Published on:
20
January 2014
The search is underway for Clackmannanshire's brightest education stars as nominations open for the Scottish Education Awards 2014.
People are being urged to nominate the teaching professionals and local schools that go the extra mile, for recognition at the national awards ceremony which honours the hard work and innovation happening in classrooms across Scotland.
The Cabinet Secretary for Education and Lifelong Learning Michael Russell, said: "The awards give us all an opportunity to recognise, share and celebrate our schools' fantastic work."
Councillor Ellen Forson, Education Convenor at Clackmannanshire Council, said: "We are all very proud of the hard work and creativity of our young people in Clackmannanshire, and of the inspiration and dedication shown by their teachers and support staff.
"It is important that these efforts are recognised, and I would like to encourage everyone in Clackmannanshire to think about nominating the hard working people in their communities for the Scottish Education Awards 2014."
The 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 Scotland.
Do you know a local school that shines within the community or an exemplary teacher who motivates and nurtures pupils to become confident learners? If so, this is the opportunity to ensure that deserving schools and education stars in Clackmannanshire are recognised.
Nominations close on the 21 February. For further information and to make a nomination visit www.scottisheducationawards.org.uk.
A specially selected panel of judges will select three finalists in every category. The finalists will be invited to attend an awards ceremony in Glasgow in June 2014.
Categories at this year's Scottish Education Awards include:
Commonwealth Games Legacy Award - recognises establishments that have developed opportunities for learners to be involved in developing global citizenship around the Commonwealth Games programmes.
Education Supporter of the Year - those within the establishment setting that support children, young people, staff and the life of the school and wider community.
Enterprise and Employability Across Learning Award (Secondary) - recognises the establishments that are helping children and young people develop the necessary skills for learning, skills for life and skills for work, essential to Curriculum for Excellence.
Global Citizenship Award - recognises the achievements of establishments that have adopted a whole school approach to global citizenship.
Health and Wellbeing Award - recognises establishments that are developing a holistic approach to health and wellbeing of children and young people.
Learning and the Technologies Award - recognises establishments who are innovative in their use of technology and maximise the potential of information, communications and other technologies, including Glow, to support effective learning and teaching.
Parents as Partners in Learning Award - recognises the important role that parents play in education, in establishments, in their local area, nationally and in individual children's learning.
Teacher of the Year - teachers who are bringing learning to life by engaging and inspiring all children and young people to fulfil their potential.
Creative Learning Award - recognises the achievements of establishments which promote creativity for pupils and staff.
Enterprise and Employability Across Learning Award (Primary and Early Years) - recognises the establishments that are helping children and young people develop the necessary skills for learning, skills for life and skills for work, essential to learning and education under Curriculum for Excellence.
Gaelic Education Award - recognises establishments who are providing opportunities for all children to develop fluency in the Gaelic language and culture.
Headteacher of the Year - headteachers that provide inspirational leadership, who motivate and involve staff, children and young people across the school, bringing learning to life, and inspiring all to fulfil their potential.
Innovation in Literacy and Numeracy Teaching Practice - recognises establishments who are innovative in their approach to literacy and numeracy.
Lifetime Achievement - open to all qualified teachers and headteachers approaching the end of their careers, and aims to recognise their work in providing leadership and commitment for colleagues, the establishment and the wider community throughout their education career.
Sustainable Schools Award - recognises the achievements of establishments that have adopted a whole school approach to sustainable development education and environmental awareness.