previous prize draw winners

If you have taken part in a survey and would like to know who won, read on ...

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January 13

"First day of term and what a wonderful and unexpected surprise to find in my inbox! News that I had been selected as a winner! The money will be a huge help as I am also studying for my doctorate so it will help with the fees. Doing the online questionnaires takes no time at all is ultimately of enormous benefit to others. We need to share our professional expertise and views. There’s nothing to lose and every chance of being a winner!"
J Greenhough, EPQ Centre Coordinator and Teacher of English, London, £500 cash prize winner from the January monthly prize draw.

"Wow! Feel very lucky to have won one of the prizes. Love being able to give feedback and opinions in the profession and a prize tops it off."
A Morris, Teacher of Mathematics with responsibility of Teaching and Learning, Dudley, £250 cash prize winner from the January monthly prize draw.

"Thankyou so much! I never win anything :) Just shows a few minutes of spare time can cause a big grin a bit later down the line. Will definitely be doing your surveys again!"
S Mense, Teacher of Science, Northamptonshire, £150 cash prize winner from the January monthly prize draw.

"Completing the surveys enables me to contribute to key educational issues in a considered way"
A Fox, Assistant Headteacher, Lincoln, £100 cash prize winner from the January monthly prize draw.

November 12

"What a lovely Christmas surprise! I had completely forgotten about the survey I filled out so to receive this was not only a huge surprise, but coming at the end of Ofsted week, made it feel like a double bonus!"
S Howes, Deputy Head, Croydon, £250 cash prize winner from the November monthly prize draw.

"It's great to get some good news for a change. Most education news is about academies, poorer pensions, poorer pay and conditions of employment."
G Monger, Teacher, Cambs, £150 cash prize winner from the November monthly prize draw.

"What a lovely surprise so close to Christmas - never thought I'd actually win one of the prizes!"
S Wild, RE teacher, Lancashire, £100 cash prize winner from the November monthly prize draw.

October 12

"What fantastic news! I feel a winner all round: as well as winning £300 and being paid I have contributed my views and know someone is listening. This will also help pay for my wedding at Christmas!"
P Tomkins, English Subject Leader and Consultant, London, £300 cash prize winner from the October monthly prize draw.

"I had just returned from a tiring but fun residential with school and received the news that I had won £150, fantastic! I will carry on completing the surveys. Thank you!"
M Petela, Year 5 Learning leader, Bristol, £150 cash prize winner from the October monthly prize draw.

"The surveys are fun to do and this is a lovely bonus - especially just before Christmas! Thank you very much. "
H Valenzuela, MFL teacher, Birmingham, £100 cash prize winner from the October monthly prize draw.

June 12

"What wonderful news, I often fill in surveys for the school but I've never had a win before - it's a lovely surprise, thank you"
R Thompson, Admin assistant, West Midlands, £500 cash prize winner from the June monthly prize draw.

"Wow - What great news! It's my birthday tomorrow and I'll be able to buy myself an extra present. I'll definitely be completing even more Schoolzone surveys from now on."
H Marshall, Key Stage 2 Coordinator, Belfast, £200 cash prize winner from the June monthly prize draw.

"I was happy to fill in the survey for free, but it’s even better to win a prize for doing so. Thank you very much!"
J Sykes, Physics Teacher/KS3 coordinator, Harrogate, £100 cash prize winner from the June monthly prize draw.

"What a lovely surprise for the beginning of the holiday! It is certainly worth sharing your thoughts and opinions."
E Cresswell, Teacher, Norwich, £250 cash prize winner from the Scholastic Survey monthly prize draw.

"Thank you so much for this lovely surprise. What a great start to the summer holidays. I always enjoy completing the surveys and find them interesting. This money will help my very overgrown garden look a bit neater!"
C Miller, Music Coordinator, Somerset, £150 cash prize winner from the Scholastic Survey monthly prize draw.

"How wonderful to win a prize and feel that I have given you some useful information that will make teaching and learning better in the future."
C Tilling, Teacher, Gloucestershire, £100 cash prize winner from the Scholastic Survey monthly prize draw.

May 12

"A lovely end of year bonus!"
M Belleini, Assistant head of English, Doncaster, £250 cash prize winner from the May monthly prize draw.

"Wonderful end of term news! It is good to be able to share your views and to win a prize! Take the time to complete a Schoolzone survey! "
H Boyling, Teacher of MFL £100 cash prize winner from the May monthly prize draw.

Jan 12

"I have always enjoyed sharing my thoughts with other professionals through Schoolzone and to win a prize is a real bonus and a real incentive to keep on sharing. THANKYOU"
N Evans, Headteacher, Dorset, £500 cash prize winner from the January monthly prize draw.

"Helping to scope future educational resources and win a prize for doing so. What a brilliant way to end the day after getting THE phone call from OFSTED earlier in the day."
A Perriam, Deputy Headteacher, Hampshire, £50 cash prize winner from the January monthly prize draw.

"A lovely surprise to come home to after a staff meeting!"
H Jenns, Y2 Class Teacher, Sheffield, £50 cash prize winner from the January monthly prize draw.

Nov 11

"I do not believe it! I never win anything , and just in time for christmas, thank you so much"
E Williams, Childminder, Devon, £500 cash prize winner from the November monthly prize draw.

"It really is a good feeling that not only were my opinions sought and valued, but I was rewarded for them too!"
A Elsom, Head of MFL, Rotherham, £250 cash prize winner from the November monthly prize draw.

"Filling in your surveys allows teachers to have their professional opinions heard, which i think is very important. Winning a prize for doing this is very welcome bonus!"
G Kemp, Science Teacher, Wiltshire, £150 cash prize winner from the November monthly prize draw.

"Thankyou for a wonderful suprise . I am always happy to share my ideas and opinions , especially if they have an impact on educational issues"
M Taylor, PE teacher and School Sports Coordinator, Leicestershire, £150 cash prize winner from the November monthly prize draw.

Oct 11

"How amazing to win – I never win anything!! What a wonderful surprise!"
G R Hill, Head of Geography, Kent, £250 cash prize winner from the September monthly prize draw.

"What a nice surprise: getting paid to give my opinion- something I rather enjoy doing, though rarely get rewarded for! Thank you!"
D Wilson, Head of Philosophy,Ethics and Religion, County Durham, £150 cash prize winner from the September monthly prize draw.

"For just giving 15 minutes of my time I have become a prizewinner. It's great to be rewarded for my views"
M PItcher, CL for Humanities, Hampshire, £100 cash prize winner from the September monthly prize draw.

May 11

"What a wonderful email to receive, the prize is great as is knowing that I have been able to voice my opinion. Many Thanks"
E Pearce, Assistant Headteacher, West Midlands, £500 cash prize winner from the May monthly prize draw.

"Thank you so much Schoolzone for the prize, what an unexpected treat...I'm looking forward to going out and spoiling myself!"
L Harsh, Hertfordshire, £300 cash prize winner from the May monthly prize draw.

"I was very surprised to learn I had won the prize draw and enjoy answering the surveys! Thankyou Schoolzone :0)"
C Hooton, Primary teacher, Berkshire, £100 cash prize winner from the May monthly prize draw.

