THREE students from an independent school in East Yorkshire were presented with special trophies in recognition of their outstanding commitment and individual participation in activities outside the classroom.

The trophies, presented at Pocklington School’s prize giving ceremony, form part of the ‘Pocklington Award’ programme, which is open to all students at the school.

Its aim is to celebrate and reflect students’ life outside the classroom, and offer them an opportunity to learn how to present their achievements to others.

The winner of the Bronze Award for Lower School students was Phoebe Anderson, Freya Stewart won the Silver Award for Middle School, and Cameron Brown received the Gold Award for Sixth Form.

Phoebe said: “All the activities at school are interesting and I want to learn new things so I joined a variety of clubs. I enjoy coding club on Mondays, Tuesdays I have textile club, Wednesday is choir, Thursday is musical theatre and on Friday lunchtimes I help at the Prep School. I do swimming when I can fit it in, am part of the swim squad and do swimming outside school too. I like all the sports at school. I love singing and House Drama and House Music are so much fun, too.”

Freya commented: “I have really enjoyed school plays, choir, and sports teams. Every department gives so much to the students. The highlight for me is House Drama as it brings every year group together."

Cameron said: “Receiving the Pocklington Award means a lot to me personally, and not only because it is a stunning cup which looks amazing on my mantelpiece but, because of what it strives to do. It is an award that puts a spotlight on students that come in each and every day with objective of trying to better our community, not in expectation of any reward, but because it is in their nature and in their character - which can sometimes be overlooked."