Primary school awards presented
Our Primary School and Primary School Teacher of the Year have been presented with their awards.
Neither Penny Owen or her school, Harlescott Junior, were able to join us for the annual Cricket Shropshire Presentation Evening held at The Shropshire Golf Centre.
So we took the awards to them at a recent cricket session we held at the school and they were presented by Cricket Development Coach Ben Smith.
Here’s what Ben’s colleague Tim Bellett said about the awards during the presentation night.
“Our first award celebrates a school and a teacher who have worked hand-in-hand to make cricket a vibrant and inclusive part of school life.
“This year’s winners have shown an incredible commitment to giving every child the opportunity to experience and enjoy the game.
“Harlescott Junior School has been a fantastic supporter of cricket for several years now, regularly welcoming our coaches and making the most of every opportunity to get their pupils involved.
“They attend numerous competitions throughout the year, always with great enthusiasm and team spirit.
“At the heart of all this is Penny Owen — the driving force behind it all. Penny organises everything, from coaching sessions to competition entries, ensuring that cricket is a consistent and exciting part of school life for her pupils.”