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Department Head of the Year
On Friday 9 August 2024, the best of what Australia’s education system has to offer was recognised and celebrated when more than 800 principals, deputies, department heads and teachers converged at the annual Australian Education Awards. The nation’s top educators and schools were recognised across 29 award categories, including the national awards of Education Perfect Australian School Principal of the Year and Education Perfect Australian School of the Year. This event – sponsored by Prime Super, AFL Schools, the Australian Boarding School Association, Fish Nankivell, Grok Academy, Ideagen CompliSpace, NRL Schools, Clipboard and
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Commemorative Guide
Nominations A nationwide call for nominations was conducted from February to March 2024 using The Educator’s online channels. All nominations were submitted via the official Australian Education Awards online portal.
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Deputy Principal of the Year
Education Rising Star of the Year
Primary School Principal of the Year – Government
Primary School Principal of the Year – Non-government
Primary School Teacher of the Year – Government
Primary School Teacher of the Year – Non-government
Secondary School Teacher of the Year – Government
Fish Nankivell Secondary School Teacher of the Year – Non-government
Clipboard Best Co-Curricular Program
Best STEM Program
Best Use of Technology
Recognising Australia’s education superheroes
The 2024 Australian Education Awards celebrated performance excellence across the school community nationwide, honouring the year’s top achievers
Congratulations to all the winners at the 2024 Australian Education Awards. These awards celebrate those in the industry who devote their work to educating our future generations. Education plays a critical role in providing a platform for individuals to change society and raise the quality of life. Our continued role as event partner for these awards speaks to our commitment to supporting our many current and future members in the education sector. Prime Super is passionate about contributing to the communities where we live, work and play, and we are dedicated to supporting the work of those who serve others. As a super fund, we share a similar commitment with the education industry. Where you dedicate your work in education to elevate the futures of others, we work to help our members create the best possible future outcomes for themselves through the best use of their superannuation at every stage of their lives. Our vision is to be a trusted partner that helps our members navigate the journey to financial freedom, and to assist in creating a brighter, more secure retirement for them.
Best School Strategic Plan
Best Student Wellbeing Program
Australian Boarding Schools Association Boarding School of the Year
NRL Schools Primary School of the Year – Government
Primary School of the Year – Non-government
Prime Super Regional School of the Year
Winc Education – was held at the exquisite Star Event Centre in Sydney and hosted by Australian comedian, radio and television presenter Merrick Watts. Serenading the audience was Modern Vintage, a collective of some of Australia’s finest musicians who have been performing for more than 20 years. Wesley College in Perth picked up the award for Best Student Wellbeing Program for its holistic, campus-wide approach to making sure young people feel supported both inside and outside of the school gates. “At Wesley College, we have a whole-school wellbeing-driven program, so it takes every staff member at the college buying in and giving their all,” Sophie Carrol, director of student wellbeing and service learning at Wesley College, told The Educator. “One of the contributing factors for us winning tonight is that we have wonderful partnerships with industry experts that help guide our wellbeing program, and a great way of reflecting, getting feedback and driving our program through data, which is really important for student wellbeing.” The Ideagen Best First Nations Education Program award went to Lake Cargelligo Central School in NSW. The school’s cultural mentor, Josie King, said its success was a group effort, and thanked the teaching and learning community for their hard work and dedication. “Our success was from Kirsten Morris [one of the school’s Aboriginal education officers] starting our program, and our wonderful principal, our DEL in our area who nominated us and who had belief in us, and the girls that we take under our wing at Lake Cargelligo.” Rachel Partis, head of customer at Ideagen CompliSpace, said the company was proud to sponsor the award for the second year in a row. “We value and appreciate the excellence in this area in schools, and we are very proud to partner with schools in their journey,” Partis told The Educator. “I think the Australian Education Awards are important because they highlight critical areas where schools, and individual contributors within schools, excel and overachieve, and I think it’s really important that we as a community are able to celebrate that.” Taking out the top national awards of Australian School Principal of the Year and Australian School of the Year were Anne Johnstone from Ravenswood School for Girls, and Hunter Sports High School, respectively. Johnstone attributed the award to “a strong focus on connection and belonging” at the school. “Helping to foster a wonderful school culture, but also as a Positive Education school, we’re really passionate about implementing the science of wellbeing and recognising that learning and wellbeing are inextricably linked.” After Hunter Sports High School was named Australian School of the Year, principal Rachel Byrne said she was in “absolute shock” and “amazed”. “We put the kids at the heart of every decision we make, so all the programs that we run, and all the teaching and learning, is absolutely around personalising the learning for our students to make sure they’re the best human beings for a complex world that they’ll enter once they leave school.”
