2023-2024 Thursday 12th September 2024
Headteacher’s Welcome
I am delighted to welcome you all to our annual Prize-Giving Evening, a wonderful opportunity for us to celebrate as a community the hard work of our students. It is a moment to reflect on their dedication, resilience, and hard work, and to recognise not only their academic accomplishments but also the meaningful contributions they have made to the wider community. Our staff are immensely proud of each and every one of them, having witnessed firsthand the effort, enthusiasm, and growth that has led to their success. Their achievements are a true reflection of the strong partnership between our dedicated staff and our talented students. The Holy Cross School is a flourishing and vibrant environment in which our students thrive, reaching for excellence both in the classroom and in service to others. True to our mission statement, we applaud not only the academic success of our students, but also those girls who have served our school and the wider community seeking to make the world a better place.
I would also like to thank the parents and families whose support, encouragement and belief in their daughter has been invaluable in this journey and has played a pivotal role in helping them reach their full potential.
Tonight we have the honour of being joined by our esteemed guest speaker, Heidi Gomes and I know that her story will inspire our young people.
I hope you enjoy the evening and I thank you for all your support and confidence in our wonderful school.
Mrs D McConn-Finch Headteacher
Guest Speaker Heidi Gomes
We are delighted to welcome Heidi Gomes as our guest speaker for this evening. With a background in television production, Heidi began her career at 18, working her way up to producer on popular weekend entertainment shows. After taking a career break to focus on raising her four daughters, she was a founding trustee of The Lunchbowl Network, a charity providing essential support to orphaned and vulnerable children in Kenya's Kibera slum. Since its inception in 2005, the charity has flourished, with schools and kindergartens now in operation, changing lives. Alongside her charity work, Heidi has returned to television, producing documentaries and popular TV series. Her work and passion reflect her dedication to making a difference in the world.
Community Awards
Student of the Year - Year 7
Student of the Year - Year 8
Student of the Year - Year 9
Student of the Year - Year 10
Student of the Year - Year 11
Student of the Year - Year 12
Student of the Year - Year 13
Governors’ Award for Contribution to the Wider Community
Eaton Award for Service to the Community
Dwyer Cup for Endeavour
Thompson Cup for Civic Pride
Emily Hodder Spirit of Achievement Award
Sister Margaret Spirit of Holy Cross Award
Musical Contribution to the School Community
Ella MacIver Cup for Exceptional Merit
Jessica Rees
Brielle Aka
Yara Haifi
Christina Solomon
Ellen Constable
Orla O’Connor
Niamh O’Connell
Gabrielle Esteban
Hana Kusuhara
Nevaeh Martin
Kesiah Oyemade
Catherine Coker
Alisha Hogben
Rose Miller
Count On Us Maths: Helen Golus, Daria Kolosova, Abigail Lawrence, Emery Oseha and Tara Punwani
Team Maths: Lok Yee (Hilary) Chau, Feba Joseph, Isla Nelson and Jennie Shin
Sporting Awards
Sports Day Cup - Year 7
Sports Day Cup - Year 8
Sports Day Cup - Year 9
Sports Day Cup - Year 10
Trampolining Award
Athletics Shield
Football Cup
Faith House
Charity House
Faith House
Faith House
Erin Freeth
Isabella Fuller
Ellen Constable
Netball Cup Charlotte Pritchard
Cricket Trophy
Hiya Patel
Tennis Award Charlotte Dinger
Badminton Cup
Isla Nelson
Rounders Trophy Charlotte Maguire and Summer Webster
Future Olympian Award
Award for Contribution to Sport
KS3 Sportswoman of the Year
KS4 Sportswoman of the Year
Wimbledon Ball Girls
Yeva Baruch
Isabella Fuller
Neve Fitcher
Isla Morris
Malia Bogues, Anya Bole, Chloe Down, Scarlett Fishenden, Erin Geraghty, Lea Johnston, Paula Ketibuah, Holly Payne and Lucia Pini
Musical Interlude
KS3 Subject Awards
