Catrin top of the class in education honours

The Council has congratulated a member of staff from Ysgol Glan Clwyd for being awarded with a national honour. Catrin Rhys Williams has picked up a Professional Teaching Awards Cymru honour for School Business Manager/ Bursar of the Year.

Catrin provides business support for Ysgol Glan Clwyd, as well as a cluster of primary schools in the area.

Councillor Huw Hilditch-Roberts, Cabinet Lead Member for Education, Children’s Services and Public Engagement, said: “I would like to commend and congratulate Catrin on this tremendous achievement, beating tough competition from across Wales to pick up the honour.

“School business managers provide great support to the school and are responsible for a range of support services, including finance, building, transport to name but a few. They are a real backbone to their schools and complement the educational efforts going on.

“To pick up a national honour is a true reflection of Catrin’s commitment, dedication and professionalism. Llongyfarchiadau mawr !”

Gwyn Tudur, Headteacher of Ysgol Glan Clwyd, said:  “Catrin is a complete professional in her work and ensures that the business team at Ysgol Glan Clwyd and the cluster is effective and efficient. 

“What’s so excellent about Catrin is the fact that her emphasis is always on the quality of education offered in our schools, and working tirelessly to ensure the best outcomes for every learner at Ysgol Glan Clwyd and the cluster.   Every school involved in the cluster are delighted at Catrin’s success and offer their warmest congratulations on winning this truly deserved award”.