MP Hew gives inspiring speech atSt Richard's Crest award ceremony

Bexhill and Battle MP Huw Merriman and Principle Miss Cronin present a certificate to a St Richard's student

St Richard's Catholic College, Bexhill held their first awards ceremony for their in house college '˜The Crest' award last Friday, June 30.

The award, which is open to all pupils, encourages development of character. Students must meet a number of challenges and fulfil a number of criteria in order to achieve the different stages of the award; Bronze, Silver and Gold.

Gold is awarded when pupils have met the full criteria of The Crest. This includes volunteering to improve the lives of others; taking part in a school performance, or represent the school through a team, club or organisation for a sustained period of time; meeting people who can widen knowledge of the world; experience a professional performance or event; contribute to a campaign for justice, a community based project or make a significant contribution to the liturgical life of the school; take on a leadership role within the school; experience work related learning; visit a place of worship of religious importance in order to gain an understanding of other cultures within society; undertake a peer support or mentoring role for younger pupils.

At the awards ceremony pupils spoke to a packed hall of staff and family members about their experiences on the Crest journey after which