'Corridor' of Success
All of the students seen here in the 'Corridor' of Success are past or present students who have excelled in activities inside and outside of the College.
CURRENT STUDENTS
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AARON BUTTON - YEAR 10 ROLLER HOCKEY CHAMPION Aaron started skating aged 4 and began playing Roller Hockey aged 7. He trains twice a week and plays for Ash Manor or Ash Avalanche. Aaron is an outstanding goalkeeper, regularly competing in the BIPHA championships and playing for senior teams. Aaron’s team finished 2nd in the national league last season and this led to Aaron representing Great Britain in an international tournament in California during the summer. Aaron enjoys competing, meeting new people and travelling the world. |
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JACOB COWLER - YEAR 10 GOALKEEPER Jacob is an accomplished and highly promising Goalkeeper who currently plays for Reading FC. Jacob started playing football aged 4 and took up Goalkeeper aged 8 because he was fed up with his team conceding goals. Jacob won player of the year for Frimley Tigers and his talents have attracted the attention of Chelsea, Arsenal, Fulham and Southampton who all requested him to attend a trial. Jacob’s role models are Thibaut Courtois and David De Gea and in the future he would like to be a professional footballer. |
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ISOBEL COX - YEAR 10 PERFORMING ARTS Isobel is a talented actress, dancer and musician who has ambitions to star in the West End. Isobel attends Guildford School of Acting where she takes part in Musical Theatre training, reaching a grade 3 level. She is also a member of the Brar dance academy where she does Ballet, Tap and Modern dance as well as group singing. Isobel has appeared in numerous pantomimes, including Beauty and the Beast and Aladdin, and she also had a role in The Lion King for Stagecoach Camberley. Isobel’s dream role would be Elphaba in Wicked. |
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MAX DUCKWORTH - YEAR 10 SPORTING EXCELLENCE Max is an outstanding all round sportsman who particularly excels in distance running and swimming. Max spends 4 nights a week training for his cross-country competitions and 5 days a week swimming for his local team Rushmoor. This dedication and hard work has already produced results. Max placed first in the district cross-country in Year 6, this was followed by a third place in the district Year 7 and 8 cross country this year. He has also competed for Surrey and finished fifth in the West Midlands inter school race. Max gets a real sense of achievement from exercise and competition and he has aspirations to win elite medals and compete at the Olympic Games. |
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FAARIS KHAN - YEAR 10 ACTOR Faaris is a talented young actor and performer who has been working since the age of 6. Faaris has appeared in several adverts for popular brands including Asda, Kelloggs and Nickelodeon as well as a small role in Sherlock Holmes. Faaris has completed two short films and as a full member of an acting agency he aims to have a career in acting. Faaris really enjoys travelling to different jobs and meeting new people, especially famous faces. |
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GRACE TITHERIDGE - YEAR 10 TRAMPOLINIST Grace has been trampolining for 3 years and she regularly competes for Edge Barrow. Grace trains 5 days a week and that dedication and hard work has led her to be ranked 14th nationally for her age group. She has competed all over Britain, including at the Copper box stadium at the Olympic park, achieving several podium places. She has also travelled to Portugal for an international competition. Grace’s favourite move is the double somersault and she continues to trampoline because she finds it exhilarating and fun. She hopes to follow in the footsteps of Collingwood’s Miss Parker and compete on the international stage when she is older. |
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GEORGIA ADAMS - YEAR 11 DIVING CHAMPION Georgia was recruited into the Star Diving Talent squad from a holiday club when she was 10. She very quickly became 'hooked' on the sport and has progressed to the Junior Elite Squad representing her club and Collingwood in competitions nationally. Georgia competed in the Diving talent games and did so well she earned herself a place on the England Junior Elite Camp, sponsored by SSE (Scottish and Southern Electric) that meet several times a year to train and nurture young diving talent. She has won several medals for Collingwood and most recently won the South East England heat to represent Collingwood at the English Schools Diving competition. The finals are to take place at the Olympic Aquatic Centre in December. |
