Cranford_Review_June_2010

The Jack Petchy Foundation Awards 2009
The award ceremony was a phenomenal event.
The stage was set, the seats were full and best
of all the presenter was here. Steven Day was
our host for the evening. He kept us entertained
throughout the evening with his funny jokes and
great enthusiasm. There were some absolutely
tremendous performances such as street dance,
singing and classical dance. The awards were
presented in a grand manner by the Mayor of
Hounslow. All the award winners from the
schools were worthy of their achievements,
including Mr Bray who won the teacher’s award.
It was amazing to hear the variety of reasons
why people won their award. All in all The Jack
Petchy Awards was a great experience which I
wish I could live again.
By Harshita Bedi (year 9)
National Hero visits Cranford
On 25 March 2010, Cranford Community College was
honoured to be visited by Lance Corporal Johnson Beharry
VC accompanied by Warrant Officer Lionel Zeffortt, to
deliver an inspirational and motivational talk to year 11
students as part of their PSHCE programme.
Johnson spoke about growing up in Grenada as part of
a large family without much money; he was 8 years old
before he got his first pair of shoes. He moved to the
UK in 1999 and lived in Heston. After struggling with
unemployment, drug and alcohol problems he joined the
British Army at the second attempt in 2001. He had been
turned down 6 months previously for being overweight,
unfit and sporting unruly dreadlocks.
He went on to talk about how he saved his friends and
colleagues, how he couldn’t see where he was going
because of the blood from a head wound. “I didn’t think
about myself – I’m not important.”
There was an audible gasp across the Concert Hall
when Lionel announced that he had brought his medals
along, including the Victoria Cross which students were
allowed to hold and admire at first hand. While the
medals were passed round, the audience was invited to
ask questions.
Year 11 were truly captivated and impressed by this
incredible young man and I hope that they remember
meeting him and listening to his story for a long, long
time. I certainly will.
Cath Goold (PSHCE Coordinator)
Rod Lewis:
A celebration of his
commitment to Cranford
as a member of the
Governing Body
One of our longest standing and most
committed members of the Governing
Body Rod Lewis, husband of another
dedicated Governor, Jenny, and father
of Nicole (ex student) sadly died on
Monday 22 February 2010.
Rod was an amazing and truly
passionate supporter of the school and
gave so much over so many years.
He fought cancer for many years,
defeating the odds over and over,
even battling against paralysis to walk
and wheel-chaired himself to so many
school events during his final year.
I have never known anyone with such
resilience and optimism.
He was a great man to know and
admire and I, others and the school
already feel his loss. In recognition
of his dedication to the school and
in respect of the family’s wishes we
have donated money to the Prostrate
Cancer Trust and will continue to
work to support this important charity
in his memory.
Kevin Prunty (Headteacher)
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