Last term, Richmond upon Thames College (RuTC) Level 3 BTEC Business student, Fernanda Cerda, won a Jack Petchey award for her incredible hard work and positive attitude to learning.
The Jack Petchey Achievement Award Scheme recognises the positive contributions, efforts, and endeavours of young people aged 11-25 across London and Essex. These achievements include being a great role model, volunteering, overcoming personal challenges, and supporting others over and above expectations.
Each term exceptional students are nominated by their classmates and teachers to win a Jack Petchey award. The winner receives a £300 grant, which can be used for anything that will benefit the class outside of necessary materials, which are provided by the college.
Fernanda’s teachers and curriculum leaders cannot praise her highly enough for her contribution to class, commenting that she is a good team leader and overall communicator who maximizes her knowledge through hard work and revision.
Her efforts are also noticed by her peers, with one classmate stating:
“Fernanda is an enthusiastic, dedicated and caring person. She always tries her very best and helps others where she can. She is definitely an intelligent student with a bright future. It has been a pleasure sharing classes with her.”