Beamont Collegiate Academy students Rose Warburton and Luke Corbishley gave an exceptional presentation at the Executive Director’s briefing at Walton Hall on Thursday 25th September regarding IMPACT (Warrington youth council), the “Make your Mark” manifesto, what makes a good school and the role of the MYPs across the country.
Rose and Luke were accompanied by fellow members of IMPACT Rachel Davis and Liam Carberry.
Rose and Luke presented to around 80 head teachers from schools, colleges and sixth forms in Warrington alongside senior council representatives, including Councillor Jean Carter and Steve Reddy – executive director for the families and wellbeing directorate. The presentation was described as “superb” by Principal Mr Andrew Moorcroft.
The presentation will undoubtedly be influential when the local council consider strategic planning for young people in the borough, which is fantastic achievement for the determined pair.
Mr Moorcroft said “We are extremely proud of the work Rose and Luke are doing within IMPACT in championing the young people of Warrington. It was an intimidating audience at the Executive Director’s briefing but they were not fazed; they spoke with passion and confidence and made a big impression on all attendees. I know they will directly influence strategies within the council and in schools and we are delighted to have them as members of our school community.”
Additionally, Beamont Collegiate Academy received a Silver Youth Democracy Award for the number of the school’s students that have taken part in the “Make your Mark” vote.
Warrington Member of Youth Parliament, Rose said “I feel so privileged to have been able to give the presentation at the directors briefing, especially since it meant being in the company of so many wonderful role models who shape and educate the young people I am always so proud to represent.
I am constantly surprised at how willing Warrington’s decision makers, teachers and representatives are to listen to the voices of young people and act upon what they hear. The directors briefing was a prime example of how our schools are always trying to improve the environment in which we learn.”
Luke Corbishley added “I believe that the directors briefing really helped us get our views across especially as it was to lead decision makers in Warrington”