Adventurer is special guest at awards evening - 10/12/09

Published: 10 December, 2009

The first man to walk the length of the Great Wall of China from West to East, Tarka L'Herpiniere, was the special guest at Plymouth College's Senior Awards Evening, held at Plymouth Guildhall.  The independent school's annual prize-giving event recognises and celebrates the academic and extra-curricular achievements of senior pupils.

Tarka, who is a renowned endurance athlete, mountaineer and film-maker, presented the prizes and gave a fascinating account of some of his most challenging expeditions to the gathered audience of current sixth form, 2009 leavers, staff, families and friends. The evening also included musical interludes by former pupils Jamie Mead (right) and Bridget Luff, and a performance by the school's Brass Ensemble.

"Many congratulations to all our prize-winners", said Headmaster, Dr Simon Wormleighton.  "The Senior Awards Evening allows us to celebrate our achievers from last year, including academic scholars, sportsmen and women and musicians to name but a few.  We were delighted that Tarka was able to join us to present the prizes and give such an engaging speech."