TWO schools and one college from St Helens have been crowned winners at the Educate Awards.

Parish CE Primary School won the Most Inspirational Primary School at the ceremony on Friday night (November 18).

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Meanwhile, Rainford High took the Most Inspirational Secondary School gong.

Also, Wargrave House School and College won the Most Inspirational 16-18 Education Provider category.

A look at the St Helens winners

 

  • Parish CE Primary School, based on Charles Street, was honoured with the Most Inspirational Primary School award, sponsored by Angel Solutions.

St Helens Star: Parish CE Primary SchoolParish CE Primary School (Image: Google Streetview)

The Educate Awards said the school habitually supports schools from across the region, providing guidance and inspiring learning.

Its ‘Rainbow Curriculum’ was constructed to ensure that students are successful in life and learning, no matter their starting points, symbolising hope from a Christian perspective. The curriculum sets high expectations and includes ‘Pots of Gold’ experiences which allows each child to have two, fully funded, memorable visits each year.

  • Rainford High won Most Inspirational Secondary School, sponsored by Evaluate-Ed.

St Helens Star: Rainford HighRainford High (Image: Stock)

Judges said the school never stops developing and improving its offer for every child and the community it serves. This year, the school has continued to develop and improve following the pandemic.

Its ethos of Everyone Matters, Everyone Helps and Everyone Succeeds supports its drive to be the best school it can be. This means delivering a breadth of offer to support young people to be the best they can be.

Rainford also came runners up in the SEND Provision category and for Outstanding Commitment to Sport in Secondary School.

  • Wargrave House School and College took home Most Inspirational 16-18 Education Provider, sponsored by LJMU.

St Helens Star: Wargave House School & CollegeWargave House School & College (Image: Google Streetview)

The Educate Awards said Wargrave House School and College’s LEAP autism specialist post 16 provision is proud to offer an innovative curriculum that goes beyond the classroom. LEAP students at the college have access to pathways that develop, engage and are relevant to individual needs and aspirations.

Most of the timetable takes place off site in the community. Students have even opened their own sustainable upcycling/recycling shop, online eBay shop and community market garden.

Meanwhile, Cowley International College finished Runners-up in the Innovative & Creative Literacy category.

Mark Costello, at the Launchpad Centre KS4, in St Helens, came runner-up for the School Support Star of the Year award.

What are the Educate Awards?

Now in its 11th year, the Educate Awards showcases the hard work and creativity that takes place in the education sector, from STEM and performing arts to sport and literacy.

The awards also recognise the individuals who bring schools and colleges to life, from inspiring teachers and dedicated support staff to efficient business managers and strategic leadership teams.

In partnership with Copyrite Systems and Ricoh, the Educate Awards took place at the Liverpool Cathedral and welcomed more than 600 guests. The evening was hosted by broadcaster, Simon ‘Rossie’ Ross.

Alongside the awards ceremony was a delicious three course gala dinner and glittering entertainment from schools around the region.

St Helens Star: • Wargrave House School and College were named Most Inspirational 16-18 Education Provider• Wargrave House School and College were named Most Inspirational 16-18 Education Provider (Image: Educate Awards)

 

'Such an amazing achievement for St Helens'

Kim O’Brien, founder of the Educate Awards, said: “Congratulations to the St Helens schools and colleges that won at this year’s Educate Awards!  This is such an amazing achievement for the St Helens borough.

“A big well done to the runners up and finalists too. Results this year were incredibly close, and judges had a difficult time deciding not only the shortlist but also overall the winners.

Kim added: “The Educate Awards team is proud to champion the innovation, diversity and dedication that is taking place in educational establishments around the region. Entries will open again in February 2023 and we encourage all types of schools and colleges to submit as many entries as they like, for free.”

Associate sponsors of the Educate Awards 2022 include: All About STEM, Angel Solutions, CER, CPMM Media Group, Evaluate-Ed, Hidden Strength, LCR Careers Hub, Liverpool John Moores University, LSSP, Progress Careers, SENDSCOPE, SupplyWell and Winstanley College.

St Helens Star: Rainford High won Most Inspirational Secondary SchoolRainford High won Most Inspirational Secondary School (Image: Submitted)

Educate Awards 2022 winners and runners up in full:

 

1. The Communication Award

 

Winner: Litherland High School, Sefton

Runner up: Maricourt Catholic High School, Sefton

 

2. Outstanding Commitment to the Environment

 

Winner: Neston High School, Cheshire

Runner up: Netherton Moss Primary School, Sefton

 

3. Careers & Enterprise Award

 

Winner: Wirral Grammar School for Boys

Runner up: Ridgeway High School, Wirral

 

4. SEND Provision Award

 

Winner: Notre Dame Catholic College, Liverpool

Runner up: Rainford High, St Helens

 

5. Innovative & Creative Literacy Award

 

Winner: Eldon Primary School, Preston

Runner up: Cowley International College, St Helens

 

6. Outstanding Commitment to STEM

 

Winner: Maghull High School, Sefton

Runner up: Great Crosby Catholic Primary School, Sefton

 

7. Outstanding Arts in School

 

Winner: The Hollins, Accrington

Runner up: Stockport Academy, Greater Manchester

 

8. Community Partnership Award

 

Winner: Archbishop Blanch School, Liverpool

Runner up: Chorlton High School, Manchester

 

9. Mental Health & Wellbeing Award

 

Winner: St Michael's Catholic Primary School, Widnes

Runner up: Wright Robinson College, Manchester

 

10. Outstanding Commitment to Sport in Primary School

 

Winner: St Elizabeth's Catholic Primary School, Sefton

Runner up: St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Wallasey, Wirral

 

11. Outstanding Commitment to Sport in Secondary School

 

Winner: Wright Robinson College, Manchester

Runner up: Rainford High, St Helens

 

12. Leadership Team of the Year

 

Winner: St Wilfrid's Church of England Primary Academy, Wigan

Runner up: Wright Robinson College, Manchester

 

13. Business Manager of the Year

 

Winner: Sue McMullen, St Michael's Catholic Primary School, Widnes

Runner up: Stuart Davidson, Myerscough College, Preston

 

14. Teacher of the Year

 

Winner: Kira Redmond, St Peter's CE Primary School, Bolton

Runner up: Stephanie Wardale, Hillside High School, Sefton

 

15. School Support Star of the Year

 

Winner: Mike Smith, Cardinal Langley RC High School, Rochdale

Runner up: Mark Costello, Launchpad Centre KS4, St Helens

 

16. Most Inspirational Alternative Provision

 

Winner: Endeavour-Darwen Vale High School, Blackburn

Runner up: Holy Family Catholic Multi Academy Trust, Wirral

 

17. Most Inspirational 16-18 Education Provider

 

Winner: Wargrave House School and College, Newton-le-Willows

Runner up: Everton Football College, Liverpool

 

18. Most Inspirational Secondary School

 

Winner: Rainford High, St Helens

Runner up: The Hollins, Accrington

 

19. Most Inspirational Primary School

 

Winner: Parish CE Primary School, St Helens

Runner up: St Peter's CE Primary School, Bolton

 

20. WOW Recognition Award

 

Winner: The Academy of St Nicholas, Liverpool

Runner up: Beech Hall School, Cheshire