Time is running out to take part in the second Cheshire Schools Awards in association with executive partner Excell Supply.

Friday, March 18, is the deadline to enter your school, teacher, pupil or even a project that your school has been involved in.

Whether you are a teacher, pupil or parent, this exciting and prestigious event is your chance to salute your school as we aim to find and celebrate the very best.

It’s completely free to enter, simply download an entry form from the website, select a category or more than one if it applies to your school, complete the entry form and return it to us by the deadline.

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If you think any of the categories apply to someone in your school, class or even your teacher, then enter.

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All nominations received will be judged by our panel and the successful shortlist will be revealed in this newspaper in May.

All successful schools shortlisted will be invited to attend a free celebratory lunch and awards ceremony held at the Queen Hotel, Chester on Wednesday, June 29.

Download an interactive entry form from www.cheshireschoolsawards.co.uk. Complete and return it by email to​ ​events@cheshireschoolsawards.co.uk.

You can also post an entry to Cheshire Schools Awards, Events Department, PO Box 48, Old Hall Street, Liverpool, L69 3EB.

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If you have any questions, please call the events team on: 01244 606472.

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Deadline for entries is Friday, March 18.

This week we are highlighting the three more categories of this year’s awards:

Best School Newspaper/Website Award:

This award is open to all schools that have produced a newspaper/website in the 2014/15 academic year. To qualify, schools must produce a publication/website that contain relevant news for their audience. Tell us about the work your school has been involved in to enhance news within the school.

Primary School Headteacher of the Year:

This award is for an outstanding primary school leader, whose guidance and leadership has helped create a dynamic learning environment, where the pupils are happy and encouraged to reach their full potential. Tell us about your outstanding headteacher and why they should be put forward for this award.

Secondary School Headteacher of the Year:

This award is for an outstanding secondary school leader, whose guidance and leadership has helped create a dynamic learning environment, where the pupils are happy and encouraged to reach their full potential. Tell us about your outstanding headteacher and why they should be put forward for this award.

Excell Supply logo for Cheshire Schools Awards

Jon​ ​Everall, director of Excell Supply, said: “Excell Supply is delighted to be supporting the Cheshire Schools Awards for the second year.

“Primary schools are where our children begin their educational journey and set them on the right course for the rest of their school career.

“Excell Supply is proud to be a provider of teachers and support staff to local schools and colleges who are providing our children with the best possible education.

“We are looking forward to the announcement of the shortlists and the awards ceremony where the winners will be announced in June.”