Ludlow Awards reward Year 11 students

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Ludlow Awards reward Year 11 students

26 May 2010 11:43:00

The Ludlow Awards - students

Hard-working Year 11 students from Luton have been recognised in their attempts to improve their English.

The Ludlow Awards are sponsored by the chairman of the University of Bedfordshire’s Development Board, Derek Ludlow CBE DL, through his company Ludlow Group Services of Luton of which he is chairman.

They are to students, who are taking their GCSEs this year, from Luton schools and academies for whom English is a second or additional language.

The awards, in just their second year, are made by the Ouse Valley Branch of The English-Speaking Union.

Derek said: “The English language is universal and it’s not useful to master it, it’s crucial. Well done to all the students for their achievements.”

Joining Derek at Thursday’s presentation night at the Putteridge Bury campus was Dr Tony Wood, former Vice Chancellor of the University of Luton and chairman of the ESU Ouse Valley Branch. Roger Cornwell, who is vice-chairman of the ESU Ouse Valley Branch, compered the evening.

The Ludlow Awards - students + larger group

The 26 awards were shared between seven schools and academies and each youngster received a certificate and a cash award. There were two types of award.

Students who demonstrated outstanding achievement in the writing of clear and accurate English were:

  • Barnfield South Academy: Diana Jurguc.
  • Barnfield West Academy: Mary-Ann Uvieghara, Andranik Barsegjan.
  • Cardinal Newman Catholic School: Kasia Pawlik.
  • Challney High School for Boys: Chris Shumba, Akbar Iqbal, Umer Khan, Nahian Wazed, Mustakim Ali.
  • Denbigh High School: Niloy Biswas, Taslima Hussain, Mark Noble, Kolima Akhtar, Kelly Sinclair.
  • Icknield High School: Faizah Akhtar, Sairah Jamil, Priyam Patel.
  • Stopsley High School: Jenny Lam.

Students who made rapid progress in English in a short time, showing determination and ability, were:

  • Barnfield South Academy: Sawon Ahmed.
  • Cardinal Newman Catholic School: Paulina Jarema.
  • Challney High School for Boys: Basharat Mohammed Ali, Jawad Ahmed.
  • Denbigh High School: Ferdouse Akhter, Hasnat Niloy.
  • Icknield High School: Yasir Haroon, Mandeep Singh Dubb (not present).

The University sponsors the Ouse Valley Branch of The English-Speaking Union which is a charity with branches in more than 50 countries worldwide.

It encourages the use of English as a common global language to nurture dialogue, and the exchange of ideas and opinions. It particularly aims to help young people build the skills and confidence to realise their potential.

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