Ruislip High School's Annual Presentation Evening 2026

On Wednesday 4th November 2026, our school community gathered for one of the most heartwarming and inspirational events of the academic calendar: our annual Presentation Evening. It was a wonderful celebration of student achievement and talent across all year groups, bringing together parents, guardians, staff, and distinguished guests.

The evening was filled with incredible musical performances, poignant poetry, inspiring speeches, and, most importantly, the recognition of our outstanding bestowed and subject award winners.

Our Headteacher, Mr Davies, provided a thoughtful review of the school year, reflecting on the hard work, growth, and community spirit displayed by our students.

We heard a fantastic rendition of ‘Use Somebody’ by Leo S (Year 10), a moving piano piece of Bach’s ‘Allegro’ played by Rhys F (Year 11) and an uplifting performance of ‘Sunshine’ by the Ruislip High School Choir.

We were privileged to welcome our Guest Speaker, Naomie Ventour. Naomie is an Executive Business Partner at Google, UK Chair for Google's State of Black Women UK initiative, and a Board Director for the AFE Foundation advocating for maternal healthcare equity. Naomie shared powerful insights from her international career—spanning tech, publishing, legal sectors, and an eight-year tenure at Burberry—reminding our students of the value of resilience, cultural awareness, and pursuing one's passion.

Head Student, Eve A’s speech reflected on her personal seven-year journey at Ruislip High School - from Year 7 to applying for university. She encouraged students to pause and take pride in their achievements, to adopt the mindset of “overthinking the best” rather than dwelling on self-doubt, and to embrace new opportunities with confidence as role models for their peers.

Subject awards across Key Stages 3, 4 and 5 were presented by our guest speaker, Naomie Ventour. Following this, our guest of honor - The Worshipful, The Mayor of Hillingdon, Councillor Reeta Chamdal - presented the bestowed awards, highlighting the core values and extraordinary character of our students.

We were deeply honored to have several distinguished guests and former school leaders also present awards: Dr Martina Lecky, CEO of the Vanguard Learning Trust; Mr John Goulbourn, the first Headteacher of Ruislip High School; and Wing Commander Burch from RAF Northolt, who was accompanied on the evening by Warrant Officer Royer.

Thank you to all the parents, guardians, teachers, and governors who attended and made the evening so special. Most importantly, congratulations to all our award recipients! Your hard work and dedication continue to make Ruislip High School exceptionally proud.