Throughout their time at Co-op Academy Stoke they were both integral members of the Co-op Young Leaders programme, banking countless hours volunteering as a young leader, supporting in all sorts of ways such as organising fundraising events, supporting Year 7 students upon their arrival at the academy, and acting as quizmasters.

Shea was a central member of the student council throughout his time at the academy, and has been especially notable for his work on equality, diversity and inclusion. In addition to being a pioneer behind the school’s first Cultural Diversity Day, Shea was also one of the authors of our student-penned Equality Charter, a document which now sits at the centre of the academy community.

Shannon is a talented performer and has been involved in various shows and performances throughout her time here, something which greatly impressed interviewers during the scholarship application process and which she is planning to continue at Dean Close.

We wish them all the very best as they embark on their exciting adventures and look forward to hearing of their ongoing successes.