THE region’s top teachers and students were honoured at the Lancashire Telegraph’s annual School Awards last night.

The hard work and commitment of staff and pupils were celebrated and honoured at a ceremony at the Stanley House Hotel in Mellor.

Above, Danielle Eccles of Witton Park Academy celebrates the Secondary School Pupil of the Year Award.

 

WINNERS

Lifetime Achievement Award 
(sponsored by Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council) 
Kieran Heakin, St John the Baptist RC Primary School, Burnley 
 

Unsung Hero of the Year 
(sponsored by Twin Valley Homes)
Louise Catlow, St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School, Barnoldswick. 
 

Primary School of the Year 
(sponsored by First Class Learning) 
St Stephen’s C of E Primary School, Blackburn 
 

Secondary School of the Year 
(sponsored by Just Teachers Ltd) 
Darwen Aldridge Community Academy, Darwen
 

Inspirational Teacher of the Year 
(sponsored by BAE Systems)
Simon Atkin, Ss John Fisher, Thomas More RC High School, Colne 

 

Primary School Pupil of the Year 
(sponsored by The Heights Alternative Provision and Eden BESD Free School)
Alisha Cowell, Shadsworth Infant School, Blackburn 

 

Secondary School Pupil of the Year 
(sponsored by Nelson and Colne College) 
Danielle Eccles, Witton Park Academy, Blackburn 
 

Special School of the Year 
(sponsored by North Lancs Training Group) 
Broadfield Specialist School, Oswaldtwistle 
 

Special School Pupil of the Year 
(sponsored by Cartridge World) 
Thomas Brown, Ridgewood Community High School, Burnley 
 

Primary Head Teacher of the Year 
(sponsored by Key Stage Teacher Supply) 
Judith Williams, Peel Park Primary School, Accrington 
 

Secondary Head Teacher of the Year 
(sponsored by Accrington and Rossendale College) 
Mark Jackson, Haslingden High School and Sixth Form