On July 4th, staff and students came together for the annual Sports College graduation evening at the Eco-Power Stadium, to celebrate another incredible academic year. They celebrated the end of the 2024/25 academic year with a 2 course meal, a look back on the achievements from the year and concluded with an awards ceremony and live music from local band, Whats’erface, whose line-up features two Sports College students.
First up on the awards ceremony, were the awards for the player of the season within the academy teams. Matthew Dunn won the Development Squad Academy player of the season, with Nathan Lee being named CDSC Men’s Academy player of the season for the first team.
Ruby Burke obtained the Women’s Academy player of the season, with Connor Pollard-Logan receiving the player of the season for the Men’s Academy second team.
Awards were also given out for student of the year for each form group and both English and Maths qualifications. Take a look at the list of winners below:
Student of the Year Awards:
Year 12 Level 2 (Kyle’s Form) – Bailey-Rae Woolley
Year 13 Level 2 (Will’s Form) – Josh McLean
GCSE English – Kian Lewis-Derbyshire
GCSE Maths – Caden Hadley
Year 13 Level 3 (Courtney’s Form) – Lewis Potter
Year 13 Level 3 (Emma’s Form) – Lauren Carr
Year 12 Level 3 (Joe’s Form) – Nathan Lee
Year 12 Level 3 (Emily’s Form) – Faith Kelliher
Year 12 Level 3 (Dave’s Form) – Emily Wilton
Whitby Tour Men’s Outstanding performance – Jamie Stead
Whitby Tour Women’s Outstanding performance – Megan Irving
Commitment to excellence award Men’s – Alistair Breckell
Commitment to excellence award Women’s – Lauren Carr
Alongside the academic learning, students enjoyed a range of experiences and trips throughout the year. From educational stadium tours at Manchester City’s Etihad Museum and the National Football Museum, a fantastic resident to inspirational talks from Doncaster Rovers players & management and annual football events such as Varsity, Form Cup and Christmas Cup.
Sports College Assistant Principal, Ben Thompson, spoke about the academic year, saying: “As staff, we are very proud of our learners and their achievements throughout this academic year.
“The learners have been exemplary when they have represented the Sports College, both on and off the pitch and we hope that their experiences as well as their academic achievements will set them in good stead.
“The Sports Dinner and Awards evening is always a great opportunity for the students to reflect on a year of hard work and development and allows us to honour their achievements.”
Applications for the Sports College are still open for the 2025/26 academic year, however, the Sports College is employing a reserve list. Applications for the 2026/27 academic year will be opening up later on this year. Keep an eye out on our social media channels for the announcement.
If you want to take a look at the courses that are on offer at the Sports College and take a look at the prospectus, you can visit www.clubdoncastersportscollege.co.uk.
