Ruth Noall, the headteacher of Peasedown St John Primary School, has been named as this year’s winner of the Peasedown St John Community Civic Award.
The award is presented annually to an individual who has gone above and beyond to make a difference in the village and the wider community. Founded by local charity the Peasedown Community Trust, the award recognises the village’s unsung heroes.
Ruth was surprised with the award during a packed Friday afternoon assembly attended by children, parents and staff. Presenting the honour were Cllr Karen Walker and Cllr Gavin Heathcote.
Cllr Karen Walker said, “We were pleased to award Ruth Noall with this year’s Peasedown St John Community Civic Award. Ruth has gone above and beyond in her role as Peasedown St John Primary School headteacher over the last couple of years. Under her leadership the school has been turned around.
“Standards are rising, children are exceeding and she has created an educational environment that the wider community has become incredibly proud of. Well done, Ruth – we’re all very proud of you and grateful for all you do for the school and the wider community.”
Accepting the award, Ruth said, “This is such an incredible honour and I’m still processing it. Leading Peasedown St John Primary School over the last three and a bit years has been a real privilege, but not without a lot of hard work and it means a great deal to be recognised for that by our local community. Thank you to everyone who voted.”
The Peasedown St John Community Civic Award was created in 2021 as the successor to the Sara Holley Community Award, which ran from 2011 to 2021.
The award celebrates individuals who make an outstanding contribution to life in the village and recognises those who work tirelessly behind the scenes to support local people and organisations.
