A 12-YEAR-old's bravery following the death of her twin brother made her a well-deserved winner of Pupil of the Year at the 2019 Warrington Guardian Schools Awards.

Chloe Roberts was a young carer for her brother, Sammy, who had significant disabilities and health related issues.

She supported her entire family, always with a smile on her face, and stayed positive through Sammy's lengthy stays in hospital.

This did not go unnoticed by her primary school teachers.

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Chapelford Village primary school head teacher, Joanne Hewson, took to the stage and explained how Chloe's resilience touched the whole school, and there was not a dry eye in sight.

She explained: "In January last year Chloe wrote to ask if Sammy could join her at her year six prom for a joint picture.

"We of course obliged and Chloe was thrilled that we could accommodate her request.

"But, this request was never fulfilled.

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Chloe with Chapelford head teacher, Joanne Hewson

"Sadly, two weeks before Chloe was due to sit her statutory assessments in May, Sammy passed away after a lengthy illness."

Chloe stayed with her family until after Sammy's funeral and once back at school she sat her exams and showed everyone her strength and courage.

Joanne added: "She was a role model to all of us of how to be compassionate and overcome the challenges that life can put in our way.

"Her smile made us realise just how special, unassuming and inspiring she was – and her determination and courage will always be an inspiration to us.

"In July Chloe attended her prom night without her beloved Sammy but danced the night away!

"Chloe moved to Penketh High School last September but has left a lasting at Chapelford of just how strong, inspiring and supportive the young people of today can be."

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Chloe with presenter Leanne Campbell

Speaking to Chloe after she received the award, Joanna said: “You are so brave, such an inspiration to us all, and we’ll never forget you.”

Chloe’s mum, Sarah, said Chloe was so shocked to win and was taken aback at the response to her story.

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She said: “She wasn’t expecting it- I knew but she didn’t.

“As soon as I found out I was asking ‘do you think you’ll win?’ and she kept saying no.

“I am so proud of her.”

Highly Commended for Pupil of the Year was Jessica Clavering for her efforts in her first year at St Gregory’s High School, despite suffering from a rare gene deficiency which affects only 40 children in the UK.