Gallery PUBLISHED: 17:17 19 September 2018 | UPDATED: 17:17 19 September 2018 April Roach Several young people in Havering received a special Achievement Award from the Jack Petchey Foundation at the Queen's Theatre. Archant Young people from Havering who have made a difference in their community attended a prestigious awards event in Hornchurch. More than 80 young people from clubs in the borough came together to receive the prestigious Jack Petchey Foundation Achievement Awards, which were presented at the Queen’s Theatre in Billet Lane on Monday, September 17.The event honoured Achievement Award winners aged 11 - 25 who received medallions to go with their framed certificate and a cheque for £250 each.In addition, nine adults were also celebrated with Leader Awards as they demonstrated an ability to motivate young people in an outstanding way.They received a medallion and a framed certificate.Former Olympic 400m medallist, Mark … [Read more...] about Jack Petchey Foundation recognises Havering’s young people’s amazing achievements
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Southwark students recognised by Jack Petchey Foundation for amazing achievements
106 young people from local schools recognised, valued and rewarded for hard work in the community Over 100 young people from schools across Southwark were presented with Jack Petchey Foundation Achievement Awards last Tuesday, June 12, writes Simon Throssell … The winners, aged between 11 and 25, were been nominated by their teachers and parents for their dedicated and hard work they have done in their youth club or secondary school. Each prizewinner received a medallion as well as a framed certificate and a cheque for £250 each, which they are encouraged to spend on helping their club or school develop and grow even further. In addition to the Achievement Awards, three adults were also praised with Leadership prizes, medallions, and certificates, because of their outstanding ability to motivate young people. The Mayor of Southwark, Councillor Catherine Rose, reflected on the wonderful evening, saying: “Congratulations to all the winners and many thanks to the … [Read more...] about Southwark students recognised by Jack Petchey Foundation for amazing achievements
Mossbourne Community Academy teen wows Jack Petchey Foundation judges with speech on autism
PUBLISHED: 17:03 05 May 2018 James Scott Jean Kossoko-Ormerod from Mossbourne Community Academy bagged first place in the Hackney regional final of Jack Petchey�s 'speak-out challenge'. Photo by Tony Preece Tony Preece A teenager’s powerful speech on autism wowed judges in a Hackney public speaking competition which was not for the faint-hearted. From left to right: Chidinma Ejimonye (Our Lady's Convent High School), Sue Warner (founder of Speakers Trust), Jean Kossoko-Ormerod (Mossbourne Community Academy) and Lisandr Qose (Mossbourne Victoria Park Academy) at the Hackney regional final of the Jack Petchey 'speak-out challenge'. Photo by Tony Preece Jean Kossoko-Ormerod, from Mossbourne Community Academy, was named the winner of the Jack Petchey Foundation’s ‘speak-out challenge’ after performing ‘outside the box’ on stage at Haggerston School on Tuesday night. More than 500 Year 10 students in Hackney’s state secondary … [Read more...] about Mossbourne Community Academy teen wows Jack Petchey Foundation judges with speech on autism
Student who stopped attack outside Hurstmere School and another who gave up her half term receive Jack Petchey awards
PUBLISHED: 14:36 10 July 2017 | UPDATED: 15:06 10 July 2017 Luke May The Orchard Theatre, Dartford Archant More than 160 students received the award last week Anna Eagle with her Jack Petchey Achievement Award The best students from schools across the borough came together last week to receive the prestigious Jack Petchey Foundation Achievement Awards. On Thursday, more than 160 young people gathered at the Orchard Theatre in Dartford, to pick up their medallions, framed certificate and a cheque for £250 each. Nominated by teachers and their fellow students, the students were nominated for a range of reasons which reflect their hard work and commitment. Among the winners was Anna Eagle, 16, from Chislehurst and Sidcup Grammar, who spent her half term helping build the set for the school production of the Wizard of Oz, while also running back stage and leading younger students during the drama production. Issac Ayliffe with his Jack Petchey Achievement Award Isaac … [Read more...] about Student who stopped attack outside Hurstmere School and another who gave up her half term receive Jack Petchey awards
Nurse wins Jack Petchey Leader Award for supporting overlooked young adults in Romford
PUBLISHED: 17:00 12 April 2018 April Roach Eleanor Singh with Tes Smith, Director of Quality & Care to her right and to her left, Lesley Burrows, Head of Community Service and her colleagues in the back ground. Archant In light of her passionate work, a nurse has been rewarded for launching a new programme that supports young adult patients. Eleanor Singh, a clinical nurse specialist at Saint Francis Hospice in Broxhill Road, received a Jack Petchey Leader Award on Thursday, April 5. Eleanor believed that there should be facilities put in place to help encourage a smooth transition for any young adults moving from child-focused hospices into the adult-based Saint Francis Hospice. She contacted the Jack Petchey Foundation and applied for a grant to fund a Young Adult Group in partnership with other local hospices such as The J’s and Havens House. Tes Smith, the director of quality and care at Saint Francis Hospice said: “Eleanor is a fantastic advocate for young … [Read more...] about Nurse wins Jack Petchey Leader Award for supporting overlooked young adults in Romford