Annual Report and Financial Statements 2005

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About the College The Australian College of Educators (ACE) is an independent and non-partisan peak body that exists to advance the education profession nationally across all sectors and levels for the individual and collective success of Australia’s educators. In advancing the education profession, the College aims to: • provide a strong national voice for the profession • promote professional standards of a high order • recognise excellence in professional practice • foster the professional learning of educators • enhance the status of the profession.

Founded in 1959, ACE is governed by a National Council of 16-18 members, with eight Branches and 30 regional groups, and a national office in Canberra. Membership is open to teachers, lecturers, researchers, administrators and others with appropriate teaching qualifications. Categories of College membership include Fellow, member, career entrant, companion, retired, life, corporate and institutional, and overseas member.

The College produces resources that include a quarterly magazine, Professional Educator, a tabloid Education Review, a Year Book and other materials such as Occasional Papers, Commissioned Research, the ED Ventures series, plus a monthly e-newsletter College Conversations. The College’s website www.austcolled.com.au is an effective means of communication and interaction with members and the wider community, providing information about current activities and priority issues.

The College Medal and College Fellowship are two of the highest honours that ACE can bestow to acknowledge outstanding contributions to education and the profession. Working in collaboration with other stakeholders, ACE has value-added this work by implementing a range of standards- based approaches to professional recognition, that include the Bob Squire Award and Quality Teaching Awards in a number of States and Territories.

Additional strategic alliances enable the College to work in partnership to improve the quality of learning and teaching at all levels. ACE collaborates with professional groups, governments, employers and other stakeholders in the implementation of national projects and other joint ventures. In 2005 the College continued its partnership with the Australian Government in conducting the National Awards for Quality Schooling.

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Contents

1. President’s Report 4 2. National Council and Committees 5 3. National Voice 7 4. Professional Standards 10 5. Professional Recognition 11 6. Professional Learning 12 7. Enhanced Status 13 8. College Membership 14 9. Organisation and Support 15

Appendices 1. College Medal 17 2. Bob Squire Award for Excellence in Science Teaching 18 3. College Fellows 19 4. Branch Awards 21 5. National Awards for Quality Schooling 27 6. Branch Reports 30 7. Australia Day Awards 41

Annual Report ⎯ 2005 ⎯ Australian College of Educators 3 1. President’s Report

During 2005 the Australian College of Educators provided a strong national voice for the profession, speaking with authority on educational matters affecting members and the profession generally. The National Council took important steps in 2005 to enhance the College’s role as a voice for the profession, with agreement to engage acknowledged experts to develop position papers on a range of important educational issues. The development of these papers was commenced during the year. The availability of statements of the College’s position will facilitate clear and timely responses to issues as they arise in the future. CEO Cheryl O’Connor was very successful during the year in providing public comment on behalf of the College.

The context in which the College operates continued to change during the year with the Australian government’s launch of Teaching Australia (the National Institute for Quality Teaching and School Leadership) and growth in the activities of state teacher registration bodies. These bodies increasingly are focused on a traditional concern of the College: the development and implementation of professional teaching standards. Explicit standards of professional practice, both for entrants to the profession and as a way of clarifying and communicating what it means to be a highly accomplished teacher or school leader, will play an important role in maintaining and strengthening teaching as a profession. Through its publications and conferences in recent years, and its ongoing support for the work of Teaching Australia and state teacher registration bodies, the College continues to promote high quality standards for the profession.

Another key activity of the College during 2005 was to recognise and celebrate excellence in professional practice. The College has played a leadership role in celebrating outstanding achievement throughout its history, through its own awards, including ACE Fellowships and the College Medal. In recent years, the College has supported other national and state/territory initiatives to recognise excellence. During 2005, this support included the College’s management of the National Awards for Quality Schooling.

At the heart of the College is its objective of promoting collegiality and mutual support within the profession and the continuous professional learning and development of members. Many activities of the College in 2005, at regional, state and national levels, were undertaken in support of this objective. The decision to introduce the new ‘ACE on the Road’ series of professional learning events; the building of College networks for beginning teachers (CATCH) and highly accomplished educators (HAE); and the dissemination of information through Professional Educator, ACE Perspectives, College Conversations (electronic newsletter) and the ACE website were just a few important developments during 2005.

Under Cheryl O’Connor’s leadership, the College has responded strongly and innovatively to the challenges now confronting the profession. I would like to express my appreciation for the efforts of all who have worked in the interests of the College and its objectives during 2005.

