EARLY CHILDHOOD CATEGORY:
1. LEADING THE WAY: Innovation in Practice Award / Commendations for the Enhancement and Innovation of Student Learning
· Running/ facilitating innovation projects in school benefiting student, parents and wider community
· Creating alternative/ non-traditional types of learning experiences for students in line with curriculum
2. TRANSITIONAL SUPPORT: Student Transition Award
· Supporting newly arrived students and providing extra support and guidance
· Working on students strengths in the classroom
· Showing support to year 7 or kindergarten students transitioning from other forms of education
3. Excellence in Leadership/ Mentorship
· Teachers who have taken a leading role in enhancing teaching and learning in their school
· Taking initiative and lead in developing projects for the greater benefit of the wider school community
· The mentoring of students, by also serving as a role model to students
4. Contribution to Student Development and Learning
· Playing on student strengths in the classroom
· Utilizes the each one teach one methodology of learning and encouragement amongst students
· Individual(s) who have contributed to the quality of student learning in a specific area of responsibility over a sustained period
· Has the ability to inspire students to learn and grow
5. Excellence in Beginning to Teach
· Recognition for inspirational teachers with up to four years’ experience
· Showing signs of leadership and strong community to students learning and progression
6. Outstanding Contribution to Teaching
· Has shown great strides in teaching over the years
· Has strong commitment and dedication to the learning and development of students
· Has been teaching for 20+ years