YOUNGSTERS, and an assistant headteacher, at Ortu Hassenbrook Academy were given Jack Petchey awards this term for their outstanding work.
Individuals for the award, run by the Jack Petchey Foundation to award hard working young adults, were nominated by fellow pupils and teachers at the school.
Winning students included Joseph Urbanowski, Year 10. Joseph received an award for being a role model due to his dedication to schoolwork and achieving a level 9 in his science exams.
Year 9 student, Kyle Wood, also received an award for selfless commitment to peers. He was nominated by his schoolmates and teachers for being a student who is someone to talk to by others who feel upset.
Leia Edwards, Year 10, won her Jack Petchey award for being a role model to follow and for her sporting prowess in basketball, where she plays for Divison 1 Women’s and Youth International.
Each of the winning students received a cash prize of £250 to spend in school.
And Andrew Scott, assistant Headteacher at Ortu Hassenbrook Academy, also received the Jack Petchey Leadership award following his continued support and the number of home visits he made to students during the summer lockdown. He won £750 to spend in school for his achievement.
He said: “I’m absolutely delighted to receive this award; however, I feel it is part of my job to go above and beyond.”
Dr Sophina Asong, CEO of the Ortu Federation said: “We are always extremely proud when our students’ graft and achievements are recognised more widely. This is a familiar feeling for parents and teachers alike. One can never be to your to strive to be the best they can be. Congratulations to our students and staff”.
Jack Petchey is a recognised achievement award scheme set up by the Jack Petchey Foundation which gives funding to schools around student leadership.
