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Educate Awards 2015
Outstanding Arts in a Secondary School sponsored by Adlib Solutions
The Belvedere Academy performing arts department with pupils
The 2015 award for Outstanding Arts in a Secondary School, sponsored by Adlib Solutions, was presented to The Belvedere Academy for its production of Oliver. The production involved many of the school’s departments and students across all years; an ‘innovative approach’ which the judges said set them apart. On the evening, talented pupil Darci Shaw performed a solo of ‘Where is Love’ from the show. “We are thrilled and over the moon,” said head of drama, Abi Cox. “It’s down to the dedication of all our pupils and the way the school worked so cohesively as a complete body putting it all together. “It was a massive team effort so we’re just delighted with the outcome.”
Career Aspiration Award sponsored by Greater Merseyside Learning Providers Federation (GMLPF) Calderstones School was presented with the Career Aspiration Award for its menu of careers opportunities ranging from apprenticeships to Oxbridge. The award, sponsored by GMLPF, recognised the work the careers team contribute to inspiring its pupils and providing them with endless career experience and opportunities. “We do everything we possibly can to give the best careers advice and guidance to our Calderstones pupils, and it’s just lovely to have the acknowledgement because we’ve worked really hard to give them the best opportunities,” said deputy head Sharon Ellis.
(L-R) Sharon Ellis, deputy headteacher with assistant headteacher Allan Preston and students
Leadership Team of the Year sponsored by Progress to Excellence The Leadership Team of the Year category brought a second award of the night for Southport primary, Bishop David Sheppard. Sponsored by Progress to Excellence, this category was a new addition for 2015 and acknowledges a leadership team which can demonstrate how the team is on track to achieve its set objectives. Bishop David Sheppard has seen a remarkable transformation across the spectrum under its current leadership, as the school was in danger of closing only a few years ago. “We have worked incredibly hard for this,” said headteacher Karen Murphy, joined by deputy Sue Sullivan and assistant head, Siobhan Bayliff. “I started six and a half years ago when the school was closing and we’re now oversubscribed and a very popular school, and it’s all thanks to the fabulous team.” Deputy head Sue Sullivan, headteacher Karen Murphy and assistant head Siobhan Bayliff
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