The first ever Trinity Mirror Cheshire Schools Awards ceremony was a celebration of the hard work, dedication and achievements of schools throughout the county, the children who attend them and the staff who inspire them. The awards, sponsored by Excell Supply Limited, culminated in a ceremony which took place at The Queen Hotel in Chester on Wednesday (July 8), attended by staff and pupils from all the schools shortlisted in the nine categories.

The host for the occasion was Dianne Oxberry, familiar to millions of TV viewers throughout the region as the presenter of the weather forecasts on BBC North West Tonight.

Upton-by-Chester High School won the Active Community Award for all of the outstanding work we do in this area. Mrs Smale, Head of RS & PSHCE, was delighted to accept the award with Mrs Dixon, Headteacher, and three of our students.