Corby Technical School students won two awards at this year’s Brooke Weston Trust Sports Awards, organised and hosted by BWT Director of Sport Kirstie Smith.

Hundreds of students, parents and teachers from across the ten BWT schools attended the ceremony, held at the Corby Cube, in which students from Key Stage 2 – 4 were recognised for their achievements. Students Courtney Daniels and Iulia Petre both won awards.

Student Courtney Daniels won the Key Stage 3 BWT Outstanding Contribution Award for still showing a fantastic dedication to lesson and PE, despite her long term injury and taking on various roles to make sure that she is still making significant progress, showing determination to succeed despite her difficulties.

Student Iulia Petre won Key Stage 4 BWT Sportswoman of the Year Award for being selected as part of Team GB youth section for Archery in August 2017 where they will compete for the World Youth Championships in Croatia and has supported the school’s activity week for Year 7 aiding the delivery of the archery section.

Throughout the evening special guests, Sky Sport Living for Sport’ mentors, ex British tennis player Jade Windley and Paralympian Alistair Patrick-Hesleton shared their inspirational stories whilst one of the world’s best freestyle athletes, James Knight, treated guests to a special performance and even taught Executive Principal, John Henrys, a few tricks.

The special guests handed out over 20 awards to students. All nominees were invited onto the stage whilst the audience were told about their sporting achievements. Each of the nominees received a certificate for their hard work and success.

Kirstie Smith said ‘This is a very special evening to celebrate the sporting achievements of our pupils from across our trust family of schools. I am immensely proud of this award evening, which is now in its second year and features even more award categories to reflect and recognise the sporting achievements and ambitions of our aspiring and elite athletes.

‘I firmly believe that outstanding Physical Education has a direct impact on whole school improvement through raising aspiration, and ultimately achievement, for our young people. Unlike any other subject in the curriculum, Physical Education has a unique role in promoting core life values; this is essential to develop our young people’s physical literacy, educating them on leading a healthy, active, lifestyle.’

During the evening Thomas Clarkson Academy’s dance students performed two routines and the BWT Sports Ambassadors assisted with duties, helping students and parents to find their seats and provided support to the awards organisation team. Thank you to all those involved who made the evening a great success.