A Prize Celebration

Posted on: 16/09/2022

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Professional footballer and CEO/founder of The Turmeric Co, Thomas (Hal) Robson-Kanu was welcomed as the guest speaker at our Senior Prize Giving Evening in early September.

Current Harrodian Sixth Formers joined last year’s A Level students and their parents on the 8th September, for one of the most rewarding annual events in the school’s calendar, the annual Senior Prize Giving evening which acknowledges and celebrates the achievements of our Senior pupils and departing Harrodians in all aspects of school life.*

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Above: Charlotte, Maya, Nara-May, Emily and Lily are awarded prizes in Creative Writing, History of Art, Latin, Sport and English Literature

With just under 70 prizes to present, ranging from age-specific individual prizes in every subject area, to sporting trophies and Sixth Form Exhibitions and Scholarships, our guest speaker certainly had a busy evening of it. But after completing his prize giving duties, Thomas Robson-Kanu still had plenty of energy left to give an inspirational speech to the assembled students and parents.

He spoke about the setbacks encountered in his football career due to injuries, and how his perseverance and passion for the game had prevented him from giving up. The thrust of his advice to Harrodians in search of fulfilling careers was to follow dreams, pursue ambitions and be resilient in the face of adversity.

Whatever it is that you want to do, whatever it is that you want to achieve, your passion, and your purpose, for achieving this dream or ambition, has to be so significant, that it becomes greater than any challenge put before you.

Thomas (Hal) Robson-Kanu, professional footballer, CEO and guest speaker at Prize Giving

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Academic 16+ scholarships and exhibitions were also awarded to a group of Senior pupils who are moving into the Sixth Form, some of whom are featured above. They were: Poppy, Lara, Evie, Immie, Carla, Matilda and James.

To view a gallery of Senior Prize Giving Photos

The occasion also provided a chance to thank last year's Head Boy, Head Girl, their deputies and the Head of Mentoring for all their hard work and to welcome aboard the new executive team: Flavio, Grace, Thomas, Maelle, Connie and Fynn.  

Prize Giving is a bittersweet occasion; a joyful celebration of success, but tinged with sad goodbyes. I was proud of how our students climbed the academic mountain of challenges they faced last year – they certainly deserved the view from the top.

 

Captain Rob Stewart, Head of Seniors

* Prize Giving was paused to make an announcement about the death of the Queen and a minute's silence held. Proceedings were continued in a respectful manner. 

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Photos taken by Head of Photography Ms Manuela Zanotti.

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