A Rednal secondary school has been awarded the very first School Stars Award by Birmingham Civic Society (BCS).
BCS set up the awards last month to congratulate and promote the fantastic work being done by schools across Birmingham schools are doing during the pandemic.
Colmers School and Sixth Form College was the first school to receive the award. The school was nominated for engagement with pupils and the whole school community during the Covid pandemic; in particular the care and support offered for mental health and wellbeing.
The nominee emphasised that the school has provided great encouragement to pupils & families during lockdown by setting regular challenges & competitions & providing information via Parentmail & social media.
Initiatives have included:
- The CCC weekly challenge
- Showcasing amazing work of pupils
- Sharing of weekly Celebration Assemblies
- A focus on sharing wellbeing resources for all
- Regular home phone calls to connect with parents/families
- Newsletters from Emma Leaman (Headteacher)
A spokesperson said: “On behalf of The Birmingham Civic Society, our members and trustees, we would like to say a BIG THANK YOU to Colmers School and Sixth Form College for making such a difference to the wellbeing of your pupils and school community in what has been such a difficult year.”
Nominate
To nominate a school for their support of their school or wider community – contact Birmingham Civic Society via their Facebook Page or tweet them @BirminghamCivic