Geoff N Masters National President 31 December 2005

Annual Report ⎯ 2005 ⎯ Australian College of Educators 4 2. National Council and Committees

The National Council is the governing body of the Australian College of Educators. In 2005 members of the Council were as follows:

2.1 Office Bearers National President Professor Geoff Masters National President-Elect Professor Neil Dempster Immediate Past President Ms Elida Brereton National Treasurer Dr John Kennard to 22July 2005 Dr Julie Rimes from 23 July 2005

2.2 Branch Presidents There are College Branches in all Australian States and Territories. Each Branch elects its own Branch President, who is entitled to membership of the National Council:

Australian Capital Territory Dr Jackie Walkington New South Wales Dr Brian Ferry Northern Territory Dr Brian Devlin Queensland Ms Gail Rienstra South Australia Ms Louise Bywaters Tasmania Dr Julie Rimes Victoria Mr Andrew Blair Western Australia Mr Alec O’Connell

2.3 Co-opted Members Two members as Co-ordinators of national networks were co-opted to the National Council:

Ms Megan Ewing Doctoral Student, WA Ms Lisa MacKintosh Presbyterian Ladies College, Kensington, WA

2.4 Branch Presidents-Elect Five Branch President-elects were named for 2006:

New South Wales Mr Ray Dart Western Australia Mrs Elaine Blake Victoria Mrs Carolyn Woodhouse Tasmania Mr Duncan Bradley South Australia Dr Carolyn Mathews

Annual Report ⎯ 2005 ⎯ Australian College of Educators 5 2.5 National Executive Committee Between meetings of the National Council, the College is administered by an Executive Committee. This committee consisted of the main Office Bearers and an elected representative of the Branch Presidents:

National President Professor Geoff Masters (Chair) National President-Elect Professor Neil Dempster National Treasurer Dr John Kennard to 22 July 2005 Dr Julie Rimes from 23 July 2005 Chief Executive Officer Ms Cheryl O’Connor (ex officio)

2.6 National Awards Committee The National Awards Committee has responsibility for judging nominations for the College Medal and College Fellowships. Each Branch has an Awards Committee responsible for bringing forward nominations to the national committee and for promoting knowledge of College awards among members and the wider education community. Members of the National Awards Committee were:

National President-elect Professor Neil Dempster (Chair) National President Professor Geoff Masters National Treasurer Dr John Kennard to 22 July 2005 Council Member Dr Julie Rimes Council Member Ms Louise Bywaters Ex officio Ms Penny Cook

2.7 ACE Foundation – Scientific Research Committee Professor Phillip Hughes, AO ANU Centre for UNESCO (Chair), Canberra Dr Lyndsay Connors Chair Public Education Council, NSW Mr Jim Cumming ANU, Canberra Professor Christine Deer Research Consultant, NSW Dr John Kennard Principal, St Andrew’s Grammar, Perth until 22 July 2005 Dr Jan Lokan Research Consultant, SA Professor Bill Louden Pro-Vice Chancellor, Edith Cowan University Professor Geoff Masters Chief Executive, ACER Professor Neil Dempster ACE president Elect Dr Julie Rimes ACE National Treasurer Professor Denis Goodrum Head, School of Education and Community Studies, University of Canberra Professor Judyth Sachs Chair, Academic Board, University of Sydney until September 2005 Ms Cheryl O’Connor Chief Executive Officer, ACE

2.8 National Council Working Parties

2.8.1 2005 Yearbook Dr Julie Rimes (Chair) Associate Professor Christopher Newell Professor Trevor Parmenter Ms Kate Shipway

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Teaching Australia (formerly National Institute for Quality Teaching and School Leadership)

The College retained a position on the interim board until October 2005.

A decision was made by the Minister for Education, Science and Training, the Hon. Brendan Nelson, that a single person should represent both the Australian College of Educators and the Australian Council for Educational Leaders. ACE wrote to the Minister seeking a reversal of this decision and also making a specific claim on behalf of the College. The Minister remained firm. Discussions took place between ACE and ACEL as to a way ahead with the representation, and within the College as to the best course of action. The President and CEO decided that in the first instance the position should be taken by Ms Jenny Lewis, EO of ACEL. Ms Lewis is a Fellow of both ACE and ACEL. Ms Lewis undertook to communicate equally between the two organisations. ACE will provide a representative when the position becomes vacant or when Ms Lewis’s appointment concludes.

Publications

During 2005 the College continued to produce high quality papers and online refereed articles as listed below:

• ORA 35 – Perceptions of Effectiveness and its Relationship to Financial Performance and Student Achievement by Dr Martin Samy

• ORA 34 – Rethinking Approaches to National Curriculum: Beyond the Railway Gauge Metaphor by Professor Alan Reid

• Occasional Paper No 9 - – Rethinking Approaches to National Curriculum: Beyond the Railway Gauge Metaphor by Professor Alan Reid

• Occasional Paper No 8 – The Profession of Teaching by Don Anderson

• College Yearbook 2005 – Disability in Education: Context, Curriculum and Culture Edited by Christopher Newell and Trevor Parmenter

