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THE 2018 GOLDEN APPLE AWARDS RECOGNISING AND REWARDING EXCELLENCE IN EDUCATION AND LEARNING 2018 Friday, October 5, 2018 Carlisle Racecourse Carlisle www.gaawards.co.uk #GoldenApples18 2018 Presented1 by RECOGNISING ANDIn association REWARDING with EXCELLENCE IN EDUCATION AND LEARNING GOOD LUCK TO OUR 2018 FINALISTS BEST STUDENT SHEENA KAR St Benedict’s Catholic High JACOB LEACH School, Whitehaven Energy Coast UTC, Workington Sheena Kar is head of sixth form and Jacob Leach is not just a fantastic was nominated by year 13 students role model in the classroom but a who say she has had a “huge impact” phenomenal athlete in the pool. He on their lives. “Mrs Kar is the most is in the sixth form and was selected positive, cheerful and down-to-earth as a member of Team England and individual you could meet. She is helping us succeed in travelled to Australia to compete in our A-levels.” the Commonwealth Games. He works hard to balance his studies and his training. KERRYANN WILSON Energy Coast UTC, Workington DAVID MITCHELL Kerryann Wilson is director Furness College, Barrow of learning for both english David Mitchell has proved himself and maths at the Energy Coast to be exceptional throughout his UTC and has been described as creative media diploma achieving one of the most dedicated and distinction grades in all 54 inspirational teachers a student assignments on the course. His or colleague will ever have the pleasure of nomination said, “barriers are seen as working with. She always goes the extra mile. opportunities to David and obstacles are seen as enjoyable challenges”. BEST SUPPORT STAFF ALICE WHYSALL-PRICE Newton Rigg, College CHRIS BURLEIGH, Alice Whysall-Price is a level three horticulture student at Newton Rigg. HUSBAND OF THE LATE She has not only started her own JO BURLEIGH sustainable horticultural display Energy Coast UTC, Workington business but also initiated a project The late Jo Burleigh was not just the to reduce the use of plastic at Newton Energy Coast UTC office manager Rigg. She has a passion for the environment which has but something much more. She led to several initiatives being introduced at the college. offered an ear to all of the office and teaching staff, offered words of wisdom and advice but most importantly she was a jovial, vivacious, classy, compassionate, caring and BEST TEACHING PROFESSIONAL determined individual. DAVE BARLOW MENTAL HEALTH AND Ulverston Victoria High School WELLBEING STAFF TEAM Passionate teacher Dave Barlow University of Cumbria has inspired countless students to The UoC’s mental health and make huge progress in the arts. As wellbeing service provides subject leader for technology his counselling, psychotherapy and commitment to his field has led to mental health support to students a “huge resurgence” in the area. and supports the academic teaching staff who have Through his drive and enthusiasm he has helped students concerns for students. Because of the confidential nature achieve their goals. of their work, they very rarely get recognised publicly for the work they achieve. 2018 4 RECOGNISING AND REWARDING EXCELLENCE IN EDUCATION AND LEARNING BEST SUPPORT STAFF STEPHEN FENWICK (LAB TECHNICIAN) Uptatiassit, sit, totatur, to con esectatum doluptatur? Mus, con re optas adipsant dem volori des doluptatem aute dolor re nonse omnis mosande nditatu reruptatemod ut ut pro beria sam eosti con cum eturepe rnatia conseque modi ul- GOOD LUCK labor eperemodi quatio qui as quibusda ne nos aut. GOOD LUCK BEST EARLY YEARS PROVIDER TO OUR 2018 YELLOW BUS CHILDCARE TO OUR BERNADETTE JONES Workington FINALISTS 2018 Childminder Bernadette Jones has a reputation for delivering first class education to early year children. Her family-run operation is known for ORMSGILL NURSERY FINALISTS the hard work and dedication in providing for children in the Workington area. AND PRIMARY SCHOOL Barrow Unemployment, crime, drug and LAMPLUGH CE SCHOOL alcohol addictions together with AND NURSERY poor health and education levels pose Frizington serious challenges for the children at Providing a caring, nurturing Ormsgill. But despite these factors environment for nursery children, headteacher Mick Cull is immensely proud of what he Lamplugh is seen by parents as a describes as an amazing community on its doorstep. beacon for early years learning. With a firm focus on building confidence, staff tailor work to individual children’s levels allowing them to progress in a BEST USE OF TECHNOLOGY short space of time. ST BEES LITTLE DALTON ST MARY’S CE PRIMARY SCHOOL LEARNERS NURSERY Dalton in Furness St Bees Hannah Croskery, deputy Staff at this nursery are proud of headteacher of Dalton St Mary’s, is helping children become confident, the county’s leading Apple trainer for independent young people with their schools. Every child from year 2 to own views and opinions. Support is year 6 has their own iPad and a whole school approach has always available should parents and carers find themselves been adopted with staff, children