b'PRIZE-GIVINGPRIZE-GIVINGOur annual prize-giving was a happy occasion,the receiving end of a football match defeat here a and our third as a member of the King Edward VInumber of years ago where he was spotted by an Foundation and King Edward VI Academy Trust. ToAston Villa scout! It was a lovely event and I enjoyed present the prizes, we welcomed the Foundationmeeting so many families as we celebrated the Bailiff, Mr Gurd Chahal, who commented on thesuccess of our school community.warm, welcoming and happy atmosphere at HGS.Sixth Form students go on to a variety of destinations We also welcomed Doctor Dorian Dugmore, anpost A Levels. The vast majority move to university, expert in cardiovascular medicine and well-being, asfollowing extensive careers advice and guidance with our principal guest and speaker. He spoke about thetheir UCAS application which is a major part of their opportunities a school like ours affords its students,Sixth Form programme (even when they have left and encouraged them to get involved in all that weschool!) alongside the broad Enrichment programme. have on offer and to take the opportunities presentedSome of our students take up apprenticeships to them, such as the house system, sport, drama,with leading firms such as Deloittes, EY and PWC and music. He was delighted to note the progresswhere they receive salaried, on-the-job training and made at HGS over the past year and found HGSprofessional development; others move straight to be a truly inspirational place. He highlighted theinto employment and some take a gap year. The need for perseverance, careful planning, a sense ofschool believes it is their job to support each and humour and support from family and school, so thatevery individual student according to their needs and if and when a setback occurs it can be effectivelyrequirements. There is no one size fits all approach overcome. He provoked much thought aboutat King Edward VI Handsworth Grammar School for issues such as well-being, and providedBoys where we firmly believe that a good education some intriguing insights into theis more than simply being results-driven. We want our world of football and corporatestudents to be able to know what to do when they business. It was his first majordont know what to do!event at HGS having been on 14'