Prize Giving - 2026
Tolworth Girls’ School & Sixth Form was delighted to welcome Ruth Kennedy, CEO of TalkTalk, as our guest speaker for this year’s Prize Giving ceremony. Ruth is widely recognised for her leadership in the UK telecommunications sector, where she has championed digital accessibility, customer‑focused innovation and opportunities for young people pursuing careers in technology.
Her presence added a special energy to the evening and she spoke with clarity and insight about the importance of resilience, curiosity and ambition in a rapidly changing digital world. Students and families enjoyed hearing her reflections on leading a major national company and her belief that every young person has the potential to shape the future.
Throughout the event, Ruth presented prizes to students who have shown excellence across academic subjects, personal development and wider school life. Each award highlighted the dedication, talent and determination that our students demonstrate every day.
A huge thank you also goes to the many staff members who worked tirelessly to make the evening such a success. From our exceptional office team who coordinated the organisation, to our talented music teachers who prepared beautiful performances between the awards and to all teachers and support staff who generously gave their time to help throughout the event. Your dedication and teamwork made the evening truly special.
The evening was a wonderful celebration of achievement, bringing together families, staff and students to recognise the hard work and commitment shown throughout the year. We extend our warmest thanks to Ruth Kennedy for inspiring our community and helping make Prize Giving 2026 a truly memorable occasion.
We are incredibly proud of all our prize winners and look forward to another year of success and opportunity at Tolworth Girls’ School & Sixth Form.