Anzah receives an award from Prince Harry

Anzah (Year 7) attended the Sky WellChild Award ceremony this week and we are very proud to share the news with the school community that she won an award and met Prince Harry, the Duke of Sussex, at the prestigious event.  The awards were broadcast on Sky News and YouTube—well done Anzah!  The awards celebrate the inspirational qualities of children who are facing huge challenges and Prince Harry is WellChild’s only patron.

Inspirational Child 7-11 Years Award  

Anzah Arwani 

11-year-old Anzah from Battersea has complex neurological disorders which affect every aspect of her daily life, from walking and eating to coping with anxiety attacks. Despite these challenges Anzah is fiercely independent. She attends mainstream school and takes part in lots of activities. She has won awards with her frame football team and, having overcome her phobia of water, certificates for her swimming.  Anzah has constantly defied doctors’ expectations.  Through hard work and determination she can now take a few independent steps and even overcame her anxiety disorder to address a room of 100 people.