Wokingham

This Thursday (November 22) will see four ‘super heroes’ from Wokingham Borough schools being presented with a certificate and prize for the contribution they make in our schools by borough council Mayor Cllr Annette Drake.

The Wokingham Council has launched a recognition award and invited schools to nominate members of their support staff who are their unsung heroes. Cllr Drake said: “We received many entries from schools across the borough. Many support staff who were nominated always go that little bit extra in their every day work, whether this involves directly supporting teaching and learning in the classroom or behind the scenes. Some have faced real challenges to reach a personal goal or in their professional development. There are so many unsung heroes in our schools.

“So many of our support staff are making a contribution well over and above what we expect. I believe that such effort, commitment and excellence should be celebrated and I am delighted to present them with their awards.”

Winners will be announced at the awards on Thursday in four categories:
• Office staff
• Premises and facilities staff
• Teaching and learning staff
• Technicians and specialist staff

Also at the ceremony a further 30 Wokingham support staff will also receive certificates in recognition of gaining an academic qualification such as a Foundation Degree, NVQ, First Aid, Special Education Needs, and Higher Level Teaching Assistant Status.

Wokingham Borough Council