HIGHLANDS College last week celebrated the achievements of its sixth-form students of 2024.
Held on Thursday 20 June, P.R.I.D.E. of Highlands College Sixth Form Awards – the P.R.I.D.E. standing for potential, respect, imagination, diversity and excellence – took place in the main hall of the St Saviour school and saw dozens of students being recognised for their achievements over the last year.
The annual event was compèred by Highlands lecturer Simon MacDonald and included speeches by several guest attendees, among them Ganache Jersey owner and former Highlands student Glenn Noel and Minister for Education Deputy Rob Ward.
Joanne Terry-Marchant is the principal at Highlands College and told the JEP: “The P.R.I.D.E. Sixth Form Awards are a major event celebrating the success of students in our annual calendar. The sixth form is at the heart of Highlands College – it is where young people start their lifelong learning journey with us. Often, they come back to study for degrees, apprenticeships or professional qualifications.
“This awards ceremony is so quintessentially Highlands: relaxed and inviting, but also professional and student centred.”
Highlands College Awards Picture: DAVID FERGUSON. (38368126)
Many of the awards are sponsored by local businesses and organisations, such as the Jersey Arts Centre Award for Excellence in Performing Arts, which was awarded to Jasmine Morley; the Dandara Award for Excellence in Mechanical Services, Engineering and Welding, which was awarded to Oliver Dawkins; the Classic Kennels Award for Excellence in Animal Management, which was awarded to Emily Morris; and the All Island Media Award for Excellence in Digital Media Production, which was awarded to Raissa Reis Anolasco. Others sponsors include Active, Voisins, Pentagon, Ruellans Garage and Jersey Finance.
Jersey Arts Centre for Excellence in Performing ArtsPresented by Jacqui Patton from the Jersey Arts Centre, awarded to Jasmine Morley Picture: DAVID FERGUSON (38368143)
There were also five additional awards, each representing a letter of P.R.I.D.E., with the Dr C Mortlock Memorial Award for Potential being awarded to Mickael Pestana; the Franz Schindler Award for Respect being awarded to Rodrigo Fernandes; the Highlands College Award for Imagination being awarded to Kane Le Monnier; the Katarina Setubal Memorial Award for Diversity to Finlay McInerney; and the Principal’s Award for Excellence being awarded to Mary Phillips.
All Island Media Award for Excellence in Digital Media Production Presented by Giorgina Lister from All Island Media, awarded to Raissa Reis Anolasco
Discussing her favourite moments from the evening, Ms Terry-Marchant said: “One of the highlights for me was the speech by Glenn Noel, who is a former student and the owner of Ganache. His international work, setting up a business and leading training in the Middle East, shows students just what they can do with a high-quality technical education.
Voisins Award for Excellence in Beauty Therapy Presented by Sarah McCluskey from Voisins, awarded to Mary Phillips Picture: PAUL WRIGHT
“Also, I love to see the expressions on the students’ faces when they collect their award. Their families and friends are so proud and the whole event has a strong sense of community. I love my job and am lucky to work with such great people – both staff and students.”
Full List of Winners
Award for Excellence in Pathways
Presented by Jo Terry-Marchant, awarded to Riley McAlister-Quinn
Award for Excellence in Foundation
Presented by Jo Terry-Marchant, awarded to Will Hutchinson
Classic Kennels Award for Excellence in Animal Management
Presented by Nicola Davis from Classic Kennels, awarded to Emily Morris
LV Care Award for Excellence in Health & Social Care
Presented by Chris Shelton from LV Care group, awarded to Anna Lewis
MasonBreese Award for Excellence in Business
Presented by Gemma Ward from MasonBreese, awarded to Ava Sanderson
Pentagon Award for Excellence in Design, Engineer, Construct
Presented by Sarah Bree from Pentagon group, awarded to Eleesha Walker
Dandara Award for Excellence in Building Trades
Presented by Martin Smith from Dandara, awarded to Harvey Alves
Waitrose & Partners Award for Excellence in Culinary Arts
Presented by Stacey Kernan from Waitrose & Partners, awarded to Annalise Burns
Jersey Arts Centre Award for Excellence in Performing Arts
Presented by Jacqui Patton from the Jersey Arts Centre, awarded to Jasmine Morley
Dandara Award for Excellence in Mechanical Services, Engineering and Welding
Presented by Martin Smith from Dandara, awarded to Oliver Dawkins
Highlands College Foundation Award for Excellence in Maths
Presented by David Lord from the Highlands Foundation, awarded to Joao De Abreu
Jersey Finance Award for Excellence in Access to Higher Education
Presented by Louise Burrows from Jersey Finance, awarded to Kiera Muirhead
Logicalis Award for Excellence in Information Technology
Presented by Katie Peach from Logicalis, awarded to Matthew Ryall
Ruellans Garage Award for Excellence in Automotive Studies
Presented by Tim Neale from Ruellans Garage, awarded to Pete Allo
Voisins Award for Excellence in Beauty Therapy
Presented by Sarah McCluskey from Voisins, awarded to Mary Phillips
All Island Media Award for Excellence in Digital Media Production
Presented by Giorgina Lister from All Island Media, awarded to Raissa Reis Anolasco
Active Award for Excellence in Sport
Presented by Barclay Harvey from Active Jersey, awarded to Libby Watts
TPA Award for Excellence in Art, Design and Communications
Presented by Phil Regan from TPA Design Agency, awarded to Adrianne Clyde-Smith
Seymour Hotels Award for Excellence in Tourism and Hospitality
Presented by Claire Reynard from Seymour Hotels, awarded to Soraia Fernandes
Award for Excellence in Uniformed Services
Presented by Jo Terry-Marchant, awarded to Anders Ravenscroft
Award for Excellence in Hairdressing
Presented by Jo Terry-Marchant, awarded to Soreia Figueira
Award for Excellence in English
Presented by Jo Terry-Marchant, awarded to Lexie Weeks
Award for Excellence in Childcare and Education
Presented by Jo Terry-Marchant, awarded to Kelly Marrao
Award for Excellence in Digital Games
Presented by Jo Terry-Marchant, awarded to Franciso Fernandes
Student Leadership Ambassador of the Year
Presented by Jo Terry-Marchant, awarded to Jasmine Morley
Dr. C Mortlock Memorial Award for Potential
Presented by Jo Terry-Marchant, awarded to Mickael Pestana
Franz Schindler Award for Respect
Presented by Jo Terry-Marchant, awarded to Rodrigo Fernandes
Highlands College Award for Imagination
Presented by Jo Terry-Marchant, awarded to Kane Le Monnier
Katarina Setubal Memorial Award for Diversity
Presented by Jo Terry-Marchant, awarded to Finlay McInerney
Highlands College Award for Excellence – The Principal’s Choice, awarded to Mary Phillips
