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Ozuma Hussain - Thornbury Academy

OZUMA Hussain, who volunteers at Thornbury Academy, has been described as an “outstanding role model” for the children at the school.
Mrs Hussain took part in a teaching assistant course at the school, and has used the skills and knowledge she gained to make a massive impact.
Colleague Kuldip Dhotar nominated her, saying: “Her dedication to her learning has been outstanding, which is proven by her standard of work, her willingness to learn and her total commitment to improve herself. 
“Since completing the Level 2 course, Ozuma has continued with her studies and is now volunteering in school on a regular basis. Ozuma has supported children in Years 4, 5 and 6 with their reading, maths and all curriculum subjects. Ozuma is very hard-working which is highlighted with her punctuality, her attention to detail and her flexibility to help in any part of the school. As Ozuma volunteers in school five days a week, the school have become used to Ozuma helping with Reception work, collecting children from classrooms, managing telephone calls and taking on admin duties.
“Ozuma is an outstanding role model for our children, who is appreciated and respected by all staff.”

Joan Sinfield - Lapage Primary

JOAN Sinfield, 90, has volunteered at Lapage Primary School every week for the last 20 years, helping children with their reading skills through one-on-one sessions and boosting their confidence.
She was nominated by Rachel Ryan, who said: “Lapage Primary School and Nursery would like to thank Joan for her amazing commitment to the children.
“For over 20 years she has volunteered, helping children at Lapage with their reading and confidence.
“She has worked with more than 100 children who have benefited from their one-to-one reading sessions with Joan. 
“She is so patient and takes time to talk to the children, showing a genuine interest in them.”
Mrs Sinfield said she started volunteering at the school after seeing an advert for a reading volunteer at the school in the Telegraph & Argus. She added: “I feel like I’m helping the children. 
“I must be, because they enjoy coming and reading with me.
“The children all know me. I get cards from one child who remembers coming to read to me from about five years ago.
“Things like that make you feel like you have done a good job.
“It gives me such an interest to come into school and talk with the children.”

Annmarie Williams - Blakehill Primary School

ANNMARIE Williams, chair of the PTFA at Blakehill Primary School, was nominated for the Voluntary Contribution Award by the school’s head, Lisa Keighley.
Mrs Keighley said the school wanted to make sure Mrs Williams, who steps down from the role in July, was recognised for her work.
She said: “She has been a committed member of the PTFA for about 10 years and continues to strive to raise additional funds for the school. 
“She works tirelessly to engage new members. At one point we feared we were not going to have a PTFA as children leave Blakehill and so do their parents. However, Anny persevered and rallied parents to support her cause in recruiting new members.
“This year alone, September-December, the PTFA has raised in excess of £3,000 – all of which has been channelled back into school to provide nativity costumes and playground markings for our younger pupils. 
“She works with staff and leaders to establish projects for funds so everyone has a clear focus for the money raised and how this will impact on the outcomes of our pupils in relation to their emotional, social and moral well being. 
“Anny has a wealth of expertise and is not only a parent, she is also a teacher at another school and a friend of the school.”