Primary school receives national oracy award

St Saviour's School is the second school in Jersey to receive the award

A school in Jersey has been recognised with a national award for its work in helping students to find their voice.

St Saviour's School received an oracy centre of excellence award from the national oracy charity Voice 21 for its work developing students' speaking and listening skills.

Jersey government said the primary school was the second on the island to secure the award, following Samarès School which was certified last year.

Deputy Rob Ward, minister for education and lifelong learning, said: "I'm thrilled that Jersey now has two centres of excellence for oracy and I'd like to congratulate St Saviour's School on their fantastic achievement."

'Huge impact'

Voice 21 is a national charity that supports schools to build speaking and listening into the curriculum.

To secure the award, the primary school had to demonstrate the quality of oracy education in the school.

Jersey oracy development lead Andrew Willis said the award was a "very well-deserved" recognition of the school's efforts.

He said the oracy teaching at the school had had a "huge impact" on the learning and confidence of pupils.

"Through having their voice heard, children have been empowered to express themselves and to have their say in decision-making in the school," he added.

"There are now 32 Jersey schools working in partnership with Voice 21, the leading UK oracy organisation.

"Our schools and colleges are determined in their mission to nurture confident citizens keen to be involved in planning for the future."