Archdiocese of Liverpool announces Awards to be launched next academic year

The Archdiocese of Liverpool is set to celebrate success with an awards ceremony sponsored by local recruitment and training agency New Directions Education.

The Liverpool Archdiocese Awards will recognise schools and individuals within the Archdiocese community in 12 categories. The awards will be hosted at the prestigious Liver Buildings in what is set to be a stunning red carpet event.

Three schools shortlisted for each of the 12 awards will be able to send a party of three (some pupils, some staff) to attend the lunch on Friday March 3rd 2017.

Speaking about the decision to sponsor the awards Emma Joyce, Branch Manager for New Directions Liverpool says of the project ‘we are very proud to have this opportunity to celebrate success within the Archdiocese schools and look forward to seeing the great pieces of work coming through. We are passionate about supporting our community and look forward to building long term partnerships with all schools involved. We are very excited to make this event special for both students and teachers’.

Entries will be invited in October 2016 ahead of the awards ceremony taking place March 2017.

Entries will be able to be made for the following awards. Further details of how to enter will be sent to all Archdiocesan schools in the Autumn term.

Spirituality in our School
This will be awarded to the school who in the opinion of the judges has demonstrated how Spirituality is reflected in their school.

Primary Head Teacher of the Year
For an outstanding school leader, whose guidance and leadership has helped create a dynamic learning environment, where the pupils are happy and encouraged to reach their full potential.

Secondary Head Teacher of the Year
For an outstanding school leader, whose guidance and leadership has helped create a dynamic learning environment, where the pupils are happy and encouraged to reach their full potential.

Governing Body of the Year
For a governing Body that has made an outstanding contribution to support the successful running of their school.

Inspirational School Support Staff of the Year
This award is for any member of non-teaching school staff, who has played a vital role in the running of the school, according to the school’s mission statement. It may be a teaching assistant, administrative staff, care taker or any other member of support staff who has made a real difference to children’s lives.

Inspirational Teacher of the Year
Does your teacher inspire you? Are your children encouraged to achieve by an extra special teacher? Our teachers play a vital role in shaping the futures of our children. We are looking for a teacher who has shown constant dedication, kindness and understanding, inspiring young people every day.

Contribution to the Community
This award is for a class, year group or whole school who have made an active contribution to their local parish or community.

Creative Team Project of the Year (Secondary School)
This award is for a team or activity which engages students creatively. For this award we are looking for teachers and pupils who have achieved something creative and inspirational together.

Sports Achievement
This is for a sports team or individual who have achieved something special this year.

Inspirational Young Entrepreneur of the Year
This is for an individual who has achieved something special this year.

Class of the Year (Primary School)
This award is for an outstanding class and teacher. They will have worked together to really stand out in every aspect of school life, helping to make their school a better place.

School of the Year
This will be awarded to the school who in the opinion of the judges has had an outstanding academic year. This may be improvements in attendance levels, parent engagement or examination results. You may have made or built upon partnership in the local or business community, achieved new green credentials, or achieved competition success. Whatever your achievements, tell us about them and achieve the recognition you deserve for your hard work.

More information about the awards is set to be released shortly and individuals will have the opportunity to vote online or via a printed nomination. In the first instance any enquiries about the awards should be sent to [email protected]