The Council for Independent Further Education (Cife) is an association of colleges similar to Ashbourne, which are specialists in getting the best out of students in the final years of pre-university education. Each year Cife awards prizes for academic achievement. Ashbourne has been a member of Cife for over 15 years.
CIFE Academic Awards are presented in a ceremony at the House of Lords by Baroness Perry of Southwark, CIFE President. Lady Perry is an educationalist, and a member of the House of Lords. She chairs the backbench education group, and is a party whip. In the Teaching Excellence debate in 2010, Baroness Perry praised the excellent work of teachers. CIFE Colleges were all delighted by Baroness Perry’s statement that, “An inspirational teacher can literally change lives. At its best, teaching is a magic process that lights up the imagination of young people, draws out their curiosity and gives them lifelong skills and understanding.” The awards winners here are signal proof of the truth of these words and Ashbourne will endeavour to continue to change lives!
Chelcie Poole – Winner of a Humanities Award |
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A* – English Literature (351) As well as being an outstanding academic, through her participation in our drama club and annual revue, Chelcie complemented this performance and contributed much to the life and vitality of the college. Now at St Andrews studying English and Italian. |
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Elizabeth Hughes – Winner of a Humanities Award |
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A* – English Literature (364) Elizabeth came to us from a first class girls’ school and demonstrates how a student may enjoy the more grown up approach of a college and still succeed academically. A lively member of our drama club, contributer to our college revue, she was also co-editor of our very successful student newspaper and yearbook. Now at the New College for the Humanities with a 50% scholarship. |
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Nam Long Nguyen – Winner of a Science Award |
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A* – Maths (545) Talented academically, Long was also dogged in his pursuit of excellence. His grades speak for themselves. Now at St Georeges studying Medicine. |
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Le Ha Anh Phung – Winner of an Economics Award |
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A* – Maths (586) An outstanding academic she will do well at LSE where she is studying Economics. |
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Pinky Chng |
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A* – Maths Pinky joined Ashbourne from her high school in Singapore to embark upon an ambitious programme of four full A-levels in just eighteen-months. Her avid interest in philosophy and psychology won her a place at University College London. |
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