Havering Students Make The Headlines At New City College Achievement Awards

It was a night of celebration, pride and plenty of ‘good news’moments as exceptional students were recognised at the New City College Student Achievement Awards 2025, held on Monday 20 October.

Themed around a breaking news broadcast, the evening turned the spotlight on student success, with positive stories from across the year presented in a dynamic news-show format that proved a hit with the students, their families, staff and VIP guests who filled the auditorium to applaud the winners.

Hosted by former student Avri Forbes, and held at the Leonardo Royal London City Hotel, the ceremony involved students from across the NCC group, with 13 winners coming from the three Havering campuses – Havering Sixth Form, Ardleigh Green campus and Rainham Construction and Engineering Centre.

The night also featured vibrant performances from the Havering Sixth Form Student Band, who got everyone in a celebratory mood with uplifting renditions of Dua Lipa’sDance the Night and Kool and the Gang’s Celebration.

Principals Alison Arnaud, Jacqueline Mitchell, Colleen Marshall, and Janet Smith presented awards to outstanding students from across their campuses, representing a wide range of subjects and study areas – from A Levels and vocational courses to Higher Education, ESOL and Apprenticeships.

The final and most prestigious award of the evening, the Group Principal and CEO Award for Outstanding Achievement, went to Oliver McLarens from Havering Sixth Form Campus, who has progressed to study at Oxford University, having achieved outstanding A Level results.

Group Principal and CEO Gerry McDonald CBE concluded the evening by praising the award-winning students, saying: “We have seen the very best of New City College here this evening and we delight in our students’ achievements. We hope they will face any new challenges with hope, compassion and optimism, as these are the true markers of outstanding.”

Gerry also thanked the event’s gold sponsors – CTC Building Services and a.r.u. London, as well as other sponsors: Pearson, Bath Spa University, Canary Wharf Group, Red Kettle Media, Mindful Education, Clearhead, Printech, and Get Yourself Noticed, who all contributed to an evening that celebrated the college’s values of opportunity, success, and community.

Congratulations to the Havering winners, who were: 

Group Principal and CEO Award for Outstanding Achievement – Oliver McLarens (Havering Sixth Form)

Outstanding Contribution to the College Community – Bailey Cook (Havering Sixth Form)

Student Ambassador of the Year – Enis Mustafa (Ardleigh Green)

Apprentice of the Year – James Doyle (Rainham)

Building Services Student of the Year – Julia Rembecka(Rainham)

Construction Student of the Year – Tegh Singh (Rainham)

A Level Art & Design Student of the Year – Jeffrey Lam(Havering Sixth Form)

A Level Science and Maths Student of the Year – AmeenahJabbar (Havering Sixth Form)

Performing Arts Student of the Year – Jayma Thomas(Havering Sixth Form)

Adult Student of the Year – Siya Damyanov (Ardleigh Green)

Hairdressing Student of the Year – Maegan Millar (Ardleigh Green)

Higher Education Student of the Year – Jenette-Marie Ogborn (Ardleigh Green)

Science Student of the Year – Scarlett Chuter (Havering Sixth Form)

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