2009 Award Finalists
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FINALIST: Young Leader Amy Jefferies, Head Girl and Associate Pupil Governor, Birchgrove Comprehensive School |
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| Birchgrove Comprehensive School provides education to local children aged 11 to 16.
Amy is a young leader who inspires others to make real and positive changes. From participating in the interviews for a new prospective head teacher to just making others smile, whatever she’s doing, her energy, commitment, enthusiasm and zest for life shine through. At just 16, Amy has made an unparalleled contribution to school life and her list of achievements is impressive. As Head Girl and Secretary of the school council she carries out her duties with enthusiasm and energy. She is a great leader to the school’s prefects, and mentors younger pupils to support and encourage them. Most of all she treats others with respect. She has led the team of 40 prefects with standards of professionalism that would impress anyone. Her mature attitude belies her age, and shines through in all she does to represent the school – she even sat on the interview panel for the school’s prospective new headteacher. Her achievements do not come from selfish motivation, but her enthusiasm for life and a genuine desire to help others. She not only encourages other pupils she inspires teachers to make a difference and strive for excellence. Amy naturally wants to make positive changes, and her infectious enthusiasm takes others along with her. With a mixture of charm, intelligence, humour and vision, Amy has made an indelible mark on Birchgrove’s staff and pupils alike. |
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