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DOMINIC BORTHWICK - YEAR 11 TAEKWONDO Dominic is a member of the Ilyeo Taekwondo Club and has trained for 5 years, achieving 4 double gradings, one of which was a double to red belt black stripe which had only been done by 10 people previously. During Dominic’s black belt grading he performed the 8th Taegeouk pattern among others he knew. He also carried out an elbow strike on a piece of wood and a suspension technique with a punch when speed was key. He sparred, 1 v 1, self-defence techniques, one step sparring and a number of other challenging techniques.. |
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HOLLY PLUMLEY-BEERE - YEAR 11 BALLET DANCER Holly began learning Ballet at the age of 3 and attends the Classical Ballet Centre in Lightwater. Recently, she auditioned for the National Youth Ballet of Great Britain and was offered 1 of the 120 places given to young dancers across the country. Holly will dance in the 2016 season, including a Gala Performance at Sadler's Wells in London on Sunday 4 September 2016. National Youth Ballet is led by professional dancers and choreographers who work with young dancers aged 8 to 18. Past students now work for leading companies including Royal Ballet, English National Ballet, Birmingham Royal Ballet and Matthew Bourne's New Adventures. National Youth Ballet involves talented young dancers aged 8 to 18 in every aspect of creating a ballet, from the conception of an idea through to performance on stage at a professional level. |
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MILLICENT BRODIE COOPER - YEAR 12 ACADEMIC PROWESS Millicent was one of our top performing Year 11 students in 2018. Whilst studying for fourteen GCSEs she demonstrated an amazing work ethic and subsequently managed to achieve an outstanding 6 grade 9s, 2 grade 8s, 1 grade 7, 2 A*s, 3 As and a B in the FSMQ Additional Maths. We are proud that Millicent has chosen to continue her education at Collingwood, studying advanced courses in Biology, Chemistry and Maths. We wish her all the very best for the future. |
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DARCI GOULTY - YEAR 12 ACADEMIC PROWESS Darci was one of our top performing Year 11 students in 2018. Whilst studying for fourteen GCSEs she demonstrated an amazing work ethic and subsequently managed to achieve an outstanding 4 grade 9s, 4 grade 8s, 2 A*s, 3 As, 1 B and an A in the FSMQ Additional Maths. We are proud that Darci has chosen to continue her education at Collingwood, studying advanced courses in Biology, Chemistry, Maths and Further Maths. We wish her all the very best for the future. |
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ABIGAIL GRAY - YEAR 12 KARATE CHAMPION Abigail has been practising Karate since she was 4 years old and was influenced by her mum who is now a Black Belt. She is a member of the Su-Ha-Ri Karate Club in Farnham, Surrey. She has entered National and International competitions, winning two silver trophies and two gold trophies. In September 2013 Abigail participated in the WIKF Karate World Championships in Crawley, which are held every three years. We are extremely proud to announce that for her first World tournament she came 4th in her age group for her kata (choreographed patterns of movements) where she was judged by 5 people, performing a combination of blocks and attacks. This lasted for about 3 minutes which is a long time out there in the spotlight!! In this competition she was up against 16 girls from countries around the world, so did brilliantly to take 4th place. In the fighting competition she also took 4th place. Furthermore, Abigail received two Bronze medals, one for the Under 12 girls’ team and one for the Under 14 girls’ team. Abigail hopes to enter more competitions this year and continue her success. |
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MAX MERCADAL - YEAR 12 ACADEMIC PROWESS Max was one of our top performing Year 11 students in 2018. Whilst studying for thirteen GCSEs he demonstrated an amazing work ethic and subsequently managed to achieve an outstanding 6 grade 9s, 3 grade 8s, 2 A*s and 2 As. We are proud that Max has chosen to continue his education at Collingwood, studying advanced courses in Chemistry, Economics, Extended Project and Maths. We wish him all the very best for the future. |