METHODOLOGY
JUDGING PANEL
AWARD WINNERS
SPONSORS
AGENDA
Derek Scott
Sally Ruston
Dr David Roy
Pat Murphy
Lila Mularczyk OAM, JP
Michelle Mitchell
Tina King
Matthew Johnson
Tracy Herft
John Hendry OAM
Keith Graham OAM
Steve Francis
Paul Foley
Dr Chris Duncan
Allan Dougan
Lindsay Crump
Mark Breckenridge
Annabel Astbury
Thank you to our esteemed judges for lending their time and expertise to help recognise and celebrate excellence in the education profession.
2024 Judging panel
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Grok Academy is a not-for-profit organisation made up of education, curriculum, and coding experts. We provide support for teachers and schools through teaching resources, professional development, and curriculum guidance. We work with teachers, schools, and students, providing online and unplugged teaching and learning resources. Contact details: Email: help@grokacademy.org Website: www.grokacademy.org
Award Sponsor
Derek Scott Principal and CEO, Haileybury
Sally Ruston Head of Junior School, Abbotsleigh
Dr David Roy Lecturer in Education, University of Newcastle
Pat Murphy President, Australian Government Primary Principals Association
Lila Mularczyk OAM, JP Former Principal and Director of Education and currently Consultant for Universities, Schools, Systems and Advisory Boards
Michelle Mitchell Executive Officer, Victorian Commercial Teachers Association (VCTA)
Tina King President, Australian Principals Federation
Matthew Johnson National President, Australian Special Education Principals’ Association; Representative General, International Confederation of Principals
Tracy Herft Principal, Rangi Ruru Girls School
Keith Graham OAM Senior Principal, Reviews, Department of Education
Steve Francis CEO, Happy School
Paul Foley Leader of Humanities, Loreto College Marryatville
Dr Chris Duncan CEO, Association of Heads of Independent Schools of Australia
Allan Dougan CEO, The Australian Association of Mathematics Teachers
Lindsay Crump Director of Marketing, Communications and Engagement, Ravenswood
Associate Sponsor
Richard Stokes CEO, ABSA
Phil Seymour Immediate Past President, NSW Primary Principals Association (NSWPPA); Deputy President, Australian Primary Principals Association (APPA)
Annabel Astbury Head, Digital Education, ABC
Mark Breckenridge President, Queensland Secondary Principals Association
Excellence Awardees
Best Professional Learning Program
Ideagen Best First Nations Education Program
Innovation in Learning Environment Design
Grok Academy Innovation in Curriculum Design
AFL Schools Secondary School of the Year – Government
Winc Education Secondary School of the Year – Non-government
Special Education School of the Year
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School Principal of the Year – Government
Prime Super School Principal of the Year – Non-government
Judging The Australian Education Awards team sent the shortlisted Excellence Awardee submissions to an independent panel of judges comprising education industry leaders and senior representatives. The judges are well known and well respected in the industry and their judgement is impartial, balanced, incisive and fair. Any judge with a conflict of interest in a particular category recuses themselves from judging that category. The judges reviewed the Excellence Awardee submissions and allocated a score to each Excellence Awardee. The Excellence Awardee with the highest score in each category once the judging process was completed was named the winner of that category.
