Principal's Recognition Lunch April 2025

08 Apr 25

Last week, our Centre Principal Lisa Richards held the termly recognition lunch to celebrate students who have demonstrated leadership skills and qualities in college and outside of their studies. 
Centre Principal, Lisa commented:  


Our student leaders this year have been exceptional. Whether they have been members of the Student Council, part of the ambassador team, sports leaders or academic mentors, they are excellent role models and set the standard for other students across college.  
It is important to acknowledge and celebrate their hard work, creativity and service to the college, so today's event was very special.

A huge well done to all nominated students: 


2024/25 Student Council 

  • Victory Viserhienrhien
  • Julita Joshy
  • Anish Lad
  • Freddie Ives
  • Yana Macrii
  • Favour Otbabur
  • Darllingting Uhunoma
  • Khadeejah Rafiq
  • Phillip Yang
  • Brogan Freeman
  • Minal Mahmood
  • Suhabia Anjun
  • Nabeela Begum
  • Taseen Tabrez
  • Sumaya Riaz
  • Mohin Patel
  • Neima Dos Reis Ferreira

“The Student Council this year has been absolutely amazing! They all have all worked extremely well together from their initial first meeting and each week they developed into an excellent team who work hard in planning and organising a number of events in college, coming up with creative ideas to boost the student’s morale and overall college experience. Each event was fun and interactive but also ensuring they listen to the voice of the student body. 
Each and every one of them has shown excellent leadership skills but have also worked exceptionally well as a team, supporting each other as well as supporting the college community. In addition to this, each member of the Student Council visit SLT each week to represent the student voice. They have done this with pride, positivity and professionalism, sharing ideas they are passionate about. 
I have thoroughly enjoyed working with this year’s student council – they make me so proud.” Bobbie Johnson, Senior Tutor 


Student Ambassadors 

  • Sadia Begum
  • Raisa Abdullah
  • Sanamdeep Kaur
  • Mata Diallo
  • Tirenioluwa Ayo-Otaiku
  • Lily Aldred
  • Avadhi Vaid
  • Charlotte Leishman
  • Tom Dodd
  • Afsana Siddiqa
  • Zeeyadat Agboluaje
  • Sherleen Kaur
  • Hiba Ahmed
  • Nimira Qadar
  • Toyosi Daniel
  • Abiha Khan Farheen
  • Emily Smith
  • Laiba Raza Bano
  • Prince McKing Onyemesim
  • Emma McDermott
  • Artelia Saliasi
  • Logan Cullen-Shaw
  • Mayesha Tasnim

“Our Student Ambassadors are at the heart of our college community. They are seen as the most important people by prospective students and parents and are the ‘face’ of ASFC at our events. Being a team of current students who volunteer their time to help support college events, they share their experiences and do a fabulous job representing us. We are very grateful for their constant positive attitude and hard work.” Rebecca Cullen, School Liaison & Events Officer 


Academic Mentors 

  • Isabella Gardiner
  • Alimah Rahman
  • Paurl Randev
  • Chloe Nyland
  • Lola Maleque
  • Courtney Callan
  • Rija Zaidi
  • Araj Zaidi
  • Max Pattison
  • Faye Topham
  • Khadija Elkheder
  • Holly Diver
  • Tayler Holmes

“These students volunteered to take part in the Stamford Park Trust Academic Mentoring Scheme. This scheme is designed to support students at Rayner Stephens, Longdendale High School, and Fairfield High School to make improvements to their achievement in the core subject areas of English, Maths and the Sciences, and optional subjects such as Geography, History and MFL. They have been dedicated to supporting other students but at the same time ensuring that their studies take priority. College has received really positive feedback from teachers and staff at both schools, they have conducted themselves in a professional, polite manner. Well done to you all.” Kim Greeves, PA to Centre Principal and Trust CEO  


Sports Captains – All nominated by Russell Fryer (Sports Coordinator) 


Ella Whitwam (Netball) 
Ella has been an exceptional student first and foremost and is projected a distinction in BTEC Extended Certificate in Sport & Exercise Science.  But in Netball she is a natural leader both on the court and off the court, organising girls in her own WhatsApp group to ensure we get fixtures played and reporting back to me regularly with updates.  She has led the group to the point where they are in a position to win the league title in a one-match shoot-out between them and Sir John Deane on 19th March.  We wish them all the luck and congratulate them on an amazing season.  Ella has also represented the College in the AOC England National Squad at U18.  Ella also plays for Leeds Rhinos and is on our Ashton Elite Programme. 
 
Jonathan Thompson (Rugby) 
Jonathan is a great leader, leading by example.  He will be the first to offer to carry kit and equipment, will organise the players when requested and will be the first to check on the next fixture.  Jonathan has cemented a good relationship with the Sale Sharks coach now. who trust him implicitly.  on the pitch Jonathan gives everything, and his communication skills are exceptional out there. In the classroom Jonathan is doing well too on his BTEC National Extended Diploma for IT and is predicted DMM. 
 
Luciano Hunt (Basketball)

Ismaeel stepped up as a temporary coach when our Tameside Vikings coaches have been unavailable. He has organised the team and strategies for defending against specific opposition players. He has organised the timeout chats, and when they were needed. He has been a consistent starter for the team throughout his 2 years at college and has shown great maturity and resilience when we have not been winning, has kept his head up and supporting other players, has helped carry kit needed as well. 
 
Ismaeel Ali (Basketball) 
Luciano has been the captain of the team, showing leadership throughout the 2 years at college. He has organised aspects of training sessions and helped new squad members settle in. He has spoken well to players about tactics along with Ismaeel, and led on the floor during games. He has ran plays and communicated with players about what to do and when. 
 
Grace Hughes (Women’s Football) 
Grace is a model student, who is on target for a distinction in BTEC Extended Certificate in Sport & Exercise Science. Grace is constantly trying to better herself both as a player and as a person and has a very positive disposition.  On the field her positivity shines through to the other players and her attitude is exemplary. In class Grace is studying for a BTEC Extended Certificate in Sport & Exercise Science and is predicted a distinction. 
 
Cole Parkinson (Men’s Football First Team) 
Cole is the men's first team captain, and guides the team with a calm leadership style, which remains despite some difficult games this season in terms of results.  Cole is there for every game and leads the team by example, showing determination and passion for the team.  Cole is studying a BTEC Extended Certificate in Sport & Exercise Science and is predicted. 
 
Devon Hewitt 
Devon is a ferocious competitor, giving 100% in every game he plays.  He never misses games and is always the one offering to get the kit together, load the bus and ensure everyone is there.  He talks throughout the game and takes captaincy very seriously.  Devon has a fantastic attitude to football and to college in general. Devon is studying Extended Diploma for Uniformed Services and is predicted D* in this.