SCORES of students were rewarded for their endeavours at a glittering awards night to be remembered.
Darlington School of Mathematics and Science staged the extravaganza, the culmination of the school’s most successful year ever.
Dozens of school leavers, many now studying at college, returned to the academy to collect an array of awards.
Darlington’s mayor Gerald Lee and his wife Ruth were special guests at the ceremony, which also featured entertainment by students George Stead, Joe Brown, Ellie Kilpatrick and Emily Davitt and a keynote speech by retired assistant head teacher Dave Tucker.
Mr Tucker, considered a legend at school with more than 30 years’ service, said: “Students are an absolute credit to themselves, their school and their parents.
“Many achieved beyond their wildest dreams because of their hard work and the support of teachers and their families.”
Prizes were presented for subjects, outstanding exam results, commitment, progress, determination, resilience and perseverance.
Head teacher Calvin Kipling said: “This is by far the best evening of the year as it celebrates real achievements of the young people we have in our care.
“This year has been the most successful in the history of the school and it is great to see so many parents and family members here to share in that success.”
Results
Accelerated Reader of the Year, Kathleen Tervit
Most improved female Accelerated Reader, Kirsty Reeve
Most improved male Accelerated Reader, Jakob Heron
Governors Cup for Outstanding Achievement in exam results, James Allison
The Austin Brooks Rotary Club Youth Award, Nathan Johnson
Richard Luck Trophy for Dedication and Commitment to the School Council KS3, Annie Park
Richard Luck Trophy for Dedication and Commitment to the School Council KS4, Amy Cromer
Bernie Coyne Cup for Team of the Year, the Kenya trip members
Mayors Cup for Progress Year 9, Kane Tervit
Progress Award for Achievement, Kim Meras
Middleton Greathead Cup for Progress boy, Bradley King
Middleton Greathead Cup for Progress girl, Karimah Miah
The Hampson Cup for Achievement in GCSE maths, Ben Maclean
The Flint Cup for Effort, Lauren Wennington
Knowles Cup for Maths Excellence, Andrew Nicoll
Year 11 James Barningham Award for Humanities, James Allison and Marin Akther
Year 9 James Barningham Award for Humanities, Heather McKim and Andrew Nicoll
The DSMS Trophy for Perseverance, Luke Smith
Dickinson Cup for Art, Emily Carter
Anne Poynton Trophy for Personal Achievement in PE, Nathan Walton
Clara Lucas Citizenship Award, Joe Clark and Nicole Plevey
Reginald Gray Award for Excellence in English, Peter Gartland
FC Coleman Award for Excellence in English Year 9, Joshua Jackson
Dr J Lloyd Trophy for Excellence in Science, Emily Carter
Lady Dale Scholarship for Achievement, Marin Akther
Branksome & Cockerton West Community Partnership Award for Service, Liam Pape
Cockerton East Community Partnership Trophy for Contribution to ICT, Bethany Robinson
Cockerton Methodist Church Trophy for Excellence in RE, Joe Watts
The Royal Navy Prize for Determination and Resilience, Shannon Scott
The Gerald Lee Cup, Owen Cartwright
Flt Lt Steven Johnson Shield for Physics, Ben Maclean