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28.12.2023 - 15:22 / dailyrecord.co.uk
West Lothian College celebrated success as they scooped five wins at the prestigious College Development Network Awards.
The college came out on top of the pile with the most wins as well as the most nominations (eight) as their achievements over the past 12 months were recognised.
Early years specialist Caroline Jarvis won the Lecturer of the Year award for leading an annual environmental sustainability activity that involved over 200 students and staff running workshops for over 500 pupils from West Lothian primary schools.
She said: “I feel really privileged to have won the Lecturer of the Year award.
“Although I feel I am just doing my job, it was nice to get national recognition for the work that the college is doing with primary pupils and teachers to tackle the climate emergency.”
Construction lecturer Graeme Binnie picked up the Innovation Award and the prestigious Judge’s Award for his work with school pupils and teachers to encourage interest in STEM (science, technology, engineering and maths) by using carpentry and joinery skills to show the practical application of maths.
He said: “I’m very pleased for West Lothian College to receive these awards. To make a difference to young people’s education is very satisfying.”
The college went on to pick up two further wins.
The Digital Learning Award recognised health and social care experts at the college who created a virtual reality Prevention of Infection training module to enable students to gain skills essential in health and care settings.
The role of the college’s specialist trauma responsive team in building pathways out of addiction and crime was recognised by being presented with the Inclusive College Award.
Principal of West Lothian College, Jackie Galbraith said:
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