Pupils' achievements celebrated at Beath High School

This was a celebration not just of the outstanding work done by many of the pupils over the last academic year, but also of the musical talent of its young people.

The ceremony started with a rousing bagpipe performance by Matthew Clements, followed up by a heartfelt welcome from this year’s school captains, McKenzie Easton and Jack Thompson.

Each spoke about the positive impact that Beath High has had on their lives, and singled out faculties and teachers that have inspired them.

Casey King delivered a stunning rendition of 'Loch Lomond' before the guest speaker of the night was introduced.

Maria Lloyd, head of education and children’s services for secondary schools at Fife Council, addressed the prize winners, elegantly weaving in Beath’s values to highlight the unique opportunities they will enjoy at school, and urging them to make the most of them.

For 'Belonging', she highlighted the relationships and social life that form the heart of a child’s experience at school;

'Experiences' are the lessons, clubs, extra-curricular activities and trips that stay with pupils for a lifetime, building resilience and character;

'Aspiration' is about never settling for less than one’s best, and attainment that reflects the effort expended;

'Teamwork' is reflected by Beath’s strong sporting heritage, and the pupil power demonstrated through collaboration, exemplified by the school meal improvement initiative led by pupils, and which has received attention from the Scottish Government;

and 'Honesty' as an opportunity for pupils to embrace who they truly are, in terms of opinions, religion, sexuality, and to respect others’ right to do likewise.

Between the many awards presented, including the dux which was awarded to David Buik, and the Rector’s Quaich, presented to Luke Fleming in recognition of his tireless work in the community, there were other beautiful musical performances. 

Naomi Berry sang 'Out Here on My Own', a vocal group comprising pupils from every year group performed 'True Colours', and Millen Simpson rounded off the evening by singing 'Stay'.

It was a truly special evening, showcasing and rewarding the hard work of Beath High School’s exceptional pupils.

Senior Awards Ceremony 2024 – Award Winners

Business and IT Faculty:

· National 4 Administration & IT – Aliya Alabi

· National 5 Administration & IT – Erin Adam

· Higher Administration & IT – Megan Campbell

· National 4 Business – Amelia Buchan

· National 5 Business Management – Elize Bauld

· Higher Business Management – Blair Cran

· John Simpson Prize for Higher Business Management – Blair Cran

Design Faculty

· National 4 Art & Design – Quinn Salkeld

· National 5 Art & Design – Nathaniel Sahin

· Higher Art & Design – Alice Haddock

· Advanced Higher Art & Design – Eva Celentano

· Higher Photography – Amanda Wan

· The Dundee University Prize for Advanced Higher Art & Design – Eva Celentano

· National 4 Design & Manufacture – Taylor Pringle

· National 5 Design & Manufacture – Elize Bauld

· National 4 Graphic Communication – Ethan Devaney

· National 5 Graphic Communication – Nial McKenna

· Higher Graphic Communication – Zoe Lowe

· National 4 Practical Woodworking – Daniel Proudfoot

· National 5 Practical Woodworking – Danielle Cain

· National 5 Practical Metalwork – Lee Smith

· Unit Social Club Prize for National 5 Practical Woodworking – Danielle Cain

· Fife Windows & Doors Trophy for Graphic Communication – Zoe Lowe

· Rosyth Shipwright’s Social Club Prize for National 4 Practical Woodworking – Daniel Proudfoot

English Faculty

· National 4 English – Daniel Paterson

· National 5 English – Amelia Buchan

· Higher English – Ava Murphy

· Advanced Higher English – Jamie Watt

· Shell UK Limited Senior Prize for Creative Writing – Ava Murphy

· Sir Ian Rankin Prize for Creative Writing – Kirsten McKenzie & Lochlann McLean (Joint)

Health and Wellbeing Faculty

· National 4 Early Education & Childcare – Ellie MacDonald

· National 5 Early Education & Childcare – Casey King

· Higher Childcare & Development – Aimee Anwender

· National 4 Practical Cookery – Cody Shepherd

· National 5 Practical Cookery – Millie Temple

· Rascals Nursery Prize for National 5 Early Education & Childcare – Casey King

· Rascals Nursery Prize for Higher Childcare & Development – Aimee Anwender

· Helen Fawns Prize for Home Economics – Millie Temple

· National 4 Physical Education – John William Lowther

· National 5 Physical Education – Blake Stein

· Higher Physical Education – Andrew Kelly

· Level 6 Sports Leadership – Brodie Park

· Gareth Blackadder Special Achievement in Physical Education – Andrew Kelly

· David Martin Prize for Football – Leni Parrish

· Amy Simpson Prize for Extra Curricular Sports – Jack Thomson

· Rankin Shield Rugby Trophy for Endeavour – Casper Mabaya

Mathematics Faculty

· National 5 Application of Mathematics (S4) – Emma MacFarlane

· National 5 Application of Mathematics (S5/6) – Alice Haddock

· Higher Application of Mathematics – Teodor Postovanu

· National 5 Mathematics (S4) – Daniel Proudfoot & Samuel Wilkinson (Joint)

