Educators and leaders from across the region gathered at the Civic Centre on Monday evening as the Singleton Learning Community hosted the Education Week awards.
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Education Week gives public schools a chance to showcase the outstanding work and achievements of Public Education.
The evening is a celebration of the combined school's commitment and dedication to students, through programs that inspire learning, student wellbeing and student success, growth and development, both in the classroom and beyond.
The theme for this year's Education Week is "Every Student, Every Voice".
It is a celebration of our schools' commitment to a number of key focus areas ensuring:
Authentic participation - Student voice is more than just having a say. Valuing and actioning the ideas, opinions and expertise of all students has significant impact for student wellbeing.
Partners in learning - Student perspectives, experiences and aspirations shape and enrich our schools and communities and actively influence our decision-making as we strive to be the best education system in Australia.
Respectful relationships - Working collaboratively with other students and teachers. Our young people grow into engaged learners and ethical citizens able to contribute positively to their school and wider community.
Connecting communities - We connect our diverse communities by creating and sustaining inclusive, interactive learning environments that use advanced technologies to promote and extend student influence beyond the classroom walls.
Change makers - A culture of high expectations empowers our students to build a shared sense of purpose, self-value and belonging that will prepare them for future lives as active citizens in an increasingly complex and dynamic society.
The Singleton Learning Community encompasses more than 2,000 students, in excess of 300 staff members and thousands of parents and community members who all work together to deliver the "Every Student, Every Voice" key messages.
The awards recognise and acknowledge a small component of the amazing people within our schools and community who make it their mission to promote the learning, wellbeing, success, values, excellence and achievements that occur every day for every student in every school.
FULL LIST OF WINNERS:
Broke Public School
Christel Jones: Outstanding Contribution by a School Community Member. For support and dedication to the students, staff and community of Broke Public School.
Technology and Robotics Program: School Achievement Awards (including outstanding programs or initiatives). For effectively integrating technology and robotics across K-6 through team teaching and collaborative planning. An innovative approach to using technology effectively to enhance, support and engage students and staff.
Tony Paul: Outstanding Contributions by a Non-Teaching Member of Staff. For going above and beyond for the students, staff and community of Broke Public School; using his creativity and building prowess to design and make a number of special items that our whole community can enjoy and admire.
Stephanie Ashelford: Excellence in Student Achievement. For dedication and persistence in all areas of learning and for showing our school values in all that she does.
Rikki Hedley: Excellence in Teaching. For dedication to the students, staff and community of Broke Public School and her commitment to providing high quality, engaging, authentic learning experiences for all.
Yarramundi Pappin: Outstanding Achievement in Aboriginal Education. For sporting achievements and leadership at Broke Public School.
Jerrys Plains Public School
Annie Marr: Outstanding Contribution by a School Community Member. For dedication and commitment to helping the students of Jerrys Plains Public School. Annie is regularly available to assist with the P C, BBQ's and transporting our students to outside programs.
Jerrys Juniors and Ready4School: School Achievement Awards (including outstanding programs or initiatives). Jerrys Juniors and Ready4School provide much needed transition to school programs for preschool aged children across the Jerrys Plains community.
Melinda Morrison: Outstanding Contributions by a Non-Teaching Member of Staff. For being the face of the school and having connections with the community and every student. For her deep care and concern for every student and her roles in first aid, technical support and as our computer coordinator.
Nathan Woodruff: Excellence in Student Achievement. For outstanding improvement in commitment and achievement across all areas of his schooling.
Emily Holt: Excellence in Teaching. For her hard work, dedication, high expectations and improving student engagement. The improvements are evidenced through Emily leadership of debating, public speaking, community engagement, Book Week and the Take3 Project.
King Street Public School
Singleton Diggers: Outstanding Contribution by a School Community Member. For their generosity in supporting King Street Public School; Cracker Night over the last two decades enabling substantial funds to be raised to support the students of our school.
PaTCH Program: School Achievement Awards (including outstanding programs or initiatives).
