Monday, April 19, 2010

Students at Waltham Forest College achieve the Jack Petchey Award


Waltham Forest Collegeis proud to award six of their most committed students, Ashley-Kate Hobbs (Diploma in Introduction to Professional Cookery), Jardine Dacosta, (Professional Cookery) Michael Marques (Skills For Working Life), Mohamed Conteh (National Certificate in ICT), Shaina Bibi Auzine (BTEC National Diploma in Travel and Tourism), and Sadir Hassan (BTEC National Certificate in Public Services), the Jack Petchey Award.

These students have proved both their commitment and hard work by applying themselves to improving their skills and abilities at College whilst making a positive contribution to the wider College community.

The Jack Petchey Foundation gives grants to programmes and projects that benefit young people aged 11-25. It rewards their efforts in areas such as improving attainment, developing skills and contributing to society.

Jonathan Constable, Enrichment Manager, who coordinates the Jack Petchey programme at the College, says,
“This is a great scheme where staff recognize the outstanding contributions students make towards College life. This motivates students because it gives the recognition and rewards for their efforts in going that extra mile.”

An event took place in the Mallinson Suite at the College where students were awarded certificates and £200 for a project of their choice. Two members of staff, Tom Vittles and David Sears also received recognition for their dedication and contribution to working with young people at the College.

Tom and David have dedicated themselves, using their own time, to developing and establishing an extensive programme of extra curricular activities designed to stimulate, motivate and elevate learners to new heights.

David Sears’s remarks,
“I am absolutely delighted to receive a Jack Petchey award, but it is all about learners to see them learn grow and develop new and varied skills for their chosen career.”

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