Talented artists from Abbey College Manchester have been highly praised for their exceptional creative talents, securing a series of coveted accolades in a prestigious national art challenge.

Students and alumni from the leading independent college’s thriving Creative Arts Department took home a series of certificates collected across various categories in the highly-anticipated Independent Schools Association Art Competition. Gifted designer Buntarika was presented with the First Place prize in the KS4 Fashion and Accessories category for her breathtaking creation ‘Ceremony’. She spoke of her success and said:

“I am very surprised and pleased that the outfit I produced for my GCSE Textile coursework won first prize. This accomplishment is definitely going on my university personal statement!”

In another highlight Adriana, who is now studying Art History and Curation at York University, secured Second Place in the Sketchbook category for her deeply personal work, Perfectionism. Adriana commented on her artwork:

“Simply titled ‘Perfectionism,’ my work reflects who I am as a person, dealing with this difficult trait throughout my life. I am so proud of this win.”

Also highly commended was Nikolas in Year 12, whose masterpiece ‘Rain’ was recognised in the Photography category. Commenting on his achievement, he said:

“I’m honoured to have my work recognised in the ISA Arts Prize. I worked hard to capture this image, and I’m so pleased it’s been appreciated.”

The national success follows hot on the heels of the college’s achievements in the regional heat, the ISA North Region Art Competition, where four first-place awards were secured, in addition to three well-deserved second-place finishes.

Principal of Abbey College Manchester, Chris Randell commented:

“We are exceptionally proud of our hard-working and gifted students. Showcasing the exceptional creativity and talent fostered within our school community, these achievements reflect the dedication, talent and passion that defines our students and the extraordinary support from our Creative Arts staff.

“Our college’s reputation for excellence in the Creative Arts is strongly affirmed by these impressive accomplishments.”

Abbey College Manchester, part of the Abbey DLD Group of Colleges, is a thriving independent college in the heart of Manchester city centre, with a fast-growing and vibrant community of students aged 15-19.

With a teaching philosophy based on small classes and highly personalised learning in an academically rigorous but informal setting, the college focuses on the transition from school to university, working with students individually to achieve the academic standards and social skills required by their target and world-class universities. Abbey College Manchester also expertly prepares students for challenging courses such as medicine. The flexible programmes and personalised learning, combined with a strong academic ethos, offer a unique alternative to traditional schools.

There are 220 students at the college, comprising a mix of students from the local area and other countries. The college offers A-Level, GCSE, Combined Studies and International Foundation Programmes.

For more information on Abbey College visit www.abbeymanchester.co.uk, or call 0161 817 2700.