Rainhill High School Celebrates Success at St Helens All Stars Awards 2026

Rainhill High School is delighted to celebrate the outstanding achievements of three of our pupils, who received well-deserved recognition at this week’s St Helens Secondary Schools All Stars Awards 2026.

The prestigious awards celebrate exceptional young people from secondary schools across St Helens, recognising their remarkable talents, personal achievements, determination and positive contributions to their schools and wider communities.

We are incredibly proud that three Rainhill pupils were recognised for their individual accomplishments, demonstrating the dedication, resilience and excellence that lie at the heart of our school community.

Winner – Joseph Stanley | Young Carer of the Year

A huge congratulations to Joseph Stanley, who was named Young Carer of the Year in recognition of his remarkable resilience, compassion and determination.

Despite balancing significant caring responsibilities at home alongside the demands of his education, Joseph has consistently demonstrated an exceptional commitment to his studies and personal development.

Through hard work, perseverance and an admirable determination to succeed, Joseph successfully completed his GCSE examinations, achieving excellent results.

His ability to overcome challenges while maintaining such a positive attitude is truly inspiring. Joseph’s strength of character, maturity and selflessness make him an outstanding role model, and we are delighted that his achievements have received this thoroughly deserved recognition.

Runner-Up – Daisy Hatton | Sportsperson of the Year

Congratulations to Daisy Hatton, who was awarded Runner-Up in the Sportsperson of the Year category in recognition of her exceptional achievements in athletics.

A highly talented and dedicated sprinter, Daisy has enjoyed tremendous success on the track, establishing herself as one of Rainhill’s most accomplished young athletes.

Her impressive achievements include holding school records in the 100m, 200m and 300m, alongside town records in both the 100m and 300m. Her outstanding performances have also earned her qualification for the prestigious English Schools Championships, highlighting her talent and commitment to the sport.

Beyond her sporting accomplishments, Daisy continues to make a significant contribution to school life in her role as Deputy Head Student. Her leadership, determination and positive influence make her an exceptional ambassador for Rainhill High School, both on and off the track.

Runner-Up – Khiara Denniss | Creative and Performing Arts Student of the Year

We are equally delighted to congratulate Khiara Denniss, who received Runner-Up in the Creative and Performing Arts Student of the Year category.

Khiara has made an outstanding contribution to Performing Arts throughout her time at Rainhill High School, consistently demonstrating exceptional creativity, enthusiasm and dedication.

Excelling across Music, Drama and Dance, she has played an important role in numerous school concerts, musical productions and performances, showcasing her talents while contributing to the success of our thriving Performing Arts department.

Her willingness to support and encourage others, combined with her passion for the arts, has made her a highly valued member of our school community.

Khiara’s recognition is a wonderful acknowledgement of her hard work, creativity and the positive contribution she has made to Performing Arts at Rainhill.

A Proud Moment for Rainhill High School

We would like to extend our warmest congratulations to Joseph, Daisy and Khiara on their remarkable achievements.

Each has demonstrated exceptional qualities in their respective fields, from personal resilience and sporting excellence to creativity and artistic achievement.

Their successes perfectly reflect our Rainhill values of Learn, Think, Contribute and Care, alongside our shared commitment to being In Pursuit of Excellence.

These awards are a wonderful celebration of the talent, dedication and character of our young people, and we are immensely proud to see their achievements recognised across the wider St Helens community.

Congratulations to all three pupils on their well-deserved recognition. You are a credit to yourselves, your families and Rainhill High School!