Bognor students scoop four prizes in national Best in Everyone Awards

A Bognor Regis school is celebrating after its students saw off strong competition to win four awards at a national ceremony.
The Regis School's Rights Respecting team planned and co-ordinated the largest food drive in the academy's history with the help of ten other schools from across the areaThe Regis School's Rights Respecting team planned and co-ordinated the largest food drive in the academy's history with the help of ten other schools from across the area
The Regis School's Rights Respecting team planned and co-ordinated the largest food drive in the academy's history with the help of ten other schools from across the area

Three individual students and one group from The Regis School were recognised at the United Learning group’s Best in Everyone Awards.

Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, this year’s awards ceremony took place virtually with each winner announced in a special video on Twitter, personalised to include a message of congratulations from their school’s head teacher or the member of staff who nominated them.

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Lily Robinson won the technology award for her impressive aptitude and dedication to product design which has seen her find new ways to use existing materials and tools that have since been adopted by the wider department.

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Lily Robinson

Lily said: “Product Design has always been a lot of fun to me – even just thinking about the most unconventional way to build a project is great.”

Sixth former Elizabeth Pollard won the drama award for years ten to 13 for her exceptional commitment to the subject throughout her seven years at the school.

She has excelled in many school productions and also shared her talents by leading dramatic workshops for children at a local primary school last year.

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Beth said: “Drama has been such a part of my developmental journey at The Regis School and has become a true passion. I am so proud and grateful to finish that journey with this award.”

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Elizabeth Pollard

Sixth former and national trampolinist Izzy Hauxwell won the sportswoman of the year award for years ten to 13 for her dedication to the sport since she started aged 11.

She has made the national development pathway finals each year and, as well as training for at least ten hours a week, she maintains a high level of schoolwork and lends her expertise to the school trampolining club.

Izzy said: “I am very excited to be receiving this prestigious award and I feel very proud to have been nominated. It came as a complete surprise and recognises the commitment and dedication that I have applied to my trampolining over the years.”

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The Rights Respecting team won the student of the year award for its inspiring social action work in the community.

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Izzy Hauxwell

With the help of ten other local schools, the students successfully planned and co-ordinated the largest food drive in the academy’s history.

Their efforts resulted in three tonnes of food being delivered to over 100 local organisations that help to tackle poverty in the community.

Year eight student Jess Matthews said: “I’m really happy to be a member of our Rights Respecting team and working with our local primary schools has been a delight. Knowing the impact that our work has had makes me feel privileged to be at our school.”

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Dave Oakes, principal of The Regis School, said: “Congratulations to all of our students on winning these fantastic awards.

“At The Regis School, we pride ourselves on delivering a well-rounded and enriching education to our young people so it is particularly pleasing to see the breath of awards they picked up – from awards for academia to sport to community work.

“It is because of their hard work and commitment, as well as the unwavering support of our staff, that these young people have been able to thrive and achieve so highly.

“Well done again to Lily, Elizabeth, Izzy and our Rights Respecting ambassadors; they all thoroughly deserve this national recognition.”

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United Learning’s Best in Everyone Awards recognise the impressive achievements of the group’s students and staff across the country.

They include awards for academic excellence, extracurricular achievements and service to school communities.

As well as showcasing the talents of the United Learning’s students and staff, they also recognise some of the group’s most dedicated, hard-working and inspirational individuals.

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