"What a great surprise - how nice to be rewarded for simply sharing my point of view!"
P May, Teacher, Brighton and Hove, £100 cash prize winner from the May monthly prize draw.

April 11

"I am absolutely delighted to have won £250. Entering the competition I really did not expect to win. Thank you very much!"
P Hollender, MFL teacher, £250 cash prize winner from the April monthly prize draw.

"What a fantastic surprise! I never expect to win anything! Both of my children are revising hard for GCSEs and A levels at the moment, so I'll use the money to give us all a real treat. Thank you so much"
M Jeffery, Joint Head of MFL, £150 cash prize winner from the April monthly prize draw.

"I have never won anything in my life! So this was a wonderful surprise which made my day, thank you."
S Oscroft, Head of Geography, Oxfordshire, £100 cash prize winner from the April monthly prize draw.

March 11

"Just looked in my Inbox. What a fantastic surprise! A great boost when there is so much talk about redundancies and budget cuts at school at present. Will certainly be entering further surveys again! Many thanks."
E Espley, Geography teacher, £500 cash prize winner from the March monthly prize draw.

"Wow! What a brilliant surprise! Re-read your email to check this wasn't just some joke! Will enjoy treating myself and my family with this! Thank you very much!"
K Roberts, Teacher / PE Co-ordinator, Nottingham, £250 cash prize winner from the March monthly prize draw.

"I am really pleased to have won!! Some extra holiday spending money!"
S Potter, Assistant head teacher, £50 cash prize winner from a survey gathering feedback on primary science teaching.

"Wow!! I always complete surveys sent to me by schoolzone but never expect to win! What a lovely surprise!"
L Findon, Literacy and MFL coordinator, £200 cash prize winner from a survey gathering feedback on primary science teaching.

"Winning this has made my day. I often fill in these surveys but I never thought I'd win anything. Thanks Schoolzone"
S Holmes, Y2 Teacher, £100 cash prize winner from a survey gathering feedback on primary geography teaching.

July 10

“Thank you so much - what a good way to start the Summer holiday!”
R Wort, Senior Teacher, Bournemouth, £150 cash prize winner from a survey gathering feedback on brand awareness.

“What a fantastic surprise on the first day of the summer holidays, a double bonus!”
C Robinson, ICT Support Assistant, Basingstoke, £250 cash prize winner from a survey gathering feedback about Scholastic.

“What a wonderful start to the school holidays! It was such a thrill to get an email telling me I had won a prize. Thank you for making my day!”
R Armstead, School Librarian, £150 cash prize winner from a survey gathering feedback about Scholastic.

“To be honest, I didn't realise that I was even entering a prize draw! I thought it was 'just' a survey! I believe that sharing knowledge and personal experiences on the resources used around the school can only lead to improvements on what is available in the future. Many thanks!”
S Clannachan, Maths Coordinator, Bournemouth, £100 cash prize winner from a survey gathering feedback about Scholastic.

“I never win! What a lovely surprise to recieve a reward for giving up 10 minutes of my time. Thank you!”
G Barber, Teacher, Warrington, £150 cash prize winner from a survey gathering feedback about brand awareness.

June 10

“Thank you very much. What a lovely surprise; some extra summer holiday pocket money!”
S O'Neill, Humanities Teacher, West Midlands, £150 cash prize winner from a survey gathering feedback about teachers' pensions.

“I never win these prizes!..... or at least thats what i thought until now. Thank you very much for my holiday bonus.”
M Vickery, Assistant Headteacher, Llandudno, £150 cash prize winner from the Schoolzone Website online forum.

“'I can't believe i've been lucky enough to win first prize for just 5 minutes of my time and opinions! If only teaching were this easy ey...
It's great to know that our opinions are valued and to share ideas with others - thank you!”
E Meartin, Year 1 teacher, Sheffield, £250 cash prize winner from a survey gathering feedback on sustainability in schools.

“I have been using schoolzone for some time now and enjoy taking part in the surveys and this has been a real treat.”
K Barnes, Science Manager, Slough, £150 cash prize winner from a survey gathering feedback on sustainability in schools.

“What a day! Flooded classroom! England win! Prize winning email! Thanks schoolzone.”
M Watson, ICT coordinator, Lincoln, £100 cash prize winner from a survey gathering feedback on sustainability in schools.

“I'm delighted to have won a prize! It's so unexpected as I never win anything. Schoolzone is an excellent resource and I'll definitely continue to help with future surveys. Thanks!”
C Carson, English Teacher, Northern Ireland, £500 cash prize winner from a survey gathering feedback on departmental planning for GCSEs.

“What a surprise! I usually like to give feedback for free, I most certainly wasn't expecting to get anything from it.”
S White, £50 cash prize winner from a survey gathering feedback on departmental planning for GCSEs.

“I've been happy to do loads of these surveys over the years - never thought I'd actually win something though! I'll treat my wife and me to a case of summer wines, I think!”
R Distill, Head of Learning (ICT & Business), Herts, £50 cash prize winner from a survey gathering feedback on departmental planning for GCSEs.

March 10

“What a great email to suddenly read on the last day of term, and totally unexpected - to win 1st prize for giving my opinion about geography resources. Schoolzone provide a very important service to education, allowing serving teachers to give their opinions and share their expertise and knowledge in the field of education research and I will always try and play a small part in this important process."”
P May, Lead Teacher of Travel and Tourism and Teacher of Humanities , Northants, £500 cash prize winner from a survey gathering feedback on teaching resources.

“What a fantastic surprise! I'm always happy to fill the surveys. It's great to have your views as a teacher valued, especially when you are using the resources on a day to day basis and see how much they help the children. Winning first prize is the icing on the cake! Thank you”
K Hilton, Reception Teacher, Suffolk, £300 cash prize winner from a survey gathering feedback on primary reading schemes.

“What a surprise to actually win a prize just for giving my opinion!! Normally I have to give it for free.”
S Growcott, Assistant Headteacher, Derby, £150 cash prize winner from a survey gathering feedback on ICT in the classroom.

“What an absolutely fabulous surprise that I had won a prize for simply filling in your Spanish text book survey! I have never won anything like this before and I enjoyed sharing my ideas with other interested colleagues in education via the survey. Thank you for the opportunity to do this!”
D Egan, AST Modern Languages, Birmingham, £150 cash prize winner from a survey gathering feedback on KS3 Spanish teaching.

“Wow - came home from parents' evening on a real downer, but not any more!!!”
O Williams, ICT Co-ordinator, Hexham, £100 cash prize winner from a survey gathering feedback on VLE use in schools.

“Thank you so much to Schoolzone, this is a fantastic surprise! It's great to know that my opinions are worthwhile and I am always willing to help to benefit children and education.”
G Dhaliwal, Teacher of Geography, London, £150 cash prize winner from a survey gathering feedback on VLE use in schools.

December 09

“What a great email to read, and totally unexpected - to win 1st prize for giving my opinion about school book clubs. Schoolzone provide a very important service to education, allowing serving teachers to give their opinions and share their expertise and knowledge in the field of education research. I hope I can play a small part.”
J Meredith, Teacher, £200 cash prize winner from a survey gathering feedback on book clubs.