Ideagen is committed to the safety and sustainability of regulated industries worldwide. From the classroom to the boardroom, our solutions provide clarity and confidence, transforming risk into resilience. We combine deep regulatory expertise with innovation to support the safe hands and trusted voices protecting our community. Our Ideagen CompliSpace solution helps non-government schools of all sizes in Australia to meet their governance, risk, compliance and policy management obligations. We also provide solutions across the aged care, not-for-profit and corporate and financial services sectors. Contact details: Phone: 1300 132 090 Email: contactus.complispace@ideagen.com Website: www.complispace.com.au
Richard Stokes
Phil Seymour
AFL Schools provides Australian educators with a suite of curriculum resources that are high-quality and curriculum aligned, complemented by robust professional learning sessions. Our vision is to empower teachers to deliver quality content – both on the field and in the classroom – that encourages students to become more active and engaged. Contact details: Phone: 1800 7529 235 Email: schools@afl.com.au Website: www.play.afl/schools/
Dr Barbara Blackburn
Robyn Evans
Robyn Evans President, NSW Primary Principals Association; Principal, Casula Primary School
Dr Barbara Blackburn International Educational Consultant; Director, Barbara Blackburn Education Group
Celebrating 40 years, Fish Nankivell is one of Australia’s most highly respected executive search firms. Fully Australian owned, Fish Nankivell is fully vested in building trusted partnerships across a range of sectors, including Education. We are immensely proud of the long-standing reputation we hold in supporting Boards and Educators across Australia and internationally. Contact Details: Website: www.fishnankivell.com
Dr Shyam Barr
Dr Shyam Barr Professional Associate, University of Canberra
Whether it’s his infectious humour over radio and television, his extraordinary performance on the hit reality-military training show SAS: Australia or his exceptional wine expertise, it’s no doubt that Merrick Watts is one of the most versatile and enthralling entertainers in Australia. Merrick founded a quaint touring comedy festival called Grapes of Mirth in 2018. Grapes of Mirth pulls together a bunch of Merrick’s comedian mates to perform stand up at wineries around the country. These acclaimed, sell out shows, continue to gain popularity and praise as a hell of a great weekend away. Merricks originally rose to fame in the early 2000s as one half of the comedy duo Merrick and Rosso who together took triple j drive to all time ratings highs and were the first voices on the commercial NOVA network. They then built a cult TV fan base with shows on Nine, Ten and the Comedy Channel. As a solo performer, Merrick carved out a new course: as an actor on The Hollowmen and Underbelly; and as a comedian, touring a solo show for the first time in 2017 with Man of the House. In 2020, Merrick undertook a physically and psychologically demanding training course as part of his appearance in Channel 7’s SAS: Australia. The record-breaking show saw Merrick push himself to the limit as he underwent a series of tests from the real SAS selection process. He discusses his experiences on the show in his successful, ongoing solo wine show An Idiot’s Guide to Wine. Merrick has and continues to appear on television on such shows as Thank God You’re Here, The Project, and Hughesy We Have a Problem. He has also appeared as a regular panellist on Network Ten’s Studio 10. He’s a stand-up bloke, pardon the pun.
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Toddle is Australia's fastest growing LMS & the World’s leading AI-powered teaching & learning platform. Loved by 100,000+ educators across 2,000+ schools around the world, Toddle is an all-in-one teaching & learning platform for all kinds of schools. Toddle empowers teaching teams to work together and better for curriculum planning, student portfolios, assessments, reports, family communication, and streamlined accreditation – all from one intuitive interface. Contact details: Nick Morgan Regional Director Contact: +61 448 650 356 Email: nick@toddleapp.com Website: www.toddleapp.com/australian-school-system
Tamara Sullivan
Kylie White
Tamara Sullivan Deputy Principal of Learning Access and Online Innovation, Department of Education Queensland
Kylie White Acting CEO, Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Authority (VCAA)
Graham Catt
Dr Jo Bird
The Australian Boarding Schools’ Association promotes the interests and well-being of boarders, boarding staff, boarding parents and boarding institutions in Australia. ABSA continues to advance the profile of boarding and best practice in boarding and facilitates communication between schools, hostels, educational bodies and governments both in Australia and overseas. Contact details: Richard Stokes Chief Executive Officer Phone: +61 7 3205 4940 Email: richard@boarding.org.au Website: www.boarding.org.au
At Winc, we free educators to do what they do best by taking care of everything a school needs to work – all in one place and delivered. We partner with schools all around the country and are backed by Australia’s leading education brands that teachers know and love. Winc Education has everything for education, all in one place. Contact details: Website: www.winc.com.au
The NRL Schools Team support our hard working school staff with additional resources, programs, accreditation and competitions throughout the year. Through the NRL School Ambassador Program School Staff have the opportunity to connect directly with the NRL – with great rewards and resources available. Contact details: Email: schools@nrl.com.au Website: www.playrugbyleague.com/schools
Sharon Foster
Sharon Foster Executive Director, Curriculum, Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA)
Clipboard helps over 200+ schools across Australia deliver exceptional co-curricular programs. Schools like Ballarat Grammar, Barker College, and Oran Park have used Clipboard to enhance child safety, improve the parent experience, and reduce time spent on administrative tasks – successfully streamlining their Sports, Music, and other co-curricular activities through our platform. Contact details: Phone: +61 405 445 500 Email: sam@clipboard.app Website: www.clipboard.app
Research and selection of Excellence Awardees The Australian Education Awards team reviewed the submissions and drew on industry knowledge and information gained through sister publication The Educator to identify the outstanding schools and individuals in each category that would receive an Excellence Award.
