Moray Education – Lossiemouth’s new headteacher praises dedication of pupils
In her first annual achievement ceremony since taking over in January as headteacher, Caroline Boyd acknowledged the hard work and perseverance of Lossiemouth High’s pupils.
She delivered heartfelt congratulations to all the award winners, stating: "You should be extremely proud of your achievements. You've worked incredibly hard, pushed your boundaries, and shown the kind of dedication that sets you apart."
Ms Boyd emphasized that, as well as academic excellence, the evening was about recognising "the determination, commitment, and spirit that our pupils have demonstrated”. She highlighted how students embody the school's core values of Respect, Resilience, Responsibility and Effort.
At the heart of Lossiemouth High's mission, Ms Boyd said, was the aim of fostering an environment, "where every young person is supported, encouraged, and empowered to be the best they can be".
She added: "Education is not just about exams and qualifications. It’s also about the life skills you acquire along the way – resilience, teamwork, creativity, and the ability to think critically and independently."
Ms Boyd specifically thanked Janice Simpson for her leadership during the first half of the school year, noting that her support had made the transition much easier, and also acknowledged the invaluable help of deputes Lisa Bayliss, Louise Petrie and Lynne Weir.
She extended profound gratitude to the teaching and support staff, acknowledging: "You are the ones who nurture talent, inspire confidence, and guide our young people."
She also thanked parents and guardians for their vital partnership, which she described as "critical to the success of our young people".
In conclusion, Ms Boyd shared a vision for the future, stating that "by creating a culture where high expectations exist alongside respect, support and warmth... we can meet the needs and aspirations of all our young people – ensuring that nobody is left behind."
She urged everyone to "continue to support one another, celebrate one another’s successes, and be kind to one another”, reminding them that "the true measure of success is not just what you achieve, but how you help others along the way."
S4
Lara Barclay — Attainment in N5 Biology
Cameron Bethell — Excellence in N5 Computing Science
Excellence in Practical Cookery
Attainment in N5 Physics
Andy Bond — Attainment in N5 Biology
Attainment in N5 Business
Bethany Brown — Excellence in Duke of Edinburgh
Gjesika Buci — Excellence in N5 History
Excellence in N5 Modern Studies
Ewan Burgin — Attainment in N5 Mathematics
Aneurin Byiers — Attainment in N5 Computing Science
Michael Caton — Attainment in Computer Games Development
Ben Cheshire — Attainment in Practical Cookery
Michael Clarke — Excellence in N5 English
Excellence in N5 Spanish
Attainment in N5 Art & Design
Jess Cliff — Excellence in N5 RMPS
Amelie Coghill — Excellence in N5 Art & Design
Excellence in N5 Biology
Excellence in N5 Business
Excellence in N5 English
Excellence in N5 History
Excellence in Higher Mathematics
Robyn Collier — Excellence in N5 Application of Maths
Attainment in N5 RMPS
Rileigh Erker — Attainment in N4 Practical Electronics
Ruby Ferguson — Excellence in N5 Geography
Attainment in N5 Art & Design
Attainment in N5 Graph Comm
Attainment in N5 Mathematics
Hamish Fraser — Attainment in N5 Application of Maths
Blae Gillies — Attainment in N5 Geography
Aiden Hamilton — Attainment in N5 Application of Maths
Sophie Harrison — Excellence in N5 Travel & Tourism
Lewis Jamieson — Excellence in Computer Games Development
Excellence in N5 PE
Robyn Jamieson — Excellence in N5 Mathematics
Attainment in N5 English
Attainment in N5 History
Demi-Leigh Johnston — Excellence in N4 English
Iona Lambie — Attainment in N5 Modern Studies
