THE achievements of pupils at a York secondary school were celebrated at an awards ceremony.

Joseph Rowntree School in New Earswick held its annual prize giving and this year BBC Radio York presenter, Adam Tomlinson, was the guest speaker.

Last year’s Year 13 students came back to the school to receive their awards for a celebration of their A-Level success this summer. Students travelled from universities across the country to reunite and celebrate their achievements.

Head teacher, Richard Crane, welcomed parents, friends of the school and staff to an evening of music and celebration of achievement in all its forms - handing out year prizes as well as awards for, outstanding progress over the year in all subjects, 100 per cent attendance, subject prizes, excellent exam performance, contributions to school life and to the community among other categories.

Mr Crane said: “The school is so proud of all the students and proud that students, parents, staff and governors all worked so hard to achieve the best ever exam results.”

A special award, the David Harry Award - named after a student who died suddenly from a heart condition, went to Eleanor Leaper who has starred in both school and local theatre productions. After receiving her award she sang Losing my Mind by Sondheim.