Working Hard To Be The Very Best
December 19th, 2007
Students have achieved new heights thanks to a school hailed as "the biggest and the best".
Among those receiving awards for academic achievement at Toll Bar Business And Enterprise College prize-giving was Zambian student Jessy Simutenda (18), of Ainslie Street, Grimsby .Her passion is for classic English literature, particularly Emily Bronte's Wuthering Heights.
She received the Bennett's Trophy for success over adversity and persevering with English, which is not her first language.
She said: "I was shocked to receive it. I am very happy at the school since coming to Grimsby in 2006. I have started meeting people at the school and made good friends."
The sixth former is studying psychology, history and English and hopes to pursue a career in law.
Also applauded for her outstanding success was Amy Brawn (15), of Windermere Avenue, Scartho, who received a fistful of shields for Spanish and French, humanities and English. She was also given achievement awards in languages, history, religious education and English.
The budding barrister said: "It is a really good school. You are supported all the way through. I enjoy studying languages."
Toll Bar principal David Hampson hailed the school's success and spelled out his vision for the new International Baccalaureate diploma, starting next September.
As reported, it is a challenging two-year curriculum, primarily aimed at students aged 16 to 19. It leads to a qualification which is widely recognised by the world's leading universities.
He said: "It is going to put students in a very strong position for university entrance."
"Sometimes size does matter and the biggest, Toll Bar, happens to be the best," he added.
"This year has been truly outstanding."
Guest speaker was education ministry adviser Prof David Jesson, of York University.