Confirmation of Excellence Awardees Once the research was completed, Excellence Awardees were selected in each category (except Australian School of the Year and Australian School Principal of the Year) and notified via email. Excellence Awardees were announced on The Educator’s website on 13 May. Excellence Awardees for Australian School of the Year and Australian School Principal of the Year comprised the winners of the other school and principal categories and were announced at the event itself.
Awards ceremony The winners in each category were announced at the Australian Education Awards official gala event and awards ceremony on Friday 9 August 2024 at The Star Event Centre in Sydney. Winners were also published on The Educator’s website.
Australian School Principal of the Year
Australian School of the Year
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Brigida Zagora, Santa Sabina College Danielle Fairthorne, Kincoppal - Rose Bay School of the Sacred Heart, Rose Bay, NSW Danni Mattiazzo, Larrakeyah Primary School Jack Treby, Indooroopilly State High School Jenna Cullen, Marsden State High School
Brigida Zagora, Santa Sabina College Danielle Fairthorne, Kincoppal - Rose Bay School of the Sacred Heart, Rose Bay, NSW Danni Mattiazzo, Larrakeyah Primary School Dr Todd Zadow, St Margaret's Berwick Grammar Jack Treby, Indooroopilly State High School Jenna Cullen, Marsden State High School
This award recognises the most outstanding department head in a school in Australia in the 2023 academic year.
Samantha Andonis, Trinity College (SA)
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St Margaret's Berwick Grammar
Dr Todd Zadow
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Paul Terechow, Bellbird Park State Secondary College Rebecca Isakson, Park Ridge State High School Strak Kosanovic, Brisbane South State Secondary College
Spencer Hon, Eternity Insurance & Financial Services
Imperium Insurance and Financial Solutions
Sumit Sopori
This award recognises the most outstanding STEM-based project or education program implemented by a school in Australia. This award acknowledges the institution who consistently supports and upholds high standards of STEM teaching and education.
Catherine Higgins, Marsden State High School Dr Steven Middleton, St Margaret's Berwick Grammar John Wigan, Asquith Girls High School Katherine Adnett, Pulteney Grammar School Laura McRae, Orara High School Tom Bates, Corinda State High School
This award recognises the most outstanding deputy principal in a school in Australia in the 2023 academic year.
Bellbird Park State Secondary College
Carla Pantano
This award recognises excellence in the use of education technology by an Australian school. This award acknowledges the institution who has successfully adapted and implemented technology in their school and curriculum to bridge the gap inside and outside the classroom.
Adam Poulakidas, Marsden State High School Ashleigh Jones, Salesian College Elizabeth McNulty, Bellbird Park State Secondary College Jabez Castray, Faith Lutheran College, Plainland Jade Bassett, Rutherford Technology High School Sam Lowry, St Patrick's College Townsville Sarah Dundon, Port Augusta Secondary School Zara Baldwin, Bishop Druitt College
Haileybury
Dominika Kapustka
This award recognises the most outstanding teacher in a school in Australia who has been an educator for five years or less.
Bronwyn Jeffree, Tarrawanna Public School Fathma Mauger, Larrakeyah Primary School Lisa Parrello, St Marys North Public School
Loreta Kocovska
Windang Public School
This award recognises the most outstanding principal of a government primary school in Australia in the 2023 academic year.
