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Scottish Education Awards
18/06/2010
Eleven schools and four individuals have been recognised for their innovative work and outstanding achievements at the 2010 Scottish Education Awards.
The winners were selected from a pool of more than 650 nominations, coming from every part of the country with awards given across a diverse range of categories - including health, sport, literacy and numeracy, enterprise, sustainability, citizenship and technology.
They were announced at an awards ceremony in Glasgow, attended by more than 500 pupils, teachers, parents and others.
Education Secretary Michael Russell said:
"The reality of Scottish education is that we have hundreds of thousands of good pupils, taught by tens of thousands of excellent teachers within thousands of great schools.
"The Scottish Education Awards gives us a chance to put the spotlight on some of this good work - so often unheralded - that is taking place in schools right across the country.
"As I regularly meet with teachers, pupils and parents I am always struck by the enthusiasm young people have for learning, which is a testament to the support of their teachers. Education that is enjoyable, relevant and applicable to modern life is at the heart of our approach through Curriculum for Excellence.
"I believe that as Curriculum for Excellence is further embedded in our system, this positive ethos will foster more innovation and more excellence in our schools - just like the winners and finalists of the 2010 Scottish Education Awards."
This year's winners are:
- Health & Wellbeing: Hillside School - East Ayrshire
- Getting Scotland Active: Perth Grammar School - Perth & Kinross
- Literacy & Numeracy: Brucehill Early Education & Childcare Centre - West Dunbartonshire
- Enterprise & Employability (Primary & Early Years): St Joseph's Primary School - East Renfrewshire
- Enterprise & Employability (Secondary): Bishopbriggs Academy - East Dunbartonshire
- Entrepreneurial Learning: Grange Academy - East Ayrshire
- Aiming High: Wellshot Primary School - Glasgow City
- Sustainable Schools: Lawthorn Primary School - North Ayrshire
- Global Citizenship: St Stephen's Primary School - Glasgow City
- Learning Through Technology: Mid Calder Primary School - West Lothian
- Educational Supporter of the Year: Alan Stern, Eaglesham Primary School & Nursery - East Renfrewshire
- Probationary Teacher of the Year: Lois Lurinsky, Dalmarnock Primary School - Glasgow City
- Teacher of the Year: Michelle Prvulovic, Strathallan Primary School - Fife
- Headteacher of the Year: Anne McFadden, St Mirin's Primary School - Glasgow City
- Lifetime Achievement: Mary Lee, The Royal Blind School - Edinburgh City