Celebrating the profession Page ContentRead through stories of Victorian educators that inspire students and other teachers in their profession. On this page Reflections from Victorian teachers and their careers Recognising excellent teachers across Victoria Stories of educators that inspire their school community Reflections from Victorian teachers and their careers Victorian Student Representative Council farewells 2022An end-of-year message from Victorian Student Representative Council (VicSRC) studentsFrom flooded to flourishingDarraweit Guim Primary School reopens after it was flooded in OctoberVictorian Teachers' Games wrap up for 2022Check out the image gallery to see how education staff across Victoria returned to action to connect and be inspiredMarrung Education Scholarships bring professional dreams to lifeTwenty Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students have received $5,000 scholarships to help them through years 11 and 12 Nominations are open for the Victorian Education Excellence AwardsHelp celebrate our most outstanding educators. Nominations for individual and team awards close Friday 20 May 2022The extraordinary year of 2020 in reviewLooking back at the challenges and inspiring achievements of teachers in a year for the history booksHelping students thrive during remote and flexible learningSchools share their tips on how to help students to be at their bestAn extraordinary first 100 days of learningPrep teachers reflect on supporting our youngest school students to reach a significant milestoneA teaching journey in specialist educationAs the end of the year approaches, Janet Jolliffe reflects on a teaching career that has spanned 46 years and prepares for life after school. Recognising excellent teachers across Victoria See our Spectacular students shine on 7Watch the Victorian State Schools Spectacular on free television on Saturday 17 DecemberMatt’s got ’em beatApollo Bay P-12 College’s classroom maestro Matt Orchard was right on key, taking home the coveted music teacher award at the ARIAs Victorian Education Excellence Awards winners announcedIn advance of World Teachers’ Day, we recognise Victoria’s most inspirational principals, teachers and school staffState Schools Spectacular shines onBuy your ticket now to the big arena show on 10 September 2022, with Wikitoria and Singing Pasifika performances celebrating cultural diversity Nominations open for the Victorian Public Sector Pride Awards Recognise someone driving meaningful change for LGBTIQ+ inclusion. Nominations close 30 June 2022Students and teachers recognised at Victorian School Sports AwardsA celebration of achievement, leadership and contribution to sport20 million reasons to celebrate School Breakfast ClubsLeopold Primary School shares how the Schools Breakfast Clubs program has helped their students.VicSRC thanks teachers on behalf of all students VicSRC Student Executive Advisory Committee member shares how teachers supported students in 2021Hampton Park Primary School wins multicultural award for excellenceThe school’s Community Hub was recognised for strengthening community connectionsIntroducing new teaching and leadership Academy CEOWe speak to Marcia Devlin, CEO, Victorian Academy of Teaching and Leadership, to learn more about the new AcademyVictorian Education Excellence Awards finalists announced Finalists include inspirational principals, teachers and other school staff. Winners will be announced 22 OctoberTeachers recognised at Victorian School Sports AwardsThis year’s Outstanding Teacher Contribution Award winners went the extra mile to keep students active during remote learning.Victorian Education Excellence Awards nominations are now openThis year’s awards include two new categories for teachers in the first five years of their career. Nominations close 7 June.Outstanding educators honoured on Australia DayCurrent and former educators have been recognised for their commitment to education.Thank you message from VicSRCStudents send a massive thank you to teachers for supporting them through a rollercoaster year Stories of educators that inspire their school community The Austin Hospital School celebrates an incredible milestoneHospital school continues to educate young patients of Austin HealthRegional primary school wins a Victorian Early Years AwardLearn about the winning wellbeing initiative improving students’ lives at Mooroopna Park Primary SchoolTalented students awarded for maths investigationsView winning Financial Literacy in Practice Challenge entries and download student resources on financial literacyIvanhoe Primary School awarded for lockdown resilience projectPrincipal Mark Kent explains how the school's Where's Wally? project re-energised the school community during lockdown.Registrations now open for 2022 Victorian Teachers' GamesSign up for the annual sport and social event that helps teachers connect, compete, participate and be inspiredGet involved: International Day of People with DisabilityNelson Park School will celebrate the day by focusing on all the things students can do.Teaching and leadership academy appoints CEODr Marcia Devlin will lead the Australian-first academy for high-performing teachersMessages of thanks to teachersIn this video, we share some messages of thanks to teachers from grateful Victorians.Student teachers bring their digital skills to the classroomHow Juan Lizcano's digital skills provided a valuable resource to Brighton Secondary College's staff and studentsVictorian Teachers’ Games: Wellness MonthSupport wellbeing through a range of mindful and physical activities until 16 AugustSupport for your health and wellbeingAs the coronavirus (COVID-19) situation evolves, it is important to continue to look after yourselfLearning the lessons from remote and flexible learningLearn about how the return of the children has put the heart back into Golden Square Primary School In this section: In Our ClassroomsEvidence-based teaching approaches for your classroomResources to support your classroomProfessional learning opportunities for teachersCelebrating the professionSupporting your role as a learning specialist20 million reasons to celebrate School Breakfast ClubsFree camps and experiences for students in 2022Upcoming literacy and numeracy professional learningDisability Inclusion Profile in practiceCelebrate Education Week and the 150th anniversary of public education in VictoriaNominations are open for the Victorian Education Excellence AwardsADHD and Autistic Minds Conference: 7 to 9 June 2022Registrations now open for 2022 Victorian Teachers' GamesEducation Week looks at 150 years of public education in VictoriaDevelop your confidence and capability as a middle leader Students and teachers recognised at Victorian School Sports AwardsLiteracy and Numeracy Strategy evaluation Investing in a first-rate