An Award Winner - Owen's Speech Day!

OK, so things in the UK are not the same as the States (duh, right?). Owen's end of year assembly (which is also a, hmm graduation, or maybe not) is called Speech Day where we gather to listen to the Headmaster of St. Edwards Sr school speak (some might say for a long time), as well as distinguished guests, head students and other random folks with a word to add. This is really a great event with nothing comparable in the states as this ceremony recognizes all high performing students from grade 7 through the highest grades in the school (equivalent to American high school seniors).

This year Owen earned through hard work and study the highest marks in his grade in Latin and Music - this guy is a classic! For his trouble Owen received books of his choice for each of these awards. Additionally Owen won three events at his school's Sports Day in track and field events (1500m run, 8oom run, and high jump) and received a small plaque. He is currently known as the fastest young man in year 7.

Owen rounded out this spectacular year with a Distiction grade of 130 marks (which I am told is quite good) on his grade 4 piano exam. All this basically means the guy is a good piano player and spends a lot of time practicing (I know because I hear it each day!).

Well done Owen! A great end to a great academic year!




Owen receives his awards from the distinguished Speech Day guest, Professor Gerald Pillay of Liverpool Hope University.