SCHOOLS RECEIVE HIGHEST ACCOLADE AT SHOWCASE AWARDS
Published Thursday, 12 October, 2006 at 12:00 AM
Minister for Education and Training and Minister for the Arts
The Honourable Rod Welford
Eight leading state school education programs have been named winners of the prestigious 2006 Showcase Awards for Excellence.
Education and Training Minister, Rod Welford, congratulated the schools whose innovative programs have taken out the State Government’s highest accolade for state schools.
“These awards recognise and reward the very best programs which are improving student performance from Prep to Year 12,” Mr Welford said.
“I want to congratulate each of the eight winners and 18 finalists for the significant differences they are making to the learning outcomes of young Queenslanders.
“Queensland state schools are leaders in education and these awards recognise those at the forefront of these outstanding programs.
“Each of the programs was developed with the passion, support and hard work of teachers, principals, school staff, parents and the wider community.
“Enthusiastic educators and supportive communities working together make a formidable partnership.”
The award-winning programs range from an intensive literacy project to a school that is the first of its kind in Queensland, assisting rural and remote students who would not otherwise have access to face-to-face secondary education.”
Mr Welford said each of the state winners received a $20,000 grant to further develop their programs.
“Our Government is building an education system that is providing young Queenslanders with the skills and knowledge they need for a successful future,” Mr Welford said.
“Initiatives such as our new Prep Year, the $1 billion ‘Tomorrow’s Schools’ modernisation program and the new Literacy Framework are being supported by dedicated teachers and innovative programs.”
The 2006 Showcase Awards for Excellence in Schools are proudly supported by Network Ten, The Commonwealth Bank of Australia, RACQ, The Courier-Mail, Media Monitors, Queensland University of Technology and RemServ.
A list of the Showcase winners and finalists follows.
Media contact: Greg Milne or Marnie Stitz on 32371000
2006 Showcase Awards for Excellence in Schools – Winners and Finalists
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The Network Ten Showcase Award for Excellence in the Early Phase of Learning | |
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Winner |
Boondall State School, ELFs at Work – Early Literacy Fundamentals |
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Finalists |
PozieresStateSchool, KIT Program – Kids Into Technology Woorabinda State School, Walking, Talking, Reading, Writing Woorabinda |
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The Commonwealth Bank of Australia Showcase Award for Excellence in the Middle Phase of Learning | |
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Winner |
Exodus Tutorial Centre, Gladstone, Literacy for Success |
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Finalists |
Kirwan State High School, Re-Engage In Middle Phase |
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Sarina State High School, Reading – a Raging Success | |
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Wynnum North State High School, Middle School Program | |
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The RACQ Showcase Award for Excellence in the Senior Phase of Learning | |
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Winner |
Moranbah State High School, Different Pathways for Different Futures |
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Finalists |
Beerwah State High School, Get the Edge |
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Sunnybank State High School, Diversifying the Future | |
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The Media Monitors Showcase Award for Excellence in Inclusive Education | |
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Winner |
Shailer Park State High School, GLEAM Team |
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Finalist |
Greenslopes State School, One Place One Race |
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Mount Ommaney Special School, A Bicycle Built for You | |
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The QueenslandUniversity of Technology Showcase Award for Excellence in Leadership | |
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Winner |
Spinifex State College – Mt Isa Residential Campus, Accommodating Successful Students |
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Finalists |
Mater Hospital Special School, Blackboards and Bandaids |
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Redbank Plains State High School, Supporting Pregnant and Parenting Students | |
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St Helens State School, Strengthening School Community Relationships | |
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The Courier-Mail Showcase Award for Excellence in Innovation | |
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Winner |
Cavendish Road State High School, Fast-track to a Science Future |
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Finalists |
Coomera State School, Dream a Better World |
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Virginia State School, One Virginia Spirit | |
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The RemServShowcase Award for Academic Excellence | |
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Winner |
Kenmore State High School, Learn more…Be more…Kenmore |
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Finalists |
Mansfield State High School, Parlez-vous Français? |
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Woodridge State School, WOW — Writers of Woodridge | |
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The Showcase Award for Excellence in Community or Industry Partnerships | |
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Winner |
Goondiwindi State High School, Our School – the Centre of Our Rural Community |
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Finalists |
Mackay North State High School, catering4futures |
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Northern Beaches State High School, Alternative Excellence - Opening Doors for Students | |
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