Encouraging and supporting King Street Public School community members to take an active and valuable role in the education of our students.
Samantha Morgan: Outstanding Contributions by a Non-Teaching Member of Staff. For her ongoing commitment to providing high quality first aid care to the students and staff of KSPS and for the warm welcome she bestows on every new family enrolling in our school.
Tracey Chapman: Outstanding Contributions by a Non-Teaching Member of Staff. For going above and beyond in her role as cleaner of KSPS and providing a quality environment for our students and staff.
Kylie Hume: Outstanding Contributions by a Non-Teaching Member of Staff. For going above and beyond in her role as cleaner of KSPS and providing a quality environment for our students and staff.
Sophie Kelley: Excellence in Student Achievement. For outstanding commitment to school citizenship and exceptional application to KSPS values.
Carmen Hawkins: Excellence in Teaching. For dedication to the students and staff of King Street Public School for over 30 years and her commitment to the School Library.
Katherine Lewis: Outstanding Achievement in Aboriginal Education. For outstanding application and achievement in all learning areas.
Kirkton Public School
Kim Smith: Outstanding Contribution by a School Community Member. For displaying dedication and enthusiasm in supporting students at Kirkton Public School through active participation and assistance with excursion travel.
Taylor Sulter: Excellence in Student Achievement. For commitment and engagement in all aspects of schooling including leadership, sporting and academic opportunities.
Milbrodale Public School
Narelle Harris: Outstanding Contribution by a School Community Member. For continued school community work and leadership within the school community, that she does with a smile.
Kitchen and Garden Program: School Achievement Awards (including outstanding programs or initiatives. For teaching the students how to use the garden to grow the food to cook with in the kitchen, with a focus on healthy eating and sustainable living.
Margaret Forbes: Outstanding Contribution by a Non-Teaching Member of Staff. For tireless work to support the school needs, from helping in the garden, being the face of the school and managing the everyday operations of the school.
Chanel Ellison: Excellence in Student Achievement. For always being a respectful and responsible member of our school who is willing to support others at all times.
Kim Barnes: Excellence in Teaching. For being committed to our school and working hard to create engaging lessons for our students in the classroom, garden and kitchen.
Mt Pleasant Public School
Renee Fitzsimmons: Outstanding Contribution by a School Community Member. For being a parent who always demonstrates outstanding support for all school programs and initiatives.
Robotics Program: School Achievement Awards (including outstanding programs or initiatives). For an engaging school Robotics program coordinated by Carolyn Gray.
Lynette Bower: Outstanding Contributions by a Non-Teaching Member of Staff. For highly skilled performance as our extremely dedicated School Administration Manager.
Sarah Rich: Excellence in Student Achievement. For highly skilled performance as our extremely dedicated School Administration Manager.
Lucy Hipwell: Excellence in Teaching. For demonstrating high quality teaching skills and mentoring colleagues in Creative Arts.
Singleton Heights Public School
Jenny Phillips: Outstanding Contribution by a School Community Member. For outstanding tireless work in supporting the everyday coordination of the school canteen and for building wonderful connections with the students of our school.
Reading Garden: School Achievement Awards (including outstanding programs or initiatives). The amazing Mrs Faustini and her band of merry helpers create an alternative world for our students to participate in reading group activities. This year's Science garden was a huge hit with the community.
Jodi Hay: Outstanding Contributions by a Non-Teaching Member of Staff. For the amazing wellbeing and curriculum support that she provides to the students in the SHPS support class and across the school.
Claire Daubeney: Outstanding Contributions by a Non-Teaching Member of Staff. For building strong, sustainable, positive connections with the Defence Force families within our school community and the wider Singleton community.
Stevie Boldery: Excellence in Student Achievement. For excellent engagement in all areas of the school, including leadership, sporting and academic endeavours, and for being an all-round exemplary student.
Jenny Hazelwood: Excellence in Teaching. For her valuable whole school contributions to student leadership, creative arts, curriculum, teacher support and many other facets of the SHPS school life.
