A student from 8 Colman was today presented with the first Jack Petchey award of 2018 for the caring, helpful way he helps out a student with special needs.

Romeo Pjetri who is 12 and went to St Helen’s Primary School was nominated by Director of Inclusion, Mr Jobbins, for supporting a classmate and helping him with his work.

Mr Jobbins was touched by the way Romeo encouraged the boy to put his hand up in lessons and to participate which really helps him to feel included and helps boost his confidence.

Mr Jobbins was impressed by Romeo’s caring nature and felt it deserved to be recognised so this morning Headteacher, Mr Halliwell, called Romeo in to his office and presented him with a certificate from the Jack Petchey Foundation and added: “What a fantastic young man Romeo is to show love for a fellow student the way he does.”

Romeo is deciding what to do with the prize money he will receive.