Jack Petchey Foundation

The school has been part of the Jack Petchey Achievement Award Scheme since 2011.

The Process (or nomination)

What does the winner receive?

The winner receives: a framed certificate, a pin badge, and £200 to be spent on a school or community project of their choice. The other nominated students are given a small amount of money that they can spend within the school community.

Recent winners:

Tyrese - Year 8

Tyrese is a wonderful, positive and committed member of my French classes. He participates fully in all activities, leads by example and offers answers, suggestions and opens up possibilities with the language at all opportunities. He frequently brings new language to the lessons that we’ve not covered yet and has clearly done independent work at home. He does this because of a seeming dedication to his own learning but also with an instinctive generosity and understanding that this makes for a better learning environment for all. He supports others in class with his contributions and he fights for his team. He is vigilant when others try to speak in English or in other ways contravene the class rules, and in demanding his team’s points for the other side’s shortcomings, he holds the whole class to account. Overall he is a force for good in the classroom and is a pleasure to have in my lessons. I warmly recommend him for the Jack Petchey award.

I would like to nominate Tyrese from Year 8 for his outstanding dedication, hard work, and leadership in the field of computer science and robotics. Since joining my Code Club last year, he has demonstrated a passion for coding and has excelled in multiple competitions. His enthusiasm for the subject is infectious, and he has become a role model for other students by willingly helping younger coders to improve their skills.  Recently, Tyrese played a crucial role in building and coding the robots used during our school's Open Evening. Throughout the event, he tirelessly showcased the robots, engaging Year 6 students in racing competitions and making them feel excited about technology. His ability to lead, teach, and inspire others makes him truly deserving of this award. He exemplifies the qualities of a dedicated student and a future leader in technology.

Solomiia - Year 8

Solomiia has thrown herself into everything that CHS has to offer and displays all of our core values. She goes above and beyond in all her subjects, completing work to a high standard whilst also completing extra work outside of the normal requirements (often without being asked!). She works tremendously hard to better herself academically, attending after school surgery in science to improve in the subject and doing lots of reading to improve her language skills. She is always keen to represent our tutor group in inter-tutor competitions and led a small group of tutees to produce our fabulous sports day banners and tutor notice board decorations. She has also tried many extra-curricular activities at CHS such as cooking club and has helped out at both Open Evening and Cheam Fest. Outside of school, Solomiia is also involved in extra clubs and activities - she takes part in art club and is now involved in a volunteering project where she is making Christmas gift boxes for children in need. When Solomiia is around her friends, she is kind, caring and supportive and puts others before herself.  I can't think of a better nominee!

Sam - Year 10

Sam has consistently demonstrated exceptional dedication and enthusiasm in his music lessons, making him a deserving candidate for the Jack Petchey Award. He has not only shown a strong commitment to developing his own musical skills but has also been a source of inspiration for his peers and the younger year groups. Since he began drumming for the whole school productions in Year 7, Sam has continually demonstrated a positive attitude and willingness to help, which has greatly enriched the learning environment. He is always the first to volunteer for any music event and is always the last to go, as he is always volunteering to help and clear all equipment away. Sam’s can do attitude and overall passion for music makes him a credit to the department and I look forward to seeing his musical talent develop throughout Year 10 and 11.