We could not be prouder of our Year 10 student George Ralphs, who has been awarded a British Citizen Award for his voluntary community work. When lockdown first began in March 2020, George took it upon himself to post his telephone number with a little message through the letterboxes of local bungalows, which house vulnerable people. George’s notes asked the residents that if they needed anything, to ring him. Many did, and George shopped every week for 14 neighbours. Not only this; he walked neighbours’ dogs and mowed their lawns. George was nominated for a British Citizen Award, and most deservedly, was awarded with one.
Headteacher Mrs Scott-Herron met personally with George to congratulate him on this fantastic achievement. She said “this is a tremendous achievement and we are incredibly proud you and the difference you have made to people’s lives. You are selfless in your approach and embody our school values of Hope, Compassion and Endurance in everything you have done.“
George said “It makes me really happy to give back to people. People go through difficult times and it is not hard to do something for someone that helps. I loved speaking to the elderly people, shopping for them and walking their dogs.”
George is a member of the Cheshire Army Cadet Force, who said “George’s actions have enabled his vulnerable neighbours to continue in a near normal life through Covid-19 whilst maintaining government guidance and rules. He has become a role model and example to others.”