Havant Academy celebrates student success at third annual Awards Evening

Havant Academy welcomed students, families, guests and former pupils to its third annual Awards Evening on 15 October, celebrating achievement, progress and the opportunities students have embraced throughout the year.

Headteacher Vicki Dillon-Thiselton said: “For three years in a row now, our student outcomes and exam results have continued to rise, alongside high standards in student attendance and behaviour. Every student sitting here tonight has shown that success comes through daily commitment, resilience and hard work.”

The evening recognised students across all age groups for their attitude to learning, academic achievement and progress. Ronnie Burch received the Outstanding Achievement Award for achieving the highest GCSE grades across all subjects in the summer, while Fletcher Wright received the Ridge Award for Outstanding Progress.

Two members of staff were also honoured. Mrs Nicky Wiles received the Teaching Innovation award for inspiring students through outdoor learning. Site Manager Mrs Michele Anderson received the Heart of the School award for her dedication in keeping the school running through the many challenges of recent years.

Miss Dillon-Thiselton thanked staff, parents and carers for their support. The evening was sponsored by the Ridge Foundation, founded by Darren Ridge, co-founder of business technology company Onecom, who is a former pupil at the school. His daughter, Victoria Ridge, presented the Key Stage 4 awards.