Nolan O'Connor, Fielding parent and former PTFA chair (2017-2022), has been awarded the England 'Volunteer of the Year' in the ParentKind PTA Awards. The ParentKind awards formed part of a National PTA Week which ran 15-19 May.

Nolan was one of six, shortlisted volunteers and many Fielding parents and staff got involved in the public vote to support Nolan and secure his win.

Nolan's support for the school is unwavering since joining in 2017. Over the years, there never seems to have been anything too big or too small for him to get involved in. During his tenure as chair, he also created and led the delivery of several fun and innovative events, activities and ways of engaging both children and adults, and raised our PTFA over £350,000. These funds have helped to create the Kitchen Garden, Second Hand Uniform shed, initial library refurbishment and much more.

In everything he’s done, Nolan's also helped to foster an amazing community at our school and the local area, which we all benefit from.

Thankfully Nolan still plays an active role within the PTFA and we feel incredibly lucky to have him.