Celebrating Excellence: Jack Petchey Achievement Award Winners Honoured at HEHS

We are thrilled to announce and celebrate our latest Jack Petchey Achievement Award winners at HEHS. These awards, established by the late Sir Jack Petchey CBE, honour young individuals aged 11–25 across London and Essex who have demonstrated exceptional dedication, resilience, and positive impact within their communities.

Award Winners:

Jamie F

Joining HEHS midway through his educational journey, Jamie has shown remarkable adaptability and determination. Having returned to the UK alone to pursue his formal education, he has faced challenges with resilience and made significant strides in both his academic and personal development.

Sahasra V

Despite significant health challenges and being Deaf, Sahasra aspires to become a lawyer. Her commitment is evident through her involvement in the Duke of Edinburgh Award, extra work in the Hearing Impaired Provision (HIP), and mentoring younger students. She played a pivotal role in advocating for the removal of the '++' notation from students' names on SIMs and continues to work toward renaming the HIP to eliminate outdated terminology. Recently, Sahasra earned a place on SignHealth's Youth Advisory Board, a prestigious position held by only 12 Deaf young people in the UK.

Amber C

With 214 achievement points, Amber exemplifies excellence. Her politeness, helpfulness, and respectfulness stand out. She consistently assists in tutor sessions and diligently follows instructions, making her a role model for her peers.

Daniel B

Daniel is a kind and caring junior prefect who tutors his Year 10 peers in Maths. His organisational skills and commitment to excellence are commendable. Even when he perceives a performance as below his standards, he maintains high aspirations, inspiring those around him.

Kymanie F

As the Year 7 representative on the Student Council, Kymanie brings enthusiasm and dedication. He actively gathers and presents his peers' views, ensuring their voices are heard. His cheerful and caring nature contributes positively to our school community.

Ruqqa A

Ruqqa has shown significant personal growth, improving her attendance, punctuality, and homework quality. Demonstrating compassion, she donated a substantial length of her hair to the 'Little Princess Trust', supporting children and young people who have lost their hair due to medical conditions.

Mya D

Mya's journey has been marked by resilience. Facing personal loss and health challenges, she has remained steadfast in her academic pursuits, achieving excellent results. Her determination and strength serve as an inspiration to all.

Robert A

Robert selflessly dedicates his time to support Year 11 students in Spanish, enhancing their confidence and motivation. His initiative and commitment make him a valuable asset to the HEHS 6th form.