Source: Northern Territory Police and Fire Services
Members of the Understanding Building and Construction pilot program. The program received the Outstanding Partnership of the Year award in 2022
Do you know a teacher, educational staff member or group you think deserves recognition?
There’s still time to nominate them for the ACT Public Education Awards.
The awards are a celebration of excellence across the ACT’s 90 public schools and the Education Support Office.
The awards recognise outstanding achievement and performance of teachers, school leaders, support staff, allied health professionals and volunteers.
Each award honours the difference these people make to students’ lives, schools or the broader community.
Previous award winner: Understanding Building and Construction program
The Understanding Building and Construction pilot program were the winners of the Outstanding Partnership of the Year award in 2022.
The program targets students in years 7-10 to increase participation of women and gender diverse students in the construction industry.
The partnership has since been established in five ACT high schools. The program activities are tailored to student year levels and introduce the industry and career opportunities from year 8. From here, students can choose to undertake a selected studies course.
A semester long program in years 9 and 10 provides the opportunity for students to learn about the diverse career options, gain industry qualifications, and undertake work experience. Students gain a deeper understanding of their interests, values, skills, and personal attributes to best allow them to make informed career decisions.
As part of the program students can participate in the ‘Try a Trade’ days at CIT. The day allows participants to get hands-on and try construction activities.
Participants of the try a trade day test their skills at painting, tiling, plastering, materials testing and bricklaying.
Award categories
There are 14 award categories in which education staff can be nominated for an award. They are:
- Early Childhood Teacher of the Year
- Primary Teacher of the Year
- Secondary/College Teacher of the Year
- School Leader of the Year
- New Educator of the Year
- Learning Support Assistant of the Year
- School Support Person of the Year
- Allied Health Professional of the Year
- Education Support Office Employee of the Year
- Volunteer of the Year
- Excellence in Cultural Integrity Practice
- Excellence in Diversity and Inclusion
- Excellence in Innovation
- Outstanding Partnership of the Year.
Nomination and awards
You can nominate an outstanding individual or group for any of these awards by Monday 28 August 2023.
More information about making a nomination can be found on the ACT Public Education Awards website: education.act.gov.au
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