Jack Petchey Awards
Established in 1999, The Jack Petchey Foundation gives grants to programmes and projects that benefit young people aged 11-25. The Foundation is eager to help young people take advantage of opportunities and play a full part in society. The major focus of our work is the Achievement Award Scheme. The Foundation focuses on London and Essex.
Who is Jack Petchey?
Jack Petchey is one of the UK’s most successful businessmen. Born in East London in July 1925, Jack came from a working class background with very few advantages. From an early age he showed the entrepreneurial skills that have aided his success. Having left school at 14 Jack worked as an office boy before joining the Fleet Air Arm in 1943. At the end of the Second World War Jack left the Navy and became a clerk. He applied for a management position but was told by the personnel officer of his firm: “you’ll never make a businessman”. So Jack Petchey decided to go it alone. With £60 to his name, he bought a motor car and founded his first Car Hire business. From there a thriving Car Sales business was formed. In 1999, he set up the Jack Petchey Foundation as he wanted to give opportunities to young people in London. Over the last ten years he has donated over £65million to schools, clubs and projects which benefit young people in London. In 2004 Jack was awarded an OBE at Buckingham Palace, by Her Majesty The Queen.
Gold Scheme Award
Barnhill Community High School has been participating in the scheme for the last 4 years. Barnhill is involved in the “Gold Scheme Award”, this means that we nominate a pupil each month who both their peers and teachers feel who go the extra mile – it’s about doing your best not being the best!
The Jack Petchey Scheme awards certificates, pins and £200 to students who’ve excelled outside their academic capability. Past award recipients have shown bravery, courage, dedication, citizenship or role model behaviour.
All recipients are nominated by either staff or students for their individual non academic achievements. Students then vote for the person they think the most worthy of the award.
Recent Winners
Here are some of the most recent winners and reasons:
Tooba Yaqoobi
Superb attitude to her studies, Great focus on learning
Jack McDermott
Keen sportsman, Role model, High achiever in Resistant Materials, Leads by example, Always going the extra mile
Jack Kirby
For perseverance at school despite illness and injury
Gnew Gerguson
For having the most number of positive sleuths in year 10
Sami Radjimi
Enthusiasm and positive attitude towards students and pupils
Billie Norris
For her hard work, politeness, and dedication in the class room
Anabel Flores
Most number of positive sleuths in year 9
Aaron Housen
Giving up his free time to help out with Mentoring programme
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