BUDDING engineers, musicians and sports stars celebrated another year of success as their efforts were recognised by their school.
Richmond School and Sixth Form College invited students and their parents to an awards ceremony to remember as a host of accolades were presented for academic, sporting and community endeavours.
Sophie Blenkiron won the Governors Cup for inspiring her fellow students and raising thousands of pounds for charities along the way. Design flair shown by Emily Travanyar has prompted British motorcycle manufacturer Triumph to take a close look at her design for a pannier system, her work winning her the Technology Cup. Katie Kitching took the BTEC Sports Cup for securing a place in the squad of Manchester City Ladies Football Club.
Sophie Spink and Ben Walker were awarded the Headteacher’s Cup for her fundraising efforts for an orphanage in India, and for him gaining a place at veterinary school after spending a year on a farm in the Australian Outback.
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