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Glasgow Times
19-07-2025
- Business
- Glasgow Times
South Lanarkshire College student wins national award
Nathan Alexander, a student at South Lanarkshire College, placed third in the Painting and Decorating Association's (PDA) Apprentice of the Year contest. This came after he battled through two six-hour challenges that tested precision, stamina, and skill. Read more: Young trainees bringing new life to historic hall Nathan, an employee of Robert Wilson & Son Painting Contractors Ltd in Glasgow, was one of 16 top scorers from five regional heats across England, Scotland, and Wales, making it all the way to the Grand Final in Doncaster, He then went on to be crowned third junior, receiving his award at the PDA's award ceremony held at Plaisterers' Hall in London. Nathan said: "The competition itself was a great experience, and then to come to this amazing event and receive an award is a massive bonus." The competition stages involved a six-hour task where competitors had to scale up, measure out, and precisely paint a complex design. Their work was judged by Andrew Davis of the Association of Painting Craft Teachers (APCT) and Neil Ogilvie, chief executive of the PDA. Read more: Original Balamory stars to return to new island series after two decades Neil said: "The PDA's Apprentice of the Year competition is a demanding but ultimately rewarding experience for people learning the skills required for a career in colour. "Apprentices are challenged to accurately scale up and precisely paint a complex design, which tests their knowledge and skill in the craft, and we know they value the experience of both taking part in the competition and attending the awards ceremony in London. "Nathan was a top scorer regionally and nationally, and I congratulate him wholeheartedly on the outstanding work that secured him third place in the Junior category of the PDA Apprentice of the Year 2025." The Apprentice of the Year competition was sponsored by Purdy, CITB and Johnstone's Trade.
Daily Record
18-07-2025
- Business
- Daily Record
East Kilbride student claims apprentice award for painting and decorating
Nathan Alexander, who attends South Lanarkshire College, placed third in the Painting and Decorating Association's (PDA) Apprentice of the Year contest after battling through two six-hour challenges designed to test precision, stamina and skill. An East Kilbride student has received a national award recognising their skill in painting and decorating. Nathan Alexander, who attends South Lanarkshire College, placed third in the Painting and Decorating Association's (PDA) Apprentice of the Year contest after battling through two six-hour challenges designed to test precision, stamina and skill. He was revealed as 3rd Junior at a glittering awards ceremony hosted by the PDA at Plaisterers' Hall, London. Nathan, who works for Robert Wilson & Son Painting Contractors Ltd in Glasgow, was among 16 top scorers from five regional heats across England, Scotland and Wales to make it through to the Grand Final in Doncaster. He said: 'The competition itself was a great experience and then to come to this amazing event and receive an award is a massive bonus.' Both stages of the competition involve a six-hour challenge designed to test their precision, stamina and skill in scaling up, measuring out and precisely painting a complex design within the time given and were judged by Andrew Davis of the Association of Painting Craft Teachers (APCT) and Neil Ogilvie, Chief Executive of the PDA. Neil Ogilvie said: 'The PDA's Apprentice of the Year competition is a demanding but ultimately rewarding experience for people learning the skills required for a career in colour. 'Apprentices are challenged to accurately scale up and precisely paint a complex design which tests their knowledge and skill in the craft, and we know they value the experience of both taking part in the competition and attending the awards ceremony in London. 'Nathan was a top scorer regionally and nationally, and I congratulate him wholeheartedly on the outstanding work that secured him third place in the Junior category of the PDA Apprentice of the Year 2025.' The Apprentice of the Year competition was sponsored by Purdy, CITB and Johnstone's Trade and winners received their awards at the PDA's prestigious Premier Trophy Awards held at Plaisterers' Hall in London. *Don't miss the latest headlines from around Lanarkshire. Sign up to our newsletters here.
Scotsman
17-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Scotsman
Nathan flies the flag for Lanarkshire at national awards ceremony
A Lanarkshire student has received a national award recognising their skill in painting and decorating. Sign up to our daily newsletter – Regular news stories and round-ups from around Scotland direct to your inbox Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to The Scotsman, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... Nathan Alexander, who attends South Lanarkshire College, placed third in the Painting and Decorating Association's (PDA) Apprentice of the Year contest after battling through two six-hour challenges designed to test precision, stamina and skill. He was revealed as 3rd Junior at a glittering awards ceremony hosted by the PDA at Plaisterers' Hall, London. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Nathan, who works for Robert Wilson & Son Painting Contractors Ltd in Glasgow, was among 16 top scorers from five regional heats across England, Scotland and Wales to make it through to the Grand Final in Doncaster. Nathan Alexander receives an accolade at the PDA Premier Trophy Awards He said: 'The competition itself was a great experience and then to come to this amazing event and receive an award is a massive bonus.' Both stages of the competition involve a six-hour challenge designed to test their precision, stamina and skill in scaling up, measuring out and precisely painting a complex design within the time given and were judged by Andrew Davis of the Association of Painting Craft Teachers (APCT) and Neil Ogilvie, Chief Executive of the PDA. Neil Ogilvie said: 'The PDA's Apprentice of the Year competition is a demanding but ultimately rewarding experience for people learning the skills required for a career in colour. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad 'Apprentices are challenged to accurately scale up and precisely paint a complex design which tests their knowledge and skill in the craft, and we know they value the experience of both taking part in the competition and attending the awards ceremony in London. 'Nathan was a top scorer regionally and nationally, and I congratulate him wholeheartedly on the outstanding work that secured him third place in the Junior category of the PDA Apprentice of the Year 2025.' The Apprentice of the Year competition was sponsored by Purdy, CITB and Johnstone's Trade and winners received their awards at the PDA's prestigious Premier Trophy Awards held at Plaisterers' Hall in London.
