Rotary Club present Oldham 'Student of the Year' Awards.

President of Rotary, Bernard Stone with 11 - 16 yr old winner Charlotte Walton Thorpe, Blue Coat School.

The Rotary Club of Oldham have recognised young people's outstanding achievements, in their 'Student of the Year' Awards 2021. 

They reflected the ability and determination to overcome challenges presented to them and set examples of fortitude and leadership.

The nominations received reflected the way young people have responded to the needs of communities, the needs of families and also the needs of fellow students. 

All nominees received a Nomination Certificate.

President of Oldham Rotary Club, Bernard Stone, said: "I'm proud to be involved in the Awards and I was amazed at the resilience of young people during the past 18 months of Covid"  

Incoming President Neil Taylor said: "I'm amazed at the quality of the nominations received and the variety of ways that young people offered service to the community in difficult and challenging times."

The organising committee and the judging panel of eight Rotarians were faced with a challenging number of nominations from schools, academies and colleges from across the borough and had difficult decisions to make.

The Award which is in its 21st year, seeks to recognise the outstanding contribution young people give to their school, to our local community and to family displaying one of the aims of Rotary, which is to encourage and foster the ideal of service.

The Oldham Student of the Year 2021 in the 16+ age group is: Hannah Bucys

The Runner up Student of the Year 2021in the  16+ age group is: Thomas Astbury

The Oldham Student of the Year 2021,11 – 16 age Group is: Charlotte Walton Thorpe

The Runner up Student of the Year 2021, 11 -16 age group is Ellie Mead

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