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Abbey College Manchester Showcases Students’ Success

Students from Abbey College Manchester returned to the Mayor’s Parlour to be celebrated for their fantastic achievements in the ‘End of Year Awards Ceremony’ at the iconic Manchester Town Hall on Wednesday 6 May.

The evening recognised the achievements of the students who will be leaving the college this summer and looked back over the academic year, picking out various student highlights and rewarding some of their outstanding achievements.

190 people were in attendance during the fantastic event and Abbey College Manchester provided excellent entertainment for the guests – including regular interludes from the brilliant college band. A selection of students also gave moving speeches during the ceremony causing strong emotions to filter through the room.

The guest of honour Richard Purchase, who is the Business Development Director of the Alpha Plus Group, the parent company of Abbey College Manchester, presented the student awards and certificates.

During the evening Richard addressed the students and said: “You are such a fantastic group of young people and as a college we are so proud of you. We all have dreams and I hope you follow them.”

Business BTEC student, Fares Challah, (18), of Torkington Road, Wilmslow received a sports award for his basketball achievements.

He said: “It was an incredible evening and so much fun. It was great to receive an award for my efforts and to share it with my college friends.

“It was an exciting way to mark the end of my time at Abbey College Manchester and I am very proud of my achievements here.”

To add to the already amazing event, this year a special award was made called the Jane Barraclough Award. It is in recognition of the Reverend of the Unitarian Chapel on Cross Street who died recently. Her replacement Reverend Cody Coyne presented this special award.

Liz Elam, Principal at Abbey College Manchester said: “It was an amazing evening and thoroughly enjoyed by all at an incredible venue.

“It was an honour to introduce the special new award in memory of our good friend Jane Barraclough.

“I am so proud of all the students this year and will be sad to see them leave but the awards evening was a spectacular occasion that will stay with them on their new venture.”

Abbey College Manchester is a leading independent college in the heart of Manchester, with a fast-growing and vibrant community.

There are around 229 students at the college, located just off King Street, 75% of whom are from the local area with the remainder from other countries. Most students are undertaking A Level programmes with the remainder studying BTEC courses or GCSEs.

As part of the Alpha Plus Group, Abbey College Manchester aims to maintain a ‘gold standard’ of educational quality. Classes are small, enabling teachers to provide a supportive and professional educational experience, specifically tailored towards the individual student.

The college offers well-equipped, modern teaching accommodation and students are encouraged to take advantage of the resources the city has to offer to help with learning and personal development.

For more information on Abbey College visit www.abbeymanchester.co.uk, or call 0161 817 2700.

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