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HULL COLLEGIATE PREP SCHOOL TEACHER WINS TOP AWARD
Hull Collegiate Prep School is celebrating after Reception teacher, Mark Dyson, received the ‘Teacher of the Year’ Award at United Learning’s national ‘Best in Everyone’ Primary School Awards.
Mark was nominated for this award by colleagues for his unswerving dedication to his pupils. His nomination was then considered by a panel of judges who were impressed by Mark’s significant contribution to the Prep School. In winning this award, Mark saw off strong competition from a field of exceptional candidates from across United Learning’s primary schools. He was given his award at a special ceremony at the House of Lords on Friday 15 June.
With a background in graphic design, Mark has brought learning alive for pupils creating stimulating, exciting and engaging lessons for them. He has introduced phonics and Numicon training sessions for parents and has successfully applied for funding for Numicon sets for Reception pupils to take home. Mark has involved parents in school life by instigating a pupil and parents’ Christmas Craft morning and a Fathers’ Den Day at the local Forest School site.
Mark has transformed the School Council which has forged links with the Hull Homeless and Rootless charities. Recently, the Council focused on Dementia and Elderly Care, establishing a relationship with a local elderly care home and raising £1,000 for Dementia Care.