“He’s thoughtful, kind, and one of the most genuinely remarkable young people I’ve had the pleasure of knowing.”
”She’s a fantastic role model for the younger students and always willing to help.”
These were some comments about two teenagers who were commended at the Rotary Club’s young citizens’ awards night held last week at Greenmeadow Golf Club.
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Roger Sullivan, secretary of the Rotary Club of St. Woolos Newport, said that young people can get “criticised” by some people, but these awards show what many young people actually do in local communities.
Daniel Dowey, 14, was called up to collect an award by Pritti Davies, president of Henllys Rotary Club.
She told the room of guests: “He’s thoughtful, kind, and one of the most genuinely remarkable young people I’ve had the pleasure of knowing. He’s quite simply a force of good.”
The Croesyceiliog School pupil is part of the school’s Interact Club and volunteers in his community.
Pritti said: “But there’s no noise or fanfare in anything that Daniel does. There’s kindness and consistency and a remarkable sense of purpose. He’s softly spoken, strong-willed, but has a big heart.
“He doesn’t do it for the attention or awards. He does it because he enjoys supporting people whether they’re five-years-old or 95-years-old.”
Daniel is a Gwent Police cadet, and helps out at a wheelchair rugby club, food bank and church.
Morgan Gaelli-Palis, 17, a pupil at the sixth form in Newport’s John Frost School, was called up by Roger.
He said: ”She’s a fantastic role model for the younger students and always willing to help.”
Morgane volunteers for the weekly wellbeing cafe held after school and is “reliable and invaluable”, showing “care and kindness”, and “helps other students feel valued”.
Alongside the cafe, she supports younger pupils in the year 7 science class and key stage 3 cookery, always being “calm and positive.