Objects of Substance- The E.W. Colley Memorial Prize

2009 Jessica Morton versus St Margaret’s.

The most recent recipient of the award was Caizha Lee in 2022. Caizha represented the school in the Open hockey team and was the Lady Lilley Gold Medal (Dux aeq) winner. She reflects on the E.W. [Ed]) Colley Memorial Prize: “It was an honour to receive the Ed Colley Memorial Prize. I did not know about the prize or the criteria prior to receiving it, so it was quite unexpected! The recognition I received last year, particularly from the Fathers Group, made me realise that there is a huge network of support, extending beyond my teachers and peers at BGGS, that backs and believes in every student. I recall writing something similar in my Thank You letter to the Fathers Group because this realisation is what I am most grateful for.” Caizha continues: “This prize is particularly special to me as its criteria is based on two of my passions – hockey and science. Whilst I initially thought the paired criteria of sport and science was slightly random, as each sits on polar ends of one’s usual activities, I have come to understand commitment to both areas reflects a balance between studies, physical and social wellbeing. Maintaining a balanced lifestyle is a core value of mine and I strongly believe that is what helped me to succeed last year.” (C. Lee 10.08.23)