“Great news - especially so close to Christmas. Great to share thoughts and ideas”
K Vorster, Teacher and PSHCE coordinator, £50 cash prize winner from a survey gathering feedback on book clubs.

“Wow what a surprise to learn that I was the first prize winner. I enjoyed filling out the survey and look forward to spending some of the money in the sales after Christmas!”
A Westhead, Assistant Head, £300 prize winner from a survey gathering feedback on MIS systems.

“Great timing for Christmas! I always make sure I complete the surveys as I know how useful the information and resources can be. Plus they take no time at all to do! Thanks very much.”
C Sumner, Assistant Head, £150 prize winner from a survey gathering feedback on MIS systems.

“Thank you very much, this has made my christmas!”
B Davey, NQT, £300 prize winner from a survey gathering feedback on CPD.

“Great, I can't believe it. Thank you very much. This will pay for my two young grandchildren's Christmas presents which are educational toys called Bee-Bots. Fabulous.”
S Marshall, HLTA, Bedfordshire £150 prize winner from a survey gathering feedback on CPD.

“It's the first time I've ever had a Christmas bonus!!”
G Davies, Head of Drama £50 prize winner from a survey gathering feedback on CPD.

“All I can say is 'Wow'. I enter to help improve resources and never expected to win! Brilliant just on Christmas.”
M Wheaton, Class Teacher, Redhill £300 prize winner from a survey gathering feedback on Primary dictionaries.

“What super news that I have won 3rd prize in the dictionary survey.”
B Heath, Assistant Head E Learning Manager £100 prize winner from a survey gathering feedback on Primary dictionaries.

“Brilliant news. Just in time for Christmas. Glad to have contributed to the survey.”
L Bate. Merseyside, Teacher. £100 prize winner from a survey gathering feedback on school trips.

“This was a great surprise. The surveys give me the opportunity to think about the resources that we use at school and hear about similar products.”
P Clancy, £250 prize winner from a survey gathering feedback on the use of phonics in schools.

“This was a great surprise. The surveys give me the opportunity to think about the resources that we use at school and hear about similar products.”
H Jenns, Y2 Teacher, Sheffield, £150 prize winner from a survey gathering feedback on the use of phonics in schools.

“Thank you! I am pleased now that I filled in your questionnaire. I feel phonics is incredibly important and can see a real difference in my children. We have just had an Ofsted inspection too so I feel the prize is well deserved!”
H McKenry, Teacher, Gateshead, £100 prize winner from a survey gathering feedback on the use of phonics in schools.

November 09

“I am absolutely astonished to be a prizewinner and the news couldn't have come at a better time, at the end of a particularly 'frazzling Friday' practising for a nativity play and a violin concert with a year 3/4 class. It certainly raised my spirits for the weekend. I hope the museum feedback was useful and will help others when they plan visits. My class learned a lot from their visit to the Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery during their Egyptian studies.”
L Alford, Class teacher, West Midlands, £400 prize winner from a survey gathering feedback on school trips.

“An amazing stroke of luck and just before Christmas! Thank you Schoolzone.”
B A Timothy-Webber, Teacher of Science, South Wales, £250 prize winner from a survey gathering feedback on school trips.

“Gathering thoughts and ideas from those work with children on a daily basis is vital, it is a real chance to improve what is on offer to support the learning of today's children. To be a prize winner is a definite bonus. Many thanks!”
A Perriam, DHT, £300 prize winner from a survey gathering feedback on CPD.

“I am happy to take part in surveys as I feel it's important that the thoughts and experiences of real teachers are used to develop both policy and resources. Winning a prize is a great bonus!”
H Selwood , Class teacher, Science, PE and MFL co-ordinator, £100 prize winner from a survey gathering feedback on CPD.

“Wow I'm thrilled with the cash prize, especially with it being so close to Christmas! Also, glad to help.”
G Dhaliwal, Teacher of Geography, £100 prize winner from a survey gathering feedback on CPD.

“Great news in the middle of an OFSTED inspection! I hope my views are of use. Thank you.”
A Williams , Class teacher and Head of Governors, £100 prize winner from a survey gathering feedback on MFL magazines.

October 09

“I thought it would be good to pass on my comments about materials we've been using for GCSE Science, and hoped they may be able to help in the development of future resources. The last thing I was expecting was a £300 prize- so what a fantastic bonus, thank you!”
B Groves, £300 prize winner from a survey gathering feedback on GCSE science teaching.

“Thank you for the £100 prize. I am always pleased to do surveys relevant to my job since I know that is is important for others to know my views when it comes to any kind of meaningful decision making. So to get a prize as well is a real unexpected bonus!”
V Nandanwar, £100 prize winner from a survey gathering feedback on GCSE science teaching.

“What a pleasant surprise - and so close to the half term break too! I only completed the survey because I am extremely passionate about KS4 Science T&L, so the money was an added bonus.”
A Grenfell , £100 prize winner from a survey gathering feedback on GCSE science teaching.

“Wow! I've never won anything before .”
K Cooper, Year 3 class teacher and DT co-ordinator, Surrey, £300 prize winner from a survey gathering feedback on primary school budgets.

“I've always enjoyed working with Schoolzone, and to actually receive a substantial prize is a real bonus. Many, many thanks. I shall enjoy spending it.”
W Atkinson, Head Teacher, Oxfordshire, £150 prize winner from a survey gathering feedback on primary school budgets.

“Thanks, a great way to brighten a wet, rainy, Monday morning.”
D Young , School Business Manager, Brighton, £50 prize winner from a survey gathering feedback on primary school budgets.

August 09

“Thank- you, such a great way to finish the school year! From just a few minutes of my time- I will definately reply again!!”
C.Harries, media and film studies teacher, Kent, £500 prize winner from a survey gathering feedback on ICT teaching.

“I really enjoyed taking part in this survey. I visit regularly Schoolzone website to obtain information and participate in debates and forums. This is important to me as I believe sharing knowledge and experiences is paramount for any teacher nowadays. It was also great to be one of the prize winners. A great bonus!!”
J.De-Las-Heras, Birmingham, £150 prize winner from a survey gathering feedback on ICT teaching.

“I am amazed, I complete the questionnaires regularly and hope my view helps to develop educational strategies and resources. To find out I had won some cash was a great way to start my summer hoidays!”
L.Hodgson, faculty leader of performing arts, Harrogate, £100 prize winner from a survey gathering feedback on ICT teaching.

June 09

“This prize has come just at the right time to use towards a deposit on my wedding! ”
C.Burton, Bradford, £100 prize winner from a survey gathering feedback on the use of TrueTube.

“What a lovely surprise, and a great way to start the summer holidays. I never expected to hear back after completing the survey!!”
K.Porter, PE teacher, Gloucester, £200 prize winner from a survey gathering feedback on the use of TrueTube.

May 09

“What a fantastic surprise! I am delighted to be a prize winner, and look forward to putting the money towards my summer holiday. I shall certainly be encouraged to participate again in your surveys in the future. ”
D. Martin, Achievement Director for Year 7 and MFL teacher, Clacton-on-Sea, £500 prize winner from a survey gathering feedback about the use of MFL resources.

