The BBC One Show paid a special surprise visit to inspirational local teacher Matthew King!
Mr King has been crowned Teacher of the Year in a Primary School in the 2023 Pearson National Teaching Awards.
The One Show surprised him during assembly with a special message by Buffy the Vampire star Sarah Michelle Gellar and a visit in-person by Brian Conley!
Mr King is a teacher at Trinity St Peter’s Primary School in Formby and previously taught at Churchtown Primary School in Southport.
The Pearson National Teaching Awards said: “Matthew is an exceptional teacher who inspires and fosters creativity. He tailors lessons to children’s unique learning styles and makes even the toughest subjects accessible and engaging.
Matthew King
“He is passionate about promoting positive mental health and is the school’s mental health champion. It wouldn’t be unusual to see Year 6 children mindfully colouring, listening to soothing music with candles lit or doing yoga followed by meditation with cucumbers on their eyes!
“Matthew’s unparalleled creativity and innovative teaching methods make learning here fun and exciting. He encourages students to express themselves creatively and think beyond conventional boundaries. His commitment to promoting kindness has had a significant impact on the school culture.
Matthew King
“His annual whole-school video celebrating kindness is eagerly awaited by students, staff and parents, embracing the motto ‘laugh more, worry less’.
“His efforts have been recognised by ‘ITV’s Britain Get Talking’ campaign through his class Twitter account, which resulted in the children being on the ITV advert.”
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