Extra-Curricular achievements acknowledged
One of the most celebrated occasions on the Rydal Penrhos calendar, the Colours Awards Evening, recognised the outstanding commitment of pupils in Years 11, 12 and 13 across a wide range of extra-curricular settings, ranging from sport to the performing arts and outdoor education programmes such as the Duke of Edinburgh Award scheme.
The evening took place on Thursday 12 May 2022, with Andy Reid MBE invited to deliver an inspirational address to those in attendance and award the certificates of achievement, colours ties, tie pins and stick pins alongwith Mrs Rhian Williams, Deputy Principal and Director of Studies.
The awards included full and half colours in various activities such as Sports, Music and Drama, with some prestigious accolades also secured by those who have played a leading role in the school’s incredible success throughout the academic year.
Congratulations to the following pupils on their well-deserved awards:
Following the presentation, pupils, family members, staff and governors descended on the lavish Osborn Hall for refreshments to conclude the occasion.
Andy was selected for the MBE on the strength of his services to the veteran community as well as his extensive work helping the disabled in St. Helens.
Corporal Reid was injured by a Taliban IED while on patrol with the 3rd Battalion, The Yorkshire Regiment, in Afghanistan in 2009 and lost both legs and his right arm. But rather than let his injuries take over his life, he turned his attention to his recovery.
In 2010 he became a volunteer ambassador and fundraiser for ABF The Soldiers’ Charity and has committed his life to raise awareness and fundraising for amputees, both civilian and military.
A full list of award winners can be found here.
A full gallery from the event can be found here.