March 09

“Absolutely brilliant! Thank you so much. I always try and do the surveys and online focus groups for Schoolzone as they are relevant and help to keep me in touch with other teachers in the same situation. Keep up the good work. ”
D. Kinsella, ICT teacher, Cumbria, £150 prize winner from a survey gathering feedback about GCSE ICT resources.

“I am very shocked and pleased to have won first prize. I genuinely have never won anything before, so a huge thank you to Schoolzone. This money will come in very handy for our holiday to New York at Easter. ”
C. Roulston, Class teacher and SENCO, Co Armagh, £500 prize winner from a survey gathering feedback on primary resources.

“This prize has come just at the right time to use towards a deposit on my wedding! ”
H. Jenns, primary teacher, Sheffield, £100 prize winner from a survey gathering feedback on primary resources.

“Thank you so much for letting me know - what a surprise! I never win anything but will put the £150 to good use. ”
C. Baldwin, class teacher and SLT, Gloucestershire, £150 prize winner from a survey gathering feedback on primary resources.

“Wow! What a great start to the week. Thank you so much - I'd forgotten I'd filled in the survey, but I'm pleased I did, and will continue to do so from here on in!! ”
B Leaver, secondary maths teacher, Birmingham, £150 prize winner from a survey gathering feedback on GCSE maths resources.

“What a great surprise, I never expected to win when I completed the survey ”
N. Guy, assistant subject leader of maths, Wolverhampton, £100 prize winner from a survey gathering feedback on GCSE maths resources.

“So glad I filled it in hope the feedback proves useful. Looking forward to buying a 'luxury' easter egg (or 2!) ”
A. Lawther, Hertfordshire, £300 prize winner from a survey gathering feedback about GCSE ICT resources.

February 09

“Brilliant! Will come in very useful for my trip to see my sister in USA at Easter!”
A, Johnson, ICT coordinator, Surrey, £150 prize winner from a survey gathering feedback on sustainability issues in schools.

“Many thanks for the good news.”
L. Sercombe, classroom teacher, London , £100 prize winner from a survey gathering feedback on sustainability issues in schools.

“That's brilliant news, thank you very much and what a great surprise!”
N Fletcher, Stockport , £250 prize winner from a survey gathering feedback on sustainability issues in schools.

January 09

“I am pleased and suprised to have won the prize, what a nice start to the new year”
R. Lloyd, class teacher, north Wales, £300 winner from a survey gathering feedback about primary reading schemes.

“The run up to Christmas had been so busy I almost didn't fill in the survey. I'm so glad that I did! What a fantastic start to the New Year. Many thanks!”
J. Ducker, year 6 teacher and AST, Leeds, £300 winner from a survey gathering feedback on teachers' work-life balance.

“Wow - brilliant! Thank you so much! It is lovely to have some money to spend!”
J. Stephenson, reception class teacher, EAL and EYFS leader and SLT, Tolworth, £50 winner from a survey gathering feedback about primary reading schemes.

“What a great surprise and just in time for Christmas. For just a few minutes of my time, what a lovely reward. Just hope my views help the publishers with improving their reading schemes”
H. Clayton, £150 winner from a survey gathering feedback about primary reading schemes.

“Thank you very much for your email - what a nice Christmas present - and very much needed at this expensive time of year!”
M. Waddell, year 3 teacher and ICT coordinator, Suffolk, £150 winner from a survey gathering feedback on teachers' work-life balance.

“I always try to fill in your surveys when asked because I know you make good use of the information provided but never expected to win anything. Many thanks!”
M. Watson, Lincoln, £50 winner from a survey gathering feedback on teachers' work-life balance.

December 08

“I'm over the moon. I never thought my answers on the survey would lead to a prize. I'll certainly keep filling in those surveys! Many thanks!”
N. Snaith, HoY, Llangollen, £250 winner from a survey gathering feedback about the use of VLEs in schools.

“ What a lovely Christmas present! A very nice reward for taking time to complete your survey about VLEs. Thank you .”
S. Evans, Assistant Headteacher, Stockport, £150 winner from a survey gathering feedback about the use of VLEs in schools.

“WOW! how exciting I have never won anything in my life!!!!”
A. Stone, HoS, west midlands, £100 winner from a survey gathering feedback about the use of VLEs in schools.

October 08

“I am absolutely delighted to find that I am a winner in your phonics survey and hope my response to the survey may be of assistance to your research.”
L. Wallace, primary teacher, Preston, £500 winner from a survey gathering feedback on phonics resources

“Wow! Have never won more than a raffle before - Thank you so much... I'll keep doing those surveys!”
J. Mcdonough, West Yorkshire, £125 winner from a survey gathering feedback on phonics resources

“I am delighted to accept this prize and will endeavour to find the time to keep completing surveys /questionnaires in the hope that they may help someone somewhere. Great timing as we're on half term break!”
L. Robertson, primary teacher, Inverness, £125 winner from a survey gathering feedback on phonics resources

August 08

During August 2008 we paid teachers £1573 for their opinions!

£750 for survey prize draws.
£823 for completing other work

“Thank you very much. What a fantastic surprise! The money will go towards young people's and Street Children's camps in Madagascar where I work for part of the year!”
M. Barber, home tutor and supply teacher , West Sussex, £500 winner from a survey gathering feedback on KS3 science resources

“I am shocked - i never win anything! I have just moved house so it will come in very useful”
L. Bigwood, Kent, £150 winner from a survey gathering feedback on KS3 science resources

“A fantastic reward for 5 minutes of my time!”
B. Atkinson, head of science, Wakefield, £100 winner from a survey gathering feedback on KS3 science resources

July 08

During July 2008 we paid teachers £3266 for their opinions!

£200 for participating in focus groups
£2150 for survey prize draws.
£916 for completing other work

“What a wonderful suprise, thank you very much”
N. Hughes, geography teacher, Merthyr Tydfil, £500 winner from a survey gathering feedback on CPD training in secondary schools

“It is great to be rewarded for being listened to...i hope my contributions will help develop CPD training in schools”
L. Silcock, Lancashire, £150 winner from a survey gathering feedback on CPD training in secondary schools

“A lovely surprise... and just in time for my holiday too!”
E. Wadmore, HLTA, Isle of Wight, £50 winner from a survey for GL Assessment

“Thank you Schoolzone for this prize. It has been an especially great experience using your products”
J. Harwood, SEN teacher, The Netherlands, £400 winner from a survey for GL Assessment

“What a lovely way to end the term. I always fill in questionnaires designed to help educational organisations, CPD providers and book suppliers as feedback from people on the ground is the best way to shape future products and coursess”
L. Wearmouth, Educational Consultant, Co. Durham, £250 winner from a survey gathering feedback on CPD training in secondary schools

“I am pleased to win and am grateful that schoolzone take into account the views and opinions of teachers”
R.Hobson, KS2 teacher, Sheffield, £50 winner from a survey for the Dyspraxia Foundation

“Oh wow, thank you!! I have found your reviews and newsletters so helpful, I'm always happy to give feedback via your surveys. I was particularly interested in this one as my niece has dyspraxia. I never expected to actually win one of the prizes! I can't wait to spend it!”
M. Heale, primary teacher, Wirral, £100 winner from a survey for the Dyspraxia Foundation

“GL tests have been invauable to us as a school in providing us with reliable benchmarks to monitor our own effectiveness. I am delighted to have been selected as a prize-winner, and more importantly to have had the opportunity to give feedback via schoolzone'”
T. Guilford, Director of Studies, London, £100 winner from a survey for GL Assessment

“Thank you Schoolzone for highlighting this often misunderstood and missed condition”
B. Guider, Kidderminster, £250 winner from a survey for the Dyspraxia Foundation

“What fantastic news! Thank you Schoolzone”
S. Meier, Cumbria, £100 winner from a survey gathering feedback on CPD training in secondary schools

May and June 2008

During June 2008 we paid teachers £4240 for their opinions!

