Monday, July 13, 2009

Very proud Mum (and Dad) Moment!!


This afternoon I went to school prize giving for year 7. I can hardly believe that Beth has been at Nicky B for nearly a full school year where has that time gone??
Anyway we have been to a few of these for Carl's presentations in the past, so we had an idea what is coming. I was keeping my fingers crossed that they didn't play earth song by Michael Jackson, because the whole presentation was beginning to feel a bit emotionally charged. (They didn't, thank goodness)
Beth has had a fantastic form teacher, Mr Keily. This teacher was a pupil at the school, went away to Uni to become a teacher and then returned. (he is very young!!) He has been so enthusiastic and caring and has really inspired his class. Beth has flourished and grown in all sorts of ways, a lot of it attributable to him.
The classes are a competitive lot, with lots of inter form competitions, unfortunately Beth's form came consistently second in every event, losing every time to a different form!
Mr Keily was finding it all a bit emotional as well, as he is staying with year 7 and taking on one of the new classes. He wasn't keen to lose his present class.
Towards the end of the afternoon, the children were awarded sports colours and Beth was thrilled to be awarded the year 7 'Outstanding Contribution to Sports' award.
This left just one thing left on the table, a silver cup, the only cup to be presented. (the rest were certificates) Miss Price started her speech describing how the winner was an all round performer, who had grown in confidence throughout the year, who always gave her best and went the extra mile to help. The winner was outstanding at a recent course at Watford football Club and had been graded as outstanding in all areas of her schooling, the winner of the 'Patricia Jenkins Trophy for 'Outstanding Contribution to School Life'........Bethany!!!!!!
Well we were stunned, Beth was stunned, her form teacher was blinking a lot, How proud were we????
So unprepared was I that I didn't even have my camera with me, I have had to snap a few shots on my iPhone. The cup has stayed at school for the time being as she will be officially presented with it at main school prize giving in September, along with Carl's A level results!!

10 comments:

Barb said...

Thanks for visiting my blog ~ but I think we have a communications problem. Not sure what your comment meant: "I need to eat cues, but they make me puke!! "

Barb said...

That's okay ~ we've both gotten a good laugh out of it! Isn't the internet amazing ~ two complete strangers in two different countries having a laugh together! Have a great day and thanks for the compliments on my bags

Raymonde said...

Well done Beth and stop crying now Mum, you are embarassing the brilliant daughter you have. They other two are not bad either! Have a good week. Love.

Boo said...

Oh my goodness me! What a wonderful surprise - what an honour. No wonder you are all so proud of Beth - congratulations Beth. The presentation of the cup in September when Carl gets his A results sounds like another great occasion to look forward to. Camera at the ready Lyzzy. Boo xxxx

Monnik said...

That's great! What an honor. Sounds like you're raising an amazing kid!

Barbara Martin said...

It is great to hear when a teacher imparts wisdom into their students. Congratulations to Beth.

Jen said...

Wowser Lyzzy - that's amazing! Go Beth :) Doesn't surprise me in the least though, she's a great kid. And you're a fab mum *wipes away tear* Take care xxx

Louise F NZ said...

Congrats to Beth! Well done on her fantastic achievement!

domestic goddess said...

huge congrats to Beth

Debbielou said...

Clever girl Beth ! Well done xx