Speech Day 2024

On Monday 16th December, we were delighted to invite our amazing ex- year 11 and 13 students to celebrate their fantastic achievements and superb exam results. It was lovely to see family, friends and teachers come together to celebrate all the hard work of our students.

The ceremony opened with the senior sixth form team summarising the academic year and the school’s many achievements, including trips ranging from school exchanges to a Lion King theatre visit, offering students a wealth of new experiences.

This year’s inspiring speaker was Katie Forbes, a former Presdales student who is now the Chief of Staff at KPMG. Filled with enthusiasm and joy, Katie inspired students with advice on perseverance, seizing opportunities, and embracing failure as growth. Katie’s optimism was infectious, she finished by emphasising that positivity, enthusiasm and willingness are key to success.

Speech day was finalised with a speech from former head girl and deputy head girl, Adesola Jinadu-Adewale and Gracie Cook, who looked back fondly on their time in Presdales. Adesola reminisced saying, ‘Although I’ve left Presdales, Presdales hasn’t left me’. As the event drew to a close, the heartfelt speeches served as a reminder of the lasting impact of the Presdales experience. It was a day filled with pride, gratitude, and hope for the future, leaving everyone inspired to carry forward the spirit of Presdales in all their endeavours.