Minister congratulates Smart Classroom Awards winners
Published Friday, 31 August, 2012 at 08:46 AM
Minister for Education, Training and Employment
The Honourable John-Paul Langbroek
Minister for Education Training and Employment John-Paul Langbroek has congratulated Queensland state school teachers, technical support staff and budding student film makers for being recognised at the 2012 Smart Classroom Awards.
Minister Langbroek said the 11th annual Smart Classrooms Awards rewarded excellence in the use of information and communications technologies (ICT) in Queensland state schools.
“The awards are all about rewarding the innovative use of technology to produce better teaching and learning outcomes in the classroom,” Mr Langbroek said.
“They highlight the outstanding work of six teachers who took out top honours for their savvy work in incorporating ICT into their teaching practices.
“The Newman Government is committed to ensuring that students receive the best possible education experience and these awards are a way of encouraging classrooms to use technology to do just that.”
Technical support staff were also recognised for going above and beyond in providing exceptional ICT support services to state schools across the state.
Mr Langbroek said three schools were named as winners in the Smart Classrooms Student Film Fest.
“Students from each of the winning schools spoke about their experiences in producing their entries and had the thrill of premiering their films at the ceremony,” he said.
“Congratulations to all the Smart Classrooms winners for driving change in our schools and keeping technology at the forefront of classroom practice.”
The Minister was represented at the ceremony, held at the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre, by Assistant Minister for Technical and Further Education Saxon Rice.
Ms Rice presented awards and $5000 professional development grants to state school teachers and technical staff in recognition of their achievements.
Student Film Fest winners received two iPads and a video camera for their school.
The event was sponsored by industry partners Acer, Data 3, HP, Melbourne IT, Microsoft, Teamboard and Unify Solutions.
A full list of Smart Classrooms winners follows.
2012 Smart Classrooms Teacher Award:
Winners:
Wendy Graham, Elimbah State School
Jacqulyn Guiney, Deception Bay North State School
Joanne Klein, Kuluin State School
Patricia Lonergan, Oonoonba State School
Erin McCrea, Caboolture Special School
Damien Reynolds, Kepnock State High School
Highly commended:
Robyn Ferguson, Everton Park State High School
Danielle Griffin, Centenary Heights State High School
Andrea Hall, Peregian Springs State School
Lesa Landon, Sandy Strait State School
Sharyn Morris, Isis District State High School
Annabel Nelson, Dakabin State High School
Sheridan Simms, Kepnock State High School
2012 Smart Classrooms Customer Service Excellence Award:
Winner: Gary Maginnis, Deception Bay North State School
Highly commended: Marty Liszewski, Department of Education, Training and Employment
2012 Smart Classrooms Student Film Fest winners:
Senior school category
Winner: Queensland Academy for Creative Industries
Middle school category
Winner: Oakleigh State School
Runner-up: Mt Gravatt East State School
Second runner-up: Coomera Springs State School
Early school category
Winner: Cedar Creek State School
Runner-up: Brightwater State School
Second runner-up: Glenvale State School
[ENDS] 30 August 2012
Media Contact: Danita Goodwin 3237 1000
Minister Langbroek said the 11th annual Smart Classrooms Awards rewarded excellence in the use of information and communications technologies (ICT) in Queensland state schools.
“The awards are all about rewarding the innovative use of technology to produce better teaching and learning outcomes in the classroom,” Mr Langbroek said.
“They highlight the outstanding work of six teachers who took out top honours for their savvy work in incorporating ICT into their teaching practices.
“The Newman Government is committed to ensuring that students receive the best possible education experience and these awards are a way of encouraging classrooms to use technology to do just that.”
Technical support staff were also recognised for going above and beyond in providing exceptional ICT support services to state schools across the state.
Mr Langbroek said three schools were named as winners in the Smart Classrooms Student Film Fest.
“Students from each of the winning schools spoke about their experiences in producing their entries and had the thrill of premiering their films at the ceremony,” he said.
“Congratulations to all the Smart Classrooms winners for driving change in our schools and keeping technology at the forefront of classroom practice.”
The Minister was represented at the ceremony, held at the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre, by Assistant Minister for Technical and Further Education Saxon Rice.
Ms Rice presented awards and $5000 professional development grants to state school teachers and technical staff in recognition of their achievements.
Student Film Fest winners received two iPads and a video camera for their school.
The event was sponsored by industry partners Acer, Data 3, HP, Melbourne IT, Microsoft, Teamboard and Unify Solutions.
A full list of Smart Classrooms winners follows.
2012 Smart Classrooms Teacher Award:
Winners:
Wendy Graham, Elimbah State School
Jacqulyn Guiney, Deception Bay North State School
Joanne Klein, Kuluin State School
Patricia Lonergan, Oonoonba State School
Erin McCrea, Caboolture Special School
Damien Reynolds, Kepnock State High School
Highly commended:
Robyn Ferguson, Everton Park State High School
Danielle Griffin, Centenary Heights State High School
Andrea Hall, Peregian Springs State School
Lesa Landon, Sandy Strait State School
Sharyn Morris, Isis District State High School
Annabel Nelson, Dakabin State High School
Sheridan Simms, Kepnock State High School
2012 Smart Classrooms Customer Service Excellence Award:
Winner: Gary Maginnis, Deception Bay North State School
Highly commended: Marty Liszewski, Department of Education, Training and Employment
2012 Smart Classrooms Student Film Fest winners:
Senior school category
Winner: Queensland Academy for Creative Industries
Middle school category
Winner: Oakleigh State School
Runner-up: Mt Gravatt East State School
Second runner-up: Coomera Springs State School
Early school category
Winner: Cedar Creek State School
Runner-up: Brightwater State School
Second runner-up: Glenvale State School
[ENDS] 30 August 2012
Media Contact: Danita Goodwin 3237 1000