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| Stephen with the Basildon Challenge 2011 Great Debate winners. |
Stephen Metcalfe, Member of Parliament for South Basildon and East Thurrock, has accepted the invitation to be the Honorary Patron for the Basildon Education Services Trust (BEST) Basildon Challenge for 2012/2013.
The Basildon Challenge is an integral part of BEST’s mission to raise aspirations, expectations and achievements in the schools of Basildon, allowing young people from the area to compete on an even playing field with those from across the UK.
Mr Metcalfe commented: “I am truly honoured and delighted to have been invited to be the Honorary Patron for this year’s Basildon Challenge. I am passionate about education and a great supporter of the work of BEST so I am extremely excited to be involved with the organisation.”
Designed to stretch, excite and challenge pupils to raise their aspirations and achievement, the Basildon Challenge 2012/2013 centres around the theme ‘Elements which make up Basildon’ and will include activities such as the Rocket Challenge, the 3D Arts Challenge and The Great Debate, as well as inter-school competitions.
Stephen Metcalfe added: “From Science to the Creative and Expressive Arts, The Basildon Challenge broadens and deepens access to the curriculum in a fun and exciting way. I look forward to engaging with schools and pupils and would like to thank BEST for the opportunity to be involved with this fantastic initiative.”
