Celebration of Sport
Students, coaches, staff, friends and parents came together to celebrate the considerable sporting achievements of QE’s students. The annual Sports Award Ceremony was a huge success. The Hall was packed and the awards were presented by tri-athlete Georgina Rutherford – a renowned international athlete and a former QE student.
The evening celebrated the success of individuals, teams and the extraordinary contribution made to sport by so many who volunteer, willingly giving up their time to encourage others to participate and reap the benefits of being involved in sport.
Julia Atkinson, Head of Sport at QE, said:
"The ceremony was a tremendous success and enjoyed by all. A huge number of our students participate in a wide range of sports at both elite and grassroots level. I am extremely proud of their achievements and was delighted that Georgie Rutherford, a real role model of sporting excellence, was able to be with us to present the awards."
For their all round sporting prowess, Sophie Watchman and Ryan Ford were named Sportswoman and Sportsman of the Year. Other key awards were presented to John Chapman for Outstanding Sporting Achievement - John represents the UK in volleyball - and to Matt Carnelley for Service to Sport. In addition, Heidi Wood won the Student Management Team award and Hannah Marshall was presented with a the new award for Special Contribution to Sport in recognition of her sporting commitment and for the extensive volunteering she does in the College and the community.
July 5, 2010