• ACE Perspectives was published 8 times in Education Review

• Professional Educator was published 4 times

New Initiatives

• College Conversations e-newsletter was published monthly from June 2005

• ED Ventures – Leadership – sustainability in the Presence of Persistent Change by Carmel Ross

Annual Report ⎯ 2005 ⎯ Australian College of Educators 7 Media Releases

Some resolution required Printed in the Adelaide Advertiser 6 January 2005 Cheryl O’Connor

Care needed in assessing who is being put to the test Printed in the Adelaide Advertiser 3 June 2005 Cheryl O’Connor

Forget privilege – a healthy higher education sector is a necessity Canberra Times 5/7/05 Campus Review 17/8/05 Quoted in Professional Educator August 05 Cheryl O’Connor

Teacher Aug 05 (winning six bottles of wine too!) Published in The Canberra Times 'Letters to the Editor' 4 July 2005 Cheryl O’Connor

Government Should Not Ignore Teachers' IR Concerns Published in The Canberra Times 'Letters to the Editor' 4 July 2005 Cheryl O’Connor

Cheap shot Printed in The Age 25 August 2005 Cheryl O’Connor

Nelson lacks respect Published in The Canberra Times 'Letters to the Editor' and Mercury (Hobart) 29 September 2005 Cheryl O’Connor

Australians all let us rejoice? Australia Day Jan 2005 Cheryl O’Connor

Skilled trades are not dropouts 10 March 2005 Cheryl O’Connor

Fix the toilets if you don’t want bog-standard public schools 20 May 2005 Cheryl O’Connor

Teaching-only universities? They may affect the quality of our teachers 25 May 2005 Cheryl O’Connor

Annual Report ⎯ 2005 ⎯ Australian College of Educators 8 OECD Report on Teachers Matter 20 June 2005 Cheryl O’Connor

Far more than a somewhat detrimental effect Opinion Piece 30 June 2005 Cheryl O’Connor

Centralise or bust? 7 July 2005 Cheryl O’Connor

Don’t Pay and Suffer the Consequences December 2005 Cheryl O’Connor

Ace Wish List Canberra Times December 2005 Cheryl O’Connor

Conferences Attended

The 3rd Annual Australian Financial Review Higher Education Summit, Melbourne Cheryl O’Connor

ACPET Conference, Adelaide Cheryl O’Connor

ANZOG – Schooling for the 21st Century, Sydney Cheryl O’Connor

Education Expo, Sydney Penny Cook, Chris Cameron, Peter Weddell

ACSA Conference, Melbourne Penny Cook

ACSSO National Conference, Canberra Cheryl O’Connor, Penny Cook

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The College continued to promote standards of a high order, by supporting the development and implementation of professional teaching standards. The main strategy was to work in collaboration with other groups on the assessment and recognition of advanced standards.

Research and Projects

The College managed a number of projects in 2005. Funding for these projects was received either through successful tendering or through direct request to the College. The projects undertaken included:

• Management of the assessment & selection of VET sector education providers for the “Residential Aged Care Palliative Approach Network workshops” project (Australian Department of Health & Ageing) • “Critical Friend for Priority Action Schools Program” in conjunction with two secondary schools (NSW Department of Education & Training) • “Coaching Heads of Department”, University of Wollongong • Research paper: “A review of training for participation in Mentoring: The preparation and support of mentors and mentees” (ACE Foundation) • Report: “Current Views on Student Management Protocols” (ACT Department of Education & Training) • Pilot Program: Mentoring for Teachers (ACE) • College Teacher Development Workshops (ACT Department of Education & Training) • “Facilitation School Support Services” (ACT Department of Education & Training) • Research: “Extending Student Support Services” (ACT Department of Education & Training)

A significant development in the project management and operational process for the College was the initiative to develop a Consultants Register in 2005. This initiative entailed the development of Guidelines and the establishment of a register of members who are prepared to undertake project work for the College on a contractual basis. This register is seen as both providing a key service to the organisation where the College is able to utilise the experience and skills of members to enhance project outcomes, as well as a benefit to members who have the opportunity to participate in significant education projects.

Other Activities

The College continued to implement this goal through the continuation of the 2005 NSW Quality Teaching Awards – a standards-based scheme to identify and celebrate highly accomplished teaching. National Office again managed the National Awards for quality Schooling in collaboration with Teaching Australia.

Most Branches maintained links with statutory authorities at the State/Territory level with a view to continuing collaborative approaches to professional teaching standards (eg. The VIT, NSWIT, WACOT, QLDBTR, SATRB, TTRB, NTTRB)

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The College continued its long tradition of recognising excellence in professional practice by celebrating and extending highly accomplished teaching, research, leadership and training. Activities at the national level included awarding the College Medal and College Fellowships and continuing to manage the National Awards for Quality Schooling. Branches and Regional Groups conducted activities to recognise outstanding educators at all levels in a range of educational settings.

