January Head of Year Awards

Year 7

Millie has made a fantastic start to Year 7 and has taken the transition to secondary school in her stride. Millie is a hardworking conscientious student who really enjoys English and music and has received praise cards from several of her teachers. She has received 100 Laurea stamps and lapel badges for maths and technology. Millie enjoys dance and has been part of the extracurricular community at school. Yet, she still finds time for her Rowing, in which she has a regatta at the weekend. Well done Millie.

Kieran has made an excellent start to Year 7 and has quickly become a valuable member of the school community. He has shown an outstanding level of maturity in dealing with the changes and challenges that he has faced and has continued to grow and develop.  Kieran really enjoys English, maths and PE and is often praised by many of his teachers. He has over 60 Laurea stamps and has received praise cards from staff for his efforts and attitude. Kieran is an excellent role model for his peers and is actively involved with football outside of school. Well done Kieran.

Year 8

Marvin is an exceptional student at Hermitage, who consistently applies himself across the curriculum. He is always smart by exceeding uniform standards and prepared to learn. He is a happy, polite member of the community who is trusted amongst his peers. He has been noted as the ‘smiling goalkeeper’ for his contributions in PE, where his humorous and positive attitude is valued. I have chosen Marvin for the Head of Year award due to his resilience and stamina in his ability to demonstrate our standards across the board!  

Ella is a fantastic student who embodies our values at Hermitage Academy. She always gives 100% effort to all lessons across subjects, and her effort is demonstrated in her beautifully presented work – particularly in English! Her uniform is always impeccable, along with her attitude to others at school. I have chosen Ella for the Head of Year award as she has consistently shown how kind, respectful and hard-working she is. Her excellent standards are an inspiration to all! 

Year 9

Freya has demonstrated such resilience and commitment to her studies and her work is an absolute pleasure to look at. She is always helpful and kind to others. She seems to enjoy every aspect of her subjects and even if she doesn’t, she would never show that she has any preferences – everything is completed to the same high standard. Freya’s teachers sing her praises as she is dependable and an asset to any class. Well done Freya – keep up the amazing attitude and excellent work.

Jayden has a genuine love of learning. He is insightful and speaks with confidence, never shying away from showing that he wants to learn. Jayden is popular with friends, teachers and other students and this is down to his genuine interest in others and his wry sense of humour. Jayden is interested in topical issues and appears curious about how the world works – he understands some of the more complex issues with maturity. Well done Jayden – keep taking interest in the world around you and you will go far. 

Year 10

Natasha is an extremely mature and polite student. She is encouraging with her peers and has excellent behaviour for learning in all her lessons. Being a member of the school council, and participating in a recent student voice, Natasha is dedicated to making sure our school is a pleasant and safe environment for everyone to thrive. She loves all her lessons and is extremely academic and she also has a natural talent and flair for drama. Natasha is a valued member of the year group with a cool and quirky style and is an absolute delight to be around.

Emma is a bright and bubbly student whose positivity is positively infectious. As well as having excellent behaviour for learning she is making lots of progress in her subjects, especially history and performing arts where she is working well above her targets. Emma loves performing arts and dedicates a lot of her free time to this hobby, performing in lots of local shows and plays. Emma always perseveres and tries her hardest in any task she is given. She is extremely focused on her work and her learning and always keen to improve and do better. She is a kind and caring person, and an amazing friend. 

Year 11

Lewis exhibits all the characteristics that we look for in our students. He has 100% attendance, is kind, friendly, diligent and is a student who goes above and beyond in his studies. Lewis is a valued member of the year group and a delight to teach. He has taken on all opportunities within the school and is always keen to learn more, ensuring that he is fully prepared for his upcoming exams. 

Antonia is is a model student who upholds the values of the school.  She is extremely hard working and strives for perfection in every task she completes. She is a valued member of the school community, participating in student voice through her role as Deputy Head girl and she continues to provide valuable support to her peers. Antonia is excelling within her studies and is diligently preparing for her upcoming exams. 

Year 12

Peace has settled into the sixth form community incredibly well. She is a polite, well mannered young lady. She has an incredible work ethic which she has applied across all of her different A-Level subjects. She has demonstrated high levels of organisation and meticulous attention to detail ensuring she is up to date with all deadlines. A really impressive start Peace, well done.

Aaron has made a fantastic transition from GCSE to A Level. Aaron is a dedicated, hardworking student who has flourished in the more independent nature of sixth form study. Teachers of Aaron comment on how impressed they are with the depth of Aaron's knowledge; he consistently reads around his subjects to ensure he is fully prepared for lessons and independent study. Outside of lesson time Aaron has been engaging in enrichment and extra-curricular programmes. During this time Aaron has developed a passion for debating. He has already demonstrated that he is a confident speaker who can present a well-reasoned argument with detailed evidence. Well done Aaron keep up the great work.

Year 13

Joseph has maintained his fantastic attitude to learning throughout his sixth form study. He is really proactive with his own learning, he seeks opportunities to further his own learning both in lesson and through independent study. Joseph is a reflective practitioner who reviews his work in order to improve. Keep up the good work and good luck in your upcoming mock exams.

Keira has made significant progress since returning in September to Year 13. Her renewed commitment to her A-Level subjects has been really impressive. Her aspiration to study nursing at university has motivated Keira to apply herself 100% to her independent studies, UCAS application and subject areas. Subsequently, Keira has attended a variety of university interviews, whereby she has proudly represented the school and achieved offers at her chosen universities. A really positive start to Year 13 Keira. Well done. Good luck with your upcoming mock exams.