£1750 for participating in focus groups
£930 for telephone interviews
£1560 for metatagging

“Thank you schoolzone for the prize and for all the excellent work you do”
L. Roach, Classroom teacher, Gravesend, £100 winner from a survey on educational magazine publications

Apr 08

During April 2008 we paid teachers £3050 for their opinions!

£1050 for participating in focus groups
£1100 for survey prize draws.
£900 for completing other work

“I appreciate Schoolzone and the work it's doing. Just think of all the software I can now buy. Brilliant! THANKS!”
B. O'Connor, Citizenship teacher, St. Neots, £500 winner from a survey on brand awareness

“Schoolzone has been a very important resource for me in the past, a reward like this for using a resource is very welcome indeed, many thanks.”
M. Reid, Liverpool, £250 winner from a survey on brand awareness

“I am thrilled to win £250. A very welcome surprise, thank you.”
K. Hathaway, Primary teacher, Reading, £250 winner from a survey on brand awareness

“Wow I am so happy that completing a survey has been rewarded so generously - thank you!”
R. Bacon, Key Stage 2 teacher, Thurlow, £100 winner from a survey on the NES Arnold stand at BETT 2008

March 08

During March 2008 we paid teachers £3575 for their opinions!

£1000 for participating in focus groups
£925 for completing website reviews
£1650 for survey prize draws.

“I hope my feedback will help Schoolzone to promote the global dimension of education”
P. Bishop, Secondary English teacher, Trowbridge, £500 winner from a survey about the global dimension of the curriculum

“I hope my feedback will help Schoolzone to promote the global dimension of education”
S. Robbins, Pre-scool leader, Nailsea, £500 winner from a survey on educational magazine publications

“That's great news. I do hope my comments were useful as I do value your sites contributions to education!”
W Propsting, special school deputy head, Ealing, £100 winner from a survey about the global dimension of the curriculum

“I hardly ever win anything! Thanks!”
N Ford, primary head of subject, Hastings, £100 winner from a survey about the global dimension of the curriculum

“That is good news - thanks very much”
L Barr, secondary deputy head, East Kilbride, £100 winner from a survey about the global dimension of the curriculum

“That is great news! I am new to schoolzone and I was pleased to find a site that wanted feedback from foundation stage practioners”
K Warwick, Foundation stage coordinator and classroom teacher, Swindon, £100 winner from a survey on educational magazine publications

“I've always found that schoolzone surveys are an excellent way of finding out more about issues. The questions often stimulate me to carry out my own research!”
S. Smith, secondary head of subject, Cleveland, £100 winner from a survey about the global dimension of the curriculum

“I am stunned! I have never won anything at all - ever! Will certainly respond to Schoolzone in the future.!”
S. Hinton, secondary head of subject, Wiltshire, £100 winner from a survey about the global dimension of the curriculum

“How fabulous, thankyou Schoolzone... It's great that you do actually listen and value opinions”
J. Copson, student, Warwick University, £50 winner from a survey on educational magazine publications

January 08

“How fantastic - I never win anything... that's the best return for 10 minutes of my time ever!”
E. Shepherd, Local Authority Advisor, Wolverhampton, £300 winner from a survey about BETT 2008

“This is great! Thank you very much, you have just made my day. (I've never won anything before!)”
S. Owusu Tutu, Editor, London, £100 winner from a survey about BETT 2008

“I always enter competitions with optimism, and it's nice to be successful and useful at the same time!”
M. Foster, Primary ICT Manager, Hertfordshire, £100 winner from a survey about BETT 2008

December 07

“It was a lovely surprise, and came just in time for Christmas!!”
C. McKinlay, secondary Head of Languages, West Yorkshire, £250 winner from a survey testing the effectiveness of advertising for a client offering a free service to schools.

November 07

“What great news! Extra money is always welcome. Many thanks to Schoolzone for your support and listening to our views. ”
Mr. D. Smith, Secondary teacher, Yorkshire, £300 winner from a survey on the latest web technologies for schools.

“The first time I have won anything since October 1964.”
Mr. I. Main, retired university lecturer, Cheltenham, winner of £300 worth of tickets for any Cheltenham festival in 2008: Literature, Jazz, Science, or Music.

“I am really excited and pleased that taking a few minutes of my time has resulted in a nice surprise thank you. I hope my comments will help further research and that your site continues to prosper.”
Mrs. T. Ward, Primary teacher, Yorkshire, £100 winner from a survey on the latest web technologies for schools.

“What wonderful news, I never usually win anything, thank you Schoolzone!”
S. Caddis, Primary Science coordinator, Bradford, £100 winner from a survey on the latest web technologies for schools.

October 07

“Thank you, I can't believe it! I'll put the money towards a new computer - so I can do more things on Schoolzone!”
K.Bridges, secondary Numeracy coordinator, Lancashire, £300 winner from a survey on the new secondary curriculum.

“Fantastic news - perfectly timed as just 10 minutes ago I had a nasty shock from the garage concerning the repair bill for some work on the car! Who says the universe doesn't consist of cheques and bank balances?! Thanks to all at Schoolzone for keeping us abreast of developments and listening to our voices - and paying us for our opinions.”
S. Ud-din, Science teacher, Lancashire, £150 winner from a survey on the new secondary curriculum.

“'What a wonderful surprise at the start of a very busy 2nd half of term! Although teaching can be hectic it is always pleasing to know that teacher's views and opinions are considered in the Schoolzone survey'”
D. Shoesmith-Evans, secondary Head of Faculty, West Yorkshire, £50 winner from a survey on the new secondary curriculum.

July 07

“Wow - what a brilliant surprise! Many thanks for making my day. What a perfect way to end the summer holidays. I will be happy to help again in the future, I never believed I would actually win anything, excellent news. ”
D Coultas , Primary D&T coordinator, North Lincolnshire, £300 winner from survey on YHA field trips.

“Fantastic, I love going to all the Cheltenham festivals and this will allow me to go to even more events! Thank you school zone - the questionnaire was easy to fill in and return and it was great to give my feedback.”
I. Tennison, winner of £300 worth of tickets for either of the following four festivals: Literature 07, Jazz 08, Science 08, Music 08.

“Thank you so much to Schoolzone, what a fantastic surprise! It's great to know that opinions are worthwhile and that it will help to benefit children and education. ”
Mrs P. Fitzpatrick, Deputy head, Greater London, £250 winner from survey on Primary CPD.

