Panashe Chibwana, a Year 13 pupil at East Cowes' Priory School, has been shortlisted in the global OxBright Essay Competition 2023.
Panashe wrote a brilliant essay answering the question “How can long-term thinking in the field of Law foster optimism about the future?”
The panel of judges declared themselves 'very impressed' with the talented teenager's efforts — shortlisting her within a competitive field of over 1,000 entries.
Her prize is a free place at an OxBright academic conference.
School Principal and man of several initials, David EJJ Lloyd, remarked:
"This is a wonderful achievement and Panashe is a very talented pupil, keen to study lay and work in the legal profession.
"I have every confidence she will be a great success."
Emma Soar, Vice Principal, added:
"Panashe has a natural flair for writing and I am delighted that she has been able to showcase her skills."
This September, local community group, Planet Aware, are calling for Islanders to get involved in a global plastic pollution survey: “THE GREAT NURDLE HUNT”, ahead of the United Nations (UN) Global Plastic Treaty negotiations.
As the new school year begins, the residents of Orchard House Care Centre in Newport have been spreading joy and wisdom to the children of our local community.
Members of Sandown & District Historical Society welcomed the Island's Vice Lord-Lieutenant Brigadier Maurice Sheen, President of IW RBL Ian Ward, Sandown Town Councillors, community residents and guests to the premiere of films commemorating the 3 HMS Sandown's, and the life of former Shanklin resident Donald Canadine Bate, and his part in Operation Market Garden.
Sandown Mayor Alex Lightfoot, and Sandown Town Councillors, organised an end of season thank you and presentation of certificates to Lifeguard & Beach Manager Todd Miller and the team of Lifeguards that provided a beach safety service for residents and visitors to Sandown during the summer.
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