Princess Helena College

The address by the Chairman of the Board of Governors, Dr Mary Buchanan, and report by the Headmistress, Mrs Jo-Anne Duncan, were followed by the guest speaker, Dr Costas Markides.

Dr Markides, Professor of Strategy at the London Business School, gave a hugely entertaining speech on "The Pursuit of Happiness", complete with videos of fish, penguins and hugs.

The Special Awards were as follows:

The Crystal Whittaker Rose Bowl for achievement in GCSEs - Rachel Helman

The Work Cup - Suzanne Tsang

The Stratford Johns Award for Technical Excellence - Amy Keast

The Mary Beattie Award for self-presentation, charm, courtesy and consideration of others - Jo Thomas

The John Jarvis Award for the best overseas boarder - Minnie Chai

The Jan Slinn Cup for best boarder - Rachel Helman

The Ware Cup for pastoral care. This is voted for by Year 7 and 8 pupils. They are asked to vote for the girl who is most encouraging. For the first time ever the vote was unanimous - Alice Vickers

Best contribution to the school - YiYi Liu

Order of Merit - Amy Keast

The Gertrude Jekyll Prize for service to the school - Old Girls' Association

The Cockerill Trophy - Windsor

After the presentation of prizes, the Vote of Thanks was given by the retiring Head of School, Amy Keast.

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