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Ballymena BID ‘Treat Your Teacher’ Competition

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18th May 2026

Do you have the BEST teacher in Ballymena? Do you think they deserve a special treat?

The Ballymena BID ‘Treat Your Teacher’ Competition is back and we want you to tell us why your teacher should win!

At Ballymena Means, we know how important teachers and school staff are to our local primary schools. From teachers and classroom assistants to principals, caretakers, dinner staff and office teams,

there are so many people who help make school a happy, supportive and inspiring place to be!

So we want you to tell us why your teacher or school staff member deserves a special thank you this year!

HOW TO ENTER:

 

Option 1 - Letter or Email:

 

Write a letter or email telling us why your chosen teacher or school staff member is so special and why they deserve to win!

P.s. We LOVE handwritten letters and especially if they are colourful with pictures! (Don’t worry – your parents can help you with this too!)

 

Where to send it:

 

·         Post to:       Ballymena BID Limited
                                 Ballymena Business Centre
                   51–53 Church Street
Ballymena
BT43 6DD

·         Or you can drop it straight into our office

 

 

 

Option 2 - Create a Video:

Create a short video telling us why your teacher or school staff member is the best.

Videos can be created by one student or by a group or class together.

 

P.s. Be as creative as you want! Songs, poems, stories – we love to see your imagination shine!

Where to send it:

 

Please note: if sending by email, you may need to use a file-sharing link for larger videos. We recommend using WeTransfer.

 

 

THE IMPORTANT STUFF:

 

EVERY ENTRY MUST INCLUDE

 

  • Student’s Name
  • Student’s Age
  • Class
  • Primary School
  • Name of the Teacher or School Staff Member
  • Parent or Guardian Name
  • Parent or Guardian Contact Details

*For video entries, please make sure this information is included in the message or email that accompanies the video.

PRIZES

 

Selected teachers and school staff from across the greater Ballymena area will receive a special thank-you gift of:

  • A Ballymena Gift Card
  • and a little something extra

DEADLINE

 

Entries must be received by Wednesday 3rd June.

Parents or guardians and schools will be contacted if selected.

Good Luck! We can’t wait to hear all about your amazing teachers and school staff!

If you have any questions or queries regarding any of this, please do not hesitate to reach out to us!

Kind regards,

Clare Moore

Accounts Manager & Business Engagement Officer

Ballymena BID

Office: 028 2568 9440