On the last day of term, one of the hottest of 2015, students and staff at a Hampshire college celebrated their achievements over the academic year.

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Itchen Sixth Form College principal Barry Hicks began the event by praising the hard work of the teaching staff, as well as the achievements of the Academy of Sport and Uniformed Public Services.

Looking to the future, he said he was confident that the Creative Arts Academy, launching in October, will be just as successful.

The Award for Outstanding Contribution to College Life went to Kindman Tang who received a standing ovation.

His citation began: “...it is some achievement it is some achievement to be known by name by every single member of staff at Itchen.”

His long list of activities at the college included being a student union member, student ambassador, charity fundraiser, rugby team member and poster designer.

Southampton University for Outstanding Achievement went to Spanish student Elvia Ricote who completed her Biology and Chemistry AS and A2 course in just one year despite studying in her second language.

Other winners included Nathan Verge and Louise Randall who shared the award for Progress and Distance Travelled on the Essential Skills course.

The prize for Outstanding Team Effort went to the Ladies Under-19 football team, who were national college champions for the second year running.

The team’s star striker Millie Farrow, who plays for Chelsea Ladies, won the award for Outstanding Achievement in Sport. She scored six goals in this year’s national finals and was also a member of the college's triumphant beach rugby team.

Following the presentation of awards, a representative from Bitterne-based design company BandV, spoke to the students about things he wish he had known at 18, encouraging students to say yes to any opportunity.

Those gathered enjoyed performances of Happy by Pharrell Williams, by the staff choir, and Feeling Good by the staff band.

After a few parting words from Mr Hicks, students and staff enjoyed a video of staff waving goodbye to the students for the summer.

Other award Winners:

Student Ambassadors: Katie Baker, Chelsea Sims Harding, Thalessa Saliba and Stuart Ballard.

Level 1 Progress and distance travelled: Jack Freer-Harberd

Level 2 Achievement: Mateusz Jaronski

Level 2 Progress and Distance Travelled: Radek Korzeniewski

Level 3 Achievement: Eve McKinlay and Chloe Ford

Level 3 Progress and Distance Travelled: Beth Travers

Most Successful Work Experience: Oliver Maskell, Natasha McKay

Award for Employability: Roland Pokrovskis, Izabela Juda, Alex Robertson, Tahrin Rahman and Rade Korzeniewski

"News at Itchen" Editors’ Awards: Keving, Ton Willis, Henry Gatrell, Miles Grindley, Greg Smith, Bethany Traves, Callum Cashin, Dan Drove.

Outstanding Quality of Work in Graphics: Eliza Reynolds

Oustanding Student in Chemistry: Jamie Li

Solent University Award for Exceptional Student Endeavour: Tom Willis