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A Celebration of Achievement at Eastbourne College Speech Day

Pupils, staff, parents and governors gathered for Eastbourne College Speech Day to celebrate the achievements of the past year and bid farewell to the Year 13 leavers as they prepare for the next stage of their journeys.

The College community came together at the Congress Theatre for a memorable occasion marked by prize giving, music and reflection on another successful year.

Head of School Poppy and Deputy Head of School William delivered thoughtful speeches reflecting on their time at Eastbourne College, while Headmaster Tom Lawson also addressed the audience in a thought-provoking speech.

Prize winners were recognised across a wide range of academic, sporting, creative and co-curricular disciplines, highlighting the talent, commitment and character of Eastbournians.

The occasion also provided an opportunity to acknowledge members of staff moving on from the College, including Anthony Lamb, whose contribution over many years has been greatly valued.

As another academic year draws to a close, Speech Day offered a fitting opportunity to reflect on all that has been achieved and celebrate the people who make Eastbourne College such a special place.

Following the ceremony, pupils, parents and staff gathered on College Field for House drinks and cricket. This year’s festivities included a notable milestone in the College’s history, as a girls’ team played a 50-ball match on Speech Day for the first time. It was a wonderful occasion and a fitting landmark for the continued growth of girls’ cricket at the College.

Congratulations to all prize winners and best wishes to our leavers as they begin their next chapters.

A large group of students and teachers stands onstage at Eastbourne College’s Speech Day, dressed formally. The students hold achievement certificates and smile at the camera, with plants and flowers arranged along the blue-lit stage.

 

Two people in suits stand on stage, raising a large trophy together and smiling—celebrating their achievement at Eastbourne College’s Speech Day. Other trophies sit on a nearby table, with black curtains hanging in the background.

A man in academic robes gestures and smiles on stage at a graduation ceremony during Eastbourne College Speech Day, holding a certificate. Two colleagues beside him applaud as part of this Celebration of Achievement. The stage is decorated with banners.

A young woman in a school uniform holds up a trophy on stage during Eastbourne College’s Speech Day, a true celebration of achievement, whilst three adults in academic robes stand nearby, smiling.

Two people embrace on stage during Speech Day at Eastbourne College, while two others stand nearby smiling and applauding. A lectern with the college logo is visible on the right, highlighting this moment of achievement.

Two women hug on stage during Eastbourne College’s Speech Day, one holding a gift bag. Both are dressed formally as another woman in a white coat and orange dress looks on. A large screen highlights the celebration of achievement in the background.

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