Headteacher Paul Halliwell  today presented  May’s Jack Petchey Award to a Year 13 student who has impressed the people of his community with his kindness.

Abel Anto is 17 and about to take A level examinations in Chemistry, Biology and Product Design.   He is hoping to study Medicine or Bio-Medicine  at University this autumn.                                                          

Lead Practitioner Mrs Lucie Racon nominated Abel and went on to explain: “Every week Abel volunteers working at an allotment in Becontree helping to grow a variety of vegetables for the Indian Catholic community.The most needy  will receive the veg and Abel’s work is really making a difference to their lives. He really is a kind and considerate young man.”