Awards celebrates South Cumbrian pupils embodying core values

Pupils from six schools were recognised for embodying the trust's core values—excellence, respect, innovation, celebration, ambition, and support.

The 'SCMAT Superstars’ filled Chetwynde School’s theatre for the prestigious event, held in the presence of staff, family, and friends.

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The winners hailed from Chetwynde, Ormsgill, Vickerstown, South Walney Juniors, Cambridge, and Newbarns Primary and Nursery schools, amounting to thirty-four in total.

Chewynde's headteacher, Stephen Jefferson noted the impressive turnout of pupils and families.

He said: "There have been some amazing nominations from teachers across our MAT and you are the best of the best."

Mr Jefferson added: "We would like to thank you for sharing our values, which we hope will guide you not only here but in your future education and the bright career you no doubt have ahead of you."

The event included speeches and award presentations by trust board members, including the Chair of Trustees, Phil Huck.

Mr Huck said: "Our Trust is hardwired to celebrate success and that is what tonight it about – you will meet some simply amazing young people.

"Our values are about how we do things and they are equally as important as what we do, and this evening is an amazing example of those values in action."

Each pupil was presented with a certificate and gift voucher in recognition of their success.

Professor Andrew Wren, CEO of SCMAT, said: "Each school was asked to nominate a pupil for each value, and we were so impressed by the stories we heard.

"Our schools are individual but each has a commitment to working collaboratively under the shared values of the Trust.

"We are delighted to celebrate the pupils’ achievements."