A Level star student Rochelle nominated for Black Child Academic Achievement Award
Bedford College student Rochelle
Balach joined a star-studded event at the House of Commons -
hosted by Diane Abbott MP.
The VIPs included Mayor of London Boris Johnson, Pirates of
the Caribbean actress Naomie Harris and many
more.
Rochelle, 19 (pictured above, centre), was nominated for
recognition in a competition which applauds the achievements of
black students, after her success in her A Levels at Bedford College. Rochelle gained three
grade As in English, Psychology and Sociology whilst living on her
own, combining study with work.
Pauline Kendall, Assistant Director of the Sixth
Form, received an entry form about the awards and entered
Rochelle at the last minute - and to their delight she was
short-listed and asked to attend the London Schools and Black Child
event, which celebrates special achievements.
There is more to come as nominees like Rochelle are going to be
invited along to other events in the future - including a visit to
CNN news offices.
Pauline said: "We were thrilled for Rochelle to be invited along
to this event and will certainly be thinking about entering other
students next year."
Find out more about studying A Levels at Bedford
College.