Annual Prize Distribution Ceremony 2019
A selection of prize and trophy winners, pictured with Dr. Vasey and Guest Speaker Dr Alan Gillespie following the conclusion of this year’s ceremony.
On Wednesday 18th September 2019 the Grosvenor community of pupils, staff, parents, Governors and invited guests, including Guest Speaker Dr Alan Gillespie – former Chairman of Ulster Bank - congregated at the nearby Orangefield Presbyterian Church to celebrate another year of all-round achievement at its annual Prize Distribution Ceremony.
From left to right: Andrew Hagen, Head Boy; Miss Rosemary Rainey OBE, Chairperson of the Board of Governors; Dr. Vasey, Principal; Dr Alan Gillespie, Guest Speaker and Ruth Sellar, Head Girl.
Following speeches from Chairperson of the Board of Governors Miss Rosemary Rainey OBE and Principal Dr. Frances Vasey - delivering her fifth Principal’s Report, memorable performances from the Senior Choir - of ‘The Prayer’ by Carole Bayer Sager and David Foster, arranged by Mark Hayes and featuring soloists Tyler Smith and Anna Smith; and ‘Stand By Me’ by Jerry Leiber, Mike Stoller and Ben E. King, arranged by Kirby Shaw; not to mention the distribution of prizes itself, the ceremony concluded with a succinct, entertaining and captivating speech from Guest Speaker Dr. Gillespie – a former Grosvenor Head Boy, which succeeded in thoroughly engaging all in attendance, providing the perfect conclusion to an enjoyable afternoon of recognition and celebration.
The academic year 2018-2019 was one of huge attainment in Grosvenor, with the school enjoying notable successes in academic, sporting and musical areas, to name just a few; to this end its 2019 Prize Distribution Ceremony provided fitting recognition of its continued achievements and accomplishments in a range of curricular, co-curricular and extra-curricular activities.
Well done to everybody at Grosvenor on its incredible success over the past twelve months - all within the school are already looking forward to celebrating further achievements, from the current academic year, come September 2020.