14
Jan
One of our Year 11 students has been awarded the prestigious title of Deputy County Cadet of the Year for Cumbria and Lancashire, following a challenging competition held in Preston.
The competition, organised by St John Ambulance, brought together cadets from across the region to complete a series of practical and leadership-based tasks. These included a first aid scenario, an interview on St John Ambulance’s HEART values, a presentation based on GCSE coursework, and a team-building exercise.
Ava-Jane S in Year 11, entered the competition after being encouraged by youth leader and former St Benedict’s student Joshua Groggins, aiming to strengthen the voice of young people in smaller units like Whitehaven, where engagement opportunities can be limited compared to larger city-based units.
She said:
“I wanted to take part to represent Whitehaven and help improve youth involvement across Cumbria. This role gives me the chance to make a real difference and ensure our voices are heard.”
The top title of County Cadet of the Year was awarded to Arabella Grint, with Maja Szargut joining as the second deputy. Together, the trio will work throughout the year to enhance youth engagement and enjoyment within St John Ambulance across the county.
Mr Stevenson, Ava’s DT teacher commented:
“Ava has shown incredible creativity and confidence, not only in her DT coursework but also in applying those skills during the competition.”
“We are extremely proud of her achievement and the leadership qualities she has demonstrated.”