Stephen Josey, Labrador State School
Excellence Awardee
Stephanie Kriewaldt, Lobethal Lutheran School
This award recognises the most outstanding principal of a non-government primary school in Australia in the 2023 academic year.
St Peter’s Woodlands Grammar School
Helen Finlay
Carmel Spruhan, Larrakeyah Primary School Georgia Gray, Kunyung Primary School Melinda Oldham, Glen Huntly
Springvale Park SDS
Katrina Paton
This award recognises the most outstanding government primary school teacher in an Australian school in the 2023 academic year.
Danielle Searles, Casey Grammar School Kylie Chesterfield, Sunshine Coast Grammar School Lisa Stern, Melbourne Montessori School Maria Lee, Pymble Ladies' College (Junior School) Nicole Vander Vinne, Presbyterian Ladies' College Regina Brennan, St Margaret's Anglican Girls School Trent Davis, A. B. Paterson College
This award recognises the most outstanding non-government primary school teacher in an Australian school in the 2023 academic year.
Tracy Foyster
Lindisfarne Anglican Grammar School
Christopher Robertson, Aurora College Helen Jamieson, Corinda State High School Kimberley Tempest, Cobram Secondary College Liz Foster, Wavell State High School Marcus Jones, Marsden State High School
This award recognises the most outstanding principal of a government secondary or K-12 school in Australia in the 2023 academic year.
Kingston State College
Goldy Sodhi
Rachel Byrne, Hunter Sports High School
Simon Done, Maryborough State High School
Deborah Netolicky, Walford Anglican School for Girls
Prime Super is a unique super fund—we’re not too big so we can act quickly for our members. In 2023 we answered 83% of member phone calls within 30 seconds. Our members deserve to enjoy the best possible retirement and we form strong relationships with them. We’re always on hand to help our members while they’re working and saving for retirement, and then throughout retirement when the balance of their super can remain invested while they draw an income at the same time. We welcome people from all industry sectors and manage more than $7 billion in retirement savings. Being a smaller fund, we’re able to capture a wider range of investment opportunities for our members. For the 2023 calendar year our MySuper option delivered investment returns of 10.30%*. We’d love you to join us too. Find out more at primesuper.com.au where you can book a chat with a super specialist. Contact details: Phone: +61 403 714 606 Email: batanasova@primesuper.com.au Website: www.primesuper.com
“Prime Super, as AEA Event Partner 2024, is pleased to recognise the outstanding contributions of the non-government school principal and best regional school of the year in support of our many current and future members in education,”
Remo Memmolo, acting CEO, Prime Super.
This award recognises the most outstanding principal of a non-government secondary or K-12 school in Australia in the 2023 academic year.
Anne Johnstone
Ravenswood School for Girls
Kim Wickham, Loreto College Coorparoo
Dr Adrian Camm, Westbourne Grammar School
Dr Annette Rome, St Margaret's Berwick Grammar Felicity Marlow, Norwest Christian College Justin Beckett, Arden Anglican School
Simon Shepherd, Westminster School
Dr Vladmir Tosic, North Sydney Boys High School Elise Taylor, Brisbane South State Secondary College Katherine Chisholm, Boonah SHS Kimberly Whitehouse, Indooroopilly State High School Kylie Winslade, Orange High School Luda Kovalev, Loganlea State High School
This award recognises the most outstanding government secondary school teacher in an Australian school in the 2023 academic year.
Corinda State High School
Nicole (Nicki) Crerar
Nicole Goodwin, Bentleigh Secondary College
This award recognises the most outstanding government secondary school in Australia. The award acknowledges the institution who’s committed to exhibiting high standards of teaching and learning. The award also recognises the institution with innovative ideas aimed at improving quality education and creating an ideal curriculum.
