Barry Comprehensive School

Representatives of the U16 Football Team with the Army Shield	Ashraf Ihbasheh receiving the Year 7 Geography Department Prize from Sam Goonetillake, the Chief Executive of Help Lanka

A highlight of Barry Comprehensive School’s calendar is the Annual Presentation Evening and this year’s was no exception.

Pupils, their family and friends, staff and guests celebrated the many successes and achievements. Guest speaker Mr Sam Goonetillake, Founder and Trustee of the international charity ‘Help Lanka’ praised the school’s role in supporting their partner schools in Sri Lanka and acknowledged that Barry Comprehensive School had stronger links than any other school in the UK.

Elliot Evans receiving the Major Edgar Jones Cup	Jack Feuresien with the John Carter Memorial Performing Arts Prize	Chadwick Travis receiving the Ford Shield (Year 7 Rugby)

Mr Goonetillake praised the achievements of the party of students and staff who visited Sri Lanka last summer and thanked the school for the money raised. Mr Goonetillake also wished this year’s party, who are leaving shortly, every success.

Winners of the Drama Department Prize	Andrew Emery receiving the Year 11 Faculty of Techmology Prize from Sam Goonetillake, the Chief Executive of Help Lanka

The venue for the event was the school’s Sports Hall and the audience of almost 900 people enjoyed the presentations and the multimedia Review of the Year.

Linda James from the Bullies Out Campaign presenting Sian Phillips with a special award	Timoth Woodward receiving the Headteacher's Cup from David Swallow, Headteacher

Another highlight was the presentation by Mrs Linda James, Chairperson of the Bullies Out Campaign who awarded Ms Sian Phillips with a special award marking the schools long term work with anti-bullying councillors. Barry Comprehensive School is one of only three schools in Wales to receive this award, recognising the tireless efforts of Ms Phillips, other staff and pupils who work to ensure that bullying is never tolerated.

Guests were treated to a sneak peak of the school;s upcoming performance of Les Misérables	Liam Tanner and Nathan Patch receiving the Evelyn Careless Award

Benjamin Jones receiving the Chair of Governor's Plate from Mathew Griffiths, Chair of Governors	Winners of the Art Department Prize

Rhys West receiving the Marsha Estates Award for Maths from Mrs Murad	Thomas Kinch receiving the Jamie Adamson Award	Leighton Jones receiving his PTA Prize from Sam Goonetillake, the Chief Executive of Help Lanka

Photography by Matt Moore and Sian Phillips

Tue, 7 Jul 2009 07:50:00