Published Friday, 31 October, 2008 at 11:12 AM
Minister for Education and Training and Minister for the Arts
The Honourable Rod Welford
Queensland’s best honoured on World Teachers' Day
Queensland’s best educators have shared in more than $295,000 worth of professional development awards announced today to mark World Teachers’ Day.
Minister for Education and Training Rod Welford said the awards honoured educators for their commitment, achievement and innovation.
“Our Government introduced the awards in 2002 to honour our most outstanding teachers,” Mr Welford said.
“This year the awards are about recognising Queensland teachers and school leaders who go that extra mile to deliver the very best education for our students.
“There are 42,600 teachers employed in our schools and I want to thank them all for their hard work and dedication.”
Mr Welford said World Teachers’ Day was the perfect opportunity to show teachers how much they are appreciated.
“Many people remember a teacher who played a significant role in their lives and this is the day to acknowledge the contribution of the profession,” he said.
“Teachers have the greatest impact on student learning and shape our nation’s future through influencing and inspiring our young people. I congratulate all of this year’s award recipients and thank them for their dedication and innovation in improving student learning outcomes.”
Mr Welford said all educators need to continue their individual development and these awards gave recipients the financial support to pursue an area of innovation or interest through a range of professional development opportunities.
“These opportunities include overseas study, industry placement, tertiary-level studies or attending education conferences or courses,” he said.
“The Bligh Government is committed to promoting the professional knowledge and skills of our school workforce to ensure they are equipped to give students the very best chance of succeeding at school and beyond.”
World Teachers’ Day is marked internationally on 5 October but Queensland celebrates on the last Friday of October due to school holidays. Almost 1100 Education staff also received professional development grants and service recognition awards in local events across the state today.
For more information about the awards visit http://education.qld.gov.au/staff/development/newprofessionalism/index.html
The 2008 Teacher Excellence Awards recipients are as follows:
Minister’s Awards for Teacher Excellence – four awards of up to $25,000 each
Frances Hoyte, Glennie Heights State School; Dan Isele, Sunshine Coast South District Office; Deidre Smith, Lowood State School; Bronwyn White, Greater Brisbane Regional Office
Minister’s Awards for Excellence in School Leadership – three awards of up to $20,000 each
Darryl Early, Miles State High School; Leisa Neaton, Frenchville State School; Allan Rafton, Tallebudgera Beach Outdoor Education School
Minister’s Awards for Education Futures – five awards of up to $15,000 each
Susan-Zela Bissett, Cherbourg State School; Mark Cridland, Barambah Environmental Education Centre; Robert Curtin, Maryborough State High School; Trudy Graham, Allenstown State School; Julie Pozzoli, Innisfail State High School
Regional Innovators Awards – ten awards of $6,000 each to enable professional networks to be established in each region as follows:
Darling Downs SW Qld Region: Positive Behaviour Support Network
Far North Queensland Region: Remote Schools ICT Professional Development Network
Fitzroy-Central West Region: Support Teacher: Learning Difficulties Network
Greater Brisbane Region: "Senior Pathways for Intellectual and Multiple Impairments" Network; Digital Pedagogies Professional Learning Network; Everton Park Middle Phase of Learning Allliance: Teacher Network
Moreton Region: Regional Alliance for Vision Impaired Students
South Coast Region:"Transforming Learning" Leaders Network; Collaborative Curriculum Alignment and Renewal Network
Wide Bay-Burnett Region: Maryborough Special School Arts Learning Facility (ALF)
Media contact: Jo Crompton or Emma Clarey on 3237 1000
Minister for Education and Training Rod Welford said the awards honoured educators for their commitment, achievement and innovation.
“Our Government introduced the awards in 2002 to honour our most outstanding teachers,” Mr Welford said.
“This year the awards are about recognising Queensland teachers and school leaders who go that extra mile to deliver the very best education for our students.
“There are 42,600 teachers employed in our schools and I want to thank them all for their hard work and dedication.”
Mr Welford said World Teachers’ Day was the perfect opportunity to show teachers how much they are appreciated.
“Many people remember a teacher who played a significant role in their lives and this is the day to acknowledge the contribution of the profession,” he said.
“Teachers have the greatest impact on student learning and shape our nation’s future through influencing and inspiring our young people. I congratulate all of this year’s award recipients and thank them for their dedication and innovation in improving student learning outcomes.”
Mr Welford said all educators need to continue their individual development and these awards gave recipients the financial support to pursue an area of innovation or interest through a range of professional development opportunities.
“These opportunities include overseas study, industry placement, tertiary-level studies or attending education conferences or courses,” he said.
“The Bligh Government is committed to promoting the professional knowledge and skills of our school workforce to ensure they are equipped to give students the very best chance of succeeding at school and beyond.”
World Teachers’ Day is marked internationally on 5 October but Queensland celebrates on the last Friday of October due to school holidays. Almost 1100 Education staff also received professional development grants and service recognition awards in local events across the state today.
For more information about the awards visit http://education.qld.gov.au/staff/development/newprofessionalism/index.html
The 2008 Teacher Excellence Awards recipients are as follows:
Minister’s Awards for Teacher Excellence – four awards of up to $25,000 each
Frances Hoyte, Glennie Heights State School; Dan Isele, Sunshine Coast South District Office; Deidre Smith, Lowood State School; Bronwyn White, Greater Brisbane Regional Office
Minister’s Awards for Excellence in School Leadership – three awards of up to $20,000 each
Darryl Early, Miles State High School; Leisa Neaton, Frenchville State School; Allan Rafton, Tallebudgera Beach Outdoor Education School
Minister’s Awards for Education Futures – five awards of up to $15,000 each
Susan-Zela Bissett, Cherbourg State School; Mark Cridland, Barambah Environmental Education Centre; Robert Curtin, Maryborough State High School; Trudy Graham, Allenstown State School; Julie Pozzoli, Innisfail State High School
Regional Innovators Awards – ten awards of $6,000 each to enable professional networks to be established in each region as follows:
Darling Downs SW Qld Region: Positive Behaviour Support Network
Far North Queensland Region: Remote Schools ICT Professional Development Network
Fitzroy-Central West Region: Support Teacher: Learning Difficulties Network
Greater Brisbane Region: "Senior Pathways for Intellectual and Multiple Impairments" Network; Digital Pedagogies Professional Learning Network; Everton Park Middle Phase of Learning Allliance: Teacher Network
Moreton Region: Regional Alliance for Vision Impaired Students
South Coast Region:"Transforming Learning" Leaders Network; Collaborative Curriculum Alignment and Renewal Network
Wide Bay-Burnett Region: Maryborough Special School Arts Learning Facility (ALF)
Media contact: Jo Crompton or Emma Clarey on 3237 1000