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Top sporting achievements marked with special Awards event with the Mayor

Good News Post

Jul 24, 2024 — 1 min read

Evie, 12 and Amelie, 12, Jill Dando News Correspondents

Students of Priory Community School Academy joined in a special, invite-only evening celebration event to award them for sporting prowess.

Some 93 students were commended for their sports achievements.

Mayor of Weston Super Mare, John Crockwford-Hawley, attended the celebrations in recognition of the brilliant sports talent in the region.

Chris Coombs, Head of PE at the school, commented that: "we would just like to say congratulations to all winners.

“Thanks to all their parents and carers for supporting them in their sporting experience by allowing them to stay after school and represent the school so admirably".

Congratulations to the winners, who included overall Sportsman of the Year Dan Pashley and Sportswoman, Emily Knight.

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