Out of 500 applicants, one of our students at OADV has been elected in a team of 15 representatives for youth social change.
Congratulations are in order for Muhammad, 15, from our academy, who recently discovered his successful election as a representative for the NSPCC Young People’s Board for Change.
The opportunity was open to 13–16-year-olds across the country, in which 500 applications were received. When the results were announced on Monday 6th March 2023, Muhammad was thrilled that he had made it through to the final fifteen.
As a member of the NSPCC Young People’s Board for Change, Muhammad can expect to travel across the country to take part in regular meetings, consultations, residential trips, and a variety of workshops.
Muhammad said: “I am always taking part in student parliament and leadership roles; I believe I can be the voice of thousands of young people across the UK. I received an amazing opportunity to take part in the NSPCC Young People Board for Change (YPBC) where I would be able to stand for the young people of my community and make a change in society.”
“Getting selected was the toughest part. Only 30 applicants were shortlisted for an interview out of 500 application forms and only 15 were later selected after the interview.”
“In my interview and form, I talked about the ambitious man I am who wants to make a change. I also mentioned my role as an anti-bullying ambassador, and student parliament representative for my school which provides me with the confidence to speak on behalf of numerous young people.”
In addition to this, Muhammad went on to list his fundraiser efforts for Saint Luke’s hospice at his previous school, as well as his participation in a South Yorkshire competition in which he placed 5th in the county out of 3000 athletes in the 800m junior boys’ race whilst representing Oasis Academy Don Valley and Sheffield.
Principal Mr J Pape, congratulated Muhammad: “As an academy, we are immensely proud of Muhammad and his achievement. The number of staff who have come forwards to say well done from Nursery to Year 11, just goes to show how well-deserved this accomplishment is for Muhammad.”
“Muhammad embodies everything an Oasis Academy Don Valley student could and should be and is a real role model for all. We know that this will be another positive step in his journey to a successful future.”