A creative arts teacher at a school in Didcot was presented with a national award on Thank A Teacher Day earlier this week.
Amy King, head of creative arts at Aureus School, was celebrated for her commitment to the school and its creative arts.
An award ceremony, hosted at the school on Wednesday (June 19), saw colleagues and pupils gather alongside guests as Christine Fisher of Pearson presented Ms King with the Silver Award for Teacher of the Year.
Ms King said: "I am very grateful for this award and I am happy that the students, their parents and staff were involved in the process.
"This means a lot to the whole Aureus School community as well as me personally."
Her nomination highlighted her "exemplary concern" for students. The school said she consistently goes out of her way to make herself accessible and she runs a number of dance clubs for all ages and range of experiences.
The nomination said: “Amy’s classes provide an invaluable opportunity to take part in this energetic activity. She also runs a dancer leaders course to enable students to develop their leadership skills. A highly regarded faculty leader, Amy gets involved in all aspects of the school’s life.
“She also goes out to local primary schools to ensure that the school is a vibrant and visible part of the local community and to encourage young pupils to try dancing.”
National Thank A Teacher Day celebrates the work that takes place in education across the country.
The 102 silver award winners announced on Wednesday will all be eligible for a gold award, which will be announced in November.
Headteacher Kirsty Rogers said: "Amy is an excellent faculty leader for the arts where she gets involved with the activities and trips.
"She is a huge inspiration to all those around her, both students and colleagues, and her work is appreciated by both staff, students, parents and the wider community.
"She really deserves the award which reflects our appreciation and recognition of her phenomenal work."
The awards, established in 1988, are open to every setting from early years to colleges across the UK.
They were established by Lord Puttnam and are managed by the Teaching Awards Trust, an independent charity.
Sir Michael Morpurgo, former Children’s Laureate and president of the Teaching Awards Trust, said: “The work and devotion of all those who play a role in educating young people is phenomenal.
"Not only do they play a vital role in shaping minds inside the classroom, often they continue to encourage, support, motivate and inspire beyond."
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