Arkwright Awards
We were delighted to tell you recently that two of our students had gained the prestigious Arkwright Scholarship. On Friday, 30 October they were invited to attend the Presentation Ceremony at The Institute of Engineering and Technology. This is the ninth year of the scholarship awards and Sackville students have won them on numerous occasions.
Firework Success!
Huge congratulations to the ever popular Sackville Samba Band who shook the streets of the Edenbridge Parade and fireworks once again, this time with even greater success! The band were lucky enough to win the Presidential Trophy for the best band! The group of talented musicians (with special guest teachers and parents) played their usual set of drumming as they marched down the high street, not only beginning the whole of the professional parade, but then continuing to start off the impressive round of fireworks! The Samba Band felt much at home, playing with the parade and out in processions to the awaiting public! Many congratulations to you all!
Local Democracy
Mid Sussex District Council encourages the X factor. In the 2005 general election only 34% of young people aged between 18 and 24 voted. With a general election pending, Mid Sussex District Council has been out in colleges promoting the importance of voting to young people. Council officers recently visited sixth formers at Hurstpierpoint College and Sackville School, promoting voting as part of Local Democracy Week. For these first-time voters the information about how democracy works and why your vote counts proved a useful introduction to the electoral process.
Outset Youth
Pizza Express hosted a celebration evening for students to receive their certificates for undertaking 50 hours of volunteering. The occasion was organised by Outset Youth Volunteers and Mrs Caroline Halpin, Area Organiser, and the Town Mayor presented the certificates.