Brave students honoured for overcoming adversity

Year 11 Meden Student amongst those honoured (Whole School - 10/03/2022)

Mansfield Rotary Club’s annual Courage Awards seek nominations from education establishments across the area for youngsters who have overcame tremendous personal difficulties to thrive.

Each school is asked to nominate a student or students who most exemplified moral and spiritual courage in the face of personal adversity and difficulty.

This year one of Meden's Year 11 students Kaelan Emery stood out as someone who has continued to work hard despite supporting his family since his Dad was diagnosed with Cancer.

Kaelen is a very hard working and humble young man. His Head of Year, Miss Hickinbotham nominated him for this award and was very proud to see him receive the recognition he deserves. She said “Kaelan is very close to his dad and has understandably struggled to come to terms with it. Despite this, he attends school and puts 100 per cent into all his studies. He never gives up even though inside he might often feel like it. Kaelan is always mature, kind to others and caring — and always puts others before himself. Kaelan is a great person.”

Each nominee received a engraved plaque, from club president Kate Allsop, and civic citation, from Andy Abrahams, Mansfield mayor, before a photo with the mayor, president and a school or college representative.

Well done to Kaelan and the other brave nominees. You are a true inspiration to others!