‘Someone who believed in us’: Territory teachers Excellence Awards were held on Friday

The Territory’s outstanding educators have been recognised on World Teachers’ Day 2022. Find out who are some of the best teachers in NT.

Dedicated teachers, principals, leaders and support staff across the Territory were celebrated and acknowledged on Friday for World Teachers’ Day 2022.

Award ceremonies were held in Darwin, Alice Springs, Nhulunbuy, Katherine and Tennant Creek on Friday afternoon.

Education Minister Eva Lawler encouraged everyone to thank a teacher as a part of the international day of recognition for educators.

“Most of us can remember a favourite teacher from our school days – someone who believed in us, inspired us and guided us, whose lessons have lasted a lifetime,” Ms Lawler said.

Education Minister Eva Lawler says being a teacher is challenging and rewarding. Picture: Floss Adams.

“We are very fortunate to have an outstanding cohort of passionate and motivated educators who are committed to inspiring young people to learn and reach their full potential.”

World Teachers’ Day was inaugurated on October 5, 1994, by the United Nations Education, Scientific and Cultural Organisation.

It is celebrated worldwide every year on October 5, but as the Territory is usually on school holidays on this date, Australia recognises the occasion on the last Friday of October.

See this year’s Teaching in the Territory Excellence Awards recipients below

Northern Territory Principal of the Year – Christopher O’Neill, Gapuwiyak School

Northern Territory Leader in Education – Tim O’Sullivan, Gillen Primary School

Northern Territory Primary Educator of the Year – Marnie Hopkins, Katherine South Primary School

Northern Territory Secondary Educator of the Year – Mark Bunnett, Darwin High School

Northern Territory Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Educator of the Year – Daphne Mawson, Borroloola School

Northern Territory Inclusion Educator of the Year – Anneli Bloem, Tennant Creek Primary School

Northern Territory Vocational Education Trainer of the Year – Isaac Jansens, Shepherdson College

Northern Territory Education Support Person of the Year – Josie Hodgins, Larapinta Primary School