Two schools in frame for awards

THE Educate Awards has announced two schools from Accrington have made this year's shortlist.

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The Hollins has been shortlisted in The Educate Awards for the WOW Recognition Award

St Christopher’s CE High School has been shortlisted for the Lord Frank Field Community Partnership Award after demonstrating a longstanding commitment to building a stronger, more inclusive and sustainable community.

Through its student-led eco-group, leadership of the sustainability learning conference, and a deeply embedded culture of service, the school has created a model of education that reaches far beyond the classroom.

The Hollins has been shortlisted for the WOW Recognition Award and has been recognised for its powerful photography project ‘Belonging’ which saw a group of young women work with artist Ai Narapol to challenge stereotypes and explore themes of empowerment, identity and connection.

The project gave participants the opportunity to share their stories, overcome barriers, and redefine how women are seen, heard and valued in society.