Outstanding student leaders recognised at Make a Difference Awards Each academic year, hundreds of Meadowhead students step up to represent, lead or support their peers and this year’s Make a Difference Awards recognised some of the many outstanding leaders at our school. Marissa T (Y9) won Representative of the Year for her highly effective contributions on a range of policy areas, to Cultures Day, as a student journalist and in representing the school in the media – especially for the royal visit. Highly commended in Representative of the Year were Mani P (head student in Y11) for his work on both academic and social matters and Jimi L (Sixth Form President in Y13) for his work on Sixth Form outdoor social space. The new award for mentor of the year, kindly sponsored by Jules Williamson, was shared by three students in Y12 who have had a provided sustained and excellent support for younger students: Asha C, Erin P and Izzy H. In sports leadership, special recognition was given to the service and leadership of Alice B (sports leadership in athletics), Maisie E (captaincy of U16 girls football), Will M (for sports leadership – especially in football) and Erin Poleykett and Beth Shaw (for sports leadership especially in netball). In music, dance and drama, recognition was given for the outstanding leadership and contributions of Betty C and Maya D (Y8 for leadership and choreography of the dance club), Billy D Y13 (for service to performing arts at Meadowhead, school productions), Katie H Y10 (service to music, drama, and her advocacy for arts within the curriculum) and Isaac C, Asha C, Cally G, Maisie J, Henry P, Marissa T and Zach W (for contributions to Performing Arts extra-curricular clubs and events). This award was kindly sponsored by Razzamataz Sheffield who use the school’s building for their classes. Well done to every Meadowhead student who stepped up to a leadership role this year: whether student representative, house captain, reading partner, mentor or sports leader, we thank each of you for "making a difference" to your peers and the Meadowhead community as a whole. Kindly sponsored by Mellors (fb)

Sport Stars of the Future recognised at the Make a Difference Awards ⚽🏏🏀🎾 This summer’s Make a Difference Awards recognised the success of a large number of Phoenix athletes and teams. Congratulations to the following individuals who won in their respective categories: ⛰ Performance in an individual sport (female) - Imogen L (Y10) for her outstanding achievements in a British Climbing vest 🎯 Performance in an individual sport (male) - Alfie R (Y9) for his excellent rise through the regional and national rankings in Darts 🏀 Performance in a team (female) - Katie H (Y11) for her ongoing achievements in Basketball at North of England and national level 🏏Performance in a Team (male) - Seth W (Y10) for a record-breaking season with his cricket club at both junior and adult levels. And to the two Phoenix teams of the year: 🔥 - Male: Y11 boys footballers – who won the Clegg Shield this year 🔥 - Female: Meadowhead Scholars – who won their AoC league with a dominant season Finally, a huge well done to all students who achieved their Phoenix badge for representative success in the last year: Junior Phoenix: Maia C (Y9 Climbing), Jack C (Y8 Football), Elliot D (Y8 Football), Oliver F (Y8 Golf) Alessio P-L (Y8 Football), Isobel M (Y7 Archery), Annie M (Y7 Diving), Alfie R (Y9 Darts) Evony R (Y9 Ice Skating), Lexie W (Y8 Cricket) and Chloe W (Y8 Golf) Senior Phoenix: Mia B (Y11 Ice Hockey), Brayan C (Y10 Thai Boxing) Justin I (Y11 Football), Imogen L( Y10 Climbing) Dylan M (Y11 Football), Mani P (Y11 Athletics), Luke T (Y11 Football) and Seth W (Y10 Cricket) With thanks to our main sponsor, Mellors. (fb)