Colette Anderson, St Margaret's Anglican Girls School Gaile Racey, Hale School Jia Liao, Presbyterian Ladies' College Lachlan Hall, Christ Church Grammar School Michele Hockey, Central Coast Grammar School Mitchell Mills, Saint Stephen's College Nischal Lata, Minarah College Rachael Tharle, St. Kevin's College Toorak
Celebrating 40 years, Fish Nankivell is one of Australia’s most highly respected executive search firms. Fully Australian owned, Fish Nankivell is fully vested in building trusted partnerships across a range of sectors, including Education. We are immensely proud of the long-standing reputation we hold in supporting Boards and Educators across Australia and internationally. Contact details: Website: www.fishnankivell.com
“As Managing Partner of Fish Nankivell, we are immensely proud to sponsor this year’s Australian Education Awards. As the pre-eminent executive search firm within Education, Fish Nankivell remains committed to recognising the incredible work of our educators and as such have selected to sponsor the School Teacher of the Year – Non-Government category. Good luck to all finalists.”
Tori Best, Fish Nankivell
This award recognises the most outstanding non-government secondary school teacher in an Australian school in the 2023 academic year.
St Mark’s Anglican Community School
Michelle Chomiak
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This award recognises the most outstanding boarding school in Australia. The award acknowledges the institution who’s committed to exhibiting high standards of teaching and learning. The award also recognises the institution with innovative ideas aimed at improving quality education and creating an ideal curriculum with the provision of a supportive home environment focused on student wellbeing.
Adelaide Botanic High School Coomera Anglican College Emmaus College Heritage Christian School
“Co-curricular activities from my time at school have had a lasting impact on me. We built Clipboard to handle co-curricular admin so schools can focus on giving students the best possible experience. That’s why we're thrilled to sponsor the Best Co-Curricular Program award.”
Ed Colyer, CEO, Clipboard
This award recognises the most outstanding co-curricular program or initiative, including special needs support programs, developed by a school in Australia in the 2023 academic year.
Loreto College Coorparoo
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Maryborough State High School
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Sunshine Coast Grammar School The King's School, Tudor House
Brisbane South State Secondary College
This award recognises the most outstanding STEM-based project or education program implemented by a school in Australia in the 2023 academic year.
Trinity College (SA)
Marist Catholic College Penshurst
Pymble Ladies' College (Junior School) Queensland Academy for Science - Mathematics and Technology Queenwood St Margaret's Anglican Girls School Westbourne College Sydney
Larrakeyah Primary School Marsden State High School
This award recognises excellence in the use of education technology by an Australian school in the 2023 academic year.
Canterbury College
Ormiston College
Westbourne Grammar School
Asquith Girls High School Faith Lutheran College, Plainland
"Grok Academy is proud to be sponsoring the Best STEM Program and Innovation in Curriculum Design awards. Quality teaching is critical to the success of our students and their impact on society. We thank the nominees for ensuring our future leaders, creators, and innovators have a strong foundation for the future."
Dr James Curran, CEO, Grok Academy
Matthew Flinders Anglican College
This award recognises excellence in curriculum design in an Australian school in the 2023 academic year. The innovation can be schoolwide or subject specific.
Redlands Servite College The Rockhampton Grammar School
Faith Lutheran College, Redlands
Haileybury Pangea Immanuel College
This award recognises excellence in the design of a student learning environment in an Australian school in the 2023 academic year.
St Michael’s Grammar School
Loreto Kirribilli
Stuartholme School
St Hilda's Anglican School for Girls St Patrick's College Townsville
St Michael's Grammar School
Bangor Public School Curran Public School Indooroopilly State High School Revesby Public, Picnic Point Public, Picnic Point High School Toronto Public School Wiluna Remote Community School
“We are proud to be partnering with The Educator in recognition of the many creative and meaningful programs that nurture First Nations identity and culture to provide quality education in an inclusive environment.”
Rachel Partis, VP – Customer, Ideagen CompliSpace
This award recognises the best First Nations education program developed by a school in Australia in the 2023 academic year.
Lake Cargelligo Central School
Aspect Schools Brisbane Grammar School Kedron State High School Lindisfarne Anglican Grammar School Mt St Michael's College Oakhill Drive Public School Queensland Children's Hospital School Suzanne Cory High School Wattle Grove Public School
Benowa State High School
This award recognises the most outstanding professional (staff) learning and development program or initiative implemented in an Australian school in the 2023 academic year.
Global Village Learning Hills Grammar Presbyterian Ladies' College Strathcona Girls Grammar The Rockhampton Grammar School
This award recognises the best strategic plan developed by a school in Australia in the 2023 academic year. The plan can apply schoolwide or to a specific project.
