HOME PARENTS STUDENTS CONTACT US POST 16 Jack Petchey Foundation Jack Petchey is an East End entrepeneur. He is 88 years old and his is a real 'rags to riches' story. He was born into a poor working class family in the East End in 1925 and left school with no qualifications at age 13. Jack joined the Navy and upon his discharge bought his first second hand car and started a taxi business. He worked long and hard, overcoming adversity and became a multi-millionaire through his various business ventures. in 1999 he established the Jack Petchey Foundations which has so far has given £85 million to support youth projects. Jack seeks to increase young people's aspirations by rewarding their achievements and encouraging them to take pride in what they have done. In 2012, Jack was awarded the CBE in recognition of his services to young people. More than anything he believes that people should think of others and give back to society, no matter how small an act of kindness of generosity, he wants young people to know that in giving, you also receive and the world is a better place for it! Belfairs are proud to be part of such a fantastic scheme that recognises the achievements and challenges that our students are presented with throughout school and young adult life. As a result we would like to share the successes of our students through the Jack Petchey award scheme and acknowledge those who are facing challenging circumstances and overcoming barriers, and excellence either in school or outside in the community. We have 9 awards per academic year, where our Jack Petchey committee consisting of Year 10 students meet monthly and choose a winner from student nominations. The winner is then announced in assemblies and receives a special Jack Petchey certificate and pin badge. Every year all winners are invited to attend, alongside their family and friends, to a celebration event along with other schools in the community where they are presented with a medallion by a representative from the Jack Petchey Foundation. Upcoming Events 07.12.2021 Belfairs Christmas Concert 14.12.2021 Christmas Lunch - Year 7 & 8 15.12.2021 Christmas Lunch - Year 9,10,11 & Post 16 15.12.2021 Parent Forum - English and Maths Instagram @ posted: Our Christmas lunch is now available for students to purchase at break and lunch time! #christmas #december #countdown #belfairsacademy #teambelfairs #leighonsea #christmaslunch #amazing @ posted: Well done to all the Art students that took part in creating a wonderful winter wonderland window display at @wedomortgages in Leigh Road. The cold, wind and rain wasn’t going to stop the students in their tracks. Well done to all! #resilience #winter #teambelfairs #belfairsacademy #leighonsea #southend #teamwork #proud #art #belfairsart @ posted: #christmas #christmasconcert #belfairsacademy #teambelfairs #leighonsea #southend #essexschools @ posted: ⭐️ ⭐️ We can’t wait to see all of your designs for the Christmas Tree Topper competition this year! Not long to go… ⭐️ ⭐️ #christmas #christmastree #belfairschristmas #competition #leighonsea #belfairsacademy #teambelfairs #southendonsea #leighonsea Prospectus Links Get in Touch Belfairs Academy Highlands Boulevard Leigh-on-Sea Essex SS9 3TG Contact Us Contact Information Hiring our Facilities A- A A+ Freedom of Information Equality & Diversity Privacy Policy t. 01702 509000 f. 01702 480573 e. enquiries@belfairs.southend.sch.uk ©2013-2021 Belfairs Academy | Website Design Shrewsbury by Source