Yahoo
27-05-2025
- Science
- Yahoo
Meet the Class of 2025's top students from around Otsego County
GAYLORD — High schools in Otsego County have revealed their valedictorians and salutatorians for the Class of 2025. With graduation just days away, meet this year's top scholars from Gaylord High School, St. Mary Cathedral School and Johannesburg-Lewiston High School. This year's valedictorian for Gaylord High School is Noah Enders, the son of Chasity and Patrick Enders. In school, he was involved in the National Honor Society, Key Club, basketball and the Youth Advisory Committee. Chemistry was Enders' favorite subject, because "it was interesting to see how the world worked." He plans on attending the University of Michigan to study aerospace engineering and will pursue a career in space or satellites. "I would not have been able to make it to where I am if it were not for my mother and father, who are both teachers in the Gaylord Community Schools," said Enders. Nathan Alexander is the 2025 salutatorian for Gaylord High School. He is the son of Kristy and Jason Alexander. Alexander was involved in hockey, track, student council, Key Club and the National Honor Society. "My favorite subject would be science. I enjoy applying the concepts of science to real life," he said. Alexander will attend Grand Valley State University to major in electrical engineering and minor in business. "I would like to thank my parents, family and friends for supporting me throughout my educational journey," said Alexander. The 2025 valedictorian is Hogan McKinley, the son of Jennifer Wilt and Kevin McKinley. His activities during school include football, basketball, baseball, golf, the National Honor Society and working at Garland's golf course. McKinley had a 4.04 GPA and his favorite subject is math. "It has always been super easy to understand and there are many real world applications, especially for the future I wish to have," he said. "I plan to attend Michigan Tech to study general engineering (and) from there I will hopefully find a branch in engineering that I like and study that until I find a job. I couldn't have asked for a better class (and) this high school and staff was amazing." The 2025 salutatorian is Madalyn Jewett, the daughter of Angela and Lewis Jewett. Her GPA was a 4.1. Jewett was involved in cheer, theater and track during school. "My anatomy class was probably one of my favorites in my (high school) career. I loved my teacher and genuinely enjoyed the content of the class," she said. "My ASL (American Sign Language) class was one of my favorite classes. I love learning different languages and I use my knowledge from the class still after two years." Jewett plans on attending Saginaw Valley State University and majoring in early childhood education with special needs. Jewett also hopes to attend medical school to study psychiatry. Eliza Idalski, Kyler Nowak and Samuel Sides are the 2025 valedictorians at Johannesburg-Lewiston High School. Idalski is the daughter of Heather and Wayne Idalski. She had a 4.0 GPA. Her high school activities included golf, track and field, and volleyball. Idalski was also a frequent blood donor and was in the street art workshop series. Idalski said her anatomy and physiology classes were favorites, "because it introduced me to the medical field as a profession. I plan on going to Lake Superior State University to pursue a career in nursing." Nowak earned a 4.0 GPA and is the son of Danica and Jeff Nowak. His volunteer and community work while in high school included blood drives, Night to Shine, youth sports, Lewiston Fall Fest and time at the Montmorency County Veterans Service Office. Nowak was the captain of the basketball and football teams, and was also on the baseball and golf teams. He was active in the National Honor Society. "Mr. Proctor taught me a lot of important things both as a teacher and a coach," Nowak said. Sides had a 4.0 GPA and is the son of April and Kerby Sides. He was a four-year baseball and basketball athlete. "I help the community when needed. I enjoy history because it is the most intriguing subject," Sides said. He plans to attend the honors college at Michigan State University. Subscribe Check out our latest offers and read the local news that matters to you Donald Wojtkowiak is the 2025 salutatorian for Johannesburg-Lewiston High School. He earned a 3.99 GPA and is the son of Lisa and Rob Wojtkowiak. He played basketball and baseball and had a dual enrollment through Alpena Community College. Wojtkowiak was also involved with Odyssey of the Mind in his freshman and sophomore years. Wojtkowiak's favorite subject was physics because he likes to see how things are broken down into specific forces and processes. He plans to major in civil engineering at Michigan Tech. — Contact Paul Welitzkin at pwelitzkin@ This article originally appeared on The Petoskey News-Review: Meet the Class of 2025's top students from around Otsego County
RNZ News
12-05-2025
- Entertainment
- RNZ News
Darkfield: the immersive horror experience
DARKFIELD is billed as a unique theatrical experience that blurs the line between reality and imagination. Attendees walk inside pitch-black shipping containers and listen to 360-degree binaural sound and special effects to create an immersive world. The show has pulled in half a million audience members globally, with its audio experiences featured at major festivals and cities. Jesse talks to producer Nathan Alexander before the show's big launch in Auckland at Aotea Square. Tags: To embed this content on your own webpage, cut and paste the following: See terms of use.
