Talented Abbey College Manchester, Chen Yiu Royce Yu (17), is celebrating exceptional success in a prestigious go karting championship, securing a much-coveted place in the top 25% of those taking part.
Royce, an International Foundation Programme student at the city centre-based college, has competed throughout the year in the highly-respected IAME (Italian American Motor Engineering) South East Asian Championships.
The motorsport enthusiast participated in six exhilarating races which saw him travel to destinations including Thailand, the Philippines and finally Malaysia where the season concluded. Following a tough season, and months of hard work, Royce secured an admirable 9th place position out of 38 talented racers.
Royce commented,
“I’m very proud of myself for my accomplishments in this challenging competition. Not only have I enhanced my motorsport abilities but, by travelling all over the world to race I have developed my independence, something which I believe is reflected in my academic study. “The college has been very supportive in accommodating my intense training and racing schedule, enabling me to keep up to date with studies with the provision of online work.”
Principal at Abbey College Manchester Liz Elam, commented,
“We are very proud of Royce for this outstanding achievement. He has worked incredibly hard throughout the year, both in motorsport and academically, and it is delightful to see him rewarded for his accomplishment. “At Abbey College Manchester we are dedicated to helping students achieve personal, social and academic growth, which is why we widely encourage and support extra-curricular activity.”
Abbey College is a leading independent college in the heart of Manchester, with a fast-growing and vibrant community.
There are over 200 students at the college, comprising a mix of students from the local area and other countries. The college offers A-Level, GCSE, Combined Studies and International Foundation Programmes.
For more information on Abbey College visit www.abbeymanchester.co.uk, or call 0161 817 2700.