L to R: Martin Kettlewell, Co-curriculum Director, Pocklington School, with students Phoebe Anderson, Freya Stewart and Cameron Brown.  

Three students from Pocklington School were presented with special trophies at the School’s prize giving ceremony recently, in recognition of their outstanding commitment and individual participation in activities outside the classroom. 

The trophies form part of the ‘Pocklington Award’ programme, which is open to all students at the school. Its aim is to celebrate and reflect students’ life outside the classroom, and offer them an opportunity to learn how to present their achievements to others.

Winner of the Bronze Award for Lower School students, Phoebe Anderson said: “Thank you so much for this amazing Award! It means a lot to me as I feel like my hard work has been acknowledged. All the activities at school are interesting and I want to learn new things so I joined a variety of clubs. I enjoy coding club on Mondays, Tuesdays I have textile club, Wednesday is choir, Thursday is musical theatre and on Friday lunchtimes I help at the Prep School. I do swimming when I can fit it in, am part of the swim squad and do swimming outside school too.  I like all the sports at school. I love singing and House Drama and House Music are so much fun, too.”

Silver Award winner for Middle School, Freya Stewart, commented: “I was so pleased and proud to be given this Award. Pocklington School has so many great activities to be part of, the only problem is choosing which ones to do!

I have really enjoyed school plays, choir, and sports teams. Every department gives so much to the students.  The highlight for me is House Drama as it brings every year group together. New and lasting friendships and support networks are made as it is quite intense. We all work together at all levels which inadvertently gives us some useful life skills whilst having fun.”

Cameron Brown, winner of the Gold Award for Sixth Form said: “Receiving the Pocklington Award means a lot to me personally, and not only because it is a stunning cup which looks amazing on my mantelpiece but, because of what it strives to do. It is an award that puts a spotlight on students that come in each and every day with an objective of trying to better our community, not in expectation of any reward, but because it is in their nature and in their character - which can sometimes be overlooked.  I am immensely proud to be added to the list of dedicated pupils who have shared their passions with our school community in order inspire other pupils.”

Martin Kettlewell, Co-curriculum Director and organiser of the Award programme said: “Our co-curricular opportunities enable students to create a solid foundation on which to build their own future, shaped by their interests and aspirations.  As the students progress through the Bronze, Silver and Gold levels of the Pocklington Award, they are developing qualities and attributes in demand from universities and employers throughout the world.  Achieving the award is a celebration and acknowledgment of their individual achievements and I am delighted that Phoebe, Freya and Cameron have been awarded these trophies, which are thoroughly deserved.”