“I have been a user of the Schoolzone web site for a number of years and use it to keep up to date with the national scene in teaching and learning. I am delighted to have won £150 as a prize draw winner as a result of giving my opinions online. Many thanks to Schoolzone!”
Mr. K. Phipps, Head of Year, Head of Geography and E-Learning co-ordinator, West Midlands, £150 winner from survey on YHA field trips.

“What a nice surprise. Thank you Schoolzone. I never usually win anything in prize draws.”
Mr. A. Hackett, Head of Media and Communications and Family Learning Coordinator, Northhamptonshire, £50 winner from survey on YHA field trips.

June 07

“What a great surprise, I have found Schoolzone very useful this for lesson prepiration, and now an unexpected bonus. Just in time for the holiday too. Thanks Schoolzone.”
Mr. M. Herridge, secondary teacher, Conwy, £300 winner from survey on Management Information Systems, (MIS).

“This silver lining to a grey day will be used for balancing my work-life balance! Thank you to Schoolzone for making me smile again!”
L.Swain, Headteacher, Devon, £250 winner from survey exploring whether educational brands evoke any sense of loyalty to particular suppliers

“June was miserable until today. Thanks for the winnings they will cheer me up to see my kids smile on a visit to Toys 'r' us. Not forgetting a night out for the wife (now how could I forget her).”
Mr. C. Walton, secondary teacher, Cambridgeshire, £150 winner from survey on Management Information Systems, (MIS).

“Who would have thought, I never win anything!”
J. Smith, Investigative Assistant, Manchester £100 winner from survey on services offered by jobs.ac.uk

“Just had a very long day at work. So it really made my day when I read your e-mail. I use Schoolzone a lot to keep me up to date, so I'm glad to have won something.”
S. Calvignac, secondary head of MFL, Merseyside, £50 winner from survey on Management Information Systems, (MIS).

“Thank you very much for informing me about my prize! After a hard days graft I was over the moon to find out about my win. Cheers!”
Mr. P. Richards, Pupil Development Leader, Liverpool, winner of digital camcorder from survey exploring whether educational brands evoke any sense of loyalty to particular suppliers

May 07

“What an amazing surprise! Thanks very much Schoolzone for keeping me informed and up to date on current issues. The survey is an excellent way for teachers to contribute and our opinions valued. I will certainly continue to support you.”
J. Worthington, Head of PSHE & Citizenship, Wiltshire, £300 winner from survey on the impact of ICT on teaching and learning.

“I was really surprised to see that I had won. It really made my day.”
Mr. M. Morcom, Secondary teacher, Worcestershire, £150 winner from survey on the impact of ICT on teaching and learning.

“Nice little suprise after a long week at work. Look forward to spending my prize over half term. Thank you very much.”
Mr. W. Amin, teacher, Secondary teacher, Greater Manchester, £50 winner from survey on the impact of ICT on teaching and learning.

“I'm married to a retired teacher and we're strong supporters of Cheltenham's Festivals, especially their way they involve schoolchildren, so I'm very pleased that I'm lucky enough to be a prizewinner. Thank you very much.”
Mr. P. Stoakley, retired, Buckinghamshire, winner of £300 worth of Festival Gift Tokens for a Cheltenham Festival of your choice in 2007 (Science, Music or Literature) or Jazz 2008.

April 07

“Thanks a lot Schoolzone - this has really brightened my day! I complete as many surveys for Schoolzone as I can as I believe that they offer an excellent service to both schools and teachers - keep up the great work.”
Miss E. Edmondson, Secondary Head of Life Skills, Manchester, £300 winner from survey on the evidence you look for when buying new resources.

“Thank you very much. What a great surprise, many thanks to Schoolzone.”
Mrs. E. Cobb, Primary ICT coordinator, Somerset, £150 winner from survey on the evidence you look for when buying new resources.

“What a fantastic surprise in the midst of all the pressures of GCSEs amd changing schools to a new building and becoming an Academy.”
Ms. R. Boulton, KS4 Coordinator, Bristol, £50 winner from survey on the evidence you look for when buying new resources.

March 07

“Thank you, what a great start to a new term”
Mr. A. Baron, Secondary teacher, South London, £300 winner from survey on Ode, a possible new 'iTunes for Education'.

“It's great to have opinions valued I hope to use this interactive programme with the class during our Pets topic. How exciting!”
K. Bacon, Primary teacher and peripatetic music teacher, Southampton, £250 winner from survey on the Dogs Trust educational resources.

“I was delighted to win - it really made my day!”
C. McKinlay, Secondary head of languages, West Yorkshire, £75 winner from survey on Ode, a possible new 'iTunes for Education'.

“What a wonderful end to my week! Thank you so much.”
Mrs. C. Rimmer, Secondary AST English, Greater Manchester, £75 winner from survey on Ode, a possible new 'iTunes for Education'.

“Wow! Thank you very much. What a great surprise, many thanks to Schoolzone. I don't always have the time to fill in surveys but feel they are of value and am so glad I completed this one! I find Schoolzone a great resource with a lot of time saving, useful tips.”
D. Pearce, Primary school admin officer, West Sussex, £50 winner from survey on the Dogs Trust educational resources.

“What a great surprise to win £50. Glad my feedback was of some use .Schoolzone is a great free educational website .I love your website reviews- invaluable to a busy teacher.”
J. Bryce, Special School Head of KS2, Northern Ireland, £50 winner from survey on the Dogs Trust educational resources.

“well, I've won something - what a pleasant Easter surprise.”
Mr. A. Strong, headteacher, Powys, £25 winner from survey on Ode, a possible new 'iTunes for Education'.

“This is great news. It's always pleasing to review excellent resources and to win money for doing it is a bonus!”
Mr. J. Taylor, ICT coordinator, Shropshire, £25 winner from survey on Ode, a possible new 'iTunes for Education'.

February 07

“Can you believe I was in school during the Easter holidays helping some of our students complete their coursework when I received this news. It was a great start to the day! The schoolzone website is very helpful and full of interesting ideas so completing the survey is no problem.”
Mr. G. Taylor, Secondary head of science, Tewkesbury, £300 winner from survey on a possible new web-based teaching aid.

“Thanks Schoolzone - I'll save this for a shopping spree during the long term ahead!”
R. Atkinson, Secondary head of science, West Yorkshire, £150 winner from survey on a possible new web-based teaching aid.

“I'm looking forward to buying another piece of software for my interactive white board with the money. I enjoy doing surveys but this will encourage me to fill in a few more in future.”
P. Payton, Secondary head of science, Somerset, £50 winner from survey on a possible new web-based teaching aid.

January 07

“What a lovely surprise! I had completely forgotten that I had entered the prize draw and I am sure my daughter will be absolutely delighted to have the DVD player.”
Mr. I. White, Assistant Housemaster and Biology teacher, Shrewsbury, winner of Ferguson LDVD71 7 Portable DVD Player from survey giving feedback on the Learning Resource Kit (LRK).

“Thanks Schoolzone - what a lovely surprise. Any more competitions for me to enter?”
L. White, Assistant head teacher, East Sussex, winner of 30 Gb i-Pod from survey on Primary Literacy resources.

“Thank you for the prize - a lovely surprise at the end of a hard day....”
C. Pullan, ICT coordinator and class teacher, West Berkshire, winner of £30 Odeon cinema vouchers from survey giving feedback on TAG Learning stand at the BETT show.

