Head, Lara Péchard, reminded us that the pupils who throw themselves wholeheartedly into school life—whether through sport, music, drama, service, or leadership—are so often the ones who achieve the strongest results in public examinations.

Purposeful, happy pupils perform better, and it is clear that engagement beyond the classroom strengthens both academic outcomes and personal growth.

Head of the Junior School, Emma Gray, echoed this theme by celebrating not just the prize-winners but the collective effort of every child in shaping the life of the School. ‘Prize Day is a reminder of the wonderful opportunities that happen when we all work together. It is together that we grow, learn, and make our School the happy and thriving community it is today,' she shared.

This year’s guest speaker, endurance swimmer and Luna Foundation founder Anna Wardley, left pupils with three important reflections:

We are immensely proud of our pupils—their achievements, their service, and their spirit. To our families, thank you for your encouragement and support. To our staff, thank you for your dedication to shaping pupil outcomes of all kinds.

Prizegiving is a reminder that at St Margaret’s there are no cookie-cutters, only unique individuals who contribute to a thriving, supportive community. Together, we celebrate not just what has been achieved, but the exciting future ahead.

Thank you to Anna Wardley for joining us at Prizegiving this year, please use this link if you would like to donate to Alfie's Squad, a charity close to Anna's heart that supports children and families bereaved by suicide.