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Langley, Slough,
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July, 2007
Former Holy Family
School pupil
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Liam Mengham,
19, from Talbot Avenue, Langley, was formerly
a pupil at Holy Family
School, Langley,
until he was 13.
He then moved to Pield Heath House School in Uxbridge and tt was there that he
recently received the student of the year cup - an
award presented by the school for high achievement
throughout the year.
This award was started in
memory of Morag Anderson, a former pupil at the
school.
Liam continues his education at
Langley College in September, 2007 |
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successful past history........ |
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Liam
receives coveted
Jack Petchey Adward
On Wednesday, 14th February,2007,
Liam received
a surprise when the
Right Reverent Bishop Alan Hopes, Auxiliary
Bishop Archdiocese of Westminster presented
him
with the
Jack Petchey Achievement Award
for
January.
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Liam received this award because he has
made a significant contribution to the school community.
He is acknowledged by the school as a responsible, reliable and
loyal student and has represented the school as a core member of
the "At Your Word Lord" group.
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The Jack
Petchey Foundation,
established in 1999, gives grants
to programmes and projects that
benefit
young people aged 11 - 25.
The
Foundation is eager to help young
people take advantage of
opportunities and play a
full part in society.
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Jack
Petchey OBE
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Liam also played a significant part in
the
Team Enterprise Programme
that was awarded the
"Best Overall Company in
Hillingdon and Hounslow".
He performs all his tasks in a most
diligent manner.
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He
always volunteers to participate in
extra-curricular activities and is currently
following an accredited course in Signalong.
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His
school reports that Liam,
who is in year 14
is a courteous, friendly and
helpful student and an
excellent role model for his peers.
He leaves Pield Heath this July
and is hoping to go on
to college.
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Pield
Heath House R.C. School :
Uxbridge
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The
school was founded in
1901, at the invitation
of the Archbishop of
Westminster, by the
Sisters of the Sacred
Heart of Jesus and Mary.
Today, over 100 years
later, it is still run by
the Sisters.
The school is recognised
by the Department of
Education.
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HOLY
FAMILY SPONSORED WALK AT VIRGINIA
WATER
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In April,
2005 Liam joined a team from Holy Family
in a
sponsored walk around Virginia Water in
Surrey.
This grueling two circuit walk was to
raise money to support some
of its young people attending the World
Youth Day being held
in Cologne later that year.
Fr. Kevin recognised the enthusiasm and
energy in Liam and
invited him to become part of the small
youth group
going to Cologne.
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World
Youth Day 2005
Every 3 years,
the Church invites young people
from all across the world to get
together in a designated city, to
meet each other, to have a laugh,
to hear from the bishops and
cardinals that are gathered
there, to pray together, and to
attend a special vigil and
celebration Mass with the Pope.
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The Holy
Family group going to
Cologne with Liam were
Elaine Shaw
Dean Waters
Suzanna Mengham
Helen Wheeler
Louise Delaloye
Kathleen Shaw
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In
July, 2006,
this time in his role of altar server he assisted
at the celebration
of Mass with Bishop Peter in the grounds of St.
Bernard’s Convent
to mark the Life of the Bernardine Cistercian
Sisters in Slough. |
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Alan, who had presented Liam with his Jack
Petchey award and had earlier administered the
Sacrament of Confirmation to a group of other
Pield Heath children also gave him a £300
Petchey cheque to purchase items from the
school's "Wish List" |
Liam
also received a small personal cheque for himself
and is pictured here with
some of his proud family.
This young man
has an incredible zest for life.
Watch this page expanding
over the years.
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