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MADELIEF VAN DER KRAAN - YEAR 12 ACADEMIC PROWESS Madelief was one of our top performing Year 11 students in 2018. Whilst studying for thirteen GCSEs she demonstrated an amazing work ethic and subsequently managed to achieve an outstanding 8 grade 9s, 1 grade 7, 2 A*s, 2 As and an A in the FSMQ Additional Maths. We are proud that Madelief has chosen to continue her education at Collingwood, studying advanced courses in Economics, English Literature, Maths and Physics. We wish her all the very best for the future. |
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RAMIN GURUNG - YEAR 13 ACADEMIC PROWESS Ramin was one of our top performing Year 11 students in 2017. Whilst studying for fourteen GCSEs she demonstrated an amazing work ethic and subsequently managed to achieve an outstanding 1 9, 2 8s, 3 A*s and 8 As. We are proud that Ramin has chosen to continue her education at Collingwood, studying advanced courses in English Combined, Media Studies and Sociology. We wish her all the very best for the future. |
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SCOTT HEARD - YEAR 13 ACADEMIC PROWESS Scott was one of our top performing Year 11 students in 2017. Whilst studying for thirteen GCSEs he demonstrated an amazing work ethic and subsequently managed to achieve an outstanding 1 9, 2 8s, 3 A*s, 6 As and 1 B. We are proud that Scott has chosen to continue his education at Collingwood, studying advanced courses in Economics, History and Law. We wish him all the very best for the future. |
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MIA JONES - YEAR 13 ACADEMIC PROWESS Mia was one of our top performing Year 11 students in 2017. Whilst studying for fourteen GCSEs she demonstrated an amazing work ethic and subsequently managed to achieve an outstanding 1 9, 2 8s, 2 A*s, 8 As, 1 B and an A in the FSMQ Additional Maths. We are proud that Mia has chosen to continue her education at Collingwood, studying advanced courses in Biology, Chemistry, Maths and Sociology. We wish her all the very best for the future. |
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BENJAMIN WRIGHT - YEAR 13 ACADEMIC PROWESS Benjamin was one of our top performing Year 11 students in 2017. Whilst studying for thirteen GCSEs he demonstrated an amazing work ethic and subsequently managed to achieve an outstanding 3 8s, 4 A*s, 5 As and 1 B. We are proud that Benjamin has chosen to continue his education at Collingwood, studying advanced courses in Economics, History and Law. We wish him all the very best for the future. |
LEAVERS
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BERTALAN BERENYI - LEAVER 2018 ACADEMIC PROWESS Bertalan was one of our top performing Year 11 students in 2018. Whilst studying for eleven GCSEs he demonstrated an amazing work ethic and subsequently managed to achieve an outstanding 6 9s, 1 8, 1 6, 2 As, 1 B and an A in the FSMQ Additional Maths. Whilst Bertalan is no longer studying at Collingwood we would like to congratulate him and wish him all the very best for the future. |
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SAMMY BONNY - LEAVER 2018 ACADEMIC PROWESS Sammy was one of our outstanding A level performers in 2018 attaining an excellent 3 A grades in the A levels she studied. Sammy is continuing her education at the University of Lancaster studying Ecology and Conservation, and given the work ethic she demonstrated last year will undoubtedly be a huge success. |
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EMMA BOUGHTON - LEAVER 2018 ACADEMIC PROWESS Emma was one of our outstanding A level performers in 2018 attaining an excellent 1 A* and 2 A grades in the A levels she studied. Emma is continuing her education at the University of Birmingham studying Physiotherapy, and given the work ethic she demonstrated last year will undoubtedly be a huge success. |
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ADARSH BURA - LEAVER 2018 ACADEMIC PROWESS Adarsh was one of our outstanding A level performers in 2018 attaining an excellent 1 A* and 2 A grades in the A levels he studied. Adarsh is continuing his education at the University of Bristol studying Mathematics, and given the work ethic he demonstrated last year will undoubtedly be a huge success. |
