PUBLISHED: 10:53 23 October 2018 | UPDATED: 11:10 23 October 2018 James Scott Joshua Coffey at the Jack Petchey Foundation achievement awards. Photo by Jack Petchey Foundation Archant Camden’s youngsters were in the spotlight at the Shaw Theatre for an evening celebrating the borough’s talent. Kaiaa Shepnekhi-Boston at the Jack Petchey Foundation achievement awards. Photo by Jack Petchey FoundationThe Jack Petchey Foundation, which makes grants to programmes and projects that benefit young people aged between 11 and 25, saw 54 Camden youngsters receive awards, as well as two members of staff. Among those championed on the night was William Ellis School student Joshua Coffey, who has shown his breadth of talent through his involvement in drama, music and basketball. Year 9 student Myrtle Miller has also drawn the plaudits for her impact at Parliament Hill, with her achievements including taking part in an art project in partnership with … [Read more...] about Camden youngsters shine at Jack Petchey Foundation achievement awards ceremony
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Talented Hornsey School for Girls students vying for Jack Petchey Foundation award
PUBLISHED: 12:46 26 September 2018 | UPDATED: 12:46 26 September 2018 James Scott Hornsey School for Girls student Brenda Bakatumana has been recognised by the Jack Petchey Foundation ahead of its Haringey achievement awards. Photo by Hornsey School for Girls Archant A budding journalist and a mentoring champion are two of the students being recognised for their high-flying achievements by the Jack Petchey Foundation. Hornsey School for Girls student Summer Andrew has been recognised by the Jack Petchey Foundation ahead of its Haringey achievement awards. Photo by Hornsey School for GirlsHornsey School for Girls students Summer Andrew and Brenda Bakatumana will both be attending the charity’s Haringey achievement awards tonight (Wednesday). As well as attending the finals at the Bernie Arts Centre, nominees received a £250 grant from the foundation. Summer has been a “dedicated” founding member of the Burnet news club in Year 7 … [Read more...] about Talented Hornsey School for Girls students vying for Jack Petchey Foundation award
Jack Petchey Foundation recognises Havering’s young people’s amazing achievements
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
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