Three exceptional students at The Birley Academy celebrate nominations for the prestigious Sheffield Youth Awards.
The Sheffield Youth Awards, hosted this year at Cutlers Hall, recognise and celebrate the city’s most talented young people.
Everyone at the Sheffield-based academy, which is part of L.E.A.D. Academy Trust were incredibly proud to see Amber in Year 10, Tensi in Year 11 and Isla in Year 8 recognised for their work as part of the Sheffield Youth Cabinet.
The Sheffield Youth Cabinet is an elected council voted for by 11–18-year-olds in the Southeast Sheffield community. The Cabinet meets monthly to drive forward and coordinate campaigns in support of their local community.
The students are all part of the Climate Action Working Group which is part of the Youth Voice & Influence Service that won the ‘Young Residents Voice Champion Award’. The group have recently been involved in creating screen prints for an art exhibition to raise awareness of climate change.
Student voice is an important part of school life at The Birley Academy. Last year the school won a Silver Democracy Award when over 80% of students voted in the Sheffield Youth Cabinet elections.
Additionally, students at the school have the opportunity to be part of the Student Leadership Team, where they represent the views of their peers. The Student Leadership Team have been successful in championing a wide range of initiatives, including those related to recycling and inclusion.
“We are all beyond proud of Amber, Tensi and Isla. Their achievements at the Sheffield Youth Awards reflect their dedication, compassion, and commitment to making a positive impact in our community.
“At our academy, we are committed to empowering our young people to be active, engaged members of society. This includes creating opportunities for our students to take on leadership roles and advocate for important issues which strengthen their own voices but also inspire their peers to do the same.”
