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Recognising challenge and pride in former students.
​Former students, Cody , Marco , Tristan , Amy , Izzy , Habiba , Keni and Nelly have been recognised for their outstanding effort, achievement and commitment to their studies whilst at Varndean School. They each received a proud welcome as they returned to the school to be part of assembly. During the assemblies they were presented with a cheque to further their education and to be spent in a way they feel will benefit their future.
Suzanne Denyer Award
This year the award was split three ways between three amazing former students.
Habiba was a guest in the assembly on Monday 19th October. Her family watched as she received the cheque, and looked extremely proud and joyful. Thanks to her hard work and growth mindset whilst at Varndean School Halima has received the Susan Denyer Award for her amazing progress.
Keni was the other student to be recognised and awarded the Susan Denyer Award, unfortunately she couldn't make it to the assembly but her and her family were extremely proud.
Nelly joined the assembly on Monday 19th and she was very happy to have been nominated.
The £1000 annual award was created as part of the legacy of ex-student Suzanne Denyer who left Varndean to pursue a successful career in the Police Force. She was keen to recognise students who matched her determination and commitment to hard work and achieving their full potential.
Varndean Development Award
Cody , Marco and Tristan are this years development award winners. They all joined the assembly and their families watched as they received their cheques.
We wish current winners, and previous winners, and of course all students every success with their future education and hope through continuing to challenge themselves they have many more proud moments.
It's favourite time on a Friday - Hot Chocolate with the Head! A big well done to Otis (7DBE), Georgie (7DBE), Matteo (7JBA), Dixie (7JBA), Holly (9JAW), Betty (10SJC), Jai (7AMI), Ruby (8HEM) and Conor (10ASH) for their nominations! #HotChocFri https://t.co/4TOMIIysiI
Due to the popularity of Mr Katz last webinar, we have decided to extend the invitation to Year 8 & 9 as well! The Reading Webinars are every Tuesday at 10:50 - 11:40 with guest appearances from published authors! See below for more details @VarndeanBooks: https://t.co/lhX1cSsrEf
Our Year 7s were lucky enough today to have author, illustrator and former Children's Laureate @chrisriddell50 meet with them over Zoom! A massive thank you to Mr Katz for organising this once-in-a-lifetime event! @VarndeanBooks https://t.co/AfNkfnOu0c
Last Friday's Hot Chocolate with the Head nominations were Hunter (7MWE), Charlotte (9ZBO), Kian (8KBA), Tyler (9CMC), Harley (11AXS), Leon (10NGE) and Eleni (8CBR). Well done to you all! @LennoxVarndean @AngelouVarndean @RussellVarndean @TuringVarndean @EllisVarndean https://t.co/cGLKhVL2bW
A big well done from the whole of #TeamVarndean to Milo for his brilliant monologue which he wrote and performed himself! Ms Bartley and @LennoxVarndean are so proud! https://t.co/VEjxZwWZco