Highland Education stars sought for national awards

22nd January 2014

Nominations open for Scottish Education Awards 2014

The search is underway for the Highland’s brightest education stars as nominations open for the Scottish Education Awards 2014.

People are being urged to nominate the teaching professionals and local schools that go the extra mile, for recognition at the national awards ceremony which honours the hard work and innovation happening in classrooms across Scotland.

The Cabinet Secretary for Education and Lifelong Learning Michael Russell, said: “The awards give us all an opportunity to recognise, share and celebrate our schools’ fantastic work.”

Chairman of The Highland Council’s Adult and Children Services Committee, Councillor Alasdair Christie, said: “If you know of dedicated individuals who have helped young people achieve their learning potential in Highland schools and classrooms, we urge you to shine a spotlight on them and nominate them for a Scottish Education Award.”

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.

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 in Highland are recognised.

Nominations close on the 21 February. For further information and to make a nomination visit www.scottisheducationawards.org.uk.