Twelve-year-old Zain Qureshi from 8 Heath was today given the November Jack Petchey Award.

Zain impressed his History and Geography teacher, Mr Bynoth, as he is particularly caring and helpful to other students in his class and helps with one student in particular who is visually impaired. Mr Bynoth had noticed Zain explaining concepts to his class-mate who uses an iPad and sometimes needs a little extra help and said he was touched by his kindness .

Mr Halliwell commented: “Zain is proving to be an excellent young man who is always willing to help and offer his support when needed. This award validates his excellent start to Year 8 at St Bon’s.”

Zain’s award money is to be spent in the Humanities Department.