AN awards evening celebrating the achievements of St Helens secondary schools will be held next month.

St Helens Secondary Schools All Stars Awards will seek to champion the work of young people across the ten local secondary schools.

The event has been founded by the St Helens Association of Secondary Headteachers (ASH). 

Each school has nominated pupils across ten categories and the winners will be revealed at a special ceremony on Thursday, October 10 at St Helens rugby league stadium.

Headteachers hope it will be "truly special evening which will uplift and inspire, celebrating the tremendous work of our high school students, acknowledging their dedication, commitment and hard work".

Brilliant young people

In a statement, Josie Thorogood, principal at Rainhill High School and Chair of ASH, said: “We are truly delighted to be celebrating the brilliant young people of St Helens.

"As educators we see many of the wonderful things children accomplish. As a community, we felt it was important to celebrate them on a bigger stage.

"We are very proud of all of the children and their achievements; they are testament to the extraordinary talents, selflessness and dedication of our young people."

Awards categories

Awards will be presented by Beri Salihi, St Helens Women Rugby League Player, in the following categories:

Academic grit and determination award

Student leader of the year 

Sportsperson of the year

Outstanding perseverance and resilience

Outstanding contribution to the school community

Outstanding contribution to the St Helens community

Creative and Performing Arts student of the year

Kind and caring student of the year

Environmental student of the year

Young carer of the year