Congratulations to winners of Australian Government's 2008 National Awards for Quality Schooling
The Minister for Education, the Hon Julia Gillard MP, announced winners of the 2008 National Awards for Quality Schooling at a ceremony in the Great Hall of Parliament House. Teaching Australia Media Release and full list of Award winners.
The 2008 winners for best national achievement are:
Carolyn Hayden, Lambton High School, NSW - Best National Achievement by a Teacher
Nicolette Burraston, Cowra High School, NSW - Best National Achievement by a Beginning Teacher
Richard Nash, Seven Hills State School, QLD - Best National Achievement in Teacher Leadership
Peter Holcz, Mindarie Senior College, WA - Best National Achievement by a Principal
David Simpson, Bonya School, NT - Best National Achievement by a Support Staff Member
Owairtilla School, Canteen Creek, NT - Best National Achievement in School Improvement
Kuranda District State College, QLD - Best National Achievement in Family-School Partnerships
The Australian Government provided more than $1 million in prize money for the awards through the Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations.