SHORTLIST: Community Involvement Award

TONG HIGH SCHOOL

Tong High School has been shortlisted for its work with Carrwood Primary. The nomination reads: "The community around the Tong Street corridor, one of the busiest main routes into Bradford, is now greeted by a new piece of artwork specially commissioned as part of a regeneration project for Holme Wood and Tong.

"On September 11 there was a community celebration at Knowles Parks as the community-inspired artwork was unveiled.

"Haworth Sculptor Craig Dyson was chosen to work with the community and create the fabrication from their ideas. Local school students had the opportunity to see Craig at work in his studio in Haworth. Craig then worked with students from Tong High School and Carrwood Primary to lead workshops that inspired ideas.

"Students then created images that the artist took away, to translate into this fabulous bespoke fencing. The fence at Knowles Park is artistic impressions of some very familiar faces, including current Tong students and former student One Direction singer, Zayn Malik alongside other recognisable faces from local community. The project began in January when members of the local community were asked for ideas on how to regenerate the area around the park.

"This collaborative project has been between Bradford Council (Housing Development Team & Parks & Landscapes), Sculptor Craig Dyson, Tong High School, Carrwood Primary School, Holmewood Christian Community Centre: The Daylight Centre (senior citizens group) and The Edge (youth group)."

RABINA SABIR - ST JOSEPH'S SCHOOL

Rabina Sabir works at St Joseph's School in Bradford. Her nomination reads: "Rabina has dedicated the past four years to supporting the parents and wider community and welcoming then into the school community.

"She has organised courses for the community that continue to people's personal development and qualifications. She has also organised many parent / guardian and child courses and workshops that parents have told us have benefited the family as a whole.

"Rabina had also forged links with local business in order to gain support for the school and for the school to give back to the community.

"Rabina recently organised for parents and wider community to create a DVD about the school and community over several decades. Nothing is to much trouble for this wonderful lady and many parents and people from the community would testify to her caring and supporting nature. If the nature or nurture debate was open here this lady does both."

SARAH LAWSON - IMMANUEL COLLEGE

Sarah Lawson is the Community Involvement at Immanuel College. Her nomination reads: "Sarah brings the wider community into Immanuel College in her capacity as the Salvation Army Youthworker.

Sarah heads up the Salvation Arm's involvement within school. This involves running the "Sanctuary" at Immanuel College. Since its official opening on 5 February 2013, the Sanctuary has offered a tranquil environment within school for students and staff when they feel the need to get away from the burdens of everyday life and school life.

"Sarah is a passionate individual who cares for all children but especially those who may be in a vulnerable situation. As part of the Sanctuary provision, Sarah organises numerous lunchtime and after school clubs for students including boys only and girls only clubs.

"These use x-boxes and craft activities but essentially help students to be revitalised physically, emotionally and spiritually. Under her direction many youth workers and volunteers from the community serve the needs of the young people in the College.

"Sarah is a passionate and self-effacing individual who cares for both the staff and students of Immanuel College and plays a vital role within school. She embodies the values of the Salvation Army and is the epitome of Immanuel College's ethos.

"She is a key link, connecting Immanuel College and the local community in a very positive way, which is only strengthened by the fact that Sarah lives locally and is a key member of the local community."

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