Awards
The Victorian Education Excellence Awards celebrate and publicly recognise the outstanding work of Victoria’s school principals and teachers. They provide professional development opportunities, both in Australia and internationally, for those teachers and principals who exemplify education best practice and innovation.
Nominations for the 2008 Victorian Education Excellence Awards closed on 9 November 2007. Winners will be announced and presented by the Minister for Education at a gala dinner on 16 May 2008.
For more information about award categories and how to nominate in 2009, see Victorian Education Excellence Awards.
Long Service Awards
Staff with 35, 40, 45 or 50 years of long service to the Department are acknowledged during Education Week.
If you believe you are eligible for a Long Service Award in 2008, please email jones.deanne.e@edumail.vic.gov.au by Thursday, 20 March 2008 the following information:
- Full name
- PIN number
- Current School
- Number of years of service
Education Community Service Awards
Education Community Service Awards will be presented to members of the community who have contributed to positive educational experiences for children attending Victorian government schools.
Recipients are deemed to be persons of exceptional character who have made an outstanding contribution in one or more areas of education.
One Education Community Service Award per region (based on the recommendation of the Regional Director) will be given to community members who have made an outstanding contribution to education in Victoria.
The service for which the award is made should have taken place in the 12 months prior to the closing date.
Applications (Word - 241Kb) must be submitted to your Education Week Regional Coordinator by the close of business Thursday, 20 March 2008.
Outstanding Parent Awards
Active involvement of partents in their children's schools is a priority of the Victorian Government.
Nine Outstanding Parent Awards (one per region) will be presented to parents to acknowledge the invaluable contribution made by them to their school community.
These awards recognise parent participation, their ideas and enthusiasm on issues relating to the education of children in Victoria.
Schools are invited to nominate a parent for their contribution to the school, the school community and the Victorian school community as a whole.
The nominated parent should have been involved in enriching students’ education and improving educational opportunities for the continued success of the school.
Examples of potential candidates include parent advocates, reading helpers, parent class representatives, parent association or school council members, library, canteen or classroom helpers.
Applications (Word - 245Kb) must be submitted to your Education Week Regional Coordinator by the close of business on Thursday, 20 March 2008
Retiring School Councillors
Retiring School Councillors will also be recognised during Education Week for their service to education.
School Councillors retiring in 2008, with five years or more service on one school council, should inform the Community and Stakeholder Relations Branch on community.stakeholders@edumail.vic.gov.au by Thursday, 20 March 2008 to ensure recognition this year.