Schools, teachers, support staff, governors and volunteers from across Buckinghamshire were recognised for their outstanding contribution to education at the fourth annual Buckinghamshire Schools Awards, held at the Wycombe Swan on Thursday 9 July.
The awards celebrate the achievements of those making a positive difference to children and young people across the county. More than 150 nominations were received across 12 categories, with winners selected following an independent judging process.
Aylesbury schools among the county's winners
We are especially pleased to see schools from across the Aylesbury constituency recognised among this year's winners.
🏆 Inclusion Award
Buckingham Park Church of England Primary School
The school's SEN & Pastoral Team received the Inclusion Award.
🏆 School with Excellence in Early Years Award
Buckingham Park Church of England Primary School
The school's EYFS Team received the School with Excellence in Early Years Award.
🏆 Health and Wellbeing Award
The Mandeville School, Aylesbury
Mary Grant received the Health and Wellbeing Award.
🏆 Unsung Hero Award
Elmhurst School, Aylesbury
Joshua Ellis received the Unsung Hero Award.
Congratulations also go to all of this year's award winners:
- New Teacher of the Year – Macie Webb, The Chalfonts Community College
- Teacher of the Year – Georgina Hardiman, St Michael's Catholic School
- Headteacher of the Year – Madasar Mirza, Abbey View Primary Academy
- Volunteer of the Year – Anashmita Saha, Widmer End Community Combined School
- Great Governance Award – Alison Foy, Stone Church of England Combined School
- Teaching Assistant of the Year – Anna Marie Yacomeni, Tylers Green Middle School
- Innovation in Education Award – High Wycombe Primary Outreach Project, Wycombe High School & John Hampden Grammar School
- Student Voice – Teacher of the Year – Chaz Knutton, The Chalfonts Community College
Councillor Carl Jackson, Buckinghamshire Council's Cabinet Member for Education & Children's Services, said:
"Congratulations to all this year's winners and finalists, and thank you to everyone who works in education across Buckinghamshire. The dedication and skill of teachers, teaching assistants, school leaders, governors and volunteers open up opportunities for Buckinghamshire's children and young people and help them fulfil their potential. These awards are a wonderful way to celebrate the end of the school year and to recognise the exceptional people and teams who make Buckinghamshire's schools such special places to learn and grow."
Congratulations to every winner, finalist and nominee on this well-deserved recognition.