On Thursday 18th of July, MPCT’s Sports & Exercise College based in Rhondda hosted their Awards Ceremony. It was a fantastic event, with ex-Learners, local sports stars and community organisations turning out to present awards to our highly deserving Learners.
Well done to all Learners involved, and thank you to all VIPs who came and supported the event.
Ieuan Edwards receiving “Core Values” Award, presented by Ex-Learner & now Cardiff Blues rugby player, Molly Philpott
Arron Winter receiving the Rhondda Sports Most Improved Student Award from former Learner Rhys Edwards.
Dawson Cotten receiving Rhondda Sports Volunteer of the year from Jodie Price from Sport RCT
Liam Robinson who receiving the Rhondda Sports Most Improved Student from Brendan Rogers
Jaydan Greedy for winning the Rhondda Sports Best Turned Out Student from Gavin Dacey WRU Community
Jaydan Greedy on receiving the Most Promising Student Award from Cameron Lewis of Wales 7s’s
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