Chiswick School Teacher Receives Award During Minister's Visit
Gillian Keegan on hand to see presentation to Zac Moxon
Zac Moxon (third from right) shows his award to Gillian Keegan (second from right)
June 22, 2023
The Secretary of State for Education Gillian Keegan visited Chiswick School this Wednesday morning (21 June) on what was National Thank a Teacher Day.
Students from Chiswick and Cavendish School were among the welcoming party and enjoyed greeting the Minister.
She was on hand to see the presentation of a national award to Zac Moxon who has been selected from thousands of nominations to win a Pearson National Teaching Silver Award for Outstanding New Teacher.
As well as the minister, Sharon Hague the Managing Director of Pearson Qualifications and the Mayor of Hounslow were there to see Mr Moxon, who is Head of Music at the school, receive his prize.
He was honoured for his commitment to changing the lives of the children he works with every day and to the local community, inclusion and providing high-quality lessons to his pupils. His win was cemented by positive feedback from parents, colleagues and pupils alike. He has now been shortlisted to win one of just 16 Gold Awards, which will be announced and celebrated at a gala ceremony in London on 25 November and televised on the BBC, with winners showcased on The One Show.
Gillian Keegan said, “People go into teaching to change lives, and so many of us are lucky to have been shaped and influenced by the best of the teaching profession.
“These awards mark the exceptional contribution that incredible headteachers, teachers and support staff make every single day, nurturing the potential of our young people across the country.
“Congratulations to each and every winner and thank you for all you do for our children.”
The steel drum band @ChiswickSchool are just brilliant ??
— Gillian Keegan MP (@GillianKeegan) June 21, 2023
Head of Music Zac Moxon made it possible by giving pupils more opportunities to learn a wide variety of musical instruments.
It was an honour to present his Silver Award @TeachingAwards today!#ThankATeacherDay pic.twitter.com/SRDZzGoji6
Pupils taught by Mr Moxon perform for the guests
Laura Ellener Headteacher of Chiswick School said, ‘We are delighted that Zac’s achievements have been recognised. In addition to Chiswick School’s excellent examination results, the Arts and Music are a key part of life at Chiswick School. All of our teachers do an exceptional job, as do those across Hounslow and the country, and it is important to recognise this through events like these.’
Gillian Keegan talks to Chiswick School Headteacher Laura Ellener
Sharon Hague, Senior Vice President of Schools at Pearson UK, says: “We would like to congratulate today’s Silver winners on their incredible achievements. We can’t underestimate the huge contribution schools make to our young people’s lives and Zac is an inspiring example of the positive impact an individual can have on pupils and communities.”
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