Ardnamurchan High School celebration of success
Awards were presented at the annual Ardnamurchan High School celebration of success on 23rd June.
Head Teacher Chris Millar-Craig welcomed a good turnout of parents and guests and in his address outlined the key highlights of "...a year of incredible change, challenge and progress at Ardnamurchan High School".
He reflected on the success of the school and its young people and shared some of the many successes of those who have moved on and been awarded further qualifications and awards since leaving school.
Addressing parents and carers he stated, “Whatever stage your children are at, whatever changes and challenges we face, we are committed to offering the best provision possible for your child and we look forward to the year ahead.”
The top nomination certificate awards this year were:
S1:
- Joint 1st Place - Charlotte Adam Prosser
- Joint 1st Place - Janie Patterson
- Joint 1st Place - Alistair Tait
S2:
- 2nd Place - Kay Christian
- 1st Place - Niamh MacLellan
S3:
- 2nd Place - Chloe Hamilton
- 1st Place - Kate Bradley
S4:
- 2nd place - Hannah Hunter
- 1st Place - Charlie-Anne Pleming
S5:
- Joint 2nd Place - Andrew Jackson
- Joint 2nd Place - Megan MacPherson
- 1st Place - Sara MacKinnon
S6:
- Joint 2nd Place - Jan-Hendrick Ewers
- Joint 2nd Place - Lewis Hervo
- Joint 2nd Place - Thomas Rae
- 1st Place - Jamie Begg
Overall best in school winners
- Kate Bradley
- Charlie Anne Pleming
The Special Awards this year went to:
- Rural Excellence Award (Crofting Heritage) - Rowan MacGillivray
- ‘SGEULACHD’ AWARD FOR ENTERPRISE - Matthew Bradley
- Lochaber Housing Association Cup for Academic Achievement in 2013/14- Jamie Begg and Isabelle Tilling
- Rotary Club of Lochaber Prize for Endeavour - Jamie Begg
- EWAN GILLESPIE MEMORIAL TROPHY - Thomas Rae
- Community Partnership Award - The Duke of Edinburgh Team: Elaine Jackson and Ali Connolly
Among sporting awards were:
- Highland Schools’ Swimming Event Age Group: 13-14 years Bronze Medal Lyall Morris
- Athletics Award Senior Boys - Cameron Wilson
- Athletics Award Junior Boys - Christopher McCowan/Ross Shaw
- Athletics Award Senior Girls - Annie MacDonald
- Athletics Award Junior Girls - Janie Patterson
Wider achievements were also shared and celebrated.