South Ribble Community Awards

Last Friday evening saw the recipients of South Ribble Borough Council's Community Awards announced at the presentation ceremony in Leyland.  Chosen by our pupils, Humanities teacher Miss Ackers, was one of the three shortlisted for the borough's 'Teacher of the Year' accolade.

The evening was hosted by broadcasting legend and BBC North West Tonight regular, Dave Guest, at the South Ribble Conference and Business Centre on West Paddock in Leyland.  Presenting the awards was Councillor Harry Hancock, the Mayor of South Ribble.

Councillor Paul Foster, said: “The awards ceremony brought together the very best of South Ribble and celebrated everyone’s incredible achievements. It’s so important that we take the opportunity to highlight cases of people going the extra mile to care for their customers, pupils, employees or students. Often, these are acts of kindness and dedication which are far from required or even expected in their role; however, they do it regardless because they care deeply about the quality of their work and the happiness of the person or people on receiving end.”

The award was won by Headteacher of Seven Stars Primary School in Leyland, however Miss Ackers had a thoroughly enjoyable evening, met some fabulous people and was presented with a glass trophy for her achievements.  

Miss Ackers commented, "The awards night was an incredible experience and I’m thankful to have gotten to the final three. The other nominees are amazing teachers and to be in the same category as them is an honour. I couldn’t have gotten this far without the students at Priory and I will do my best to continue to deliver the quality of lessons that helped me to receive this nomination. 

Image: Councillor Harry Hancock, Mayor of South Ribble, Miss Ackers, and Miss Stone, Cop Lane Primary School.