WINDERMERE School welcomed governors, parents, staff and students to their annual prize day.

After opening remarks from Mike Dwan, chairman of the governors, a report was given by headmaster Ian Lavender on the achievements of the year.

He also spoke about the vision for the future incorporating the development and growth of the school.

The most distinguished award, the King Constantine Medal, was awarded to year 13 pupil Mary Withers for her fundraising for Typhoon victims in the Philippines.

The medal was also awarded to year 10’s Milly Pyne for her fundraising towards the Anthony Nolan Bone Marrow Trust and Alice’s Escapes.

A school spokesman said: “It is extremely unusual for this medal to be awarded to two students in the same school in the same academic year, but both girls have been deeply moved to help others and to turn their ideas into action with astonishing results.”