Outstanding ATLP students earn their just rewards
12 July 2024
The Student Awards recognised the efforts of inspirational young people.
More than 100 students from schools across the Arthur Terry Learning Partnership (ATLP) were recognised for their wonderful achievements during an inspirational ceremony at Drayton Manor Resort.
The ATLP Student Awards 2024 featured prize-winners from schools across Coleshill, Coventry, Erdington, Lichfield, Sutton Coldfield and Tamworth.
In two inspirational sessions, students took to the stage to receive awards in the Charity Fundraiser, Community, Contribution to School Life, Creativity, Extracurricular and Special Endeavour categories.
The morning ceremony was hosted by students Charlie O’Neill, from Arthur Terry School, and Gracie Mae Jackson, from William MacGregor Primary School. It featured talented youngsters from Nether Stowe, Arthur Terry and Stockland Green secondaries, The Bridge Academy all-through school and St Michael’s, William MacGregor, Greysbrooke, Scotch Orchard, Mere Green and Slade primaries.
Then, in the afternoon ceremony, impressive young comperes Joel Harley and Henry Oliphant, from St Chad’s Primary School, took the stage. They introduced students from West Coventry Academy, The Coleshill School and John Willmott secondaries and St Chad’s, Curdworth, Two Gates, Coton Green, Hill West, Brookvale and Osborne primaries.
All award-winners were given plaques and certificates in recognition of their outstanding contribution to school and community life, after being nominated by their schools.
As an extra treat, the young people and their families were given free entry to the theme park to enjoy the rides and attractions.
Now an established annual tradition at ATLP, the inspirational Student Awards reflect not only outstanding achievement but also recognise students who have overcome adversity or helped others.
ATLP CEO Richard Gill CBE, who introduced both morning and afternoon sessions, praised the collective achievements of the students.
Speaking after the event, he said: “This is one of the highlights of the year for ATLP, when we bring together our growing family of schools to recognise students who have really gone above and beyond, both from secondary and primary schools.
“There were just over 100 students given awards but, to put that into perspective, ATLP’s schools have more than 10,000 children across all of our sites. That shows just how impressive their achievement is and they should be very proud to have been nominated by their schools.”
He added: “Children are always at the heart of everything we do at ATLP and this annual event brings us all together to celebrate that.
“The strength of ATLP is in the way so many different schools, serving different communities, work together through shared values to ensure our students reach their full potential.
“Our headteachers and staff work hard to achieve that ambition and everyone who was at Drayton Manor got to see the very best of our students too – inspirational young people who are a credit to their schools, communities and families.”
Pictures: Students were given awards and certificates in recognition of their outstanding contribution to school and community life, after being nominated by their schools.