Achievement in KS3 Art
Achievement in KS3 Computing
Achievement in KS3 Dance
Achievement in KS3 Design and Technology
Achievement in KS3 Drama
Achievement in KS3 English
Achievement in KS3 French
Achievement in KS3 Geography
Achievement in KS3 History
Achievement in KS3 Mathematics
Achievement in KS3 Music
Achievement in KS3 Religious Education
Achievement in KS3 Science
Achievement in KS3 Spanish
Achievement in KS3 PE
Level 2 Extended Project KS3
Anicia Wellburn
Serena Wilson
Emily Danes
Janae Kwarteng-Amaning
Evita Butcher
Kamila Durkach
Klara Klisko
Charlotte Pritchard
Elise Thornley
Lok Yee (Hilary) Chau
Aefa Pelingo
Isla Nelson
Ela Kennedy
Ava Bou-Saleh
Anya Bole
Charlotte Kunc
KS4 Subject Awards
Achievement in GCSE Art
Achievement in GCSE Astronomy
Achievement in GCSE Computing
Achievement in GCSE Dance
Achievement in GCSE Drama
Achievement in GCSE English
Achievement in GCSE French
Achievement in GCSE Geography
Achievement in Health and Social Care Tech Award
Achievement in GCSE History
Achievement in GCSE Hospitality and Catering
Achievement in GCSE Mathematics
Achievement in GCSE Further Maths
Achievement in GCSE Music
Achievement in GCSE Spanish
Achievement in GCSE PE
Achievement in GCSE Religious Education
Achievement in GCSE Science
Level 2 Extended Project KS4
Matilda Timmis
Ella Dickson
Esther Nassolo
Anna Gardin
Bethan Roche
Nicola Allen
Emma Antaninas Worthington
Olivia Szmit
Ching Lam Cheung
Amelie Cardemil
Isabel Osborne
Aleesha Biayo Patat
Dain Ryu
Euna Oh
Olivia Smitz
Chloe Dewar
Alexis Walsh
Joann Vincent
Emma Wichner
KS5 Subject Awards
Excellence in BTEC Applied Science
Excellence in A Level Art
Excellence in A Level Biology
Excellence in A Level Business
Excellence in BTEC Business Studies
Excellence in A Level Chemistry
Excellence in A Level Economics
Excellence in A Level English Language and Literature
Excellence in A Level English Literature
Excellence in A Level Environmental Science
Excellence in A Level French
Excellence in BTEC Health and Social Care
Excellence in A Level History
Excellence in A Level Law
Excellence in A Level Mathematics
Excellence in A Level Further Mathematics
Excellence in A Level Media Studies
Excellence in BTEC Media Studies
Saron Sritharan
Weronika Zabinska
Cheyenne Bagunu
Erin Knowelden
Stephanie Oseha
Shana Kwan
Rachel Swanepoel
Stephanie Oseha
Grace Finegan
Maisy McCarthy and Kayla Moseley
Ophélie Foubert and Emma Mirandola
Grace Finegan
Lucy North
Rubin Vakulya
Gabriella Taborelli
Ella Erlebach
Lucy Airth
Dayana Gavilanes Romero
KS5 Subject Awards
Excellence in A Level PE
Excellence in A Level Philosophy, Theology & Ethics
Excellence in A Level Photography
Excellence in A Level Physics
Excellence in A Level Psychology
Excellence in A Level Sociology
Excellence in A Level Spanish
Level 3 Extended Project Award
Vanessa Neves
Prescilla Graieb
Rebekah Fuller
Ella Erlebach
Riona Stockley
Maya Vasey
Hannah Williams
Tarifa Lambert and Cliona Smith
Guest Speaker Heidi Gomes
Leadership Awards
Duke of Edinburgh Bronze Award
School Council Awards
Head Girl Leadership Award
Deputy Head Girls
Assistant Head Girl Term
Best GCSE Results
Year 11 Progress Award
Best KS5 Results
House Winners
Zahra Abad, Chloe Au, Mariana Conceicao, Olivia Janczarek, Lizzie Kozlova, Sophia Lukalu, Cadence Lee, Roisin Lee, Valerie Lee, Valerie Li, Gladys Lo, Jessica North, Teresa Pai, Chiara Pischedda, Mary Sheehan, Sophie Wahalatantri, Summer Webster, Emma Wichner, Carmen Yacob and Juliette Yip
Sedina Ayidah, Ellie Betts, and Zoe Pritchard
Claudia Linus
Lucy North and Elishka Rassapour
Avani Bains, Martha Collins,
Maye Ejiko, Isabelle Poisson, Rachel Swanepoel, Hannah Williams and Elena Young
Olivia Szmit
Emma Antaninas Worthington
Riona Stockley and Gabriella Taborelli
Hope House
Final Hymn: Here I am, Lord
Thank you to everyone involved in the organisation and running of tonight’s Prize-Giving.
A special thank you to all of our prize winners. We are extremely proud of all of your achievements and hard work. Tonight is all about you!