Published on:
04
February 2013
People in Clackmannanshire are being urged to enter local schools, nurseries or individuals into the Scottish Education Awards 2013 before the deadline for submissions on Friday 22 February 2013.
The awards, which celebrate the achievements of schools and teachers across Scotland, have attracted hundreds of nominations so far but many more schools and individuals are worthy of acknowledgment.
Last year, Park Primary School from Clackmannanshire reached the final of the Scottish Education Awards in the Literacy Across Learning category.
Clackmannanshire Council's Education Convener, Councillor Ellen Forson said: "The dedication and hard work of our staff, children and young people deserve to be recognised. The Scottish Education Awards give us the opportunity to celebrate the areas brightest education stars. I would encourage everyone to nominate local schools and individuals they feel have worked exceptionally hard to achieve their goals and deliver an outstanding educational experience for pupils."
The Scottish Education Awards are open to all publicly funded schools, including secondary, primary, nursery and special schools. There are also categories to recognise and reward the dedication of teachers, head-teachers and support staff across the country.
Nominations are currently being invited from across all 17 categories including Teacher of the Year, Global Citizenship, Literacy and Numeracy across Learning and Sustainable Schools.
A specially selected panel of judges will select three finalists in every category. The finalists will be invited to attend an awards ceremony on Monday 10 June 2013.
Categories at this year's Scottish Education Awards include:
Health & Wellbeing Award - schools and pre schools that are developing a holistic approach to health and wellbeing
Active Nation Award - schools and pre schools that have developed opportunities for pupils to be active
Literacy Across Learning Award - schools and pre schools that have developed effective approaches to delivering literacy skills across learning
Numeracy Across Learning - schools and pre schools that have developed effective approaches to delivering numeracy skills across learning
Enterprise and Employability Across Learning (Primary & Early Years) - recognising schools and pre schools that are focusing on the development of enterprise and employability skills
Enterprise and Employability Across Learning (Secondary) - recognising schools that are focusing on the development of enterprise and employability skills, including entrepreneurship, business and commerce
Aiming High Award - schools and pre schools that are providing opportunities and removing barriers for children who require more sustained support
Sustainable Schools Award - recognising schools and pre schools that have developed environmental awareness and sustainable development across all curriculum areas
Global Citizenship Award - celebrating how pupils are being encouraged to be responsible citizens at a local , national and international level
Learning Through Technology Award - schools and pre schools who are innovative in their use of technology to support learning and teaching
Educational Supporter of the Year - recognising those who support children, young people, staff and the wider community
Probationary Teacher of the Year - probationary teachers who are bringing learning to life for their pupils
Teacher of the Year - celebrating teachers who are engaging and inspiring children and young people to fulfil their potential
Headteacher of the Year - Headteachers that provide inspirational leadership and motivate staff to encourage staff, children and pupils to fulfil their potential
Lifetime Achievement - open to all qualified teachers and headteachers who are approaching the end of their career to recognise their leadership, commitment and achievements.
Parents as Partners in Learning Award - parents who are playing an important role in education in schools and nurseries
Gaelic Awareness Award - schools and pre-schools that are providing opportunities for children to develop awareness of Gaelic language and culture
The Scottish Education Awards 2013 is managed by the Daily Record and delivered in conjunction with Education Scotland and the Scottish Government.
For further information please contact Nicola Armstrong, Consolidated PR on 0131 240 6426 or nicolaa@consolidatedpr.com