Khalif Edwards from 10 Heath found out yesterday that he had won the January Jack Petchey award in school.

Khalif is a valued member of school who takes a very active role in school life. He is a member of the CAFOD team and is a talented dancer. He performed at the Easter Passion Play ‘Born For This’ and the Music Art and Drama summer showcase for the last three years.

Talented dancer Khalif is a positive role model for younger students and he was instrumental in ensuring the streetdance after school club continued after a staff member left. He went to see the Headteacher  to argue his case why he thought the club should continue and the many benefits it brings to students. Mr Halliwell says he was impressed with Khalif’s maturity and reasoning and he was won over by his passion for the streetdance club adding: “Proactive students like Khalif who are passionate make my heart sing.”

15-year-old Khalif is deciding how best to spend his £250 award money.