Celebrating 10 Years of Ted

This year marks the tenth anniversary of the Ted Wragg Trust and a special awards evening is being planned to mark the event.

The Trust’s mission is to strengthen communities through excellent education.

And nominations have now closed for the Celebrating 10 Years of Ted Awards.

The winners will be announced at a special evening next month which will also include performances from the inaugural Ted Wragg student choir, sponsored by Coreus Group.

After an intensive judging period the finalists have now been announced:

Student of the Year Award, sponsored by Exeter College

his award honours school students who have made an outstanding contribution to the success and vitality of their school and the wider community.

And the nominees are...

James Adesina, Sidmouth College
Anna Bayley, Queen Elizabeth’s School
Ellie Boyce, Honiton Community College
Lily-Ann Brockman, Marine Academy Primary
Morgan Carver, Isca Academy
Jamie Carey, Marine Academy Plymouth
Bana Daoud, St Luke’s Church of England School
Annabel Davies, Cranbrook Education Campus
Travis Goodall, Lipson Co-Operative Academy
Ved Jan Kumar, St James School
Albie Moore, Exwick Heights Primary School
Teniola Rojugbokan, West Exe School
Bobby Salmon, All Saints Academy Plymouth
Manroop Singh, Whipton Barton Federation

Teacher of the Year Award, sponsored by Steplab

This award celebrates inspirational and engaging teachers who consistently deliver outstanding outcomes for all students, support other members of staff and make a significant contribution to their school.

And the nominees are...

Jon Bishop, St James School
Vikki Cargin, Lipson Co-Operative Academy
Ali Davey, Whipton Barton Federation
Susan Dereza, Queen Elizabeth’s School
Seantelle Green, Cranbrook Education Campus
Pete Keegan, All Saints Academy Plymouth
Vicky Marshall-Gall, West Exe School
Linda Masters, Sidmouth College
Julia Mes, Marine Academy Plymouth
Marcus Pritchard, St Luke’s Church of England School
Abbie Roberts, Isca Academy
Graham Taylor, Exwick Heights Primary School
Christine Watson, Marine Academy Primary

Co Professional of the Year Award, sponsored by South West Metal Finishing

This award celebrates the co-professionals who help the organisation to transform lives, such as teaching assistants, pastoral, business support and site staff. The award seeks to recognise an individual who goes the extra mile on a day-to-day basis and plays an essential role in supporting the mission of the school or the Ted Wragg Trust.

And the nominees are...

Amanda Blackmore, Sidmouth College
Gary Burdock, Marine Academy Primary
Mel Cozins, Whipton Barton Federation 
Lisa Gillard, Queen Elizabeth’s School
Maria Goodfellow, St Luke’s Church of England School
Tim Hingley, Isca Academy
Jane Long, Exwick Heights Primary School
Sue McComb, Shared Services, Ted Wragg Trust
Dawn Moutell, Lipson Co-Operative Academy
Yvonne Rowe, All Saints Academy Plymouth
Lesley Salter, West Exe School
Jemima Scott-Hake, Cranbrook Education Campus
Tara Stirzaker, St James School
Kerry Talliss, Marine Academy Plymouth
Sasha Thomas, Honiton Community College

Staff Teamwork Award, sponsored by PHP Law

This award recognises teams/departments that demonstrate exceptional teamwork by showing passion and creativity to enhance the quality of provision offered by the department, school or the organisation as a whole.

And the nominees are:

Year 6 CEC Team (2022-23), Cranbrook Education Campus
Cal Verney, Isca Academy
Student Services team, Lipson Co-Operative Academy
The site team, Marine Academy Primary
Marine Academy Maths Department, Marine Academy Plymouth
IT Team, Shared Services, Ted Wragg Trust
Fusion School Services, Shared Services, Ted Wragg Trust
The pastoral team, Honiton Community College
The pastoral team, Sidmouth College
The St James electives team of community volunteers, St James School
The Maths Department, St Luke’s Church of England School
The DofE Squad, West Exe School

Student Teamwork Award, sponsored by City College Plymouth

This award recognises an inspirational team of students that demonstrate exceptional teamwork where all team members demonstrate high levels of collaborative skills in being positive, humble and hard working for the benefit of their team.

And the nominees are...

CEC Lionesses (Primary Girls Football Team), Cranbrook Education Campus
Exwick Heights Windy Wonders, Exwick Heights Primary School
Miloscz Najdowski, Isca Academy
Lipson Band, Lipson Co-Operative Academy
Silver Stories Group, Marine Academy Primary
Performing Arts Drama Group, Marine Academy Plymouth
The Under 18 Basketball Team 2022-23, Queen Elizabeth’s School
Music Tech Team, Sidmouth College
Pleasant Sense (student band), St James School
Year 8 Basketball Team, St Luke’s Church of England School
The Ten Torrs 45ers, West Exe School

Inspirational Leader Award sponsored by Bromcom

This award celebrates leaders with exceptional leadership qualities who have made an outstanding contribution to people beyond their immediate department or team.

And the nominees are...

Mark Barlow, St James School
Lucy Bradbury, Exwick Heights Primary School
Angela Davies, Sidmouth College
Alex Druce, Marine Academy Primary
Alex Evans, St Luke’s Church of England School
Nicky Lewis, West Exe School
Gayle Passmore, Isca Academy
Aimee Toze, Lipson Co-Operative Academy

Student Community Leader Award, sponsored by Pinnacle Group

This award recognises an individual or group of students who have shown outsanding commitment to community service or fundraising, and who spend a significant amount of their free time helping others or raising money for charities, campaigns or community groups, both in and outside of school.

And the nominees are... 

Anisa Braha, Cranbrook Education Campus
Peter Friend, Lipson Co-Operative Academy
Amelie Machin, St Luke’s Church of England School
Kaya Murray, Isca Academy
Post 16 students, Honiton Community College
Charley Tregale, Sidmouth College
Imogen Waters, West Exe School

Unsung Hero Award sponsored by Pinnacle Group

This award celebrates the colleague, governor or other volunteer who works tirelessly behind the scenes and makes a significant and ongoing contribution to their organisation or community, without seeking recognition or reward.

And the nominees are...

Roger Adams, Isca Academy
Jenni Baker, Queen Elizabeth’s School
Carole Clark, Sidmouth College
Ben Davis, Honiton Community College
Colin Green, West Exe School
Mark Llewellyn, Ted Wragg Trust, Governor 
Carole Partridge, Marine Academy Secondary
Linda Pethick, Lipson Co-Operative Academy
Sue Pym. Ted Wragg Trust, Shared Services
Hayley Salter, Cranbrook Education Campus
Bridget Sharratt, St Luke’s Church of England School
Gillian Smith, Cranbrook Education Campus
Richard Stevens, All Saints Academy Plymouth
Keira Stinchcomb, Marine Academy Primary
Sue Thomas, Whipton Barton Federation 
Debbie Vickery, Fusion School Services

Strengthening Communities Award, sponsored by the University of Exeter

This award recognises schools that have made a difference to others, either through volunteering, fundraising, supporting local causes and/or its contribution to a community hub.

And the nominees are...

EX5 Alive Community Hub, Cranbrook Education Campus
Holly Hinds, Isca Academy
Tracey Heath & Paul Brenton, Lipson Co-Operative Academy
St Luke's School, St Luke’s Church of England School