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JOSHUA CRAFT - LEAVER 2018 ACADEMIC PROWESS Joshua was one of our outstanding A level performers in 2018 attaining an excellent 3 A grades in the A levels he studied. Joshua is continuing his education at the University of Exeter studying Mathematics, and given the work ethic he demonstrated last year will undoubtedly be a huge success. |
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CHRISTOPHER COX - LEAVER 2018 ACADEMIC PROWESS Christopher was one of our top performing Year 11 students in 2018. Whilst studying for fourteen GCSEs he demonstrated an amazing work ethic and subsequently managed to achieve an outstanding 6 9s, 1 8, 1 7, 5 As, 1 B and an A in the FSMQ Additional Maths. Whilst Christopher is no longer studying at Collingwood we would like to congratulate him and wish him all the very best for the future. |
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JOE FOSTER - LEAVER 2018 ACADEMIC PROWESS Joe was one of our top performing Year 11 students in 2018. Whilst studying for fourteen GCSEs he demonstrated an amazing work ethic and subsequently managed to achieve an outstanding 7 9s, 1 8, 1 7, 1 A*, 3 As and 1 B. Whilst Joe is no longer studying at Collingwood we would like to congratulate him and wish him all the very best for the future |
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OLIVER GROVE - LEAVER 2018 ACADEMIC PROWESS Oliver was one of our outstanding A level performers in 2018 attaining an excellent 1 A* and 2 A grades in the A levels he studied. Oliver is continuing his education at the University of Bristol studying Mathematics, and given the work ethic he demonstrated last year will undoubtedly be a huge success. |
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CHARLOTTE MILLS - LEAVER 2018 ACADEMIC PROWESS Charlotte was one of our outstanding BTEC performers in 2018 attaining an excellent triple D* in Business BTEC as well as a Grade B and C in the two A levels she studied. Charlotte is continuing her education, embarking on an apprenticeship in Marketing, and given the work ethic she demonstrated last year will undoubtedly be a huge success. |
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THOMAS VIDLER - LEAVER 2018 ACADEMIC PROWESS Thomas was one of our outstanding A level performers in 2018 attaining an excellent 1 A* and 2 A grades in the A levels he studied. Thomas is continuing his education at the University of Nottingham studying Chemical Engineering, and given the work ethic he demonstrated last year will undoubtedly be a huge success. |
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HANNAH WHITE - LEAVER 2018 ACADEMIC PROWESS Hannah was one of our outstanding BTEC performers in 2018 attaining an excellent triple D* in Sport BTEC. Hannah is continuing her education at the University of Winchester studying Sports Science, and given the work ethic she demonstrated last year will undoubtedly be a huge success. |
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JULIAN WOODWARD - LEAVER 2018 ACADEMIC PROWESS Julian was one of our outstanding A level performers in 2018 attaining an excellent 1 A* and 2 A grades in the A levels he studied. Julian is continuing his education at the University of Leeds studying Philosophy, Politics and Economics, and given the work ethic he demonstrated last year will undoubtedly be a huge success. |
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OLIVIA ARCHIBALD - LEAVER 2017 BASKETBALL CHAMPION Olivia took up basketball in 2007. Through these years she has played for many clubs and has been fortunate enough to represent Surrey and South East England for the last 4 years. Following an ankle injury Olivia was unable to play basketball for a period of time but following surgery in February and a number of physio sessions she has started training again. She participated in the U17 Regional Basketball Tournament in September and we are delighted to say that she was scouted by England for the U17 England New Horizons Squad. After a tough battle with such a serious and long term injury, she was honoured to be able to represent South East England, let alone be picked by England! This is such an achievement for Olivia considering her operation was only 8 months ago. She looks forward to attending the camps and fighting for her spot in the final squad. |
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EMMA ATKINSON - LEAVER 2017 ACADEMIC PROWESS Emma was one of our outstanding A level performers in 2017 attaining an excellent 3 A grades in the A levels she studied. Emma is continuing her education at the University of Bath studying Biochemistry, and given the work ethic she demonstrated last year will undoubtedly be a huge success. |
