South Cumbrian pupils were celebrated for their outstanding achievements and everyday brilliance at an awards ceremony.
The Superstars Awards, held by the South Cumbria Multi-Academy Trust, recognised children from six of its schools who consistently live out the trust’s values of excellence, respect, innovation, celebration, ambition and support in their daily school lives.
Guests heard inspiring stories of upstanding, kind and thoughtful pupils who are succeeding in their studies, sometimes against the odds.
Among the winners were children for whom English is an additional language but who are making remarkable progress, pupils who continue to excel despite medical challenges and those whose positive presence brings joy and encouragement to everyone around them.
In total, 36 pupils were recognised from Chetwynde, Ormsgill, Vickerstown, South Walney Juniors, Cambridge and Newbarns Primary and Nursery schools.
Trustees attended the ceremony, including chair John Burgess who presented awards to the pupils.
He told the audience how proud he was that his own children attend a SCMAT school alongside such inspiring role models.
“You are amazing young people and you have been chosen because you shine every single day. Not just in your classrooms, but in the corridors, on the playground and often in your wider community too,” he said.
“By living our values, you are the children who go the extra mile. You help others, you set a great example and you are role models for all children across our trust.
“Our values help us decide how we treat others, how we respond when things are tricky, and how we keep going when something feels hard. Living these values isn’t about being perfect – it’s about trying your best and doing the right thing, even when no one is watching.”
Each school nominated pupils for a specific value, with children from nursery age upwards eligible for an award. Winners were joined by their families and school staff in a packed theatre at Chetwynde School.
Acting CEO of SCMAT Steve Jefferson, who is also headteacher at Chetwynde School, said the awards ceremony was a highlight of his year.
“Seeing all our schools together in such a vibrant mosaic of colour and talent and sharing pupils’ achievements is so uplifting,” he said.
“Each of our schools is unique, yet every one carries the values of our Trust each day, and everyone should be incredibly proud of what they have achieved.”
