EDUCATION STARS SOUGHT FOR NATIONAL ACCLAIM
Published 2 Dec 2011 09:30
PEOPLE from across East Renfrewshire are being called upon to help find the area's brightest education stars who are worthy of recognition at the Scottish Education Awards 2012.
The awards, which celebrate hard work and innovation in Scottish classrooms, are now open for nominations after Dr Alasdair Allan, Minister for Learning & Skills launched the awards this week.
Dr Allan, said: "The Scottish Education Awards are a fantastic opportunity for us to celebrate the hard work, innovation and excellence of standards of schools, teachers, headteachers and school communities across the country.
"I would encourage people across the country to take some time to nominate and reward the local schools and education professionals that make learning a rich experience, nurturing and motivating our children and young people to increase their understanding and realise their ambitions."
People across East Renfrewshire are being urged to nominate and reward local schools and education professionals for an accolade at this year's Scottish Education Awards.
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.
This year there are a number of new categories including the Active Nation Award, Parents are Partners in Learning Award and Gaelic Language and Culture in Learning Award.
East Renfrewshire Council education convener, Councillor Alan Lafferty, said: "The Scottish education awards are an opportunity to showcase the tremendous talent we have in our schools. I would urge residents and parents to nominate one of the many education stars we have and recognise the impact they have in shaping the lives and our young people."
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 from East Renfrewshire are recognised.
For further information and to make a nomination visit
http:///www.scottisheducationawards.co.uk or monitor the progress of the awards by visiting http://www.engageforeducation.org/ or following @engagefored on twitter.
This article appeared in Barrhead News 02 Dec 11
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