Thursday 14th December 2017
Stamford High School girl crowned Rutland Radio’s School Star!
Lottie Pike, a Year 10 pupil at Stamford High School has been awarded the prestigious ‘Rutland Radio School Star Award’, after being nominated by her teacher, Luke Jones, a teacher of Philosophy and Ethics at Stamford High School.Rutland Radio’s Rob Persani and Lydia Meredith surprised Lottie with the award during a maths lesson on Tuesday 12th December and interviewed her. Lottie was not only surprised, but also delighted with this accolade.The School Star Award celebrates a pupil in the Stamford and Rutland area who has been recognised for exceeding all expectations in their academic life, often going above and beyond. The School Star Award is the only ‘school’ award in a series of five ‘Star Awards’ presented to outstanding individuals around Rutland and Stamford in categories including sport, community, talent, and hero, and all sponsored by local vehicle specialists Adams & Sons at Morcott.Rob Persani, Rutland Radio Breakfast Presenter said,
“Presenting these awards so close to Christmas has been the icing on the cake of a great year connecting with our community, and being able to present them at school has been extra special”.Luke Jones, a teacher of Philosophy and Ethics at Stamford High School said,
“I am absolutely thrilled that Lottie has won this award, but I am in no way surprised. Each and every day, Lottie brings a happy buzz to our classrooms. She conducts her work with immense pride, often independently researching topics that have excited her and blogs her findings via the School blog."