“It's always lovely to win a prize”
Mr. M. Fitzgerald, ICT manager, Hereford, winner of 4 Vue cinema vouchers from survey giving feedback on Oki Printing Solutions stand at the BETT show.

December 06

“What a lovely surprise... I never usually win anything! I work in such a lowly resourced yet rapidly expanding area of education which is why I wanted to highlight the need for EAL resources. Thank you so much!”
K. O'Neill, Advisory teacher for EAL service, Exeter, £500 winner from survey on secondary science and maths resources.

“What wonderful news to hear at the end of a tiring, challenging day! Superb! Thankyou very much.”
K. Longstaff, Subject coordinator, Tyne and Wear, £100 winner from survey on secondary science and maths resources.

“Thanks to Schoolzone for a nice surprise to brighten up a cold and miserable January week!”
Mr. G. Holden, SMT member, Liverpool, £100 winner from survey on secondary science and maths resources.

“It is always good to know that real teacher's opinions are valued.”
P. Large, i/c KS4 Science, London, £50 winner from survey on secondary science and maths resources.

November 06

“It was great to come home to a wonderful surprise. I really enjoyed completing the survey and I was pleased to make a contribution. I hope to take part in more surveys in the future.”
Mrs P Naylor, primary ICT co-ordinator, Rutland, £250 winner from survey on training needs and requirements in relation to ICT and software.

“What a great surprise, many thanks to Schoolzone. I often fill in surveys but this the first time I have won anything. I find Schoolzone a great resource with a lot of time saving, useful tips, recommended reading.”
Mr. M. Day , secondary teacher, North Yorkshire, £100 winner from survey on training needs and requirements in relation to ICT and software.

“Such a great surprise for the New Year I didn't expect to win. I fill in the survey with my honest opinions and experiences which are not always positive and it is good to know that they are taken into account.”
Mrs R. O' Keeffe, secondary science teacher, Wakefield, £100 winner from survey on training needs and requirements in relation to ICT and software.

October 06

“I am delighted with the laptop I won from Promethean: my I.T. colleague at school has linked it with the school intranet, so the laptop means that doing school work at home will be much easier. The laptop is very straightforward to use, and having been accustomed to a PC, I'm enjoying the opportunity and freedom it offers.”
E. Crawley, reception class teacher, Shropshire, winner of Promethean laptop from a survey on their resources.

“Thank you so much to Schoolzone and to Scholastic for sponsoring my prize of £500. It is a fantastic feeling to have so many vouchers to spend on much needed resources for my pupils and myself. The choice in Scholastics 2007 catalogue is extensive with lots of new products designed to be used with interactive white boards. I am going to be spoilt for choice and my lessons are now going to be really well researched and truly interactive.”
D. Walton-Smith, primary teacher, Gloucestershire, winner of £500 of Scholastic vouchers from a survey on their resources.

“What a great suprise! And to have come from a great combination - The Cheltenham Literature Festival and Schoolzone. And even better - to now look forward to being at even more events at the 2007 festival!”
Dr. John Moss-Jones, retired researcher with the Open University, Gloucestershire, winner of £300 worth of tickets for Cheltenham Literature Festival 2007 from survey evaluating the 2006 festival.

“I always wonder whether these surveys are for real - they must be as £250 for my thoughts on Nuffield materials was well worth the time spent completing the forms. Thank you very much Schoolzone - christmas arrives early in 2006!!! ”
T. James, secondary head of science, Oldham, £250 winner from survey reviewing the Nuffield foundations' educational publishing activities.

“What a nice suprise! and very useful before christmas.”
K. Jenkins, student secondary teacher, Sheffield, £150 winner from survey reviewing the Nuffield foundations' educational publishing activities.

“Very pleased to hear that I had won this prize. Seems unreal as I only registered so that I could access resources to help me to teach Maths! So I am a winner twice over. Many thanks and keep up the good work.”
Mr. D. Millward, secondary maths teacher, Staffordshire, £100 winner from survey on purchasing habits for KS3 and 4 maths and science revision resources.

“What a lovely surprize, I quite often fill in surveys but I've never won before. Will defeinitely carry on filling them in. Thanks again!”
C. Emmott, primary foundation stage manager, Bradford, £50 winner from survey reviewing the Nuffield foundations' educational publishing activities.

“It was lovely to hear I had won £50 as it's the first time I have won anything. Filling out a few surveys is not that difficult and the site is so helpful and useful. It's brilliant that teachers are involved. Thanks.”
J. Streetley, primary nursery nurse and ICT technician, Kingston upon Thames, £50 winner from survey reviewing the Nuffield foundations' educational publishing activities.

August 06

“What a fantastic surprise to learn that I had won a prize, I certainly didn't expect that when I completed the survey. I always enjoy reading the Schoolzone newsletters and completing the surveys. It's great to know that your opinion counts AND you can win a great prize!”
Miss W. Norton, primary teacher, Essex, £250 winner from the Schoolzone Brainiest Teacher quiz.

“Thanks for the good news - it has restored my faith in 'prize draw' surveys. ”
Mr. K. Broadbent, teacher for the visually impaired, Isle of Man, £250 winner from the Schoolzone Brainiest Teacher quiz.

“I was astonished to get your email - I never win anything like this! But that won't prevent me from trying again. ”
Mr. B Threlfall, retired academic, Gloucestershire, winner of £200 worth of tickets for Cheltenham Music Festival 2007 from survey evaluating the 2006 festival.

July 06

“I was pleased to give Schoolzone some feedback, and delighted to win a prize as a result. Thank you!”
Dr. B. Tennison, retired, Hertfordshire, winner of VIP pass for 2 for the Cheltenham Science festival 2007 from survey evaluating the 2006 festival.

June 06

“I was delighted to receive my prize. I find Schoolzone to be a fantastic support site. They keep me up to date with new initiatives and activities available for schools. Their evaluation of products are honest and reliable, meaning they are a valuable timesaver for hard working teachers. Keep up the good work!”
R. Tonkinson, Primary deputy head, Staffordshire, £250 winner from survey on SMT area of Schoolzone website.

“Schoolzone is a great resource which I find very thought provoking.”
R. Houston, secondary school assistant head, Cumbria, £300 winner from survey on content use in secondary schools.

“I count myself very lucky to win a prize the first time I fill out one of your questionnaires. It won't be the last.”
Mr. I. Campbell, secondary student teacher, Chichester, £100 winner from survey on content use in secondary schools.

“I find the Schoolzone newsletter very useful and informative, particularly the reviews of new resources, so was more than happy to complete a questionnaire. I am delighted to have won £100 for doing so!”
J. Taylor, secondary subject leader for science, Lancashire, £100 winner from survey on content use in secondary schools.

March 06

“Wow, that's great news - a very pleasant surprise after a long hard week in school!”
J. Jones, primary head teacher, Merton, £500 winner from survey on learning resources.

“This week has been very lucky - yesterday I got a job in a new school as this school is closing and today I found out I've won a prize draw - I'm definitely going to do the Euro Millions this week! Please send me more information about Schoolzone so I can pass it on.”
Mrs. R. Langdon, school administrator, Worcestershire, £200 winner from survey on learning resources.

