Matthew de Silva

For several years running, I have been selected to be a sports leader. This role has given me the opportunity to not only share my passion for sport with primary aged children but to lead, encourage and support their skill development.

I have represented my school in football and have been a member of teams in Worthing and Shoreham displaying my proficiency and reliability as a team player.

I achieved a gold star award in the school graduation scheme for the last two years, showing my commitment in doing the best that I can do, by reaching the goals set for this gold standard.

I received a distinction in my English language oral exam which assessed the engagement of my audience based on my choice of subject matter, presentation, humour and of course delivery!

I would really value the opportunity to become a plumbing apprentice and I feel the feedback given at the two work placements, one of which I completed in the summer holiday, was really positive.  Hing To from Zen Solutions messaged me and said he was 'proud of me', that I 'listened and learnt quickly' and was 'well mannered, had a good attitude and definitely suitable for an apprenticeship'. I feel I have the necessary skills to learn and progress well and am excited to start this new post-school chapter.

I am a member of Worthing Swimming Club and I play Waterpolo.  I continue to love football, both playing and watching it!  I am a member of a local gym and enjoy cycling , walking, meeting up with friends and eating!