Itchen Abbas School Pupils first recipients of Mayor’s Awards
Two pupils from Itchen Abbas School have been presented with the very first Mayor’s Awards for endeavour and consistent performance, as part of a new initiative aimed at primary schools in the Winchester District.
Robert Tilwach from year 6 and Scarlett Ashby from year 4 were selected by their head teacher, Aimée Dear to receive the awards, which were presented to them by the Mayor, Councillor Jane Rutter, when she visited the school on Friday 25 November.
Robert’s award celebrated his progress throughout the last term and particularly his huge growth in confidence and hard work in class.
Scarlett was recognised for her positive attitude towards life and school, her great sense of humour, hard work, her care for everyone and for being a consistent outstanding role model to the whole school community.
Both children were presented with a pin badge, a certificate and a book token to the value of £20.
Head teacher Aimée Dear, said of the awards:
It was a pleasure to welcome Councillor Rutter, the Mayor of Winchester, to Itchen Abbas Primary School to present her Awards for Primary children. We chose two children who are recognised by all the staff in our school as having put great effort into their education. All the children enjoyed the visit and were very excited to meet Madam Mayor and learn about her role in our community.
The Mayor’s awards were introduced in September and are awarded to children who have made the most progress in the past term, in any area of endeavour – academic progress, music, sport, behaviour or something as simple as attendance. The second and equal award recognises consistent good performance, again in any area of school life.
Cllr Jane Rutter said:
I was delighted to visit the lovely primary school in Itchen Abbas, to meet all the wonderful children and to present Robert and Scarlett with the very first Mayor’s Awards for primary schools. It was clear to me that their progress, attitude and endeavour made them very worthy winners and that the whole school community was proud of their achievements.
I am pleased that local schools have embraced this new Mayor’s Award scheme enthusiastically, and I am looking forward to visiting more primary schools in our District to meet children who have made their teachers, parents and fellow pupils proud.
If you would like to nominate a pupil in your school for an award, please contact the Mayor’s office on 01962 848 259 or email mayorssecretary@winchester.gov.uk.