Magnus Church of England Academy celebrated the efforts and achievements of its students at the annual Magnus Awards event.

An exceptional member of the Magnus Combined Cadet Force, Raluca Scurtulescu, received the prestigious Sir Andrew Pulford Award, and was presented with a ceremonial sword by the special guest himself.

A former student of Magnus, Air Chief Marshal Sir Andrew Pulford is a retired senior RAF commander.

He said: “Magnus is the very foundations on which I built my career and my life. The values that were introduced and imposed here set the tone for what I did from that time onwards.”

Raluca said: “I am really proud of myself and thankful to everyone who has helped me to achieve what I have so far. I would like to inspire other people.”

Student Holly Pask, who won the Character Excellence Award, said: “I didn’t expect this to happen, but I am very happy about it! I always try to do my best in everything at school and to be kind to others — to set a good example.”

Principal Anna Martin said the students were the best part of the academy.

“At our awards we see students who have chosen to live out Magnus values in their daily life,” she added. “They have shown determination and ambition to improve, and to be the very best version of themselves, academically, in the arts, and as all round great human beings. We are very proud of our school and our students.”

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