“Mighty oaks from little acorns grow!”
S. Nicholas, head teacher, Pembrokeshire, £25 winner from a survey on learning resources.

“Thanks so much - it is encourging to have companies that actually ask real teachers their opinions!”
Mrs C. Moore, primary teacher, Kent, £25 winner from survey on learning resources.

“Great news! Schoolzone is a constantly updated, relevant resource featuring easily accessible news and reviews. I recommend this site - it has not only credibility but also a deep understanding of the needs of teachers in a busy classroom.”
Mr. R. Naylor, junior school head teacher, Sefton, £25 winner from survey on learning resources.

“As a practicing teacher I was delighted to contribute to this survey. Only through such exercises can we evaluate what is happening in our schools. Science needs to be more engaging and ICT resources that can be found through Schoolzone help us along that route.”
Mr. T. Stevens, secondary science teacher, Newbury, £300 winner from survey on Hodder Murray Science products.

“I like to read other teachers opinions and will definately try to give some of mine in future.”
Mr. K. Smith, secondary head of year, Essex, £100 winner from survey on Hodder Murray science products.

“www.schoolzone.co.uk is an excellent reference website for all things educational.”
S. Wilkinson, secondary school English teacher, Kirklees, £100 winner from survey on Hodder Murray English products.

“There's always something of interest in the email sent by Schoolzone and the added bonus of prizes makes them even more worthwhile! Thanks.”
S. Abbey, secondary English teacher, Leeds, £100 winner from survey on Hodder Murray English products.

“Schoolzone's survey was so easy to do and gathered information so quickly, I am delighted to receive a prize.”
Mrs J. Davis, primary head teacher, Salford, £300 winner from survey on software purchasing.

“I was really surprised by your mail informing me of my winnings - a great win at the right time - £100 for some summer clothes - Yeah!!!”
L. Sadasivan, primary teacher, Southwark, £100 winner from survey on software purchasing.

“We are thrilled at Castlefields and cant wait to have the board installed in our Foundation classroom.”
T. Booth, primary ICT technician, West Yorkshire, winner of ACTIVprimary Solution from survey on Promethean products.

“How exciting to be a winner! I filled in the survey as I wanted to contribute my views about using interactive boards so winning a prize was a huge bonus. Many thanks.”
J. John, science college ICT teacher and director, winner of ACTIVstudioMV voting student response system from survey on Promethean products.

“It's great to be listened to and to win a prize just makes it that much better.”
Mr. D. Lewis, sixth form college network manager, Manchester, Ferguson portable DVD player winner from survey on Promethean products.

“Great to participate, even better to win something.”
Mr. P. Lewis, CMIS network manager, South Tyneside, Sony MP3 player winner from survey on Promethean products.

“Great to be able to give positive feedback about the Promethean software and a bonus to win a prize too!”
C. Hudson, secondary subject head, Lancashire, Apple MP3 player winner from survey on Promethean products.

“I can't believe I won this great prize just for expressing my opinions. Thanks for listening.”
Mr. S. King, secondary school AV technician, Abingdon, Apple MP3 player winner from survey on Promethean products.

“Brilliant !!! ... A worthwhile survey to find out what our real opinion is, and to find I've won a prize.... It's made my day”
Mr. M. Jenkins, secondary school network manager, Swansea, Ferguson portable DVD player winner from survey on Promethean products.

“What a good return for a few minutes spent helping someone else! Thanks!”
A. Gould, UCST E-learning training consultant, Sony MP3 player winner from survey on Promethean products.

“A chance to air my views and opinions and I win a prize! What could be better.”
P. Winter, primary ICT teacher, Sheffield, Sony MP3 player winner from survey on Promethean products.

“I am delighted that I can help fellow professionals in the assessment of both hardware and software in order that we empower pupils to be confident and competent elearners.”
Mr. K. Whipp, primary ICT consultant, Lancashire, Ferguson portable DVD player winner from survey on Promethean products.

“I have always used Schoolzone as a reference point for ICT work in school and found it to be extremely practical and useful; keep up the good work!”
Mr. R. Bullard, primary head teacher, Bristol, winner of Olympus Digital Camera from survey on Promethean products.

“Wow! What a lovely surprise to open up an e-mail to discover that for once I'm a winner! Over the years as a headteacher, I have always tried to complete questionnaires to help others in their bid to improve the services they offer - hadn't even realised that there was a prize attached to completing the Schoolzone survey - so many thanks!”
H. Hopkins, primary head teacher, Hampshire, Sony MP3 player winner from survey on Promethean products.

“I was very surprised to be told that I was a winner and look forward to receiving my prize.”
S. Stevens, primary teacher, Birmingham, Ferguson portable DVD player winner from survey on Promethean products.

“You could have knocked me over with a feather I'd not even known there was going to be any prizes!”
Mr. B. Henstridge, secondary technical support, Southend-on-sea, Apple MP3 player winner from survey on Promethean products.

“I was thrilled to hear I had won a prize - my first ever! ”
Mrs. P. Ruddock, secondary teacher, Glasgow, Sony MP3 player winner from survey on Promethean products.

“I normally ignore surveys so having taken a few minutes to complete the schoolzone survey I was very suprised when I recieved a winners e-mail.”
Mr. A. Rigard, Secondary IT support, Northampton, Ferguson portable DVD player winner from survey on Promethean products.

“That's great news! I never win anything.”
Mr. T. Wilson, training officer, secondary schools, Sheffield North CLC, Apple MP3 player winner from survey on Promethean products.

February 06

“Absolutely fantastic!”
Mrs. E. Morrison, teacher, Caernarfon, £100 winner from survey on software.

“Filling in the survey gave me a platform for expressing my opinions. I am delighted to have won £100.”
K. Milton, Special school head teacher, Somerset, £100 winner from survey on open source software.

January 06

“I was so surprised when I opened the email telling me I was a winner with Schoolzone!”
Mr. J. Johnston, ICT coordinator, Glasgow, £300 winner from survey on brand awareness.

“Thank you for the good news - fantastic!”
M. Williams, head teacher, North Wales, £100 winner from survey on brand awareness.

“What a lovely surprise. I never expected to win when I completed the survey. Thank you very much.”
P. Winrow, head teacher, Lancashire, £100 winner from survey on brand awareness.

December 05

“What a wonderful surprise! So often, one completes a survey never expecting to be the winner!”
M. Clarke, school secretary and bursar, Hastings, £500 winner from survey on MIS.

“It's great that my contribution to a Schoolzone survey has been recognised and even better to have won some money for it!”
Mr T. Curtis, AST for MFL, Essex, £100 winner from survey on MIS.

“What lovely news! Thanks very much and keep sending me those surveys - I can't believe this as I won a camera last year by filling in a Schoolzone survey so I'm very lucky - I'll try to spread the word and encourage more of my colleagues to give it a go.”
L. Rowan, teacher, Sunderland, £100 winner from survey on MIS.

October 05

“Thanks again for the wonderful news and the prize money! I'll keep doing the surveys!!”
A. Loughlin, primary ICT coordinator, Par, £100 winner from survey on software.