Game-changers at Worthing school celebrated

Nominations are made by staff twice during each half-term and the winners of the Game-Changer Cup are chosen each term.

Characteristics include going above and beyond, being selfless, taking every opportunity, leading by example, being brave, making a difference and identifying new, creative and improved solutions to problems.

Adam Whitehead, head teacher, said: “Bohunt have a very simple ethos, ‘Enjoy, Respect, Achieve’, no matter who the student is or where they came from, Bohunt students should leave as the best version of themselves.

“Now, more than ever, the world needs a new generation of people who are not afraid of working for something bigger than themselves. Bohunt wants students to be passionate, be brave, and be the change you wish to see in the world.”

The award will enable others at the school to see the difference students can make and how they can ‘change the game’.

There are separate trophies for key stage three and key stage four, with the most recent winners being Maddie Booker and Malavika Yatheendra Mohan.

Mr Whitehead said: “In addition to live lessons, students have taken time to look at leading people who have become game changers in their environment.

“All lessons start with this focus, students explore famous game-changers within their subject, inspiring and motivating students to become game-changers within their subjects. From exploring Martin Luther King and Kamala Harris in history, Nichola Adams and Eliud Kipchoge in PE to Greta Thunberg in geography, students have learned the many different ways an individual can become a game-changer.”

Year-seven student Dulcie Balmer was recently nominated for being supportive and a leader in PE, while Harvey Metcalfe, also in year seven, was nominated for being selfless and helpful during Keyworker School.

Staff say that running this programme during lockdown has provided a welcome boost and parents have shared their appreciation.

Joe Goldberg, achievement co-ordinator and school lead for Game-Changers, said: “We’ve worked hard to raise the profile of game-changers in the school community. The positive response from both staff and parents has been overwhelming and we are delighted that these efforts have dramatically improved students’ wellbeing.”