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2026 Manchester Supplementary Schools Achievements Awards
✨2026 Manchester Supplementary Achievements Visualisation✨
Young Manchester, Making Education a Priority and Manchester City Council were delighted to host the 2026 Manchester Supplementary Achievements Awards at Martin Harris Centre. The attendance, the schools, the performances and the honourees have been amazing and we are proud to share the corresponding data.
Attendees
145 adults and 123 children
Schools
including 9 performing schools
Performances
including 10 performing schools
Honoured
Youth voice: 14
Teaching & Learning: 10
Special Community: 12
✨Pictures by Young Manchester, Video by Making Education a Priority (MEaP)✨
2026 Manchester Supplementary Schools Achievements 13 Jun 2026
- 12:00: Stalls visit and snacks (Foyer)
- 13:00: Awards Ceremony starts (Cosmo Rodewald concert hall)
- 13:05: Welcome speech, housekeeping & overview
- 13:10: 2 Ambassadors sharing studying languages
- 13:15: Performances
– Almanar Arabic School
– Bosnian School and Society Manchester
– Manchester Lithuanian Sunday School - 13:35: Youth Voice & Youth Rights awards presentation
- 13:45 Performances
– Huaxia Chinese School
– Bowen Education
– Manchester Chinese Education & Cultural Community Centre Chinese School
- 14:05 Creative Teaching & Learning awards presentation
- 14:15 Icebreaker/activity
- 14:25 Performances
– November 28th Albanian School
– Alfurqan Academy
– Manchester Arabic School - Networking and food among all Schools and guests in G16
- 14:45 Community Partnerships awards presentation
- 14.55 Performances
– Greek School - 15:05 Ragnhild awards
- 15:15 Thank you + Next plan + fun activity All areas
- 15:25 Food All areas
✨Pictures by Young Manchester✨
Schools that attended the 2026 Manchester Supplementary Schools Achievement Awards
Al Hikma
Albanian School “November 28th”
Alfurqan Academy
Almanar Arabic School
Bosnian School and Society Manchester
Bowen Education
Equal Education Chances
Greek School of Manchester
Huaxia Chinese School
MaCO Youth Club
Manchester Arabic School
Manchester Chinese Centre
Manchester Supplementary school Austeja
Manchester Lithuanian Sunday School
Nurturing Foundations
MEaP
MM Education
St Mary’s Moss Side – special honor went to their headteacher
Sudanese School
⚡The Quick Summary – 2026 Manchester Supplementary Schools Achievements Awards
- What: A city-wide celebration of Manchester’s Supplementary Schools.
- When: Saturday, 13th June 2026.
- Where: Martin Harris Centre, University of Manchester (M13 9PL).
- Who: All Manchester supplementary schools, staff, and students.
- Action: Submit your Expression of Interest below to request seats, reserve a showcase stall, and propose student performances.
- Sign up Deadline: 10th May.
- Nominations: Those who sign up are also able to nominate their 2026 stars
The Vital Role of Supplementary Education in Manchester
The Manchester Supplementary School Partnership (MSSP, administrated by Young Manchester and MEaP), in collaboration with Manchester City Council, is thrilled to announce the return of the Manchester Supplementary School Awards, which will take place on Saturday, 13th June 2026.
Supplementary schools are the backbone of community-led education in our city. By providing heritage language support, cultural enrichment, and academic tutoring, these institutions ensure that Manchester’s children and young people have the tools they need to thrive both socially and academically.
This event, held at the prestigious Martin Harris Centre, offers a moment to recognise the tireless efforts of the teachers, volunteers, and students who make these schools a success. Senior leaders from Manchester City Council will be in attendance to personally thank the educators who contribute so much to our city’s future.
The day will also include the official presentation of Foundation and Higher Awards by senior leaders to our recently accredited schools.
Showcasing Hard Work: School Stalls and Student Performances
We believe the best way to celebrate our schools is to showcase the incredible work and dedication within them. We are inviting all member schools to propose a student performance for the ceremony and/or host a display stall to share your school’s journey. Stalls are a fantastic way to display student workbooks, posters, photographic displays, or cultural items that represent your school’s unique identity.
Please note that spaces are limited for both performances and stalls, so we encourage early registration via the form below and allocation will be on a first come first served, plus shortlist basis. The Cosmo Rodewald Concert Hall offers a professional, world-class stage for:
- Traditional & Contemporary Dance: Celebrating our city’s diverse cultural heritage.
- Vocal Performances & Choirs: Showcasing the linguistic richness of our community.
- Spoken Word & Poetry: Empowering the next generation to share their stories.
Logistics & Seating & Tech: Planning for a Successful Day
To ensure an inclusive and comfortable experience for all, we require an accurate headcount. At this stage, we ask that you let us know how many total spaces (for staff, students, and parents) you would ideally like to reserve.
Additionally, please use the form below to indicate if your school would like to host a showcase stall, or if your students would like to provide a performance. If you are interested in performing, please include any associated technical requirements (such as microphones or music playback) so our team can prepare accordingly.
Please note: Final seat, performance and stall allocations will be confirmed after the 10th May deadline, once we have reviewed all requests against the venue’s total capacity.
Register here for the 2026 Manchester Supplementary Schools Achievements
Find out more about the organisations involved:
- Young Manchester
- Manchester City Council
- Manchester Supplementary Schools Partnership including a list of all our members