Educate Awards 2014 shortlist announced
by Educate Magazine October 23, 2014 · All News / Education News / Primary School News / Secondary School News
Dedication, passion, innovation and excellence: the shortlisted nominations for the Educate Awards 2014 have been announced.
The nominations were judged by an esteemed panel of judges, including Liverpool’s cabinet member for business, enterprise and investment, Councillor Gary Millar; Chris Walker, regional managing editor of Trinity Mirror North West and North Wales; Lesley Martin-Wright, chief executive of Knowsley Chamber; Mark Beedles, managing director of Connex Education; Andrew Pimbley of Claremont Farm and Wirral’s Farm Feast; and the education team at the respected Everyman and Playhouse Theatres.
Kim O’Brien, executive editor of Educate Magazine, says: “The volume and level of entries this year has been amazing; the difficult task was given to our panel of judges to give each and every submission justice and choose the schools that have really excelled. The entries we have received highlight just how outstanding our education is in this region, and we can’t wait to celebrate these high standards and award their ongoing commitment and passion to education.
“In total we have 30 excellent schools shortlisted from across Merseyside, each have shown tremendous innovation and passion, which can be seen through their inspiring projects and extracurricular activities. We’re excited to welcome all the shortlisted schools to Liverpool Cathedral on November 21st for what promises to be a wonderful night of celebration.”
The shortlisted schools are:
MOST INSPIRATIONAL PRIMARY SCHOOL
Emmaus C of E & Catholic Primary School
Springwood Heath Primary School
Whitefield Primary School
MOST INSPIRATIONAL SECONDARY SCHOOL
Calderstones School
Notre Dame Catholic College
Rainford High Technology College
The Blue Coat School
COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP AWARD
Bishop David Sheppard CE Primary School
Calderstones School
Gatecare School
OUSTANDING COMMITMENT TO SPORT IN A PRIMARY SCHOOL
Netherton Moss Primary School
St Sebastian’s Catholic Primary School
Valewood Primary School
OUTSTANDING COMMITMENT TO SPORT IN A SECONDARY SCHOOL
Gateacre School
Ranford High Technology College
The Belvedere Academy
ECO SCHOOL PROJECT OF THE YEAR
Calderstones School
Evelyn CP School
Our Lady & St Swithin’s Catholic Primary School
THE COMMUNICATION AWARD
Mosspits Lane Primary School
The Blue Coat School
Whitefield Primary School
TEACHER OF THE YEAR
Meg Rimmer, Calderstones School
Mrs Burgess, Rainford Technology College
Mrs Smith, Whitefield Primary School
SPIRIT OF ENTERPRISE AWARD
Archbishop Blanch CE High School
Evelyn CP School
St Margaret’s Church of England Academy
The Studio Liverpool
INNOVATIVE AND CREATIVE LITERACY AWARD
Alsop High School
Mosspits Lane Primary
Netherton Moss Primary
Whitefield Primary
SEN Provision Award
Bebington High Sports College
North Liverpool Academy
Summerhill Primary
Kilgarth School
SCIENCE PROJECT OF THE YEAR
Holly Lodge Girls’ College
Liverpool Life Sciences UTC
St Margaret’s Church of England Academy
OUTSTANDING ARTS IN A PRIMARY SCHOOL
Cronton CE Primary School
Netherton Moss Primary School
Norwood Primary School
St Oswald’s CE Primary School
OUTSTANDING ARTS IN A SECONDARY SCHOOL
Gateacre School
Halewood Academy
Formby High School
The Blue Coat School
CAREER ASPIRATION AWARD
Bebington High Sports College
Liverpool Life Sciences UTC
Notre Dame Catholic College
WOW RECOGNITION AWARD
Calderstones School
Netherton Moss Primary School
Whitefield Primary School
The lead sponsors of this year’s Educate Awards are Connex Education and the Liverpool City Region Apprenticeship Hub. Associate sponsors include Carillion plc, Vivark, Greater Merseyside Learning Providers Federation, The Design Foundry, the City of Liverpool College, Liverpool Hope University, Arvato, National Citizen Service, Paul Crowley & Co Solicitors and DCM Surfaces.
