Grammar school pupil wins geography prize

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The prize, sponsored by housebuilder Millwood Designer Homes, was given to Aimee Hobley for excellence, as she maintained her standards and motivation throughout remote learning.

TWGGS headteacher Linda Wybar said: “We are very proud of Aimee, who has excelled in the most challenging circumstances, maintaining her love of learning and high academic standards through remote learning.

“Her superb results also bear testament to the outstanding Geography Department at TWGGS, whose inspiration is evident in Aimee’s real passion for the subject.

 “We are very grateful for the ongoing support of Millwood Designer Homes in their encouragement for, and in recognition of, the importance of studying Geography at the highest level, and are delighted that Aimee continues to flourish at the University of Cambridge.”

The Millwood Geography Prize is part of the Kent-based developer’s Encouragement Pack initiative.

Philip Brown, sales and marketing director at Millwood Designer Homes, said: “It is clear that Aimee has shown great resilience with her ability to achieve despite the uncertainty of the past few years.

“On behalf of everyone at Millwood, I would like to send a huge congratulations to Aimee on her fantastic academic achievement, and wish her all the best for the future.”

Aimee said: “I am so grateful to receive this prize for geography, a subject I’ve always loved for its breadth and enduring relevance in helping to understand both our physical world and the people and politics that inhabit it.”

Aimee received a trophy, a £50 book token and £50 cash prize.

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