Awards Evening 2011

Wednesday 16th November saw the annual Awards Evening for Springfield’s previous GCSE and KS3 pupils. In addition, special awards were made to acknowledge the outstanding work and dedication of former and current members of staff Mrs Willis and Mrs Forhead, as well as the outstanding contribution to the school made by Mr Pilch (from Queensbury Shelters).

Following the KS3 awards, Springfield was delighted to welcome a very special guest speaker to the stage: founder and CEO of the company Pall-ex; and the newest ‘dragon’ on the TV show ‘Dragon’s Den’, Hilary Devey. She gave an inspirational speech in which she commented on the hard work and devotion of the Headteacher, students and staff at Springfield. In an interview for ‘Portsmouth News’ Ms Devey also said: “It’s absolutely amazing what these pupils have achieved.”

Afterwards the former pupils of the school, who received fantastic results in August, were recognised for their achievements in individual subjects as well as excellent progress and results in their GCSEs overall. Members of the community and business sponsors attended to present the awards.

The evening finished with an address from the previous senior prefects summarising their time at Springfield School, declaring that: “It’s not just a school, it’s an experience.”

Now it’s up to the current Year 9s and Year 11s to reach the exceptional standards set by last year’s cohort.

Mason Mitchell (11R) and Ellie Plane (11F)