ATLP students awards 2024 – More than 100 students from 20 schools were recognised for their outstanding achievements at an inspirational ceremony at Drayton Manor on Wednesday, June 26th.
The event was held by the respected Arthur Terry Learning Partnership (ATLP) and featured prize-winners from 13 primary and 7 secondary schools across Coleshill, Coventry, Erdington, Lichfield, Sutton Coldfield and Tamworth.
In two inspirational sessions, students took the stage to be awarded in the categories Charity Fundraiser, Community, Contribution to School Life, Creativity, Extra Curricula and Special Endeavour.
The morning ceremony was hosted by students Charlie O ‘Neill, from Arthur Terry School, and Gracie Mae Jackson, from William Macgregor Primary School. It featured inspirational youngsters from Nether Stowe, Arthur Terry, Stockland Green and The Bridge secondary schools, and St Michael’s, William MacGregor, Greysbrooke, Scotch Orchard, Mere Green, and Slade Primary Schools
Then, in the afternoon ceremony, impressive young comperes Joel Harley and Henry Oliphant, from St Chads Primary School, took the stage. Then it was the turn of students from West Coventry, The Coleshill School and John Willmott secondary schools, and St Chad’s, Curdworth, Two Gates, Coton Green, Hill West, Brookvale, and Osborne Primary Schools.
All the students were given awards and certificates in recognition of their outstanding contribution to school and community life, after being nominated by their schools.
And, as an extra treat, the award-winners and their families were given free entry to Drayton Manor, to enjoy the rides and attractions.
ATLP students awards 2024 – an annual tradition
Now an established annual tradition at ATLP, the inspirational student awards reflect not only outstanding achievement but also recognise students who have overcome adversity or helped others.
ATLP CEO Richard Gill CBE, who introduced both morning and afternoon sessions, praised the collective achievements of the students.
Speaking after the event, he said: “This is one of the highlights of the year for ATLP, when we bring together our growing family of schools to recognise students who have really gone above and beyond, both from secondary and primary schools.
“There were just over 100 students given awards, but to put that into perspective, ATLP’s schools have around 10,000 pupils across all of our sites. That shows just how impressive their achievement is, and they should be very proud to have been nominated by their schools.”
He added: “Children are always at the heart of everything we do at ATLP, and this annual event brings us all together once a year to celebrates that.
“The strength of ATLP is in the way so many different schools, serving different communities, work together through shared values to ensure our students reach their full potential.
“Our headteachers and staff work hard to achieve that ambition, and everyone who was at Drayton Manor got to see the very best of our students too – inspiration young people who are a credit to their schools, their communities and their families.”