The third of the 21st year Presentations for the Torbay and Devon Civic Award was held at St Cuthbert on July 9th, 2025 where nearly 200 pupils received their certificates from Councillor Barbara Lewis, Civic Mayor of Torbay accompanied by her consort Cllr Chris Lewis.

The event was presented by Karen Thomson, Award Founder and Co-ordinator, who spoke to the children about the history and legacy of the award and about taking the values of the award into their secondary schools and their lives.

The event commenced with a welcoming introduction from Tracey Dearling, Assistant Headteacher of St Cuthbert Mayne.

The technology was managed by Ryan Thorne and photographs were taken by Gary Vine (Civic Award Publicist and Business Administrator)

Oldway Primary School

Abbey School

Barton Academy

Our Lady of the Angels Catholic Primary School

Preston Primary School

Priory Catholic Primary School

St Marychurch C of E Primary School

Shiphay Learning Academy Torre C of E Academy

Watcombe Primary School

Upton St James C of E Primary School

Warberry C of E Primary School

St Cuthbert Mayne Students

St Cuthbert Mayne students who provided freshments and snacks to all attendees.

Event officials

Pictured Left to Right: Councillor Chris Lewis (consort to the Civic Mayor), Karen Thomson (Award founder and co-ordinator),  Councillor Barbara Lewis (Mayor of Torbay), Tracey Dearling (Assistant Headteacher of St Cuthbert Mayne) and Gary Vine (Award Publicist and Business Administrator)