Seevic students were awarded for their determination at an end-of-year ceremony.

Dan Pearson, principal and chief executive of the college, in Kiln Road, Thundersley, presented the awards and congratulated them for their hard work and urged them to strive for the best and to never give up.

He said: “Don’t ever listen to negative people that tell you you can’t do something. Remember the power of achievement and self-esteem. Do not settle for mediocrity or second best.”

Student of the Year winner, 20-year-old Rachel Wathan, said: “Seevic is amazing, I couldn’t recommend it more. I am leaving this year and I want to become an art therapist.”