Talented New Scholars are Welcomed at Cronton

Twelve new students at Cronton Sixth Form have had a fantastic start to college life after each receiving a prestigious College Scholarship.
The outstanding students were selected for the scholarship awards after a series of interviews which took place earlier this year at the College. They were awarded the scholarships because of their proven talent and flair in the College’s three Centres of Excellence subject areas, Science and Maths, Performing Arts and Sports.

This year the successful students are:

• Danielle Jade Ellis, previously from Sir Thomas Boteler Church of England High School
• Charlotte Graham, previously from Saints Peter & Paul Catholic College
• Vanya Barzilova, previously from St Chad’s Catholic and Church of England High School
• Emma Lansdell, previously from The Grange School
• Jamie Blakey, previously from St Chad’s Catholic and Church of England High School
• Aimee Critchley, previously from St Cuthbert’s Catholic Community High School
• Chris Heaton, previously from Rainford High Technology College
• Daniel Wigelsworth, previously from Ormiston Chadwick Academy
• Luke Riley, previously from Saints Peter & Paul Catholic College
• Joseph Davies, previously from Wade Deacon High School
• Shahbaz Khan, previously from Tower College
• Sonny Fielding, previously from St Edmund Arrowsmith Catholic Centre for Learning

Mary Murphy, College Principal said, “These scholarships support students and provide financial assistance towards the costs of fulfilling their full potential in their chosen field. For example, students may use the money for attending competitions, buying equipment, paying for specialist coaching or tuition and/or studying towards extension awards.”
Students fulfilling certain criteria can apply for the scholarships as part of the College application process. After scholarship interviews the winning students are awarded financial rewards over their two years of study. We look forward to meeting next year’s potential scholars over the next few months.

Danielle Jade Ellis

Previous School: Sir Thomas Boteler Church of England High School
Scholarship Area: Science and Maths
Course: A Levels – Biology, Chemistry, French, Maths
Danielle said, “I was in complete shock at having been chosen for a scholarship. It is fantastic to know someone believes in my abilities and wanted to help me in my education.”

Charlotte Graham

Previous School: Saints Peter & Paul Catholic College
Scholarship Area: Performing Arts
Course: A Levels – Music, Psychology, Sociology
Charlotte said, “I couldn’t believe I had been chosen as a scholar. The scholarship will be a big help with purchasing equipment to progress further with my music studies.”

Vanya Barzilova

Previous School: St Chads Catholic & Church of England High School
Scholarship Area: Science and Maths
Course: A Levels – Biology, Chemistry, Maths, Psychology
Vanya said, “I was amazed that I made it into the top six science and maths scholars. I am very happy to have already made a great impression in college.”

Emma Lansdell

Previous School: The Grange School
Scholarship Area: Science and Maths
Course: A Levels – Biology, Chemistry, Maths, Physics
Emma said, “I was ecstatic when I found out I had been chosen for a scholarship as it was something I really wanted to achieve. The funding will be a big help to purchase materials for my studies.”

Jamie Blakey

Previous School: St Chad’s Catholic and Church of England High School
Scholarship Area: Science and Maths
Course: A Levels – Chemistry, Maths, Physics
Jamie said, “I was very pleased when I received the call to say I had been chosen. It has given me more confidence in myself and will help me achieve my goals in the future.”

Aimee Critchley

Previous School: St Cuthbert’s Catholic Community High School
Scholarship Area: Performing Arts
Course: Level 3 BTEC Extended Diploma in Professional Music Practice
Aimee said, “I am very happy to have been chosen as a performing arts scholar. The funding with be a big help with my studies and it has really helped me to believe in my abilities.”

Chris Heaton

Previous School: Rainford High Technology College
Scholarship Area: Sport
Course: Level 3 BTEC Extended Diploma in Sport Development, Coaching & Fitness
Chris said, “Receiving a scholarship means I will be able to afford more equipment to help with my cycling training, I am very happy to have been chosen.”

Daniel Wigelsworth

Previous School: Ormiston Chadwick Academy
Scholarship Area: Sport
Course: A Levels – English Literature, Geography, Business Studies, Physical Education
Daniel has just returned from the World Karate and Kickboxing Commission World Championships in Florida and won a gold medal in his category.

Luke Riley

Previous School: Saints Peter & Paul Catholic College
Scholarship Area: Sport
Course: Level 3 BTEC Extended Diploma in Sport Development, Coaching & Fitness
Luke said, “I was very happy and excited to have been chosen to receive a scholarship from so many candidates, I feel a real sense of accomplishment.”

Joseph Davies

Previous School: Wade Deacon High School
Scholarship Area: Science and Maths
Course: A Levels – Maths, Further Maths, Physics, History
Joseph said, “With the scholarship I will be able to purchase lots of materials to help progress in my studies. It has also boosted confidence in my abilities as I was chosen from so many.”

Shahbaz Khan

Previous School: Tower College
Scholarship Area: Science and Maths
Course: A Levels – Biology, Chemistry, Maths, Physics
Shahbaz said, “It was great to be chosen as a scholar. The scholarship gives me additional hope and self-esteem to pursue my academic career in medicine.”

Sonny Fielding

Previous School: St Edmund Arrowsmith Catholic Centre for Learning
Scholarship Area: Performing Arts
Course: A Levels – Music, English Literature, History, Theatre Studies
Sonny said, “I felt a sense of accomplishment to have been chosen as a scholar from so many possible candidates. I feel I can now progress much further in my education with the scholarship.”