Peter Holcz’s innovative and inspirational leadership of Mindarie Senior College since its foundation in 2003 has made it a world class learning environment for senior secondary students.
Peter has fostered a learning environment where teachers and students work together in the pursuit of excellence. Priority is given to learning through technology across the curriculum, shared school-wide pedagogy and to personalised learning with attention to the academic, emotional and social development of the college’s young adults.
Peter’s exceptional leadership is demonstrated through his close engagement with students, his support and encouragement for teachers, and his strong partnerships with the wider community. He builds leadership capacity in others, develops and renews plans for the future of the college and inspires and motivates students and staff alike. His leadership has led to a positive learning environment for young adults and significant successes in end of year results.
Amanda Bell
Brisbane Girls Grammar School
Queensland
Innovative school development
Amanda Bell’s influential leadership has helped broaden the opportunities available to students at Brisbane Girls’ Grammar School.
Innovative science and creative arts programs, new information technology subjects, overseas activities for students and staff and considerable professional development and leadership opportunities have had a significant impact on students’ social and academic achievements. The strong community spirit apparent in all aspects of the school is a result of the exemplary standards set by Amanda.
Amanda’s collaborative work with colleagues, parents and the community and her constant endeavours to provide challenging learning experiences have opened up a lifetime of opportunities for students.
Gail Dyer
Belmore South Public School
New South Wales
Improving student learning opportunities and outcomes
Gail Dyer has successfully built Belmore South Public School into a showcase of creative, innovating learning.
Under Gail’s leadership, Information and Communication Technologies have been embedded in all classroom practices. Teachers work together to create a stimulating learning environment with a focus on the priority areas of literacy, numeracy and critical thinking. Students, most of whom are from non-English speaking families, have made impressive advances in literacy, debating, mathematics, chess and digital technologies.
The school attracts national and international interest as an example of what a school of the future might look like.
Paul Erickson
Kingswood High School
New South Wales
School change and renewal
Kingswood High School principal Paul Erikson has initiated significant change and renewal in the school, leading to successes in student achievements.
Innovations and programs that cater for the diverse student body have increased enrolments, and the school has won recognition for its achievements in sport, the performing arts, technology and innovation, and agriculture. Learning opportunities and extension classes have fostered academic achievement, and literacy and numeracy training initiatives for teachers have improved student outcomes.
Working closely with teachers, students, parents and local community networks, Paul has overseen an enormous turnaround in the opportunities and experiences Kingswood High School provides.
Cherie Lutton
Fraser Primary School
Australian Capital Territory
School renewal through collaboration
Cherie Lutton has created a vibrant school of engaged and motivated students whose numeracy and literacy achievements have improved significantly.
Cherie has given strong support to the needs of students and teachers. New directions in curriculum, the introduction of stimulating learning activities and school and community partnerships have contributed to students’ success. Through professional learning, creative thinking and collaborative decision making the school has achieved its aim of ‘learning together and achieving together’.
Cherie’s leadership has improved opportunities and outcomes for all students, turned around behaviour issues and attracted students to the school.
David Morris
Northern Beaches State High School
Queensland
Leadership of whole school improvement
David Morris is a progressive and inspirational school leader.
Through restructuring the school, increasing leadership opportunities for teachers and students, developing relationships with the school community and fostering professional development David has created a dynamic learning environment. His leadership has inspired engagement in professional development, increased staff retention rates and reduced student absences.
David’s leadership has led to whole of school improvements, culminating in student literacy results and learning outcomes improving dramatically.
Gavin Power
Springfield Primary School
Western Australia
Collaborative school culture
Gavin Power’s innovative and energetic leadership has established a high standard of student achievement at Springfield Primary School.
The reorganisation of classes, timetables and teaching teams; and the introduction of challenging programs and extra curricula activities have improved social and academic outcomes across the school. Gavin’s commitment to pastoral care, professional learning for teachers and open communication with parents and the wider community have helped make the school’s aim of ‘working together- achieving more’ a reality.
Gavin acts as a strong advocate for students and teachers. His participation in broader education initiatives and mentoring of principal colleagues is highly regarded.
Steven Salamon
Maylands Peninsula Primary School
Western Australia
School renewal
Steven Salamon’s leadership, placing relationships at the forefront, has been integral to the successful establishment of a dynamic new school created through the amalgamation of two schools.
At Maylands Peninsula Primary School teachers work together and participate in professional planning and learning. The curriculum is responsive to the individual needs of all students, providing support and extension opportunities. The effectiveness of the school focus on literacy through Information and Communications Technologies is reflected in marked student improvements.
Steven’s dedication has encouraged students to strive for excellence and take up the diverse and exciting learning opportunities Maylands Peninsula Primary School provides.