A special guest speaker who had travelled from Australia was among those celebrating the achievements of sixth form students at a recent presentation evening.

Around 250 people, including members of staff, governors, students, family and friends, gathered at Lynn’s Springwood High School to mark the efforts of the Class of 2025.

The prize-giving ceremony saw around 100 of the former Year 13 cohort return to receive their certificates, while a number of other awards were also presented during the evening.

“Each department presented a subject award, so 35 in total, reflecting the large amount of subjects available at Springwood,” said head of Year 13 Luke Rawling, who gave out the prizes, alongside deputy head Jamie Warner-Lynn.

A total of 53 County Scholars were also recognised.

The high achievers were joined for the event by former student Lauren Greengrass, who is currently studying for a Master’s in Australia, and returned to the school to share her experiences of working in the field of Marine Biology.

Among those receiving additional accolades were Juan Camilo Cervantes Torres, who won the Queen’s prize, Melissa Knight, who was given the Rotary citizen award, Reece Mann, who was awarded the Peter Hopkins goblet for determination and commitment, and Josie Draper and Rachel-Lee September, who were joint winners of the Hanover prize for contribution to the arts.