A CELEBRATION OF
EXCELLENCE AND
ACHIEVEMENT
Priestley College proudly celebrates the achievements of its departing second
year students every year.
It is one of the highlights of the college calendar and in 2017 we were honoured
to welcome Paralympian Dame Sarah Storey to be our guest speaker.
Former Priestley student soprano Erin Alexander gave two stirring
performances on the evening that reduced some to tears.
Soprano Erin Alexander in full voice during her
performance.
Dame Sarah – who has won 25 Paralympic medals – handed out prizes to
students for academic achievements and endeavour.
During a speech to those gathered at St Elphin’s Church she said:
“Congratulations to everyone here this evening receiving their awards.
“It is very inspiring to hear of your hard work and resilience in overcoming
challenges and hurdles to get where you are today.”
The awards evening is a final send off for students and an opportunity for them
to say their goodbyes to tutors who have guided them through two years of
study.
They recognise academic achievements as well as the successes of those who
have overcome personal difficulties including homelessness and serious health
issues.
Solvay, Warrington Wolves and the town’s mayor were among those who
sponsored awards in 2017.
Priestley alumna Holly Roach and Director of
Student Services Fran Evans.
Sophie Burrows with her former
Dance tutor Rachel Edgington.
Sarah Storey with Lydia King and Emma Burn.
Senior Tutor Tracie Gibbons
with student William
Mansfield-Hickman.
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