A COVENTRY teacher has been honoured in National Kindness Awards.
Donna Igoe, special education needs and disabilities coordinator (SENDCO) at Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, part of the Romero Catholic Academy, has received heartwarming recognition from staff and parents after being named runner-up in the national Kindness Awards programme, organised by the School of Kindness.
The Kindness Awards, run by the 52 Lives Charity’s School of Kindness scheme, celebrated inspiring people, classes, and schools committed to spreading kindness.
The charity, supported by nearly 100,000 people worldwide, aimed to create a global culture of kindness.
Donna, who has been with Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School since 2003 and became SENDCO in 2022, impressed the judges with her dedication to fostering a ‘kind culture’ within the school.
Her colleagues nominated her for the award, with parents also sending in heartfelt commendations for her exceptional work with their children.
One parent described Donna as the ‘glue of the SEND team at Sacred Heart,’ noting that ‘she takes every child’s difference, worry, or need and makes it her mission to prioritise them and make them feel special and important.’
A colleague added: “She works tirelessly to ensure the best outcomes for the children and their families, and is always available to support staff in meeting the needs of all children.”
Donna said: “I did not expect it at all. It’s really heartwarming to see all of the lovely comments that parents and colleagues sent in. I would never be one to put myself forward for an award, so to have this appreciation from the people you work with every day is really special.”
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