AET Awards Evening - Nominees and Winners
Community Award
Nominees:
- Joe Thurogood
- Luke Kilworth
- Mark Duffen
- Sean Petley
Winner: Joe Thurogood
Joe has been a tireless ambassador for Greensward Academy, and an admirable servant to his local community. He has taken a leading role in the local “Massive” project, which looks at involving young people in the shaping of community initiatives. Joe was given the ideal forum to demonstrate his commitment to Hockley at the People to People conference held in the USA earlier this year.
Team Award
Nominees:
- The Engineering Education Scheme Team
- Elite – winners of the Apprentice competition
- The Greensward Academy Peer Mentors
Winners: The Greensward Academy Peer Mentors
This team of Victim Support trained volunteers have been tireless in their support of students lower down the school who are experiencing problems settling in at Greensward, have issues at home, or just need a friendly face to speak to.
Specialisms Award
Nominees:
- Jessica Tuff, Elise Woolnough, Chloe Howells, Emma Quinn (The Virgin Galactic Space Challenge Team)
- Tayla Dyer
- Amy Huttley
Winners: The Virgin Galactic Space Challenge Team
Whilst making their debut in this type of competition, there was little pressure on the team to succeed. Far outperforming even the most optimistic of hopes, the team progressed on to the National Finals and were commended by the judges for their final presentation. The girls gave up copious amounts of their own time to work on the project, and their success is testament to their hard work, aptitude and dedication.
Services to the Academy
Nominees:
- Sarah Thompson
- Anouska Johannson
- Lewis Tull
Winner: Lewis Tull
Lewis has devoted an incredible amount of time to the Academy. As Head Boy he has sat on the Student Council and has been an unstinting supporter of the peer mentor scheme. Academically gifted, Lewis has balanced the demands of 4 A Levels with all his extra curricular work, and has never once missed a deadline or skipped a lesson. In an age when young people are criticised for their apathy and disinterest, Lewis has remained a shining example of how effective teenagers can be.
World Class Achievement
Nominees:
- Harvey Moldon
- James McLean
- Tom Grice
Winners: James McLean and Tom Grice
It is rare to have two world beating young sportsmen in a school at the same time, and for this reason, we felt it right to honour them both. As a London 2012 hopeful, sprint hurdler James McLean has been an exemplary role model to students lower down the school. Modest and unassuming, his athletics career has seen him win countless gold medals and break numerous records. Tom Grice spends much of his time racing karts abroad and has represented the United Kingdom all over the world.
The Courage Award
Nominees:
- Daniel James
- Tomas Barritt
- Rob Duffill
Winner: Daniel James
Daniel underwent major surgery this year and as a result was fitted with a traction cage on his leg. Despite excruciating pain, constant questioning from his peers and a severe loss of mobility, Daniel has remained polite, cheerful and determined to complete his GCSE studies.