COBIS Student Achievement Awards 2025

The COBIS Student Achievement Awards recognise outstanding individual achievements or contributions to an aspect of school or community life. Students can be nominated for the award for a number of reasons, including:

• Exceptional academic achievement
• Outstanding effort
• Commitment to a charitable cause
• Commitment to environmental sustainability
• Significant contribution to the wider life of the school
• Significant contribution to the wider community
• A remarkable demonstration of compassion or kindness
• Resilience in the face of adversity

Schools may also wish to nominate a student for another reason not listed above.

This year COBIS received nominations from 136 COBIS schools worldwide and said that they have thoroughly enjoyed reading about the incredible achievements of COBIS students.

COBIS also wrote: “please do pass on our congratulations! We will be making a charitable donation to Cool Earth on behalf of the nominated students. Cool Earth is a charity that works alongside rainforest communities to halt deforestation and its impact on climate change.

The list of nominated students will be published on our website in the coming weeks at www.cobis.org.uk/saa. The list will contain only those students for whom we have publication permission.

Thank you once again for taking part and congratulations to your students on their awards.”

Dwyane Year 12 - Outstanding effort

Reason / Citation for Nomination:

Dwyane takes responsibility for his own learning and does extra practice to ensure he meets his targets in Mathematics. He is willing to share what he needs with teachers to ensure his progress, for example he shares practicals he would like to do and is open about his thoughts on his progress and where he is going academically. In addition to this he gets involved in Music and has performed on a number of occasions. He is also always ready to tutor Y11 students. He is a great example of resilience and what can be achieved with hard work.

Alexander Year 4 - Significant contribution to the wider life of the school

Reason / Citation for Nomination:

Alexander has shown outstanding commitment to the school through his generosity and enthusiasm for learning. His dedication to the WEMA collection was remarkable, donating toys, clothes, baked goods, and money. His kindness shone through as he engaged with the children at the center. Academically, Alexander faces every challenge with positivity, resilience, and determination, as seen in his project on the digestive system, his spellings, and his assembly presentation on Madagascar. This presentation highlighted his ability to go above and beyond, sharing his learning confidently. Alexander is a shining example of a student who makes the most of every opportunity.

Aimaan Year 13 - Significant contribution to the wider life of the school

Reason / Citation for Nomination:

Aimaan has demonstrated exceptional leadership, making a lasting impact on the wider life of the school. His dedication to his role is evident through his active involvement in school events, where he led with enthusiasm and integrity. Always kind and approachable, he developed strong partnerships with staff, fostering a collaborative and supportive school environment. He has been a role model for younger students, providing mentorship and guidance, helping them navigate both academic and personal challenges. His commitment to creating an inclusive, positive school community is going to be remembered.