Queensland’s state schools, teachers and principals are being urged to put their hands up as high achievers for the state’s annual education excellence awards.
– and after the massive success for several Logan City schools from last year’s competition, there bar has been set high for this year’s awards.
Education Minister Grace Grace said nominations have opened for the annual Showcase Awards for Excellence in Schools, recognising the educators and schools making an inspirational difference in their students’ lives.
“This annual program has been recognising and rewarding state schools for more than 21 years for their efforts in significantly improving student learning outcomes,” she said.
Artist impression of another school for Logan City
“As Education Minister I have seen some amazing entrants and winners over the years and I look forward to seeing more examples of excellent teaching and leadership practices in 2021.”
The 10 award categories showcase a wide range of excellence in teaching practice from the earliest years through to senior levels.
Award-winning teachers, principals, leadership teams and school communities share in $314,000 of grants to support innovation.
Check out the Logan City winners from 2020:-
The Network 10 Showcase Award for Excellence in the Early and Primary Years
Winner: Berrinba East State School, Building Children’s Oral Language through Connections—Kindergarten to Prep Transition
Commendation: Pimpama State Primary College, Accelerating Achievement Across P-6
Commendation: Beenleigh State School, Engagement in Learning
The QSuper Showcase Award for Excellence in the Secondary Years
Winner: Beenleigh State High School, Beenleigh READiness—rise through reading
Commendation: Kingston State College, Growth STEMs From Here
The CQUniversity Australia Showcase Award for Excellence in Inclusive Education
Winner: Browns Plains State High School, Supporting Diverse Learning Needs
Commendation: Pimpama State School, Pimpama State School: A Model of Excellence and Equity
The Queensland Teachers’ Union Showcase Award for Excellence in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Education
Commendation: Jimboomba State School, Aunty Penny Taylor
Commendation: Mabel Park State School, Our Deliberate Focus
The Griffith University Jack Pizzey Award for Excellence in School Leadership
Winner: Beenleigh State High School, Matthew O’Hanlon—Leadership through Empowerment
Commendation: Browns Plains State High School, Blair Hanna (Principal Browns Plains State High School)
The Bevan Brennan ‘Every Child Needs a Champion’ Award
Winner: Miami State High School, Pioneers in Deaf Access and Inclusion
Commendation: Browns Plains State High School, Attitude to Learning Framework
Commendation: Loganlea State High School, Awakening Mibany
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