Jack Petchey Award continues to thrive at St Charles Sixth Form College September – November 2025

St Charles continued to add to their honorary roll call of Jack Petchey winners in the autumn term of 2025. The competition is high for these awards and winners are truly held in high regard by both their peers and staff members. Their contributions to the College and wider community are exemplary and they represent some of our finest students and our community spirit here at St Charles. Well done all!

September 2025 – Kimberly Pacunana

Kimberly is indeed a very worthy recipient of the Jack Petchey award. An A Level student of Business, Economics and English Language and Literature here at St. Charles, she has demonstrated total commitment to her studies and to the local community. Her Business teachers describe her as a hardworking student who always goes above and beyond. With a 100% attendance record, Kimberly has proven herself to be a conscientious and diligent student in the subject and this is replicated across all her studies. Her Economics teachers really appreciated her help promoting the Department at college open events as a student ambassador, where she was enthusiastic and knowledgeable.She has stood out as a mature and ambitious young person as evidenced by her mature approach when on workplace/industry visits such as her brilliant attitude on a recent Women in Finance Workshop run by Deloitte.

The English Department echo the above and strongly support her nomination, stating Kimberly’s work ethos is exemplary and that she is unfailingly cheerful and acts as a positive role model for her peers with her selfless outlook and excellent attitude to learning and her support of college initiatives.

Kimberly is a great leader in service both in and out of the classroom. She is always devoting her time to help her peers with their learning and to the wider college community. Outside of her studies, Kimberly, consistently has lived out the college’s ethos of leadership in service, showing real leadership skills. She is an active participant in the College’s fundraising committee as part of the college’s enrichment provision. A reliable student, Mr Twist, the College Principal, who oversees the committee states, “Kimberley is fantastic.” She’s taken a lead role in the committee, communicating well with all parties involved, helping raise over £3,000.00 to date for charitable causes at home and abroad. Her peers on the committee cite her as really deserving of the award as she has consistently driven the fundraising, organising/running a tuck shop, quiz nights etc and consistently promoting the work and aims of the committee quietly and efficiently.

Well done Kimberly and we are so grateful for all your efforts and energy! Kimberly is looking to donate her £300.00 to support the College’s continued fundraising efforts to support students with a trip abroad. Lourdes and Uganda are in the pipeline. We feel Kimberly is destined for a bright future and we look forward to following her journey at a top university of her choice next year.

October 2025 – Jude Khan

Jude is in his final year at St. Charles studying a Level 3 Sports course. With an impeccable attendance and punctuality record of 100%, Jude has demonstrated what a reliable and responsible young man he is. His sports teachers tell us that he is a dedicated student who consistently meets every deadline and one who is always striving to achieve the highest possible grades. He takes pride in his work and is an ambitious student who is determined to excel in his studies. They state that he shows a maturity beyond his years with his positive, can do attitude and is a true representation of a model sports student. He asks thoughtful questions in class, always seeking a deeper understanding to improve his coursework or exam performance.

This willingness to volunteer and support others make him a standout student. He embodies the values of hard work, commitment and community spirit and truly merits recognition for all his contributions. He is an inspiration to all the young people he works with through the Trust. He is always cheerful and positive with these events. He consistently ouses with enthusiasm and positivity in everything he does, epitomises his own true spirit and that of the College’s. We are proud to have in our community. Jude donated his £300.00 to the Sports Department to buy sports equipment for various curricular and extra-curricular activities. Jude wants to be a Physiotherapist in the future and is well on track to aim for this currently.

November 2025 – Charles Webb-Carey

Charles is an exceptional young man who brings much joy to the St. Charles community on a daily basis. He consistently demonstrates excellent attendance and punctuality. His dependable presence and eagerness to start the day set a positive tone for both himself and those around him. Charles manages his responsibilities with admirable focus and attention; he approaches every task with enthusiasm and determination. He displays a genuine interest in learning and tackles all new challenges with grit and curiosity. He also takes pride in his work, all of which have earned him some well-deserved college certificates. His Travel & Tourism teachers state Charles is personable and is always willing to try new things. He is cited as having a positive and enthusiastic approach to his course and he enjoys using his own personal life experiences e.g. holidays, trips, interests and hobbies, bringing them to life as part of his coursework, including his love of West Brom Football Club!

One of Charles’ stand out qualities is his ability to build meaningful connections both within and beyond the college environment. Staff at St. Charles comment on how uplifting it is to spend time with him at lunch, noting his infectious enthusiasm and respectful nature. His cheerful spirit and genuine warmth make these moments truly special. His active participation in the college’s Personal Development Programme is equally impressive.

Charles has been involved in a myriad of volunteering and work experience placements ranging from top star London hotels, to working in the college canteen as a “super chef”, to working in theatres and helping the homeless locally. These opportunities have provided meaningful social engagement and Charles embraced all with the same enthusiasm as his studies and has grown in confidence and maturity throughout. His commitment to his personal growth is inspiring and he exemplifies the values of resilience and perseverance.

Charles’ positive energy, kindness and bright spirit enrich the college environment. He should be proud of his journey to date so keep shining Charles please! Charles is considering putting his £300.00 towards the cost of an end of term party for his peers in the college community.