Congratulations to William Gilbank on receiving an Outstanding Achievement award as part of the Jack Petchey Awards programme. The Jack Petchey Foundation was set up by Sir Jack Petchey to inspire and motivate young people across London and Essex to do their best and reach their full potential. William won his award for taking every opportunity that has been available to him from: Cycle racing on the Road, Track, Cyclo-cross and Mountain Biking, to representing the East of England, Saffron Walden and Birchwood at Judo, to playing Cricket for Birchwood, Wendens Ambo and Great Sampford, and playing Rugby for Birchwood and Saffron Walden. He also is a member of the School Council, School Choir and School
Cross-country and Athletics teams. When asked on why he won. William said it was, ‘for doing what I do’.