Pupils from across the Frank Field Education Trust came together to celebrate their achievements at the annual Gold Award Ceremony, held at the beautiful Ness Botanic Gardens on the Wirral on Wednesday 17th June 2026.
The event recognised students who have successfully completed the Frank Field Education Trust Gold Award Programme, which encourages young people to demonstrate dedication, resilience, leadership and personal development while embodying the Trust’s core values.
The ceremony opened with a special acapella performance by Humaira from Birches Head Academy, followed by a welcome from Miss F. Power, Director of Standards. Guests also heard from Director of Education, Ms K. Dixon, who praised the commitment and determination shown by pupils throughout their award journeys.
Students from across the Trust showcased their talents throughout the celebration. Highlights included an extract from High School Musical performed by Birches Head Academy, the Addams Family performance by students from Ellesmere Port Church of England College, and a moving rendition of This Is Me from The Greatest Showman, featuring pupils from Birches Head Academy, Ellesmere Port Church of England College and Handforth Grange Primary School.
The centrepiece of the afternoon was the Gold Award Presentation Ceremony, where pupils were recognised across a range of award levels, including Skill Builders, Explorers, Foundation, Intermediate, Master and Graduate Awards. Family members, teachers and Trust leaders joined together to applaud the remarkable achievements of the award winners.
The Frank Field Education Trust Gold Award represents the highest level of achievement within the Trust’s awards programme. It challenges pupils to broaden their experiences, develop valuable life skills and demonstrate the LORIC characteristics that support future success and a choice-filled life.
Speaking at the event, Trust leaders congratulated every award winner on their hard work, perseverance and commitment, expressing pride in all they have accomplished and confidence in their future success.
The ceremony concluded with a celebration of the Trust’s shared values of humility, compassion, honesty, integrity, gratitude, courage, respect and justice, leaving pupils and guests inspired by the achievements of the young people recognised throughout the day.
