STEM Awards ceremony featuring new sponsor marks climax of British Science Week
27 March 2024
The brightest and best Brock STEM students were honoured at the college’s STEM Awards, which took place during British Science Week recently and were made possible by new sponsor Ultra Energy.
In total, 14 Gold Award winners and 13 Silver Award winners from across the College’s STEM learning provision were presented with their awards by Ultra Energy CEO Giles Hall.
Each winner received a certificate, a citation from their nominating teacher and a cheque from the sponsors.
Gold Award winners walked away with £100, while Silver Award winners took home £50.
The evening event in the Main Hall was hosted by Assistant Principal Steve Jenkin, who introduced Giles Hall from Ultra Energy.
Mr Hall heads up the British division of the multi-national company, which designs and manufactures safety equipment for the nuclear, space and aerospace industries.
He spoke about the importance of STEM subjects and STEM careers in making the world a better place.
Also present was Matt Johnson, Director of the South Coast Institute of Technology, who gave a talk about the future of STEM learning and how it would respond to employers’ evolving needs.
The big winner of the night was A Level student George Meadows, who picked up three awards: Gold for Physics, Gold for Further Maths and Silver for Chemistry.
George, who is from Totland Bay on the Isle of Wight, said afterwards: “I was delighted to find out that I had won three awards and very proud that I had been chosen for them.
“My teachers have been exceptional at not only teaching me the content for my A Levels but in allowing me to explore ideas surrounding my subjects outside of the specification.
“Brockenhurst College has provided me with direction and focus as well as the necessary skills I need to succeed. It has allowed me to choose the right path for me and pursue my interests.”
George’s father Ian said: “I am incredibly proud of George. He thoroughly deserves these awards for his consistent application and focus, not to mention his determination. He is fearless in everything he does.
“Many thanks to all at Brockenhurst College for creating a positive learning environment with some excellent teachers, and for all the support they give George and his fellow students.”
The full list of winners are:
Gold Awards | Silver Awards |
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Biology A Level: Daisy Colebeck | Biology A Level: Heitor Do Nascimento |
Chemistry A Level: Herb Byrne-Smith | Chemistry A Level: George Meadows |
Physics A Level: George Meadows | Physics A Level: Sarah Findlay |
Medical Science Level 3 Applied Diploma: Emma Welton | Medical Science Level 3 Applied Diploma: Jason Sinclair |
Computer Science A Level: Sergio Gomes Gouveia | Computer Science A Level: Chase Sibley |
Electronics A Level: Sergio Gomes Gouveia | Electronics A Level: Sam Labrum |
Engineering Level 3 Extended Diploma: Jonny Redford | Engineering Level 3 Extended Diploma: Charles Booth |
Environmental Science A Level: Eloise Applin | Environmental Science A Level: Emily Drew |
Further Maths A level: George Meadows | Further Maths A level: Isaac Lam |
Geology A Level: Idana Valeria | Geology A Level: Bethany Cook |
Maths A Level: Sophia Knapman | Maths A Level: Theo Mitchell-Innes |
Product Design A Level: Ashleigh Pearsall | Product Design A Level: Anthony Ayles |
IT Level 3 Extended Certificate: Aisha Turton | IT Level 3 Extended Diploma: Helena Ogden |
IT Level 3 Extended Diploma: Reece Lines |