Eleven pupils at Mellor Primary School, Checketts Road, Leicester, have been recognised as Rotary Stars.
Nominated by teachers, friends or themselves, all 11 have demonstrated that they have have worked for the benefit of others.
All received a certificate and a lapel badge from Pam Spokes, the secretary of the Rotary Club of Leicester Novus, and member Jim Matthews at a celebration assembly at the school.
In addition, two also received gift vouchers of £5 as a reward for making exceptional efforts.
Harlanpreet Kaur, winner of a £5 gift voucher for being caring and thoughtful towards a new pupil and giving friendly support
Ronnie Gohel,, winner of a £5 gift voucher for being an excellent role model for a child with SEND and a new pupil
Karisma Kara, a Rotary Star for helping other children through being kind and supportive
Raina Dineschandra, Mellor Rotary Star for showing kindness and thoughtfulness to others during a difficult time
Rohit Kaler, Mellor Rotary Star for being ready to learn and generous and helpful to other pupils
Hiral Patel, Mellor Rotary Star for his fantastic attitude towards learning and offering help to others
Shivakshi Rami, Mellor Rotary Star for being a good and reliable friend, always ready to help
Anabia Faraz, Mellor Rotary Star for standing up for another child who was being teased
Bhakti Limbachiya, Mellor Rotary Star for commitment to learning and dedication to completing all her homework
Krrish Limachiya, who was not photographed, was adjudged to be a Rotary Star for being helpful in class without prompting.
President Gemma Kiddy, who was also at the assembly presenting awards on behalf of The Spark Arts — her charity of the year last year — says: “These Rotary Star awards are designed to encourage good attitudes to learning, helping others and good citizenship.” Novus is working with other schools whose children deserve recognition and encouragement..
Our thanks to Mellor Primary School for supplying these photographs.
