College Student Achievement Awards where exceptional students were celebrated for dedication and commitment.
Olympic medallist Desirèe Henry was the special guest at the New City College Student Achievement Awards where exceptional students were celebrated for dedication and commitment.
Olympic medallist Desirèe Henry was the special guest at the New City College Student Achievement Awards where exceptional students were celebrated for dedication and commitment.
Olympic medallist Desirèe Henry was the special guest at the New City College Student Achievement Awards where exceptional students were celebrated for dedication and commitment.
Olympic medallist Desirèe Henry was the special guest at the New City College Student Achievement Awards where exceptional students were celebrated for dedication and commitment.
Olympic medallist Desirèe Henry was the special guest at the New City College Student Achievement Awards where exceptional students were celebrated for dedication and commitment.
Olympic medallist Desirèe Henry was the special guest at the New City College Student Achievement Awards where exceptional students were celebrated for dedication and commitment.
Olympic medallist Desirèe Henry was the special guest at the New City College Student Achievement Awards where exceptional students were celebrated for dedication and commitment.
Olympic medallist Desirèe Henry was the special guest at the New City College Student Achievement Awards where exceptional students were celebrated for dedication and commitment.
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