Hampstead School honours former teacher with new award
Noha El Haouass El Mengadi receives inaugural Ben Ackland Community Award for her positive impact.
Trust 42Craft 55Hype 15How this was reported ▾
Only one named source (headteacher) with no independent verification.
How well corroborated and evidenced the reporting is. Higher is better.
No affected parties quoted beyond the award winner.
Context, balance and separation of fact from comment. Higher is better.
Headline overstates local significance for Barnet readers.
How far presentation runs ahead of substance. Lower is better.
1 source assessed · methodology
Hampstead School has presented its inaugural Ben Ackland Community Award to sixth form student Noha El Haouass El Mengadi. The award was given at the Year 13 graduation ceremony in recognition of Ms El Haouass El Mengadi's kindness, mentorship, and positive influence within the school community.
Honouring a Dedicated Educator
The award commemorates Ben Ackland, who served as the school’s deputy director of post-16 education and an English teacher for 23 years. Mr Ackland passed away in March 2025 after a prolonged illness. The award was established by his family to celebrate students who foster a sense of belonging, both in school and the wider community.
Islington Covid Positivity Rate Falls After Initial Spike
Council attributes initial high figures to low testing volumes, not a borough-wide surge.
“Throughout my time at school, I have learned that even the smallest acts of kindness, support and inclusion can have a lasting impact, and I am proud to have contributed to a community where people feel valued and encouraged.”
Noha El Haouass El Mengadi, Hampstead School student
Ms El Haouass El Mengadi received the award, which includes a £100 prize and a trophy, after garnering the most nominations from staff and students. A member of Ben Ackland's family presented the accolades. Matthew Sadler, headteacher at Hampstead School, described Mr Ackland as an idol, noting his poise, charisma, kindness, and creativity, and stated that his impact on young people was immeasurable.
TfL under‑investment leaves commuters losing 830,000 hours in April‑May 2026
A £6.5 billion renewals backlog and spending below the required level have driven delays that affect Barnet residents and the wider capital
Questions this report answers
+Who was Ben Ackland?
Ben Ackland was a deputy director of post-16 education and an English teacher at Hampstead School for 23 years. He passed away in March 2025 after a long illness, and the award commemorates his dedication to students and the school community.
+What does the Ben Ackland Community Award recognise?
The award recognises students who foster a sense of belonging and positive influence within the school and wider community. It was created to honour Ben Ackland’s legacy and includes a £100 prize and a trophy for the recipient.
+How did Noha El Haouass El Mengadi win the award?
Noha El Haouass El Mengadi received the award after gaining the most nominations from staff and students. The accolades were presented at the Year 13 graduation ceremony in recognition of her kindness, mentorship, and positive impact on others.
Barnet Press News Desk
This article was written at the Barnet Press news desk from the reporting of the outlets listed below it. Drafting is done by a language model under human editorial supervision — there is no reporter behind this byline, and we would rather say so than invent one.
How stories are produced and scoredWho runs Barnet PressCorrections
Barnet conditions
Loading live conditions…
More Coverage in World
Islington Covid Positivity Rate Falls After Initial Spike
TfL under‑investment leaves commuters losing 830,000 hours in April‑May 2026
Labour forecast to win up to 60 London seats, poll shows strong swing in Barnet
