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Rochdale's inspirational students
Hopwood Hall College celebrated its most exceptional students with a virtual version of its Further Education Awards.
Pathways to Adulthood student Jordan Deegan, who has cerebral palsy, was the recipient of the Skills for Life Lesley Hawkins Award.
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Diana McCloskey, Programme Manager for Skills for Life, said: “Jordan is an absolute delight and the very person who wouldn’t let a disability get in the way of enjoying life.”
Meanwhile, the prestigious ‘Star of the Year’ Gold Award went to 17-year-old Casey Haworth, who’s studying a Level 1 Diploma in Caring for Children.
As well as becoming a leader in her class, she’s also acted as an ambassador by giving talks about the value of education to year 10s and 11s at Wardle High School.
Julia Heap, Principal and CEO of Hopwood Hall College, said: “We’ve seen so much resilience and determination from all our learners... In particular, Casey and Jordan have two of the most inspiring success stories and more than deserve this accolade.”
