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2009-10
City and Islington Celebrate Success
29 January 2010
Fifteen City and Islington College students and four members of
staff received medals at The Jack Petchey Achievement Award
ceremony held at St Luke’s Old Street on January 28, 2010.
The awards celebrate the achievements of young people and adult
leaders studying and working in Islington and provide an
opportunity for friends and family to see the winners publicly
acknowledged for their achievements.
Every month, students from each Centre at the College nominate
someone they feel should be recognised for contributing to the
College experience, this can range from supporting at events to
being helpful in class. The student with the most votes
receives £200 from The Jack Petchey Foundation to spend on their
class or Centre.
This year four members of staff and one student from the College
won the Adult Leader Award. This is given for dedication and
commitment at College and for demonstrating, in an outstanding
way, an ability to encourage and motivate young people aged
16-25.
The recipients and their guests were treated to performances by
the College’s very own students. The CANDI Youth Dance Company
performed thought-provoking contemporary dance called 'No Escape’
and were followed later in the evening by Schantal Morrison
and Elidadi Nzayisenga who recited a poem entitled ‘I Am My Hero’
which was written especially for the ceremony.
Steven Kern, Jack Petchey Coordinater at City and Islington
College said, ‘I am very proud of the achievements of our students
and staff. They often go the extra mile to make a positive
difference to the College experience and it was wonderful to see
them collecting their medals on stage. Everyone came away from the
ceremony feeling encouraged, self empowered, and bursting with
ideas and inspiration.”
About The Jack Petchey Foundation:
Established in 1999, The Jack Petchey Foundation gives grants to
schools and projects that benefit young people aged 11-25. The
Foundation is eager to help young people take advantage of
opportunities and play a full part in society. The major focus of
their work is the Achievement Award Scheme. The Foundation focuses
on London and Essex. Since it has been established the Foundation
has awarded grants totaling over £50million.