The 21st annual Showcase Awards for Excellence in Schools have been announced via a livestream video.
Minister for Education, Grace Grace said it was important to celebrate educational excellence in Queensland State Schools, despite the COVID-19 restrictions changing things for this year’s event.
“The Showcase Awards are the State’s most prestigious awards program for State school education, recognising and rewarding innovation in teaching and leadership practice across Queensland,” Ms Grace said.
She said that as well as rewarding outstanding State school teachers and principals, the Aawards recognised schools for delivering innovative programs that lifted the standards of education and educational outcomes.
“Queensland State schools have continued to do inspirational work whilst maintaining the key priority of improving student outcomes,” the Minister said.
“This year’s award recipients are clear examples of this dedication and adaptability.”
Queensland winners are as follows:
Award for Excellence in the Early and Primary Years: Berrinba East State School.
Award for Excellence in the Secondary Years: Maroochydore State High School.
Award for Excellence in Inclusive Education: Caboolture State High School.
Award for Excellence in Parent and Community Engagement: Laidley District State School.
Award for Excellence in Global Engagement: Kirwan State High School.
Award for Excellence in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Education: Heatley Secondary College, Heatley State School, Kirwan State High School, Mornington Island State School, Northern Beaches State High School, Spinifex State College – Mount Isa – Junior Campus, Thuringowa State High School, William Ross State High School, Wulguru State School, Townsville State High School and Pimlico State High School.
Award for Excellence in Rural and Remote Education: Pormpuraaw State School.
Award for Excellence in Teaching: Katrina Holewa, Noosa District State High School.
Award for Excellence in School Leadership: Matthew O’Hanlon, Beenleigh State High School.
Every Child Needs a Champion Award: Caboolture East State School
A list of all the winners can be accessed at this PS News link.
