Primary schools in Redcar and Cleveland recognise their pupils’ achievements

THE skills and achievements of some of Redcar and Cleveland’s most inspiring pupils were recognised at a recent awards ceremony.

The event was hosted at the Inspire2Learn Eston Civic & Learning Centre by the Aspire Learning Partnership, which is made up of eight primary schools in the borough.

These are: Bankfields Primary School, Caedmon Primary School, Grangetown Primary School, Overfields Primary School, South Bank Primary School, Teesville Primary, Whale Hill Primary School and Wilton Primary School. 

Staff from all of the partnership schools nominated pupils for awards in a range of categories including Citizenship, Team Player, Healthy Lifestyles and Resilience.

First place prizes went to the following pupils:

• Tyler Upton, Overfields Primary School for the Citizenship Award;
• Naomi Bird, Grangetown Primary School for the Enterprise Award;
• Josh Reed, Overfields Primary School for the Green Award;
• Kyle Goodman, Grangetown Primary School for the Healthy Lifestyle Award;
• Joe Field, Wilton Primary School for the Resilience Award;
• Cory Lynas, Teesville Primary School for the Supporting Others Award;
• Lee-J Durrant, Caedmon Primary School for the Team Player Award.

Thanks to sponsors, every child, including other finalists, received a trophy and a voucher of their choice for a range of activities including trampolining, cinema, bowling and climbing.

Cllr Craig Hannaway, Cabinet Member for Children at Redcar & Cleveland Borough Council, said: “These awards are a fantastic way to recognise young people’s hard work and achievements and I am delighted this is being considered as an annual event.

“The categories really reflect the children’s contribution to their schools and community, and I would like to congratulate the nominees, finalists, teachers and parents for all their hard work.”

Alison Hill, strategic lead and head teacher at Wilton Primary School said: “We are incredibly proud of all the children who attend the schools in the partnership as they never cease to impress us with their resilience, aspirations and sense of fun in all they do.

“The evening had a very positive vibe and everyone present could see the pride on the faces of the children, parents and staff!”