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Ryde Academy Students Celebrated At Annual Awards Evening

Ryde Academy students have been celebrated at the school's annual awards evening.

Parents and staff attended a ceremony on Thursday (14).

Awards were presented for each subject for ‘Highest Achievement’ and Best Progress’. Awards were also given out to students with 100% attendance.

Student, Kelsey Parratt, was awarded the Parent and Community Advisory Board Award by the chair of the group, Steve Johnson. The award recognised her efforts throughout the year.

Benson Hardy was presented with the Principal’s Award for services to the school and the incredible contribution he has made supporting students.

Parents and staff were also treated to two student performances; Talitha Monaghan singing ‘Homeward Bound’ and Jay Koppany who played ‘Allegro 4th Movement’ on the piano.

Professor Toby Salt, the Chair of the Ryde Academy Governing Board, was the guest presenter for the evening and presented the 100% attendance awards.

Joy Ballard, Principal, said:

"It is always so moving to come together with our students and their families to share their successes. The students have all worked really hard this year and I am so proud of them for their achievements. Thank you to all who attended and supported the evening."

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