Our beloved 80-year-old school catering assistants, Gill and Sonia, have been nationally recognised for their incredible dedication and service!
It seems it’s not just us who noticed how wonderful they are – now Gillian Morris and Sonia Blanchard have won the Unsung Hero Award at the LACA Awards for Excellence 2025. LACA members sit at the heart of school food delivery, representing over 3,300 different organisations and individuals, all dedicated to ensuring that our children get the benefits from a healthy, nutritious school lunch.
We spoke to Gillian and Sonia earlier this year as they celebrated their milestone birthdays and neither have any intention of stepping away from the kitchen just yet. Their commitment, warmth, and tireless energy have made a lasting impact on generations of children in Blaenau Gwent.
Congratulations ladies – very well deserved! And thank you once again for your service and dedication to our children and young people.
