Meanwood C of E Primary School wins prestigious award
| Published: 2nd July 2008 19:06 |
TEACHING AWARDS CELEBRATE LEARNING IN LEEDS
A Leeds primary school and teachers across the city are celebrating after being named some of the best in the country.
Meanwood Church of England Primary was named the best primary school in the Sustainable Schools category, whilst its headteacher Helen Sanderson was one of seven Leeds teachers to be recognised as a finalist at the North of England Teaching Awards 2008. Some of the children from Meanwood received their award themselves at the ceremony and were praised for their impressive presentation.
The awards recognise the excellent contribution to learning across the whole school structure, from teaching assistants through to governors.
The full list of winners and nominees from Leeds is:
DCSF Award for Sustainable Schools
Winner Meanwood Church of England Primary School
Award for Special Needs Teacher of the Year
tion Jan Pulham, North West Specialist Inclusive Learning Centre (Penny Field site)
Commendation Karen Scattergood, St Theresa's RC Primary School, Menston
BT Award for Teacher of the Year in a Primary School
Distinction Siobhan Leonard, Rothwell St Mary's RC Primary School
Guardian Award for Teacher of the Year in a Secondary School
Commendation David Pearce, Roundhay Technology College
NCSL Award for Headteacher of the Year in a Primary School
Distinction Helen Sanderson, Meanwood C of E Primary
Distinction James Vincent, Otley The Whartons Primary
The Ted Wragg Award for Lifetime Achievement, sponsored by Innovation Unit
Distinction Peter Woodhead, St Peter's C of E Primary School
Councillor Richard Harker, executive board member for Learning, said:
"I am extremely proud that Leeds is once again so well represented in these prestigious awards.
"I'd like to congratulate all the nominees, who have rightly been recognised for their exceptional contribution to learning in Leeds."
Ros Vahey, Deputy Chief Executive of Education Leeds, said:
"These teachers are exceptional ambassadors for all the talented, dedicated colleagues who are helping Leeds' children and young people achieve their best.
"We hold our colleagues in high regard for their excellent support for children and families in our schools and communities."
"Its important to celebrate all these staff who go the extra mile every day of their working lives. They have done brilliantly and we should all celebrate their success."
Meanwood C of E Primary received the sustainable schools award for a range of activities, including schemes to recycle waste, conserve energy and collect rainwater to feed plants. The school will now go up against other regional winners at the national awards ceremony at the London Palladium on Sunday October 19th.
If you would like to talk to any of those recognised at the awards, please contact the schools direct on:
Meanwood Cof E Primary 0113 2755883
Otley The Whartons 01943 465180
St Peters C of E Primary 0113 2934411
Roundhay Technology College 0113 3931200
Rothwell St Mary's RC Primary 0113 214 6313
St Theresa's RC Primary 0113 2930240
NW SILC 0113 336 8270
For more information on the teaching awards, please visit: http://www.teachingawards.com
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