Students celebrate success

ANOTHER year of continued success was celebrated at Warrington’s Priestley College annual awards ceremony as A-Level pass rates remained above 99% for the seventh successive year.
Former students celebrated both their own success and that of the College at the special event which also was an ideal opportunity for those returning to be reunited with old friends and tutors.
The academic year saw the College’s A-Level pass rates remain above 99% for the seventh successive year, whilst 73% of students obtained A*-C grades and there was a 100% pass rate in all BTEC National Diplomas.
Keynote speaker was Martin Bell OBE who spoke about a life time of experiences in the field of Journalism which was an inspiration to many.
A large number of individual prizes were handed out to highlight the broad range of courses on offer at Priestley and throughout the College’s nine different curriculum areas.
Musical accompaniment was provided by the College’s own Choral Ensemble “Breathe.”
College Principal, Mike Southworth, said, “Presentation Evening is always such as special occasion as we unite as a community to celebrate the achievements of all staff and students.”
He added: “It was really pleasing that so many people made the extra special effort to attend and I place on record my thanks to everybody who contributed to an excellent evening, especially those local companies who sponsored many of the awards.”

Pictures show students who were awarded prizes on the night including those who received awards for endeavour, academic excellence and contribution to College life.