Higher Education Students Honoured at Graduation

On Thursday 18th October, remarkable students from Riverside College’s Higher Education courses were celebrated at the annual Graduation Awards Ceremony.

Taking place in the beautiful surroundings of St Paul’s Church in Widnes, graduation certificates were presented on the night by College Principal Mary Murphy and Deputy Mayor, Councillor Margaret Horabin.

Special congratulations went to Foundation Degree in Education student Joanne Squire who was awarded ‘Staffordshire University Higher Education Student of the Year’ and to HND Computing student Robert Peel who was awarded ‘Higher Education Student of the Year for Pearson Programmes’.

Joanne was selected for the award after demonstrating strong commitment and dedication throughout her studies. Joanne’s tutor described her as a prime example of how hard work, a desire to learn and resilience can help overcome barriers to achieve great results. Joanne will now be progressing to the BA (Hons) in Education course at Riverside College.

Joanne Squire & Robert Peel

Robert was chosen for the award after displaying great development throughout his studies at Riverside College, both academically and personally. He is described by his tutor as a great asset to his peers and a pleasure to have in the classroom by sharing his ideas and knowledge with others. Robert achieved a distinction grade overall on the course and is now studying Multimedia Computing at Liverpool John Moores University.

Helen London, Head of Teacher Development and Higher Education at Riverside College said, “It was an honour to celebrate the achievements of our Higher Education students at this wonderful event. I am very proud of all of our students graduating this year; they really deserve it after working very hard throughout their studies to achieve their qualifications.

“There are so many reasons to choose Riverside College for Higher Education courses and it is wonderful to see so many students choosing to stay local to obtain their HND, HNC, foundation degree, and full honours degrees with us.”

2018 Graduates

HNC Electrical and Electronic Engineering
Conor Jenkins

HNC Mechanical Engineering
Joel Green
Lewis Green
Liam Ryan

HND Computing
Aaron Fraser Carter
Benedict Roberts
Robert Peel
Sean Mcgibbon
Steven Carmichael

Foundation Degree in Health and Social Care
Ellie Buckley
Sidrah Khan

Foundation Degree in Counselling
Beverley Kavanagh
Caroline Warrener
David Jones
Deborah Beyga
Donna Dunn
Emma Bradley
Julie Howard
Lesley Wharton
Lynn Hillyer
Michelle Skarratts
Natalie Lightbody
Patricia Anne Dyas
Rachel Wilson

BSc (Hons) Counselling
Alison Swindell
Andrea Harrison
Caroline Stretch
Catherine Hill
Cheryl Lyon
Danielle Hampson
Eleanor Cooper-McCann
Kelly Collins
Louise Robinson
Sarah King
Victoria Cowgill

Foundation Degree in Education
Bethany Hampson
Cheryl Keppel
Chloe Dickenson
Emma Walker
Jemma Burns
Jennifer Martin
Joanne Squire
Kate Jones
Kate Thistlewood
Michelle Mcgawley

Certificate and Post Graduate Certificate in Education
Elizabeth Casey
Liam Meagher
Richard Turner
Steven Phillips