Ron Dearing UTC students have been recognised in a special awards ceremony to celebrate their outstanding achievements and qualities.
Year 10 and Year 12 students were invited to the employer-led school’s Celebration of Achievement evening to receive their awards in front of invited guests, including the UTC’s Founding Partners, Patron Alan Johnson and Chair of Governors Richard Martin.
Students in Year 10 were recognised with awards for achievement and productivity in their core subjects (English, Maths and Sciences) and options subjects (Digital, Creative and Engineering).
Awards were also presented for students demonstrating positive professional values and behaviours.
Student Kieron Staniforth was presented with the Employability Skills Awards for achieving the most credits for his positive work ethic and his high standards of professional behaviour.
Fellow students Oliver Maskell, Liam Ellis and Oliver Thompson won the Ron Dearing UTC Community Hero Award and a Chief Constable’s Coin for assisting a member of the public who was in extreme distress and danger.
The boys flagged down members of the public and contacted the police and ambulance service for assistance. Due to their intervention, the individual was helped to safety and has been signposted to the appropriate support.
The awards were presented to Oliver, Liam and OLiver by Assistant Chief Constable of Humberside Police Lisa Hogan and Police Community Support Officer (PCSO) Dawn Brown.
Year 12 awards were presented to students for their achievement and productivity in Maths, English, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Creative, Digital and Engineering subjects.
Jay Andrews won Engineer of the Year, Hermione Cook and Kai Bulliment both won Digital Talent of the Year, and Beth Mason was presented with the Creative Talent of the Year award for the second time.
The UTC’s Founding Partners also chose winners for their own awards:
Will Pinder – The University of Hull Award for Outstanding Academic Achievement
The judges described Will as “a phenomenal student” who is excelling in his subjects and is the first Ron Dearing student to complete A-level Maths in one year.
Kai Bulliment – The KCOM Award for Best Communicator
Among many positive attributes, Kai was praised for representing and promoting Ron Dearing UTC at the school’s open events, as well as speaking eloquently about the school with passion to governors, Employer Partners and the media.
Finlay Hopper – The Reckitt Award for Inspirational Leadership
The judges complimented Finlay on “actively supporting his peers with their independent study,” motivating them and offering advice and guidance which has resulted in both Fin and his peers excelling in their studies. They also said Finlay “leads by example” on the football pitch in his spare time, winning awards for his leadership.
Milena Trubilina, George Campbell-Hamilton and Ethan Bird – The Siemens Gamesa Award for Resilience
Milena wrote her own words, which were read out at the awards evening. She described her experience of fleeing her home country of Ukraine with her family as bombs fell. She has excelled in her studies at Ron Dearing UTC since arriving in Hull.
George impressed the judges by successfully completing his studies despite having major surgery earlier this year. He is part of the United Nations Education, Scientific and Cultural Organisation and is an Ambassador for the Children’s International Summer Village, which sees him travel abroad to educate children on diversity and conflict resolution.
Ethan was praised for refusing to allow his disability to stand in his way and immersing himself in all aspects of Ron Dearing UTC life. The judges loved his “positive attitude and steely determination.”
Charles Trice – The Smith+Nephew Award for Innovation
The judges said Charles is a “standout student” who “continually inspires his peers and teachers with his innovative ideas.” They noted his work on improving the capabilities a basic 3D printer and designing and building a motorbike using an old bike and lawnmower engine, using his 3D printer to produce parts.
Jasper Charlesworth – The Spencer Group Award for Outstanding Contribution to the Community
The judges were highly impressed with Jasper’s commitment to worthy causes and the community, including supporting the Freddie’s Friends charity in Hull, volunteering as a National Trail Ranger, mentoring fellow UTC students and supporting a young girl with a rare genetic condition.
The Alan Johnson Award for Young Advocate of the Year was presented to Matthew Bestley. Matthew was described as “a whirlwind of enthusiasm and energy” and an expert in pottery within the UTC’s STEAM Studios creative hub.
He was praised for being a superb role model who is an enthusiastic champion of the UTC’s Creative pathway and STEAM Studios.