Jack Petchey Awards
Established in 1999, The Jack Petchey Foundation gives grants to programmes and projects that benefit young people aged 11-25.
The Foundation exists to raise the aspirations of young people, to help them take advantage of opportunities and play a full part in society.
Staff and students are nominated for their awards by other members of staff and the winners of both awards are selected by the student voice committee.
Leader Award
The Leader Award is given to a member of staff for their tremendous help and assistance provided to the students, they can then apply for a £500 grant for the school. These grants in the past have provided gymnasium equipment, hurdles, a telescope and drama props. They have also enabled students to go on school visits to the Science museum and ice skating.
The Annual Awards ceremony took place on
Tuesday 2nd October 2012
at the Civic Theatre, Chelmsford...Read more
Jack Petchy Award Winners Autumn 2012
This autumn’s Jack Petchy Award winners were students who went above and beyond what is expected of them.
The award winners were Year 10 student Shona Keaney, Year 9 students; Cameron Eade and Charlotte Coleman.
Shona Keaney was presented her award for her sporting achievements.She has been selected for England’s under 15 cricket team and also plays for Essex’s under 15 team. She has the best bowling figures for cricket in her age group across the county. Shona also plays netball at county level and has been selected for the regional academy.With the money that was awarded to her she has decided she would like it to go towards buying sports equipment for the P.E department.
Charlotte Coleman received her award for her exceptional work in English, with the money that she received she chose to spend it on non-fiction books for the English department.
Cameron Eade received his award for all of his efforts in raising £100 for J’s Hospice, he would like to buy new P.E kit with the money that was awarded to him.
Shona Keaney Charlotte Coleman Cameron Eade