Revealed: Who took out awards at region’s education ceremony

“This year’s recipients consistently bring the best ideas and innovations to their teaching, leadership and educational support.”

Toowoomba Catholic Schools recently held its annual Excellence Awards ceremony to showcase practitioners demonstrating excellence in their fields.

Teachers from across the region have been recognised for their contributions.

Toowoomba Catholic Schools recently held its annual Excellence Awards ceremony to showcase practitioners demonstrating excellence in their fields.

Catholic Schools executive director Dr Pat Coughlan said more than 100 nominations had been received from the diocese this year.

“This year’s recipients consistently bring the best ideas and innovations to their teaching, leadership and educational support,” Dr Coughlan said.

“Without their efforts and influence, exemplary practice remains hidden in pockets and largely unrecognised.

“We thank all of our finalists and recognise the invaluable contribution they make to moving our system of schools from great to excellent.”

This year’s ceremony saw 12 recipients take home an award across 10 categories and three areas of education.

Full list of award recipients:
Excellence in teaching and learning:
• Award: Early career teacher (less than 3 years of teaching experience)
Recipient: Jade Manteit
School: Our Lady of the Southern Cross College, Dalby.

Award recipient Jade Manteit (centre) with Kath Brammer and Dr Pat Coughlan.

• Award: Primary expert teacher
Recipient: Johanna Campbell
School: St Joseph’s School, Stanthorpe.

Award recipient Johanna Campbell (centre) with David Hutton and Dr Pat Coughlan.

• Award: Secondary expert teacher
Recipient: Tammy Banks
School: St Mary’s College, Toowoomba.

Award recipient Tammy Banks (centre) with David Hutton and Dr Pat Coughlan.

•  Award: eLearning
Recipient: Rachel Harlen
School: St Saviour’s Primary School, Toowoomba.

Award recipient Rachel Harlen (centre) with David Hutton and Dr Pat Coughlan.

Excellence in education support:
• Award: Teaching and learning support
Recipient: Joanne Bradford
School: Our Lady of the Southern Cross College, Dalby.

Award recipient Joanne Bradford (centre) with Mark McErvale from Aspect Architects and Dr Pat Coughlan.

• Award: Administration, finance, and facilities support
Recipient: Marita Day
School: Good Samaritan College, Toowoomba.

Award recipient Marita Day with Dr Pat Coughlan.

• Award: Volunteer support in a school setting
Recipient: Katie Mills
School: Mater Dei Primary School, Toowoomba.

Award recipient Katie Mills (centre) with Kath Brammer and Dr Pat Coughlan.

Excellence in leadership:
•  Award: Emerging leader
Recipient: Kellie Pritchard School: Mater Dei Primary School, Toowoomba

Award recipient Kellie Pritchard (centre) with Bill Thomson and Dr Pat Coughlan.

• Award: Middle leadership
Recipient: Greg Leathart
School: St Saviour’s College, Toowoomba

Award recipient Greg Leathart (centre) with Bill Thomson and Dr Pat Coughlan.

• Award: School leadership
Recipient: Kort Goodman
School: St Joseph’s College, Toowoomba

Award recipient Kort Gooman (centre) with Bill Thomson and Dr Pat Coughlan.