Haileybury Rendall School John Paul College Lindisfarne Anglican Grammar School Mooroopna Park Primary School Ravenswood School for Girls St Luke's Grammar School Trinity Anglican School - Kewarra Beach
This award recognises the most outstanding program or initiative developed by a school in Australia in the 2023 academic year to improve student health and wellbeing. The program or initiative can apply to the entire school or a targeted group of students.
Wesley College – South Perth
Bentleigh Secondary College
Ravenswood School for Girls St Margaret's Anglican Girls School St Ursula's College Toowoomba
"It is a great honour for the Australian Boarding Schools Association to be able to support this key award for Boarding Schools across Australia."
Richard Stokes, Chief Executive Officer
This award recognises the most outstanding boarding school in Australia in the 2023 academic year.
St Joseph’s Nudgee College
The Rockhampton Grammar School Walford Anglican School for Girls
Caulfield Grammar School
Cessnock East Public School Galston Public School Governor Philip King Public School Harrisdale Primary School Hurstville Public School Yates Avenue Public School
"Schools are the cornerstone of our communities and the impact they make across the country is second to none. The NRL is pleased to support the Australian Education Awards in their efforts to recognise the outstanding work occurring in schools across Australia."
John Wilson, Executive General Manager – Participation
This award recognises the most outstanding government primary school in Australia in the 2023 academic year.
Berry Public School
Canberra Girls Grammar School - Junior School Claremont College Melbourne Montessori School
This award recognises the most outstanding non-government primary school in Australia in the 2023 academic year.
St Michael's Grammar School Trinity Anglican School White Rock Campus Primary
Barham High School Haileybury Rendall School Maryborough State High School Murwillumbah Public School Riverside Christian College Sunshine Coast Grammar School Trinity Anglican School
Remo Memmolo, acting CEO, Prime Super
This award recognises the most outstanding school in a regional or rural area in Australia in the 2023 academic year.
Wiluna Remote Community School
Bellbird Park State Secondary College Bentleigh Secondary College Corinda State High School Secondary College of Languages
AFL Schools provides Australian educators with a suite of curriculum resources that are high-quality and curriculum aligned, complemented by robust professional learning sessions. Our vision is to empower teachers to deliver quality content – both on the field and in the classroom – that encourages students to become more active and engaged. Contact details: Phone: 1800 7529 235 Email: schools@afl.com.au Website: www.play.afl/schools
“AFL Schools are incredibly appreciative of the support Secondary Schools provide for our AFL programming, as well as the pathway opportunities they provide for our participants, and are very pleased to help recognise the Government Secondary School of the Year.”
Mark Morgan – National Schools Lead at the AFL.
This award recognises the most outstanding government secondary school in Australia in the 2023 academic year.
Hunter Sports High School
“At Winc Education we enable Australian secondary schools to be fully equipped to respond to the rigours of modern learning. The dedication we see from these educators daily is inspiring and we are proud to recognise their outstanding achievements.”
Katie Mystakidis, Head of Education, Winc Education
This award recognises the most outstanding non-government secondary school in Australia in the 2023 academic year.
St Andrew’s Anglican College
Emmanuel Catholic College - Western Australia
Trinity College Beenleigh
Santa Sabina College St Laurence's College
Westminster School
Five Islands School Mancel College St Gabriel's School Waratah Special Developmental School
This award recognises the most outstanding school in Australia that provided care and education to students with special needs in the 2023 academic year.
The Hills School
This award recognises the most outstanding school in Australia. The Excellence Awardees in this category comprise the winners of the following categories: • Primary School of the Year – Government • Primary School of the Year – Non-Government • Secondary School of the Year – Government • Secondary School of the Year – Non-Government • Special Education School of the Year
Berry Public School Haileybury St Andrew’s Anglican College This Hills School
Goldy Sodhi, Kingston State College Helen Finlay, St Peter’s Woodlands Grammar School Loreta Kocovska, Windang Public School
This award recognises the most outstanding school principal in Australia. The Excellence Awardees in this category comprise the winners of the following categories: • Primary School Principal of the Year – Government • Primary School Principal of the Year – Non-government • School Principal of the Year – Government • School Principal of the Year – Non-government
