Jeremy Rockliff

Premier of Tasmania



19 August 2018

Jeremy Rockliff, Minister for Education and Training

Excellence & Innovation in Public Education

Congratulations to the 36 finalists (individuals and teams) announced for the Together We Inspire Awards 2018.

Now in its seventh year, the Awards are an opportunity to publically acknowledge the dedication and commitment of the staff and volunteers who work in Child and Family Centres, schools, colleges, libraries and the business units that support them.

The Awards showcase the significant work being undertaken in public education, as well as share information and skills that will ultimately lead to improved learning outcomes for all Tasmanians.

I look forward joining all finalists, sponsors, and department representatives at the Awards ceremony later this year.

Together We Inspire Awards Finalists 2018

School Leadership Award      

Duncan Groves (Windermere Primary School)

Karen Hampton (Waverley Primary School)

Kate Slater (Margate Primary School)

Engaging our Learners (Early Learning)

Michelle De Paoli (Albuera Street Primary School)

George Town Early Years Collective

Carolyn Van Der Spek (East Tamar Primary School)

Engaging our Learners (Primary P-6)

Dan Van Ommen-Brown (Huonville Primary School)

Singfest Team

Summerdale Primary Autism Class

Engaging our Learners (Secondary 7-12)

Helen Carnell (Flinders Island District School)

New Norfolk High School Years 11/12 Team

Lachlan Court (Hobart College)

Engaging our Learners (Adults)        

Devonport Collective Middle Tier Leader Planning Group

Jennifer Dunbabin (Libraries Tasmania)

Gail Wilson (New Norfolk Library)

Outstanding Early Career Employee  

Bonnie Hall (Riverside High School)

Bob Pill (Rosny College)

Emma Stubbs (Montrose Bay High School)

Outstanding Support Employee of the Year  

School and Client IT Support End Device Team

Moonah Primary Kitchen Garden Team

Steven Bennett (JRLF Herdmans Cove Primary School)

Wellbeing Award        

Connect 6 Cluster

Exeter Primary School Senior Leadership Group

Home Group Wellbeing Program (Hobart College)

Telstra Excellence in Innovation Award        

Educational Performance Review – Standardised Testing

Stephen Dodge (Elizabeth College)

Invermay Primary School (Invermay Way Interactive Wheel)

Volunteers of the Year

Greg Kidd (Sustainability Learning Centre/Mt Nelson Primary School/Hobart College)

Lynne Mahoney (Smithton Library)

Ian Nicolson (Margate Primary School)

Literacy Champions

Emily Bullock (Claremont College)

Elizabeth College English as Additional Language Team

Montrose Bay High School Literacy Team

Numeracy Champions

Ogilvie High School Maths Team

Perth Primary School Senior Leadership Group

Stephanie van der Schans (Glen Huon Primary School / Huonville Primary and High Schools)



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