A TEENAGER is celebrating after winning an award for her outstanding contribution to her school and community.
Claire Bennett, a year 11 pupil at Thornaby Community School, was chosen for the Diana, Princess of Wales Memorial Award not only because of her positive attitude to school life, school work and activities, but also life in general.
Despite suffering an ankle injury during an expedition for her bronze Duke of Edinburgh Award, she battled on.
Ella Mansfield, year 11 manager at the school, said yesterday: "I am delighted that Claire has been given this award.
"I have known her for five years, and she has worked hard throughout. She has a strong determination to succeed, and is s good example to other students in the school.
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