and governors sharing in difficult situations and the nursery is proud of the rela- resources. The school is a regional training centre for tionship it has with parents and carers. Apple. ERIN STRICKLAND, BEST COMMUNITY INITIATIVE FAIRFIELD PRIMARY ”WE WILL” SCHOOL Ewanrigg Local Trust, Maryport Cockermouth We Will is a group of teenagers who Children from the age of five are have the aim of improving youth getting to grips with robotic arms and mental health. They joined together 3D printers at Fairfield School., The to campaign for change in the way equipment is one way in which the school is embracing youth mental health is dealt with in the world of science, technology, engineering and maths their schools, communities, families to inspire its pupils. It also works with local engineering and wider social circles. organisations. ”STEP UP, STAND OUT” NEWTON RIGG Furness College, Barrow COLLEGE FARMS Working with Inspira and Jobcentre Penrith Plus, Furness College has more than Newton Rigg College farms have 50 students on its SUSO scheme. embraced the latest in technological The programme prepares young advances to improve efficiencies and people and adults in the community animal health while inspiring and for an apprenticeship, employment teaching students as they prepare to enter the agricultural or further education. One learner said “The Step Up industry. College leaders are proud of the way its farming qualification is great”. staff manage two working farms whilst integrating education for their students. 2018 RECOGNISING AND REWARDING EXCELLENCE IN EDUCATION AND LEARNING 5 BEST TEACHING ASSISTANT THE RENEWABLE ENERGY PROJECT SANDRA ALLEN Workington Belle Vue Primary School, This project saw 24 sixth formers Carlisle given the task of designing, costing Over her many years as a teaching and modelling a renewable energy assistant, Sandra Allen has made source in Whitehaven. Working an enormous difference to children with a member of Morgan Sindall’s with special needs and their families. young professional network students looked at the value She is a specialist teaching assistant of renewable energy for the environment and the future of amassing years of experience. Her positive influence the UK. ensures that many families of the children she has taught stay in touch with her. CAROL FORSTER BEST FURTHER EDUCATION PROVIDER Fir Ends Primary School, FURNESS COLLEGE Smithfield Barrow Carol Forster never shies away from a In November 2017, Ofsted praised the challenge and takes everything in her college for maintaining a clear focus stride. The senior teaching assistant on the quality of teaching, learning is a key part of the team which helps and assessment and retaining the Fir Ends School, excel for its pupils. specialisms of each campus following Carol looks after two autistic children and has brought its merger with Barrow Sixth Form them on in “leaps and bounds”. College. It also puts emphasis on apprenticeship training NATALIE SHAW implementing 35 new apprenticeship standards. Furness College, Barrow LAKES COLLEGE Natalie Shaw demonstrates the Workington perfect balance of sympathetic and In 2015 a “requires improvement” firm support for young learners Ofsted inspection triggered a college- at Furness College in Barrow. Her wide shift in culture beginning outstanding support allows learners a two-year improvement and to reach their full potential, and development process. This paid off achieve their ambitions during their time at the college. when last year Ofsted visited the college to deliver a new rating of “Good” across the board. A national survey placed the college in the top 10% for BEST INDUSTRY employer satisfaction. ENGAGEMENT INITIATIVE NEWTON RIGG COLLEGE THE CENTRE FOR Penrith Part of Askham Bryan College, LEADERSHIP Newton Rigg was nominated for PERFORMANCE this award for its role in providing Cockermouth high quality specialist education CLP supports the growth of to students from all over the UK. It leadership across Cumbria by is a specialist, land-based college development relationships between providing courses in agriculture, gamekeeping, forestry, business and schools. The not-for-profit organisation equine and animal management. engages with young people aged between 16 and 18 through the Dream Placement scheme and with primary children through Bright Stars. BEST EDUCATION NICK HALL PROFESSION NEWCOMER Aroma Catering, Ulverston Victoria High School STEPHEN BLACKWELL Food teacher and charity founder Lakes College and National Nick is described as an inspiration College for Nuclear, Workington in the nomination for his work Stephen joined the NCN last year as in supporting students and the a lecturer in engineering, science community through both food, and technology. He has already education and sport. He set up the Aroma Catering proved that a new teacher can make Foundation charity raising money to fund young chefs. a huge difference to his students and colleagues. His student achievement rates are high and he is described as a credit to the college.