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OLIVER BAKER-SMITH - LEAVER 2017 ACADEMIC PROCESS Oliver was one of our outstanding A level performers in 2017 attaining an excellent 1 A* and 2 A grades in the A levels he studied. Oliver is continuing his education at the University of Warwick studying Psychology, and given the work ethic he demonstrated last year will undoubtedly be a huge success. |
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CHLOE BARRATT - LEAVER 2017 ACADEMIC PROWESS Chloe was one of our outstanding A level performers in 2017 attaining an excellent 1 A*, 1 A and 1 B grade in the A levels she studied. Chloe is continuing her education at the University of Loughborough studying Economics, and given the work ethic she demonstrated last year will undoubtedly be a huge success. |
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FREYA BROWN - LEAVER 2017 ACADEMIC PROWESS Freya was one of our top performing Year 11 students in 2017. Whilst studying for fifteen GCSEs she demonstrated an amazing work ethic and subsequently managed to achieve an outstanding 1 9, 2 8s, 4 A*s, 7 As and 1 B grade. Whilst Freya is no longer studying at Collingwood we would like to congratulate her and wish her all the very best for the future. |
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MILLIE BROWN - LEAVER 2017 ACADEMIC PROWESS Millie was one of our top performing Year 11 students in 2017. Whilst studying for fourteen GCSEs she demonstrated an amazing work ethic and subsequently managed to achieve an outstanding 3 9s, 4 A*s, 6 As and 1 B grade. Whilst Millie is no longer studying at Collingwood we would like to congratulate her and wish her all the very best for the future. |
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JENSON BROWN - LEAVER 2017 KARTING CHAMPION Jenson has competed in three to four Club Championships each year since 2011 and achieved a Top 5 Championship place in all of them in 2014. This year, for the first time, Jenson raced a Rotax Mini Max with the Coles Racing team competing in the Super One British Karting Championship. This championship consists of 8 three-day events over the course of 2015 competing against other top drivers in the Country, many of which have been racing nationally since the age of 8. There are between 30-35 drivers in each class separated by age. After the final round in October Jenson finished a very respectable 15th overall in England winning the Rookie Trophy in Round 2. Jenson has now moved up to Junior class. With that comes a quicker engine and different competition. Jenson is competing at national level this year and also hopes to race in Europe at some point too. |
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IMOGEN COOK - LEAVER 2017 ACADEMIC PROWESS Imogen was one of our top performing Year 11 students in 2017. Whilst studying for fourteen GCSEs she demonstrated an amazing work ethic and subsequently managed to achieve an outstanding 1 9, 2 8s, 7 A*s and 4 A grades. Whilst Imogen is no longer studying at Collingwood we would like to congratulate her and wish her all the very best for the future. |
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HANNAH DAVENPORT - LEAVER 2017 ACADEMIC PROWESS Hannah was one of our outstanding A level performers in 2017 attaining an excellent 1 A* and 2 A grades in the A levels she studied. Hannah is continuing her education at the University of Nottingham studying Medicine, and given the work ethic she demonstrated last year will undoubtedly be a huge success. |
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NICHOLAS DOWNEY - LEAVER 2017 ACADEMIC PROWESS Nicholas was one of our outstanding A level performers in 2017 attaining an excellent 3 A grades in the A levels he studied. Nicholas is continuing his education at the University of Kent studying History, and given the work ethic he demonstrated last year will undoubtedly be a huge success. |
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SOPHIE EALSON - LEAVER 2017 DRESSAGE CHAMPION Sophie has been horseback riding since the age of three and has her own horse, named Rainhill Flora. She is very dedicated and spends time after school every day and weekends cleaning stables, grooming, feeding and exercising her horse. She has been competing for 7 years and was the South of England champion for Dressage in 2013. Sophie has also been head-hunted to join the British Dressage team for England. |
