Students from six schools in South Cumbria have been celebrated for their stories of success – sometimes against the odds.
The youngsters have been recognised in the South Cumbria Multi-Academy Trust’s superstar awards – which awards students for embodying the trust’s values of excellence, respect, innovation, celebration, ambition and support in their daily lives.
There were pupils for whom English is an additional language but were still making huge progress, some despite medical challenges were continuing to excel and those whose presence in school brightened everyone’s day.
A total of 31 winners were chosen from across Chetwynde, Ormsgill, Vickerstown, South Walney Juniors, Cambridge and Newbarns Primary and Nursery schools.
Trust board members attended including chair of trustees Phil Huck who presented the awards to pupils.
He said: “I have reflected recently on the importance of living out values. Values are not just about what you do but how you do it.
“Tonight, we hear stories of the way our amazing pupils live their lives and make a difference and we are here to celebrate that.”
Each school nominated pupils for a value with everyone from nursery upwards eligible. Pupils, staff, family and friends packed the theatre at Chetwynde School for the event.
Professor Andrew Wren said he was delighted to bring all the Trust’s schools together and to see the array of colourful uniforms in the theatre, making each school unique.
He said: “Our Trust has education at its heart and a focus on you achieving the best you can and realising your full potential.
“However, it’s not just academic skills but life skills that you will take on with you at each stage in your journey and these are here in abundance tonight.
“You should be really proud of what you have achieved.”
