Seven Felsted School pupils and one former pupil have been honoured with Jack Petchey Achievement Awards.
The awards recognise young people aged 11 to 25 across London and Essex for their efforts and contributions to the community.
The award-winning students include Lucy, Tawana, Anna, Lois, Giulia, Julia, Evie, and former pupil Emily Salter.
They received their medallions at the recent Uttlesford Schools Award Ceremony.
Melissa Cacace, Felsted’s Jack Petchey coordinator, said: "Jack Petchey Achievement Awards highlight the incredible contributions our students make, both within the school and in the wider community.
"The efforts and achievements of the pupils who have received them recently really embody the Felsted values of integrity, service and ambition.
"They are excellent role models for us all."
The Jack Petchey Achievement Awards were founded in 1999 by property development entrepreneur and philanthropist Sir Jack Petchey, who had a close connection to Felsted in later life through his family members.
The students were recognised for their community engagement, which includes volunteer coaching at cricket clubs, providing hockey goalkeeping coaching for younger students, and supporting the Combined Cadet Force (CCF).
They also raised funds for multiple charities through various activities including running half-marathons, supported homeless charities, engaged with international charity initiatives, organised and led conferences for the Model United Nations programme.
Felsted head, Chris Townsend, said: "Our award winners exemplify Felsted values in action.
"Their dedication to community service and their embodiment of integrity, service, and ambition are truly exemplary of the traits integral to our school culture and ethos.
"They should be incredibly proud of their achievements and the positive impact they have made both within and beyond our school community."
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A spokesperson for Felsted School added: "Pupils of all ages at Felsted School are encouraged to engage with their communities.
"As well as initiating and running events to raise funds for local, UK and international charities, pupils give up their time for projects such as litter-picks, visiting local care homes and delivering homemade sweet treats as a thank you to local service people.
"Older students volunteer for local community support organisations, including helping out at foodbanks and night shelters."
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