Congratulations to De La Salle School in St Helens A project aimed at raising awareness of hate crime has earned pupils from De La Salle High School a top five place in a parliamentary awards scheme. The School Council Awards were open to every primary and secondary school in the country. They recognise those school councils that enhance their school's relationship with the community or the environment - or make a difference in terms of democracy, engagement, learning and teaching. De La Salle made the grade with a project that aimed to remove the barriers created by racism and intolerance of just being 'different' – whether it be age, sexuality, disability, religion or even the area you come from, the music people listen to or the way they dress. School council members made the journey to Westminster for the awards final, where they were pipped at the post in the 11-16 age group by a London school. When they returned to St Helens, there was more civic recognition – with a reception in the Mayor's Parlour.
St Helens School Council members Stephen Pennington, Catherine Brown (front left) and Rachel Eden (front right) are pictured with the Mayor and Mayoress of St Helens, Councillor Neil and Ginny Taylor and teacher Lily Graney |
Page last updated: 30 July 2010
Page Author: Danielle Kneale