A PRESTIGIOUS ceremony was held last night to celebrate the achievements of dedicated Warrington graduates.
Friends, family, and VIP guests gathered at St Elphin’s Church as Warrington & Vale Royal College welcomed its most recent cohort of graduating higher education and professional students.
The night heard from Reverend June Steventon, Warrington North MP Charlotte Nichols, and college principal and chief executive Nichola Newton.
And as like previous years, a fellow of the college was appointed which was Arthur Parsons who is design director at 10:10 Games.
A highlight of the ceremony was when former student and ‘true inspiration’ Jonathan Cliffe took to stage to talk about his ‘heart-warming’ educational and professional journey.
Jonathan studied Level 3 Health and Social Care at the college before progressing to study midwifery at Bangor University.
He graduated with first-class honours and quickly secured his dream job as a midwife at Warrington and Halton Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust.
During the ceremony, a number of awards recognising the hard work and dedication of students were given out.
A spokesperson for the college said how these students represent its ‘values and ethos’.
They added: Each of these students has demonstrated sheer determination throughout their studies and were utterly deserving of this special recognition.
The following students received:
- Nathan Hawkins - The Craig Atherton Higher Education Sporting Excellence Award
- Rebecca Adamson - Outstanding Achievement Award in Apprenticeships
- Kelsey Siddall - The Harry Cunningham Higher Education Progression Award
- Cameron Rowe - Professional Student of the Year Award
A spokesperson for the college added: “Warrington & Vale Royal College would like to extend huge thanks to all who attended the ceremony and would once more like to congratulate all of the higher education and professional students on their wonderful achievements.
“The college looks forward to seeing you progress in your bright and promising futures, and is certain you have incredibly successful careers ahead of you.”
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