Scarborough TEC students celebrate Graduation 2017

Wednesday 25th October

Students from Higher Education courses at Scarborough TEC were joined by staff, families and friends as they celebrated their Graduation at Great Grimsby Town Hall in a lavish ceremony.

Higher Education courses at the college are validated by the University of Hull and Teesside University, through Scarborough TEC’s partner organisation, Grimsby Institute of Further and Higher Education, and the students from BA (Hons) Fine Art, BA (Hons) Historical & Performance Costume for Stage & Screen and teacher training programmes took to the stage to receive their qualifications.

Ann Hardy, Principal of Scarborough TEC, explained why Graduation is an important date in the academic calendar. Ann said: “Our Graduation ceremony recognises all of the hard work our students have put into their course. It also allows the individuals to celebrate with their families and those who have supported them throughout their time with us.

“I feel so very proud to see our students graduating. Some of them came to us aged sixteen and we have seen them grow and progress through the different levels. I hope they’ve all had a fantastic time.”

One student, Iris Poppy Simpson, 74, graduated from the BA (Hons) Historical & Performance Costume for Stage & Screen. Iris said:

“I chose to study for the degree after my husband passed away. I found myself with a lot of time on my hands and wanted something to do. I’d sewn since I was a tiny tot and had made clothes for my children.

“I went to a meeting where one of the tutors was talking about historical costume and showing off the students’ work and he asked me to bring a portfolio of work in.

“The other students were all in the late teens or early twenties, I was like the Granny of the group; I managed very well, I loved the course, it was a wonderful journey. I want to go on to take commissions and I’m currently working on a big wedding, it feels fabulous and I’m very honoured to be able to use the skills I’ve learnt.

Iris was joined for the celebration by one of her sons and her friend but was surprised when her eldest son and daughter-in-law, Matt & D’arcy Smith, flew in from the USA, arriving as she prepared to go into the ceremony.

Iris continued: “I’m overwhelmed to have graduated, it feels a bit unreal but to have my two sons, my friend and my daughter-in-law here with me has made it very special indeed.”

The following students Graduated from programmes at Scarborough TEC in 2017.

* This denotes First Class Honours at degree level.

POSTGRADUATE CERTIFICATE IN EDUCATION (TEACHING IN THE LIFELONG LEARNING SECTOR)