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Amazing pupils capture hearts at 2023 Lincolnshire Free Press and Spalding Guardian Education Awards




The resilience and strength shown by Kiya Clark in refusing to let a rare strain of mitochondrial disease hold her back was the reason why she was named Secondary School Pupil of the Year at this year’s Lincolnshire Free Press and Spading Guardian Education Awards.

Kiya was diagnosed after she began to suffer headaches and seizures from the age of six and the side-effects of the disease, which does not have a cure, include respiratory issues and muscle wastage.

Kiya Clark, of Spalding Academy, won the Secondary School Student of the Year title. She collected her trophy from Jordan Owen, of our headline sponsor Duncan & Toplis
Kiya Clark, of Spalding Academy, won the Secondary School Student of the Year title. She collected her trophy from Jordan Owen, of our headline sponsor Duncan & Toplis

She never gives up and is a happy youngster and has thrived since arriving at Spalding Academy.

Kiya said: “I feel very happy to have won.”

Her proud mum Rebecca Hilling said: “It is incredible - she was always a winner whether she won or not. I know how hard she works at everything she does.”

Head of school Jemma Curson added: “I am so very proud that Kiya is part of our school and she is always smiling.”

Zion Serino-Jordan, of Bourne Academy and Matthew Harper, of Cowley Academy were the runners up in the Secondary School Student of the Year category. Their certificates were presented by Jordan Owen of our headline sponsor Duncan & Toplis.
Zion Serino-Jordan, of Bourne Academy and Matthew Harper, of Cowley Academy were the runners up in the Secondary School Student of the Year category. Their certificates were presented by Jordan Owen of our headline sponsor Duncan & Toplis.
Sponsors of the 2023 Lincolnshire Free Press and Spalding Guardian Education AwardsNA
Sponsors of the 2023 Lincolnshire Free Press and Spalding Guardian Education AwardsNA

The award was sponsored by Duncan and Topliss and runners up were were Matthew Harper, of Cowley Academy, and Zion Serino-Jordan, of Bourne Academy.

The full list of winners can be found at our roundup here.

Isla Saterlay (13), of Spalding, won the Outstanding Sporting Achievement award, which was judged and sponsored by Snap Fitness.

The Spalding High School pupil said: “I am shocked to win - it means a lot.

“I got into trampolining during lockdown and loved it.”

Runners up were Leah Barker and Willow Gill – both fellow Spalding High School students with impressive sporting pedigrees.

Isla Saterlay, of Spalding High School, won the Outstanding Sporting Achievement award. She picked up her prize from Rob Harriss of sponsors Snap Fitness
Isla Saterlay, of Spalding High School, won the Outstanding Sporting Achievement award. She picked up her prize from Rob Harriss of sponsors Snap Fitness
Rob Harriss, of sponsors Snap Fitness, hands runner up certificates in the Outstanding Sporting Achievement category to Leah Barker and Willow Gill, both of Spalding High School
Rob Harriss, of sponsors Snap Fitness, hands runner up certificates in the Outstanding Sporting Achievement category to Leah Barker and Willow Gill, both of Spalding High School

Gosberton Academy’s Elliot Withers was named Primary School Pupil of the Year.

He won the Worldwide Fruit-sponsored award after consistently demonstrating outstanding leadership and support to his peers, as well as encouraging youngster students.

“It was a nice surprise,” said head boy Elliot, who had schoolmate Roelan Rishan also on the shortlist.

Anna Pike, of Worldwide Fruit, presents the Primary School Pupil of the Year award to Elliot Withers of Gosberton Academy
Anna Pike, of Worldwide Fruit, presents the Primary School Pupil of the Year award to Elliot Withers of Gosberton Academy
Roelan Rishan, of Gosberton Academy, gets his Primary School Pupil of the Year runner up certificate from Anna Pike of Worldwide Fruit
Roelan Rishan, of Gosberton Academy, gets his Primary School Pupil of the Year runner up certificate from Anna Pike of Worldwide Fruit

“We were talking about it at lunchtime and it was nice we were both there.

“It’s quite nice to help other students when they get stuck with work so they feel comfortable and won’t be shy to ask a teacher for help.”

Roelan Rishan was runner up.



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