Winners
All awards are open to special and mainstream schools (unless otherwise indicated).
Part One
Outstanding New Teacher Award (Primary)
For new primary teachers, with less than two years’ experience, who have made a significant difference in the short time they have been in a school
Winner: Bonnitta Jackson
On collecting her award, Bonnitta said, “I’m really shocked – I wasn’t expecting to win at all! I feel really honoured, this is really lovely. I was brought up in Hackney and seeing the difficulties that some children experience here I wanted to stay after I did my PGCE and remain part of this community. Every day is different, there’s so much diversity and the children bring so much to the classroom, it’s just fantastic.”
Finalists: Michele Ford, Shirley Dang
Outstanding New Teacher Award (Secondary/Special schools)
For new teachers, with less than two years’ experience, who have made a significant difference in the short time they have been in a secondary or special school
Winner: Jessika Chaplain
On collecting her award, Jessika said, “The stereotype of Hackney is that this is a really difficult borough, but when I actually looked at all the schools I saw that they were doing really well. I wanted to work at an outstanding school and that’s what Clapton is.”
Finalists: Sarah Conway
Inclusive School Award
For a school which has demonstrated outstanding commitment to support the inclusion of children with additional educational needs, including Special Educational Needs (mainstream schools only)
Winner: Lauriston Primary School
Finalists: Comet Nursery and Children’s Centre, Wentworth Nursery and Children’s Centre
Extended Schools Award
For a school which is engaging with its wider community to offer personal development, social, sporting or other opportunities for pupils and their families beyond the classroom
Winner: Hackney Free and Parochial Church of England Secondary School
Childcare Worker of the Year
Recognising the achievement of those working face-to-face with children and young people who work in support of their learning outcomes
Winner: Angela How
On collecting her award, Angela said, “This feels really good and it’s a real surprise. The whole team does a fantastic job and each one of the them deserves recognition for what they do. This is my 31st year of working in Hackney and children are so much better looked after today than they were when I started.”
Finalists: Sengul Kaplan, Ruth Dziworshie
Learning Mentor of the Year Award
For a mentor who has made an outstanding contribution to a school
Winner: Maria Ingram
Finalists: Cynthia John, James Smith
Outstanding Support Staff Member of the Year Award
For a support member of support staff outside the classroom (for example office/admin staff, parent co-ordinators, facilities management, school-keepers) who has made an outstanding contribution to a school community
Winner: Melanie Bernard
Finalists: Donna Grant, Robert Thompson
The Learning Trust Individual of the Year Award
Recognising an outstanding contribution made by an individual in The Learning Trust (The Learning Trust employees only)
Winner: Lizzie Yauner
On collecting her award, Lizzie said: “I love my work. What we’re doing is supporting families and children, particularly schools and settings to include children with special needs and learning difficulties. It’s a job that makes everybody feel more able to accept children with open arms and make families feel that their children are safe and included in school life. Hackney has such a fantastic cultural mix that we have to keep moving and embrace the change.”
Finalists: Marian Lavelle, Sandy Barnes
The Learning Trust Team of the Year Award
Recognising an outstanding contribution made by a team in The Learning Trust (The Learning Trust employees only)
Winner: Finance
Finalists: Human Resources, Behaviour Team
Part Two
Community Organisation Award
For a community organisation with links to a Hackney school that has made an outstanding contribution to the development and ongoing success of the school
Winner: Immediate Theatre
Finalists: SkyWay, DayMer Turkish & Kurdish Solidarity Organisation
Business Partnership Award
For a business with links to a Hackney school that has made an outstanding contribution to the development and ongoing success of the school
Winner: Williams Lea Mentoring Team
Finalists: Let’s Get Fit for Sports, Inspire!
Teaching Assistant of the Year Award
For a teaching assistant who has made an outstanding contribution to a school
Winner: Roselyn Codadeen
On collecting he award, Roselyn said: “My team are a lovely bunch to work with. It means a lot that my Head thought enough of me to nominate me. I love working with kids and wouldn’t dream of doing anything else so winning this award is just a bonus for me.”
Finalists: Natalie Crofts, Julie Tivey
ICT Creativity Award
For a staff member (i.e. not just a teacher) who has demonstrated the most creative use of information and communications technology to the benefit of the school community
Winner: Breffni Winwood
Finalists: Emma Slater
Sustainable Schools Award
For a school which is successfully meeting the challenge of educating responsible citizens including commitment to healthy living, environmental awareness and community involvement and citizenship
Winner: Tyssen Community Primary School
Finalists: Jubilee Primary School, St. Monica’s Primary School
Teacher of the Year Award (Primary)
For a teacher who has made an outstanding contribution to a primary school
Winner: Karen Stevenson
On collecting her award, Karen said: “I’m absolutely stunned! I love my job more than anything and this is what I’ve always wanted to do. I came here because this was the challenge I wanted. It’s given me everything and I think it’s an amazing place to learn. The children [in Hackney] give you something that you’re not going to get anywhere else.”
Finalists: Pat Milne, Jenny Mules
Teacher of the Year Award (Secondary/Special schools)
For a teacher who has made an outstanding contribution to a secondary/special school
Winner: Katerina Jedlickova
Finalists: Etienne Ebejer, Pamela Wilburn
School Leadership Award (Primary)
For a member of the senior management team (including a Headteacher) who has shown leadership that has led to significant improvement in a primary school
Winner: Valerie Serrette-Figaro
On collecting her award, Valerie said, “The success I get in my school is the reward I look for, but it is really lovely to receive this award. At first I thought, ‘why would they nominate me?’ but now I look at what we’ve achieved I can understand it. This award is for my brilliant team – without them, this definitely wouldn’t have happened.”
Finalists: Debra Gooden, Rosie Condon
School Leadership Award (Secondary/Special schools)
For a member of the senior management team (including a Headteacher) who has shown leadership that has led to significant improvement in a secondary/special school
Winner: Cheryl Day
On collecting her award, Cheryl said, “The secret of a successful school is to have the right combination of wonderful students and committed staff. I’m accepting this award, but really it’s an award for the whole school – it’s a brilliant place.”
Finalists: Jane Gray, Pat Quigley
Governor of the Year Award
Recognising the outstanding contribution made to a school by a Governor
Winner: Bernard Hawes
Finalists: Leanne Tritton, Mena Rego
Lifetime Achievement Award
Recognising the exceptional and sustained contribution of one individual in the field of education in Hackney
Winner: Beryl Grosvenor - Stormont House School
On collecting her award, Beryl said, “I am absolutely thrilled to receive this award. It’s totally unexpected. I’ve been incredibly fortunate with the team of people I’ve worked with over the last 27 years, but particularly with the team I work with now. They are so intuitive, so committed and they work tirelessly for the promotion of the children. They have said wonderful things about me but I couldn’t do anything without them... The Learning Trust continues to have a made a tremendous impact on education and I really do think they’re doing an excellent job.”
Finalists: Jenny Wilkins - Skinners’ Academy,
Jen Gibson - The Learning Trust,
Marian Lavelle - The Learning Trust
Mike Vance - The Learning Trust
