Our first winner is an exceptional student who is one of the most able pupils in her year group.

She is a gifted individual who possesses great energy and a desire for learning. Her contributions to the school have been extraordinary. She is a mature and driven individual, possessing high levels of integrity. She has made outstanding contributions to the Duke of Edinburgh programme, including work experience at a local trust which organises outdoor activities for disabled youngsters. She completed her Gold in Yr 13. She has sung throughout her senior years in the choir winning half colours, and she has been a superb clarinettist in WBJ and the Concert Band, where she won full colours.

Our winner is very well respected by her peers and teachers alike. She has shown empathy for others and leadership in her captaincy of senior hockey and swimming teams in her final years. Many will remember her completing the backstroke race in the house competition last year, continuing to the end despite breaking her hand on the side of the pool. This winner moves on to Bath University this month to read Economics.

A Fortescue Medal is awarded to Issy Cairns.