Big wins for West Sussex as Two National Prizes presented at School Library Association Awards
Friday 1st November
Staff and pupils at two West Sussex primary schools have plenty to celebrate after their brilliantly bookish efforts were recognised with top accolades at the School Library Association’s 2024 Awards.During a jubilant ceremony in London, judges from the School Library Association (SLA) applauded Steyning C of E Primary School (Steyning) and Swiss Gardens Primary (Shoreham-by-Sea) – who won The Peter Usborne Primary School Library of the Year and Enterprise of the Year Award respectively, after each rose to the top of a sparkling shortlist.
Award-winning author, Robin Stevens, presented the awards with both winners receiving a wide selection of books and book tokens.
Above is a pic of staff from both schools.
In the photo from left to right is Naomi Welsh - Headteacher at Swiss Gardens, Leia Sands - School Librarian at both schools, Simon Phipps - Headteacher at Steyning Primary, Amanda Evans - Reading Lead at Swiss Primary and Emma Prior - Reading Lead at Steyning Primary.