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KATIE FOSTER - LEAVER 2017 ACADEMIC PROWESS Katie was one of our outstanding A level performers in 2017 attaining an excellent 1 A*, 1 A and 1 B grade in the A levels she studied. Katie is continuing her education at the University of Bristol studying Dentistry, and given the work ethic she demonstrated last year will undoubtedly be a huge success. |
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SARINA JOHAL - LEAVER 2017 ACADEMIC PROWESS Sarina was one of our outstanding A level performers in 2017 attaining an excellent 3 A grades in the A levels she studied. Sarina is continuing her education at the University of Warwick studying Law, and given the work ethic she demonstrated last year will undoubtedly be a huge success. |
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KOSTAS KALABOKAS – LEAVER 2017 ACADEMIC PROWESS Kostas was one of our top performing Year 11 students in 2017. Whilst studying for fifteen GCSEs he demonstrated an amazing work ethic and subsequently managed to achieve an outstanding 3 9s, 7 A*s and 5 A grades. Whilst Kostas is no longer studying at Collingwood we would like to congratulate him and wish him all the very best for the future. |
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BETHANY MADGWICK - LEAVER 2017 ICE SKATING CHAMPION Bethany is a Level 9 partnered skater who was paired with James Smith in November 2013. (James is the current Solo Ice Dance Champion.) They hope to compete in the 2014 British Junior Championships and qualify to eventually make it to the World Junior Championships. Since starting skating Bethany has won 8 silver medals, 3 bronze and one gold in open and club competitions. In 2012 she entered the British Championships for the first time and came 16th/40 after 6 months off due to an ankle injury. As a result of this injury she had to pull out of the 2013 British Championships where she was hoping to come in the top 7. |
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DANIEL MARTIN - LEAVER 2017 ACADEMIC PROWESS Daniel was one of our outstanding A level performers in 2017 attaining an excellent 2 As and 1 B grade in the A levels he studied. Daniel has gained a Pilot apprenticeship with Easyjet and given the work ethic he demonstrated last year will undoubtedly be a huge success. |
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JOSEPH PATRICK - LEAVER 2017 ACADEMIC PROWESS Joseph was one of our outstanding A level performers in 2017 attaining an excellent 2 As and 1 B grade in the A levels he studied. Joseph is continuing his education at the University of Surrey studying Electronic Engineering with Space Systems, and given the work ethic he demonstrated last year will undoubtedly be a huge success. |
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JAKE ROWSON - LEAVER 2017 ACADEMIC PROWESS Jake was one of our outstanding A level performers in 2017 attaining an excellent 2 A*s and 2 A grades in the A levels he studied. Jake is continuing his education at the University of Warwick studying Physics, and given the work ethic he demonstrated last year will undoubtedly be a huge success. |
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MOLLIE SHOESMITH - LEAVER 2017 ACADEMIC PROWESS Mollie was one of our top performing Year 11 students in 2017. Whilst studying for fourteen GCSEs she demonstrated an amazing work ethic and subsequently managed to achieve an outstanding 2 9s, 1 8, 5 A*s, 5 As and 1 B grade. Whilst Mollie is no longer studying at Collingwood we would like to congratulate her and wish her all the very best for the future. |
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BECKY STORER - LEAVER 2017 ACADEMIC PROWESS Becky was one of our top performing Year 11 students in 2017. Whilst studying for fourteen GCSEs she demonstrated an amazing work ethic and subsequently managed to achieve an outstanding 2 9s, 1 8, 5 A*s, 5 As and 1 B grade. Whilst Becky is no longer studying at Collingwood we would like to congratulate her and wish her all the very best for the future. |
