Cranford Review 2015

Winners 2014 / 2015
the first person, within our school, to apply to the top
universities in the US and is very fortunate to have
received the opportunity to gain a scholarship to New
York University. He has taken part in various extracurricular
activities such as the Duke of Edinburgh
Gold Award. He participated in “First Story” last year
and wrote an inspirational and heartfelt poem that was
published in an anthology called “Fishing for Words”.
Gugandeep truly deserves recognition for his superb
efforts within the school and the community.
Kishan Shah
March 2015
(nominated by student)
Kishan is truly a
unique, inquisitive and
conscientious individual.
These attributes will only
strengthen his aspiration
of becoming a lawyer. His
completion of the Duke of
Edinburgh Silver Award
epitomises his endeavour to test his abilities. Kishan
has been an active member of the school community
with his 3-year-long contribution to the First Story
organisation. He endlessly aims to give back, evident
through his position as co-leader for this year’s cohort
for First Story, as well as expressing and sharing his
passion for creative writing.
Khalid Butt
May 2015
(nominated by Mr Fraser)
Khalid has been working
alongside another coach
teaching tennis to students
in years 9, 10 and 11 in
WFactor. He is a natural
coach whose style is
encouraging and positive.
The transformation of a
disinterested year 11 student into a keen enthusiastic
player is a testament to his coaching skills and was done
with continual praise. Khalid is a fantastic role model
and is keen to take further coaching qualifications.
Lucy Tirahan
June 2015
(nominated by Ms Joyce)
Lucy is an outstanding all
round student who involves
herself in the life of the
school whilst maintaining
excellent academic
standards. She is a credit
to her year group. Winning
the regional final of Jack
Petchey Speak Out competition recently is just one
example of why she should be given this award.
Josiah Mutupa
April 2015
(nominated by Ms Sethi)
Josiah is a conscientious
student who seeks out
opportunities that will
develop him both as a
person and as student of
drama. He independently
took it upon himself to enrol
at the Lyric Theatre and on
a film project. He has a quiet confidence and has
produced some excellent work in his drama lessons,
both individually and as part of an ensemble. Recently,
he sought out an organisation that volunteers in India,
and prepared an application and video to outline why
he wanted to go to help build a school. He was open
to the culture and the country and as a result had a very
positive experience.
Ms Katie Hibbins
Adult Leader Award
(nominated by students)
Ms Hibbins is an exceptional
teacher who goes above and
beyond her normal duties
in order to drive students
to succeed and engage in
enrichment programmes
such as High Achievers
and the Duke of Edinburgh
Award. She has enabled students to be involved in
visits to Oxbridge and Edinburgh Universities. Not
only is she a true scholar, but she also embraces
the World Challenge Scheme and took students to
Morocco last year to help build classrooms. As a kind
and genuinely caring teacher she encourages even the
most challenging students to behave appropriately. Ms
Hibbins is a true asset to this school.
help young people raise their aspirations,
tribution to their society.” Jack Petchey
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