NSW Quality Teaching Awards

Director-General of the NSW Department of Education and Training, Michael Coutts-Trotter has acknowledged 36 NSW public schools for their significant contribution to public education.

Mr Coutts-Trotter said the Director-General's School Achievement Award is given out annually to schools that have demonstrated outstanding commitment to providing quality education.

"These 36 schools are shining examples of what is great about public education in NSW," Mr Coutts-Trotter said.

"Our education system is world-class thanks to the dedication and commitment of our principals, teachers and support staff.

"This year's recipients are 'stand-outs' in their community because of their innovative teaching and learning programs," he said.

"In NSW we have a strong commitment to teaching values, respect and responsibility and providing quality learning environments for students to learn and grow.

"These core values are fostered and nurtured through our local schools," Mr Coutts-Trotter said.

"These 36 schools have implemented programs that range from nurturing performing arts to quality teaching of literacy and numeracy and have not only delivered positive outcomes for students, but have captured community support as well.

"I would like to congratulate all of the recipients for making such exceptional contributions to public education," Mr Coutts-Trotter said.

The Director-General's School Achievement Award is presented at the local level to enable the participation of school staff, students and community members.

SCHOOL	PROJECT
Hunter and Central Coast
Copacabana Public School	Teaching in a technological environment

Illawarra and South East
Barrack Heights Public School	Writing project
Warrawong Community of Schools*	Warrawong community of schools: Innovation and excellence - a learning community supporting quality education
Yass High School	Yass High School breakfast club

New England
Tamworth Public School	Outstanding school achievement

North Coast
Tumbulgum Public School	Providing quality teaching for student learning
Wollumbin High School	Quality portfolio program
Woolgoolga High School	Success crowns effort - excellence in student welfare

Northern Sydney
Mowbray Public School	Mowbray's musical program
Pennant Hills Public School	Outstanding performing arts program
Willoughby Girls High School	Leading girls education in academic excellence

Riverina
Tullibigeal Central School (Western Access Program*)	Achieving excellence together

South Western Sydney
Liverpool Girls High School	Creative connectedness through textual literacy
Merrylands East Public School	Leadership in sustainability

Sydney
Ashfield Boys High School	Advancing boys' learning and leadership
Grays Point Public School	The Grays Point positive wellbeing project
Moorefield Girls High School	The road to excellence - a quality teaching project

Western New South Wales
Denison College of Secondary Education*	WeCONNECTonline
Dubbo College*	Careers and transition - a team approach
Orana Heights Public School	Orana Heights - the inclusive school
Western Access Program*	Achieving excellence together

Western Sydney
Vardy's Road Public School	Quality education in a caring environment
Willmot Public School	The Willmot way: working with the community to secure success for our students

*The individual schools involved in each of these groups are as follows:

Warrawong Community of Schools:
Cringila Public School, Kemblawarra Public School, Lake Heights Public School, Port Kembla Public School, Warrawong Public School, Warrawong High School.

Denison College of Secondary Education:
Denison College of Secondary Education - Bathurst High Campus, Denison College of Secondary Education - Kelso High Campus.

Dubbo College:
Dubbo College - Delroy Campus, Dubbo College - Senior Campus, Dubbo College - South Campus.

Western Access Program:
Peak Hill Central School, Tottenham Central School, Trangie Central School, Trundle Central School, Tullamore Central School, Tullibigeal Central School' Yeoval Central School.

Director-General’s School Achievement Award