The top swimmer making a big splash in children’s sport

Warner, who joined Wolfson Hillel five years ago, added: “I’m incredibly proud of all that we’ve achieved in such a short period. It’s been a privilege to help inspire children to develop a love of physical activity, build confidence, and reach their potential both in and out of the classroom.

“It’s so important for children to be active as physical activity helps to keep both their bodies and minds healthy. Sport and physical activity can also be transformative for children who may find academic subjects more challenging, giving them a different avenue in which to succeed, build confidence, and experience achievement. Every child deserves the opportunity to discover their strengths, and sport can provide a platform for many children to truly thrive.”

Adam said winning both the Pokémon Cup and Primary Stars competitions was a 'dream come true[Missing Credit]

The past five years has seen Warner and Wolfson Hillel enjoy unparalleled levels of success. Perhaps most significantly he led the school’s Year 6 team in their national championship win at the 2025 Premier League Primary Stars U11 Tournament. “Winning that and the Pokémon Cup last year was a dream come true”, he said. “We became only the second primary school ever to win both competitions in the same year, which was an incredible achievement for our pupils, staff, and wider school community.

“However, while the trophies were special, what has meant even more to me is seeing the positive change in attitudes towards sport and physical activity across the school. Watching pupils grow in confidence, develop a love of being active, and seeing staff fully embrace the importance of sport is exactly why I became a teacher.”

His desire to see his children given the best possible opportunities has also seen him forge a link-up with Tottenham Hotspur. “My relationship with the club began when I was invited to deliver their Holocaust education programme to their U14 players. As part of the Premier League programme, educating young people about different cultures, communities, and history is incredibly important.

“Following this, our school was invited to visit the training ground, and eventually the Tottenham Hotspur Foundation came into our school to deliver a range of workshops for our pupils. As our school is located in Enfield, we’ve also been fortunate to work closely with Spurs through local football competitions, where the behaviour, sportsmanship, and representation of the children I teach have been recognised and praised by the club.

“Seeing our pupils represent the school with such pride and respect has been incredibly rewarding. And as a lifelong Spurs supporter myself, the relationship is even more special and has created opportunities and experiences for our children that they will remember for years to come.”

As well as representing his country at international level, Warner has also represented Team Maccabi GB at both European Maccabi and Maccabiah Games, the most recent being in 2013 where he won bronze in the swimming pool and just missed out on a medal in the open water event. He competes now as a masters athlete.

This summer he will lead several squads at the JCC Maccabi Games in Toronto, a role he says gives him “another way for me to give back to the community”.

He’ll discover if he has won the prestigious ESFA award before he jets off to Canada. He said: “It would represent the pinnacle of my career if I win. When I became a primary school teacher, I made a promise to myself that I would give children the same opportunities to succeed that I was fortunate enough to experience myself. I have always believed that success comes from a combination of hard work, dedication, and self-belief.

“The success I’ve achieved at Wolfson Hillel Primary School over the past five years would not have been possible without the support of my headteachers, Alex Kingston and Laura Russell.

“Through the trust and encouragement they have given me, I’ve been able to provide children with opportunities to create their own success, build lasting memories, and enjoy experiences that they may never otherwise have had.

“To know that the people I have taught and supported feel grateful for the difference I have made in their lives would mean more to me than any trophy or title. It would be a powerful reminder of why I chose this profession and why I continue to be passionate about helping every child reach their full potential.”