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SARAH WILMORE - LEAVER 2017 GOLFING CHAMPION Sarah has been playing golf since she was 10 years old. She started playing because her brother and father played, so Sarah and her mum started together and ever since she has improved at a tremendous rate. Her first handicap was 45 and now she’s playing off 9. Sarah trains after school 3 nights a week, as well as in the holidays, and competes at weekends. She also has to undertake physical training to strengthen her muscles and to improve her flexibility. Sarah walks more than four miles per golf round, generates quick club head speed and performs a repetitive swinging motion that demands strength, flexibility and stamina. Sarah is a scholar at Windlesham Golf Club which was awarded to her in 2012 through an order of merit, in which she had to participate in various skills days, attend training sessions, represent the club in interclub competitions, compete well in internal and external events as well as reducing her playing handicap. This year she is aiming to receive the scholarship again - she is joint leader in the current order of merit. 2013 was her best year to date - she competed in various events for the county, one in which the team came 3rd out of 9 counties and Sarah came 1st out of the 53 girls competing. She also tried out for a place in the South of England U16 squad and although she didn't have a low enough handicap, she has been asked to participate in the inter region matches against the South East of England. Sarah also played a scratch match against a 4 handicapper and beat her 2/1 with her playing handicap of 9. She won the Surrey Girls Birley Trophy (handicap knockout) and reached the quarter finals of the Rigg Quaich (scratch). Sarah and her team at Windlesham were also successful when they entered the Christie’s Cup (Surrey Golf Union knockout) for the first time and won. The team are now through to a national competition at Woodhall Spa which is a two-day event. She represented Collingwood in two schools’ competitions in 2013 and won the scratch high handicappers event at Chipstead for the second year running. Sarah also came second in the Surrey Schools event at Banstead Downs which she won 2 years ago. She is also the current holder of the White Horse Cup, played at Frilford Heath Golf Club, Oxfordshire. In July 2014 Sarah won the Surrey Girls' Golf championship, shooting a net score of 68 (gross 77) on a tough course. This is the second successive year Sarah has won a Surrey Competition. Sarah’s aims are to become a 4 handicapper or better and make the full South of England U16's squad. |
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JOE BATTLEDAY - LEAVER 2016 NATIONAL WAKEBOARDING CHAMPION AND EUROPEAN SILVER MEDALLIST Over the past ten years wakeboarding has grown to a crazy level and the standard of riding is incredible. Joe Battleday has continued to train hard and is dedicated to his sport, training throughout the year. During the summer of 2013 Joe entered the National Wakeboard Championships. Joe competed in the Junior Boys section winning 1st place. He also entered another competition in Wakestock, Wales. Riders could only enter by invitation and Joe had earned his place. He competed in the Pro Men European Wakeboard Rail competition which saw Joe taking 2nd place. This was an awesome achievement as he was competing against grown men who wakeboard and coach for a living! Even more incredible was that 2nd place earned him £800. Joe also represented the British Team in Sweden at the European Championships. Joe set himself a goal to reach the finals. He achieved his aim, exceeding his expectations by taking 2nd place and therefore winning the silver medal. In addition to this, Joe contributed to the British Team event who also won the silver medal. |
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TANITH TURNER - LEAVER 2016 SHORT TRACK SPEED SKATING STAR Tanith Turner has been competing in major Short Track Speed Skating competitions for 8 years and has been extremely successful. Accounts of just two of Tanith's successful competitions are detailed below. In 2013 she competed in the Star Class event which took place in Oberstdorf, Germany. Tanith performed above expectation, setting new personal bests at both 500m and 1000m and finished 19th out of 44. She competed against the best 13-15 year olds (Junior C category) in Western Europe (some of the competitors were over a year older than she is - due to age categories being two-year blocks). In January 2016 Tanith attended the British Short Track Speed Skating Championships, competing in the Junior class (Under 20 at 01/07/2015) for the first time. Having raced three distances (1500 m, 500 m and 1000 m) Tanith finished an excellent 2nd overall to claim the Silver medal. In the process she won the 1500 m title, came 2nd in the 500 m and 3rd in the 1000 m. This represented a big step up in class as she is now competing against skaters already on the National squad. |