Evie Lucas — Excellence in Higher Art & Design
Excellence in N5 Mathematics
Attainment in N5 Biology
Attainment in N5 French
Ava Luce — Excellence in N5 PE
Alexis Middlecote — Excellence in N5 English
Excellence in N5 History
Excellence in N5 Philosophy
Louisa Middlecote — Excellence in N5 Biology
Excellence in N5 Geography
Leah Moors — Excellence in N5 Application of Maths
Lidia Munso-McKie — Excellence in N5 French
Excellence in Higher Spanish
Holly Naldrett — Attainment in N5 English
Sophie Nelson — Attainment in N5 History
Attainment in N5 PE
Martin Satterthwaite — Attainment in N4 English
Amelia Smith — Attainment in N5 History
William Smith — Excellence in N5 Biology
Excellence in N5 Chemistry
Excellence in N5 Physics
Attainment in N5 English
Attainment in Higher Mathematics
Annabel Stewart — Excellence in N5 Art & Design
Charlotte Swift — Attainment in N5 Geography
Danielle Thornton — Excellence in N4 History
Sophie Wolford — Attainment in N5 Philosophy
S5
Gloria Akinremi — Attainment in Higher Physics
Megan Anderson — Excellence in Higher Chemistry
Excellence in Higher Graph Comm
Excellence in Higher Physics
Marcus Billington — Excellence in N5 Graph Comm
Attainment in Higher Computing Science
Danny Bowden — Excellence in Higher Mathematics
Excellence in Higher PE
Abby Campbell — Excellence in Higher English
Attainment in Higher Application of Maths
Layla Halliwell — Attainment in Higher Modern Studies
Poppy Harnett — Attainment in Higher RMPS
Attainment in N5 Spanish
Austin Hughes — Attainment in N5 Practical Woodworking
Danny Hunter — Attainment in Higher PE
Harry Long — Excellence in Higher Geography
Heather Manisty — Excellence in Higher Biology
Excellence in Higher English
Excellence in Higher History
Attainment in Higher Chemistry
Attainment in Higher French
Alan Mathew — Excellence in N5 Mathematics
Attainment in N5 PE
Brodie McLeman — Attainment in Higher Mathematics
Hollie McLennan — Excellence in Higher Philosophy
Owen McPherson — Attainment in Higher English
Rebekah Pyett — Attainment in Higher Philosophy
Eilidh Regan — Excellence in Higher Biology
Excellence in Higher Business
Excellence in Higher English
Excellence in Higher French
Attainment in Higher Art & Design
Finn Stewart — Excellence in N5 Application of Maths
Ross Youngson — Attainment in Higher English
S6
Erin Balmer — Excellence in Higher RMPS
David Begg — Attainment in N5 Mathematics
Sophie Cairns — Attainment in Higher Graph Comm
Callum Cowan — Attainment in Higher Graph Comm
Daniel Cruickshank — Excellence in N5 Practical Electronics
Kristen Gardner — Attainment in Higher Business
Lily Gilmour — Attainment in Higher Biology
Eva Grant — Attainment in Higher Biology
Maisie Hay — Attainment in Higher Geography
Lily Millican — Excellence in Higher Modern Studies
Morven Reid — Excellence in Higher Art & Design
Excellence in Higher Application of Maths
Attainment in N5 Chemistry
Moye Sakong — Excellence in Higher Computing Science
Attainment in Higher Art & Design
Lochlann Watling — Attainment in Higher History
Attainment in N5 Application of Maths
Charlotte Wolford — Attainment in N5 Travel & Tourism
Additional Awards
Keil McPherson Award for Mathematics – Amelie Coghill
Bert Barclay Award for Outstanding Achievement in Mathematics – Rhianna Williams
Edwards Shield for Football – Typhoon House
The Stuart Macleod Music Prize – Rhianna Williams
Ivan Scott Cup for Excellence in PE – Danny Bowden
Mary Cameron Robertson Award for Writing – Cameron Bethell
Wm Gall Prize for RME – Charlie Hill
Chris Maythorne Award – Alexis Gilmour
Young Heritage Ambassador – Callum Cowan
Developing the Young Workforce Award 2025 – Charlotte Sullivan
The S4 Curiosity Award for Effort and Attainment in STEM – William Smith
Ramsay Macdonald Dux Medal – Heather Manisty
