COMMEM

CELEBRATION PRIZE GIVING

Our annual Commem celebration was held online in form-time during the second to last day of the academic year. The video included a series of speeches, artwork, and performances compiled and edited by our extremely talented Sherborne Qatar Radio Production team, which yet again emphasises our commitment to pupil voice and events that are ‘for the pupils, by the pupils’. A list of Special Award winners are as follows:

The Principal’s Award – Sofia Rozier Spinks, Year 9

“Time to time, when merited, it is my honour to present a Senior School pupil with the Principal’s Award. I want to spend a few moments to explain why I have selected this year’s recipient. Whilst Sherborne Radio has been the culmination of the work of many pupils, who all deserve praise, the recipient of this prize has been a driving force. They have, among other achievements, chaired meetings and allocated roles, taken the lead designing the Sherborne Radio logo and promoted the work of the Radio. Beyond Sherborne Radio, among their many skills and attributes, she is a talented musician, regularly performing in school, and she has done much to raise money for charity. The Principal’s Award goes to Sofia Rouzier Spinks. Congratulations Sofia” - Mr N Prowse, Principal.

Music Prize – Ryan Bisgrove, Year 10

“He has shown tremendous commitment towards the subject, delivered outstanding presentations on Set Works. He has demonstrated an excellent understanding of how to implement musical concepts into compositions and, last but not least, he has continued to develop his playing and performance skills on the piano with a commitment to concerts and exams” - Mr Arts, Head of Music.

Simon Eliot Drama Prize – Molly Lashley, Year 11

“As a practical subject, there have been significant challenges to overcome in drama this year. There has been no opportunity for workshops, productions or rehearsals, but this person has embraced his learning with tenacity, focus and a determination which has resulted in some exceptional work” - Mrs Wolfe, Head of Performing Arts.

PTA Charity Award – Maab Elsheikh, Year 10

“This year’s PTA charity award goes to a pupil who has spent her free time helping others and the environment; from cleaning rubbish on an island, to looking after children at a nursery and babysitting cousins/nieces and nephews, to helping to run an Islamic workshop and volunteering at an Engineering Convention”. Mrs Wollaston, Chair of the PTA.

Art Prize – Rachel Hallett, Year 11

“Awarded to Rachel because of her ability but also her mature attitude towards her art and work ethic. I hope you enjoy looking at her art work below, in the opening sections and on the cover of the Shirburnian”. Mrs Rudling, Head of Art & Design.

Girls (Senior) Sport Award – Norain El Gebely, Year 11

“The winner of the Senior Girls Sports Award is a talented all-rounder who has represented the school in a variety of sports over the years including swimming, netball, basketball and rounders. Having taken up rugby only in Year 10, however, this pupil has excelled, playing in her first festivals and tournaments for school last year, and now being part of the Camels National Coaching set-up and training up to four times a week. At only 16 years old she is due to gain her first Qatar International cap for the Under 20s National team in September / October” …..

Boys (Senior) Sport Award – Oliver Kinnaird-Barr, Year 13

“The winner of the Senior Boys Sports Award is another talented all-rounder, having represented the school in a variety of sports including as part of our relay teams at Diamond League athletics events. He is a natural leader who inspired those around him as shown through his captaincy of the First XV rugby team and by his selection as Head Boy. Despite recent injury, our Award winner has made a full recovery and is now back training with the Qatar Under 20 men’s National team and is also due to gain his first cap in October” – Mr Broome, Head of P.E. & Games.

Head of House Awards: Outstanding contribution towards House activities:

Ahmed – Junior - Rebecca Matthew, Year 9; Senior - Sam Bugla, Year 13 Cook - Junior - Karam Saleh, Year 9; Senior - Amir Khattab, Year 13 Copeland – Junior - Nouran Shehata, Year 8; Senior - Mohammad Al Roumani, Year 13 Cutler – Junior - Shireen Kahn, Year 7; Senior – Rodina Elbih, Year 12 Hamad - Junior - Ali Jabari, Year 7; Senior - Raihah Chaudhry, Year 10 Moza – Junior - Hla Mohamed, Year 7; Senior - Rinad Al Khalifa, Year 12

Head of Year Awards: Awarded to someone who consistently demonstrates the Sherborne values: Head of Year 7 Award - Ali Jabari Head of Year 8 Award – Nouran Shehata Head of Year 9 Award – Henry Kakkad Head of Year 10 Award – Swithin Obiri Head of Year 11 Award – Uneiza Haque Head of Year 12 Award - Ella Haddad Head of Year 13 Award - Adithya Jaganathan

Overall Academic Award winners:

Year 7 - Syeda Kulsoom Rizvi Year 8 - Tiara Osiago Year 9 - Rebecca Mathew Year 10 - Abdelrahman Ghanem Year 11 - Niranjan Muthuswarmy Year 12 - Nadeen Yousif Khalil Year 13 - Jai Martin

Headmaster’s Award winners:

Junior Overall Academic: Emily Spicer-Gregory Senior Overall Academic: Mohammad Al Roumani