YOUR St Helens Star is seeking to salute the best pupils, staff, teachers and support staff, as we launch our Education Awards 2016, sponsored by Carmel College.
The awards, which celebrate all the good work and dedication in St Helens schools, also highlight the innovation and best practice across the area. St Helens has some fantastic schools but many feel the efforts of teachers and staff are frequently undervalued so the awards aim to acknowledge and reward excellence. This year, we are on the look-out for nominations for 13 categories. The overall sponsor is Carmel College and the night of celebration will take place at the World of Glass on Thursday, June 16. Star editor Andrew Kilmurray said: “These awards are all about raising aspirations and encouraging high achievement. We want to give the best of St Helens schools the chance to shine in the spotlight. We’ll be backing up the awards night with extensive coverage in the Star and on our website. “We’re looking forward to receiving some great entries from across the education sector.” Entries are invited from teachers, parents, governors, pupils and anyone with knowledge of a particular school. All schools are welcome to enter as long as they are based in the boroughs of St Helens. The categories are Lifetime achievement Award, sponsored by Carmel College Secondary School of the Year Secondary School Pupil of The Year, sponsored by St Helens College Unsung Hero Award Primary School Pupil of The Year, sponsored by Heirs and Graces Primary School of the Year, sponsored by Rathlee Nursery School Teacher of the year Class of the year Head teacher/principal of the year, sponsored by World of Glass Early Years Award Further Education student of the year, sponsored by University Centre St Helens Special Education Needs Award Apprentice of the year, sponsored by St Helens Chamber The last date for receiving entries is May 20. Send your nomination and any supporting evidence you have to Events Department, St Helens Star Education Awards 2016, The Academy, 138 Bridge Street, Warrington, Cheshire, WA1 2RU or email us with the subject line “St Helens Star Education Awards” to events@nqnw.co.uk. You can also drop entries in to the Star's office on Parade Streeet, St Helens (next to Holy Cross Church). Or fill in the form below Please include who you are nominating as well as their address, email and contact telephone number. We also need the name of the nominator and their contact number. The winners will be presented with their awards at the ceremony. All applications will be considered and entrants agree to accept the judges’ decision as final.