educationNew Teaching Excellence Program for highly skilled teachersNew professional learning for tutors and interested teachersVictorian Deaf Education Institute webinars and captioning serviceProfessional Learning Program for current and aspiring Applied Learning TeachersSupporting childrens' transition to schoolEduTECH 2021 is now virtualDepartment recognises long-serving staffStation Ideation – A Minecraft MissionLiteracy professional learning Register your interest in new courses for learning specialistsApply now for the Premier’s Spirit of Democracy competitionIntroducing new teaching and leadership Academy CEOSupporting students engaged in the youth justice systemBuild learning engagement in your school through design thinkingApply to be on the 2023 VCE exam development panelTalented students awarded for maths investigationsRegional primary school wins a Victorian Early Years AwardCaptioning technologies 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Spirit of Anzac Prize now openIncentive payments for hard-to-staff teaching positionsRegister for EduTECH 2021Victorian Students Parliamentary Program Term 2Are you an aspiring principalUsing interpreting and translation servicesVictorian Deaf Education Institute Classroom Acoustics webinar Swimming in Schools in 2022Investing in world-class educationTeaching students about the HolocaustSupporting positive autistic identity Celebrating Education WeekAustralian-first academy for Victoria’s best teachers
Victorian Student Representative Council farewells 2022An end-of-year message from Victorian Student Representative Council (VicSRC) students
Victorian Teachers' Games wrap up for 2022Check out the image gallery to see how education staff across Victoria returned to action to connect and be inspired
Marrung Education Scholarships bring professional dreams to lifeTwenty Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students have received $5,000 scholarships to help them through years 11 and 12
Nominations are open for the Victorian Education Excellence AwardsHelp celebrate our most outstanding educators. Nominations for individual and team awards close Friday 20 May 2022
The extraordinary year of 2020 in reviewLooking back at the challenges and inspiring achievements of teachers in a year for the history books
Helping students thrive during remote and flexible learningSchools share their tips on how to help students to be at their best
An extraordinary first 100 days of learningPrep teachers reflect on supporting our youngest school students to reach a significant milestone
A teaching journey in specialist educationAs the end of the year approaches, Janet Jolliffe reflects on a teaching career that has spanned 46 years and prepares for life after school.
See our Spectacular students shine on 7Watch the Victorian State Schools Spectacular on free television on Saturday 17 December
Matt’s got ’em beatApollo Bay P-12 College’s classroom maestro Matt Orchard was right on key, taking home the coveted music teacher award at the ARIAs
Victorian Education Excellence Awards winners announcedIn advance of World Teachers’ Day, we recognise Victoria’s most inspirational principals, teachers and school staff
State Schools Spectacular shines onBuy your ticket now to the big arena show on 10 September 2022, with Wikitoria and Singing Pasifika performances celebrating cultural diversity
Nominations open for the Victorian Public Sector Pride Awards Recognise someone driving meaningful change for LGBTIQ+ inclusion. Nominations close 30 June 2022
Students and teachers recognised at Victorian School Sports AwardsA celebration of achievement, leadership and contribution to sport
20 million reasons to celebrate School Breakfast ClubsLeopold Primary School shares how the Schools Breakfast Clubs program has helped their students.
VicSRC thanks teachers on behalf of all students VicSRC Student Executive Advisory Committee member shares how teachers supported students in 2021
Hampton Park Primary School wins multicultural award for excellenceThe school’s Community Hub was recognised for strengthening community connections
Introducing new teaching and leadership Academy CEOWe speak to Marcia Devlin, CEO, Victorian Academy of Teaching and Leadership, to learn more about the new Academy
Victorian Education Excellence Awards finalists announced Finalists include inspirational principals, teachers and other school staff. Winners will be announced 22 October
Teachers recognised at Victorian School Sports AwardsThis year’s Outstanding Teacher Contribution Award winners went the extra mile to keep students active during remote learning.
Victorian Education Excellence Awards nominations are now openThis year’s awards include two new categories for teachers in the first five years of their career. Nominations close 7 June.
Outstanding educators honoured on Australia DayCurrent and former educators have been recognised for their commitment to education.
Thank you message from VicSRCStudents send a massive thank you to teachers for supporting them through a rollercoaster year
The Austin Hospital School celebrates an incredible milestoneHospital school continues to educate young patients of Austin Health
Regional primary school wins a Victorian Early Years AwardLearn about the winning wellbeing initiative improving students’ lives at Mooroopna Park Primary School
Talented students awarded for maths investigationsView winning Financial Literacy in Practice Challenge entries and download student resources on financial literacy
Ivanhoe Primary School awarded for lockdown resilience projectPrincipal Mark Kent explains how the school's Where's Wally? project re-energised the school community during lockdown.
Registrations now open for 2022 Victorian Teachers' GamesSign up for the annual sport and social event that helps teachers connect, compete, participate and be inspired
Get involved: International Day of People with DisabilityNelson Park School will celebrate the day by focusing on all the things students can do.
Teaching and leadership academy appoints CEODr Marcia Devlin will lead the Australian-first academy for high-performing teachers
Messages of thanks to teachersIn this video, we share some messages of thanks to teachers from grateful Victorians.
Student teachers bring their digital skills to the classroomHow Juan Lizcano's digital skills provided a valuable resource to Brighton Secondary College's staff and students
Victorian Teachers’ Games: Wellness MonthSupport wellbeing through a range of mindful and physical activities until 16 August
Support for your health and wellbeingAs the coronavirus (COVID-19) situation evolves, it is important to continue to look after yourself
Learning the lessons from remote and flexible learningLearn about how the return of the children has put the heart back into Golden Square Primary School