Kate Smith: Outstanding Achievement in Aboriginal Education. For passion and dedication to embedding Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture into the SHPS school community and care and support of ATSI students
Kathryn Anderson: Outstanding Achievement in Aboriginal Education. For passion and dedication to embedding Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture into the SHPS school community and care and support of ATSI students.
Singleton High School
Kirsty Bates: Outstanding Contribution by a School Community Member. For outstanding support of Singleton High School through the Singleton High School P&C.
Liz McHattie: Outstanding Contribution by a School Community Member. For outstanding support of Singleton High School through the Singleton High School P&C.
Jane Watson: Outstanding Contribution by a School Community Member. For outstanding support of Singleton High School through the Singleton High School P&C.
PA4E1 (Rachelle Hoskin): School Achievement Awards (including Outstanding programs or initiatives). For improving student engagement in daily sporting programs through the PA4E1 initiative.
Karen Feeney: Outstanding Contribution by a Non-Teaching Member of Staff. For outstanding implementation of new programs and systems at Singleton High School.
Reina Bielsa-Stalker: Outstanding Contribution by a Non-Teaching Member of Staff. For dedication and commitment to students and staff at Singleton High School.
Lyn Maher: Outstanding Contribution by a Non-Teaching Member of Staff. For outstanding service to Singleton High School.
Louise Cuttriss: Outstanding Contributions by a Non-Teaching Member of Staff. For outstanding commitment to the Singleton High School Support Unit, especially her organisation of Autofest.
Joel Mackaway: Excellence in Student Achievement. For outstanding achievement in and attitude to learning at Singleton High School.
Andrew Knox: Excellent in Student Achievement. For outstanding achievement in and attitude to learning at Singleton High School.
Zoe Tudor: Excellence in Student Achievement. For outstanding achievement in and attitude to learning at Singleton High School.
Charlotte Wilkes: Excellence in Student Achievement. For outstanding achievement in and attitude to learning at Singleton High School.
Samuel Harrison: Excellence in Student Achievement. For outstanding achievement in and attitude to learning at Singleton High School.
Steve Hannon: Excellence in Teaching. For outstanding commitment and dedication to teaching at Singleton High School.
Greg Norris: Excellence in Teaching. For outstanding commitment and dedication to teaching at Singleton High School.
Kerrie Greenhalgh: Excellence in Teaching. For outstanding commitment and dedication to teaching at Singleton High School.
Ashley Pratten: Excellence in Teaching. For outstanding dedication and achievement with gifted students at Singleton High School.
Aunty Denise Hedges: Outstanding Achievement in Aboriginal Education. For dedication and commitment to Aboriginal Education.
Jack Phoenix: Outstanding Achievement in Aboriginal Education. For dedication and commitment to Aboriginal Education.
Josh Payne-Feeney: Outstanding Achievement in Aboriginal Education. For dedication and commitment to Aboriginal Education.
Clark Stanford: Outstanding Achievement in Aboriginal Education. For dedication and commitment to Aboriginal Education.
Singleton Public School
Sandy Tickell: Outstanding Contribution by a School Community Member. For outstanding dedication and commitment to service at Singleton Public School through P&C, School Magazine and Breakfast Club coordination.
Vivid Performance Group: School Achievement Awards (including outstanding programs or initiatives). For outstanding performances and opportunities for students to demonstrate their talents in the performing arts.
Karen Andrews: Outstanding Contributions by a Non-Teaching Member of Staff. For exemplary representation of the SLC schools in the wider community through her dedication and commitment to providing significant support to families during difficult and challenging times. Building strong relationships and support networks between home, school and community facilities and resources.
Charlie Lennard: Excellence in Student Achievement. For excellence in citizenship and sporting achievements.
Sharmyn Zeidler: Excellence in Teaching. For outstanding contributions to the sport at school, Zone and PSSA level throughout many years. Ongoing commitment to the support and well-being of students.
Lillyan Newberry: Outstanding Achievement in Aboriginal Education. For a high level of commitment to learning, leadership and Aboriginal programs at Singleton Public School.