Jack Petchey Winners - September to November 2024

September 2024 – Jayden Dorant Murray

We are delighted to award Jayden Dorant Murray the Jack Petchey Award here at St Charles. Jayden is in his final year here studying Level 3 in ICT.  His journey from when he first started at St Charles on a Level 1 course has been exceptional. His incredible growth in attitude, dedication and resilience to his academic and extracurricular pursuits make him very deserving of this recognition.

In his ICT sessions his teachers state that he demonstrates outstanding engagement and curiosity in the subject and his insightful questioning benefit both his deeper understanding and that of his peers. Jayden demonstrates a strong work ethic and approaches each lesson with a genuine desire to learn and improve. His attention to detail is exceptional! Whether working independently or as part of a team, he consistently demonstrates a commitment to excellence. One of Jayden’s most impressive qualities is certainly his perseverance. He is always willing to put in the time and effort necessary to succeed, even in the face of many challenges. His commitment to his academic progress is evident in his consistent performance, and his determination to overcome obstacles is truly commendable.

Whilst at sixth form Jayden also has developed a love for the technical side of theatre alongside his IT studies through the College’s enrichment programme. He has dedicated an incredible amount of his free time these past two years to attending as many educational and professional extracurricular activities as he possible can in this area to help with his dream of becoming a lighting technician which he is clearly showing an aptitude for.  The Performing Arts staff at St Charles rate him highly from his involvement in a myriad of exciting activities relating to the industry. He has been involved in the prestigious LAMDA x Lyric Future Technicians Summer School, where he gained hands-on experience in lighting for film and stage, camera technique and operation, and cutting-edge virtual production techniques. He completed The National Theatre’s “Young Technicians” course where he had the opportunity to develop his technical skills, as well as discover routes into the industry and learn from top industry professionals about sound, lighting and stages. He participated in the “Take the Lead” 12-week workshop programme in association with The Old Vic and the Royal Bank of Canada to improve his interview techniques and transferrable employment skills. And if all this was not enough he participated in the Donmar Warehouse Theatre “Take the Stage” 8-week workshop and performance programme where he co-wrote and performed in a play at the Donmar and The “New Views” script writing programme with The National Theatre, where he was identified by Charlotte Peters (director of War Horse) as an exceptional writer. Wow, what a fantastic list!

In addition to all of this Jayden has helped out at college events including our Christmas production and dance shows on and off site assisting with the lighting and acting as a steward displaying his leadership skills and potential.  Coupled with his kind nature, these skills and attributes which have gone from strength to strength during his time in sixth form make him a very worthy winner of this award.

Well done Jayden and we are confident that he will continue to excel in all of his future endeavours.

Jayden would like to use his award monies to subsidise an immersive theatre production (set on a spaceship!) for a group of Performing Arts x 8 students but with an emphasis on being able to observe and learn from the range of technical involvement in the show for those interested in the  industry.

October 2024 – Kiren Phillips

Ki was nominated by college staff for his consistent conscientious and dedicated approach to his A level programme of studies. He is in his final year here at St Charles studying A level history, media and PE. His pastoral manager describes him as a remarkable young man whose hardworking nature and positive attitude set him apart. He is cited as approaching everything he does with a strong sense of responsibility and he always strives to give his very best. Intellectually inquisitive, he adopts a mature and responsible approach at all times, engaging deeply with his learning. Having arrived in London at the start of the academic year 2023 from Wales where he previously resided, Ki settled in well to his new life in the Capital, immediately taking advantage of A level courses at St Charles Sixth Form College where he clearly adapted well to become a successful learner. With an impeccable attendance and punctuality record in the face of significant personal health challenges, Ki’s positivity and ambition sparkle!  His media teachers comment that he is an extremely hard working student who always goes above and beyond what is required and his commitment and resilience are an inspiration to his peers.  He has demonstrated a genuine passion for both the theoretical and practical components of media and he has a real drive to succeed. He is always working hard to organise his time and create routines and devise strategies across all subjects that work best for him. This is also particularly noteworthy in his A Level PE course where his teachers tell us that he gives his utmost to both his written and practical assessments in the subject.  His teachers comment on his thoughtful contributions to discussions and his diligent and methodical approach to his assignments. They commend him for his effort and progress and state that he takes his studies seriously while maintaining a fun approach. In history Ki is reported as extremely hard working and regularly studies at the Senate House in his free time to maximise his studies in the subject. Beyond his academic diligence, Ki’s kind and personable character makes him well-liked by peers and teachers alike.  He is a keen sportsman enjoying all sports. Hs is an active baseball coach and is currently joining the UK National team for softball which is fantastic and admirable! Ki is currently exploring combining his love of sport and media. He is keen to further his studies at university level in these fields and aspires to a career in media where he could develop and showcase all his skills. We wish him every success. 

Ki would like to donate his £300.00 to fund a new sports kit for the College’s basketball team as they are currently undergoing a change of team name and require new kit to reflect this.

November 2024 – Tinosh Rezvanpanah Poshteh

Tinosh is in his final year at St. Charles studying A Level in Business, Politics and Sociology. With an exemplary 100% attendance record, he is highly commended by all his teachers for his consistently hard working and dedicated approach to his studies. His Business teachers describe him as an excellent student who always takes a proactive approach to his learning. His positivity and enthusiasm is evident both in and out of the classroom. He often takes a leading role contributing energetically to group discussions and has participated in business competitions, showcased his teamwork and leadership skills. At a recent Bank of England talk, he asked insightful questions demonstrated his aptitude and academic growth. A model student, he demonstrated the same leadership skills in an inspiring Social Policy workshop at St. Charles with lead civil servants where he had to stand up in front of over 100 peers and present policy solutions to the housing crisis in the UK! A big ask for anyone but Tinosh embraced the opportunity impressing senior civil servants from the Cabinet Office and networking with each and every one of them.

His Sociology teachers state his inquisitive nature and debating skills offering thought provoking solutions to social problems and injustices are an asset to his classes. He is also vocal in his Politics lessons demonstrating he is well suited to his choice of A Level subjects. We are confident he will excel in his future studies at university if he approaches his curricular and extra-curricular with the same energy and drive that he has at St. Charles. To reflect all of his dedication Ki has also been nominated for a young leader as part of the Kensington and Chelsea Young Leader Awards which is great news!

Tinosh would like to divide his award monies equally between each of his A Level subject departments. Each department would like to invest in revision guides in their specific subjects to use as a class resource.