· National 5 Mathematics (S5/6) – Andra O’Hare

· Higher Mathematics – David Buik

· Advanced Higher Mathematics – Isla Taylor

· Sonia Gmitrzak Memorial Prize for Higher Mathematics – David Buik

· Sonia Gmitrzak Memorial Prize for Advanced Higher Mathematics – Isla Taylor

· Sonia Gmitrzak Memorial Prize for Higher Application of Mathematics – Teodor Postovanu

Modern Languages Faculty

· Higher French – David Buik

· National 4 German – Ethan Wilson

· National 5 German – Emma McFarlane

· Higher German – Patrisia Hadzhiev

· National 4 Spanish – Cody Shepherd

· National 5 Spanish – Lorna McCaffery

· Michelle Whyte Memorial Prize for National 5 Modern Languages – Lorna McCaffery

· Beath Prize for Higher French – David Buik

· Rexroth Bosch Trophy for Commitment and Dedication in German – Patrisia Hadzhiev

Performing Arts Faculty

· National 4 Drama – Rihanna Hendry

· National 5 Drama – Amelia Buchan

· NPA Creative Industries – Sophie Healy

· NPA Acting & Performance – Aimee Mathie

· Higher Drama – Ellah Davies-Ruderham

· Advanced Higher Drama – Holly Adams

· National 5 Music – Keir Leishman

· Higher Music – Alexander Dewar

· Advanced Higher Music – Isla Taylor

· Jim Broadley Endeavour Award for Music – Casey King

· David Whitelaw Memorial Prize for Music – David Buik

· Jim Fautley Endeavour Music Award (Wind) – Ellie Tait

· Excellence in Drama – Aimee Mathie

· Outstanding Contribution to the Theatrical Life of the School – Casey King

Science Faculty

· National 4 Biology – Jasmine Simpson

· National 5 Biology – Elize Bauld

· Higher Biology – Megan Campbell

· Advanced Higher Biology – Aniela-Jean Miller

· Higher Human Biology – Ava Murphy

· National 4 Chemistry – Kadeylea Breeze

· National 5 Chemistry – Nial McKenna

· Higher Chemistry – Megan Campbell

· Advanced Higher Chemistry – Isla Taylor

· National 4 Physics – Sophie Healy

· National 5 Physics – Lisa Liu

· Higher Physics – Ava Murphy

· Advanced Higher Physics – Isla Taylor

· Higher Engineering Science – Teodor Postovanu

· Tom Dunsmore Trophy for Best Pupil in Human Biology – Ava Murphy

Social Subjects Faculty

· National 4 Geography – Rebecca Morgan

· National 5 Geography – Elize Bauld

· Higher Geography – Evie Whyte

· National 4 History – Rebecca Morgan

· National 5 History – Cameron Kelly & Keir Leishman (Joint)

· Higher History – Blair Cran

· National 4 Modern Studies – Imogen Hill

· National 5 Modern Studies – Alli Brady

· Higher Modern Studies – Kirsten McKenzie

· Higher Psychology – Jane Doolan

· National 5 Sociology – Sophie Baxter

· The Annabelle Ewing Shape Award for Outstanding Achievement within the Social Subjects and RME Faculty – Jamie Watt

Academic Colours

· National 5 – Elize Bauld, Alli Brady, Lisa Liu

· Higher – David Buik, Ava Murphy

Special Awards and Achievements

· Beath Community Award – Gail McDonald

· The Timbershack Achievement Award for Endeavour – Chloe Mayne

· The Malcolm Slora Award for Endeavour – Cody Sheperd

· The Broad Street Centre Community Award – Becca Temple

· The Rotary Club of Cowdenbeath Award for Citizenship – Danielle Cain

· The Michael Wood Memorial Award for Outstanding Personal Achievement – Jayden Morrison

· Cowdenbeath Civic Week and Community Council Citizenship Award – McKenzie Easton

· The David D Stevenson (Davie CACA) Outstanding Commitment to Youth Volunteering – Luke Fleming and Ella McLeod (Joint)

· Rector’s Quaich – Presented by Steve Ross (Rector) – Luke Fleming

· Dux of School – David Buik