Students Inspired at Hopwood Hall Further Education Awards
- EB Ltd
- Jun 14, 2018
- 3 min read
On 14th June 2017 we attended the Hopwood Hall Further Education awards at the Middleton Arena, LCpl Joel Haliwell VC Way, Middleton, M24 1AG. The annual event was attended by over 500 guests including students, college staff, governors, local organisations, councillors and Liz McInnes MP for Heywood and Middleton. The event was organised by the Hopwood Hall College staff team with support from Link for life.
The event kicked off with a welcome from Director Matthew Taylor and Vice Principal Julia Heap who led the evening and a brief overview of the event. Followed by this was an inspiring speech from Guest Speaker Eric Bishyika an award winning 21 year-old-entrepreneur from Oldham who at 13 years set up a clothing business using money saved up from a paper round.
Eric’s presentation was well received by the students who’s confidence was further boosted by see what was achievable through dedication and commitment.
Some student sent messages to Eric saying:
“Thank you for the inspirational speech at Hopwood Hall FE awards you inspired me to keep going on my own plans to continue with my photography hobby and a career in engineering” – William
“When I was listening to you, I felt more and more motivated with what I am doing with my business & I’m inspired to do more for myself. Thank you for the boost.” – Hassan
MP Liz McInnes tweeted:
Eric also said: “It was great be part of the Hopwood Hall Further Education Awards 2018 and to be the guest speaker was a an honour as I got to meet so many outstanding students who had achieved so much already which also inspired me. The staff team at Hopwood Hall College did an outstanding job organising the event and recognising the achievements of the students, I’m looking forward to working with them again in the future.”
Later in the event Special awards were presented to: The Lesley Hawkins Award Presented by Seema Ansari
Karl Watson (Work Skills Year 2)
Emerson Educational Trust Award Presented by Derek O’Toole
Bailey Pearson (Textiles and Fashion), accepted by John Durcan, trustee of Emerson
Queen Elizabeth Foundation Awards presented by Henry West MBE, trustee of the Foundation
Victor Axel Brenner (Graphic Design)
Courtney Barlow (Childcare and Education)
Eboni Burke (Early Years Level 1)
Toby Cartwright (ICT)
Matthew Newton (Professional Cookery Level 2)
Lauren Holroyd (Work Skills Year 2)
Staff star of the year as voted for by staff Presented by Derek O'Toole
Amber Whitehead
Staff member of the year award as voted for by students Presented by Derek O'Toole
Chelsea Clegg
Student Star of the Year Award Presented by Rebecca Chui, Area Manager of sponsor Reed Education
Bronze Luke Webster (Intermediate apprenticeship)
Silver Hassan Ali (Creative and Media Production)
Gold Ciaran Morris (Uniformed Public Services Level 3)
Over 100 additional awards were presented for best progress and achievement across the following subjects: accounting, business, travel & tourism, ICT, arts and performing arts, creative media, hair & beauty, hospitality & catering, early years, health & social care, access, adult numeracy & literacy, English & maths, ESOL, skills for life, animal management, horticulture, science, sport, uniformed public services, engineering, construction, motor vehicle and apprenticeships.
Principal O'Toole said: "It is an honour to celebrate the success and achievements of all our learners. We presented more than 100 awards to students who were nominated by their tutors for their hard work and dedication."
Mr Taylor agreed, adding: "Once again, we have had some superb nominations."
To find out more about the Schools Enterprise Tour and booking Eric as a Guest Speaker at an Education or Business event, please email - eric@bishyika.com or Click Here
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