Vic school principal named in top 50 best teachers list
Sacred Heart principal Matthew Shawcross has moved heaven and earth with his teachers to give kids a second chance at school. He is one of Victoria’s best teachers. See the full list.
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Full List: 50 top Aussie teachers revealed
These are just some of the selfless teachers who have been nominated in our Australia’s Best Teacher campaign. See full list.
Sunrise star’s admission about his mum and dad
TV presenter and Olympian Matt Shirvington is used to the limelight — but his parents have more influence than him in many ways.
Northern Beaches teacher named among Australia’s top 50 best
As an advocate for at-risk pupils, Northern Beaches Secondary College teacher Eliza-Jane Ellis explains how she takes care of the wellbeing of her students. See the list of best teachers.
‘He exudes energy’: SA teacher among nation’s best
Ryan Bubner is the Jimmy Giggle of Hahndorf Primary School, always having a hoot and finding fun ways to teach young students.
‘Making the world better’: Top Qld teacher recognised
When Nyanyiik (Angelina) Chol was named school captain she faced racism and hatred. Now as a teacher, it has spurred her to create a program so kids of all cultures feel like they belong.
Marium Khan’s low income struggles to uni success: ‘Education is not equal for everyone’
From struggle to success: how The Smith Family’s Learning for Life program helped Marium Khan achieve her educational dreams
How SA teacher helps kids with overcoming school anxiety
SA Foundation teacher Lauren Whitbread explains how she helps young new students overcome their anxiety at school.
Why teaching made me a better AFL coach: Fagan
Chris Fagan grew up thinking he’d be an apprentice in the local mine until his teacher pointed out his potential. After becoming a teacher, that journey has taken him all the way to the AFL.
Quilty makes an art of thanking his history teacher
Student Joe Quilty wanted to give something special as a thank-you gift to his Year 12 teacher. It had to be unique, it had to be memorable.
‘A better man’: Vic teacher behind Pies star’s big change
AFL footballer Brayden Maynard has told of how one of his favourite teachers at high school changed his life.
Nominate now: Your chance to celebrate great teachers
The Australia’s Best Teachers campaign is your chance to celebrate that special teacher that made the greatest impact on your life. NOMINATE HERE
‘Never raise your voice’: Kids’ touching notes to Yr 5 teacher
Harry Smith is that teacher your kids won’t forget. He has made such an impact at Mango Hill State School, that everyone can’t stop singing his praises.
‘Transforming’: How Shakespeare is saving our teachers
William Shakespeare is having a dramatic effect on Australia’s teaching crisis, improving retention rates, job satisfaction and overall learning.
‘You’re a superstar’: Most inspiring teachers in Aus get thanks they deserve
From keeping noodle cups in drawers for hungry students, to supporting parents through family tragedies, these teachers go above and beyond. NOMINATE NOW and SEE OUR BEST TEACHERS LIST
What it will take to get more Aussies into teaching
With the teacher shortage crisis across our nation, Australians have revealed what it would take for them to switch careers.
‘Disturbing’: What keeps school principals up at night
Australian public school principals have opened up about the difficult and confronting incidents that keep them awake in a bid to bring positive changes to the role.
‘Life changing’ education plan saved from funding cliff
Educators have been kept in the dark over the funding future of a ‘life changing’ remote preschool program helping more than 2600 mums and bubs.
Extraordinary teacher who turns kids’ lives around
Alex Whitting is a teacher at an ordinary school achieving extraordinary results. And her students have revealed why.
Aussie students create Indigenous language books
Former Tiwi Islands teacher Tictac Moore is working with Australian school students to create and publish books to preserve our nation’s many Indigenous languages.
‘I know what it’s like’: QLD teacher helps kids without a voice
Queensland special education teacher Diana Backhouse revealed how her personal story has helped her dedicate her career to helping children find their unique voice.
‘We lost everything’: NSW teacher relives fire after school rebuilt
A fire destroyed where teacher Craig Mulder works at Corrimal High School. But after it was rebuilt, he tells of how he has helped change his students’ lives.
Hero Vic teacher helps kids after surviving raging bushfire
Cat Fleming has told of how she became a teacher who helped students heal after their school was saved from a burning bushfire.
‘She makes us feel safe’: Aussie kids’ letters to their teachers
Students around the country have joined our Best Teacher campaign and penned personal letters to their teachers. Download one and write yours.
$10K grants: Australia’s young teachers are our new hope
A new generation of young Aussies has given schools a beacon of hope that our nation can change the teaching crisis, as 1000 teaching students have received $10,000 a year scholarships.
How SA principal kept school doors from closing
School principal Wendy House has fought an “exhausting battle” to keep her school from closing. And she’s finally won. Here’s how she did it.
‘Students first’: Where to find Australia’s best teachers
These are the faces and stories of some of Australia’s best teachers and the heartwarming messages of thanks from their students, principals and parents. SEE THE LIST
Teacher using gaming to help NSW kids
Stella Ding’s unique way of relating to her students has seen the NSW science teacher develop engaging lessons based on gaming.
The ‘calm’ school helping kids overcome trauma
Meet the South Australian principal who changed her entire school’s culture to strive for regulated and calm students. And the results are remarkable.
‘Completely incorrect’: The myth this teacher wants busted
Natalie Rayner traded her career as a youth worker for teaching to help disadvantaged young people find a better future. And there’s a big misconception in her role she’d like corrected.
The uni lecturers changing the face of higher education
Brisbane university teachers Dr Matt and Dr Mike have taken a different approach to education – and it’s earned them more than 10 million online followers every month.
Wobbly stools, bean bags: Modern classrooms divide experts
New classrooms are very different from the ones today’s parents and grandparents remember. And the way kids are taught is changing. See video, photos.
‘I leave demoralised’: A day in the life of Australian teachers
Five Australian teachers share what they really have to do in a school day – giving insight into the professional and personal toll of the job. Read their diaries.
Class of 2023: Meet SA’s new principals
New principals have started at some of the state’s most prestigious private schools – and busiest public schools. Here’s who they are.
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