Football legend and X-Factor finalists help to celebrate children's achievements
Released: 13 March 2007
Football legend Steve Bull and The X-Factor finalists 4Sure helped to celebrate the achievements of more than 100 looked after children from the Wolverhampton area at an annual event in the city.
The former Wolves and England striker presented awards to the children before the X-factor stars and a local bhangra group performed for guests during the Achievement Recognition Day.
The event, at the Molineux Stadium on Saturday March 10, acknowledged the accomplishments of children looked after by foster carers and residential staff in and around Wolverhampton.
For many children the fun and rewarding day was an opportunity to obtain merit for achievements in a wide range of areas, such as outstanding GCSE and music grades. The event also recognised children who have overcome personal difficulties.
Steve presented the awards alongside Wolverhampton City Council’s Member Champion for Children and Young People, Councillor Trudy Bowen. During the ceremony Steve said: "I’m thrilled to be presenting these awards to recognise all the hard work that the children have put in over the year.”
A total of 140 children received commemorative medals, certificates and gift vouchers, which were given out in three categories: educational; sporting/leisure and personal achievement.
Councillor Christine Irvine, Wolverhampton City Council Cabinet Member for Children and Young People, said: “The day was a great success and a brilliant way of saying congratulations to those who have achieved something this year. We are all immensely proud of the successes of our looked after children.
“It is also an opportunity to say a sincere thank-you to all the carers who have supported these children on a day-to-day basis.”
The annual event has been held since 2001, with hundreds of children being recognised for their achievements over the six years.
Anyone who would like to find out more about becoming involved in caring for looked after children can call 0800 073 0189 for more information.
Issued by the press office.