Brentwood Diocese Citizenship Awards

The Brentwood Diocesan Citizenship Awards was inspired by Lord David Alton who wrote that 'the Gospel of Jesus Christ requires us to "love our neighbour as ourselves" and that is at the heart of the Christian interpretation of citizenship'.

Primary and Secondary schools in Brentwood Diocese nominate pupils who have served the Church and their community or overcome some personal challenge or loss in their lives or family. The word "inspiring" can be used too casually but in the case of these children and young men and women it is entirely appropriate. They are inspirational as are their families and the schools that nurture and support them.

We nominated our Head Boy Roman and Head Girl Rebecca

Rebecca

Rebecca is a warm kind-hearted young girl at De La Salle, Basildon. She is also Head Girl. Her kindness knows no bounds. She is a very thoughtful young girl and forever looking out and after others before herself. Outside of School, she helps teach the faith to younger children at her Church and off her own back raises/raised money for local charities. Rebecca has excellent leadership and along with the Head Boy organises the student leadership team at various functions. Rebecca is part of the Chaplaincy Team, among her other duties, and helps out at  Masses and Assemblies and is a Lasallian Gold Award Holder.

Roman

Roman is a vibrant and energetic young man at De La Salle, Basildon. He also Head Boy. Nothing is ever too much trouble. He is always willing to contribute to the community by energising other students and his peers in the Catholic Life of the School. Outside of School, Roman gives of his time as an Altar    Server. He looks to include everyone as much as he can. His leadership skills are impeccable and along with the Head Girl organises the Student Leadership team at various functions. He is a member of our Chaplaincy team, among his other duties, and is a Lasallian Gold Award holder.

Both students embody perfectly the Lasallian Values of the School and are exemplary citizens of our school, community at large and worthy recipients of this award and testament to being the best people they can be.

They were presented with the award at a special ceremony by Bishop Alan Williams sm at Brentwood Cathedral.