Ely College students, parents and staff packed Ely Cathedral for the college’s annual presentation evening.
Over 100 awards were handed out, many presented by Mayor of Peterborough and Cambridgeshire, Councillor James Palmer. The awards celebrated the students’ academic and extra-curricular achievements.
Richard Spencer, principal of Ely College, said: “It was my first time as principal and I was left with an immense feeling of pride in all that our students have achieved.”
Prizes given out during were funded by sponsorship from local businesses including City of Ely Council, East Cambridgeshire District Council, Needham’s Foundation, PS Financials, Cambridge Building Society, Greys of Ely, N & C Glass, Ken Booth, Lucas Construction and Simply Education.
There was also a performance from the Ely Jazz Band on the night.
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