ACE National Awards The 2005 College Medal was awarded to Professor Brian Caldwell for his outstanding contribution to education and for being instrumental in helping guide educational reform in Australia and internationally. (For the full citation see APPENDIX 1).

Bob Squire Award for Excellence in Science Teaching, 2005 This award was won by Brad Wilken, who is a beginning teacher at Kambah High in the ACT. Brad is determined to make a difference in the lives of the members of the school community and in the quality of the environment of the school. He was presented with his award prior to the Phillip Hughes Oration at the Australian National University on 27 November 2005. (For Brad’s citation see APPENDIX 2)

The College awarded 24 Fellowships in recognition of distinctive contributions to education. (For the list of Fellows see APPENDIX 3).

Branch Awards Branches conducted a wide range of activities to recognise excellence among educators in all sectors, student teachers and students. These included The NSW Quality Teaching Awards (44 recipients); the Tasmanian Quality Teaching Awards (23 recipients); the Western Australian Outstanding New Teacher Awards (19 Recipients). (For a comprehensive list of Branch and Regional Group professional recognition activities see APPENDIX 4).

National Awards for Quality Schooling (For the list of Award recipients see APPENDIX 5).

World Teachers Day The College promoted a Certificate of Recognition, to be awarded at Branch and Regional level as part of our contribution to World Teachers Day.

National Office ran a photographic competition for World Teachers Day and received many fine entries. The winning photo was taken by Belinda Sullivan of Somerville House in Brisbane.

Australia Day Awards Thirteen College members were recognised in the Australia Day awards. (For the full list of recipients see APPENDIX 7)

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6. Professional Learning

The College continued to foster the professional learning of educators by facilitating continuous professional development and improvement. Branches and Regional Groups were extremely busy organising presentations and events to enhance their members’ professional development. Networks, resources and activities were generated to strengthen learning communities. These included conducting internal and externally funded research and development projects; implementing conferences, seminars and forums; and continued development of the ACE national networks for New Educators (CATCH!) and Highly Accomplished Educators (HAE).

National Activities

Networks – CATCH! and HAE The year began for the Networks with the implementation of the pilot mentoring program which took place over the first two school terms of 2005, and was co-ordinated by National Office. The networks were involved in both assisting with the development of the pilot guidelines, as well as eleven members participating in the mentoring partnerships. The pilot proved to be successful for a number of participants, as well as providing feedback about the necessity for greater preparation and training of mentors. The feedback also provided the stimulus for further research into Mentor training funded by the ACE Foundation.

In mid 2005 the networks expanded their management structure to include volunteer Co-ordinators from each Branch to promote and support events for Highly Accomplished Educators and New Educators. In July national office hosted a national networks meeting with the Networks Convenors in Canberra to provide an orientation and planning day for the new Co-ordinators. Since the event, there have been network events at branch level including an HAE breakfast in Perth and a New Educators Discussion Panel in Canberra. Late in 2005, as part of the membership renewal drive, members were alerted to the work of the Networks and National Office received approximately 250 expressions of interest from members to join the Networks. These members have now been sent letters from the Convenors to welcome them to the Networks.

Branch and Regional Group Activities

Regional Group Membership Workshop Approximately 40 representatives from Regional Groups and Branches attended a two day workshop held in conjunction with the October 05 Council Meeting. The facilitator for day one was Belinda Busoli from the Not for Profit Network who led the group through key strategies in the recruitment and retention process for associations. Day two included council members. National Office made presentations on regional support, website and finance and Cheryl O’Connor facilitated an open forum. The session ended with an opportunity to share plans for 2006 across our membership.

Branches and Regional Groups conducted a range of professional learning activities in 2005. (See Branch Reports for more details at APPENDIX 6.)

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The College continued to enhance the status of the profession by improving the standing of teachers and teaching in the wider community. Activities that achieved this included research and development through the ACE Foundation, promoting the work of educators on World Teachers’ Day and presenting high quality orations by distinguished educators. Through all the State Awards there was an increased awareness of the status of educators in Australia.

The ACE Foundation

• Published an Occasional Paper - The Profession of Teaching by Don Anderson

Orations

Phillip Hughes Oration 2005 – Achieving System-wide Education Reform by Professor Michael Fullan

Pam Gray Oration 2005 - Leadership in a time of Persistent Change by Carmel Ross

All of the awards the College bestowed during the year contributed to this goal.

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8. College Membership

Membership of the Australian College of Educators in 2005 (see Tables 1 and 2).

Membership Statistics 2005

Table 1: Membership 2005

Membership at 1 January 2005 5420 New Members 445 Assoc Grad Award 3 Resignations 123 Lapsed 349 Membership as at 5396 31 December 2005

Table 2: Branch Membership changes 2005

ACT NSW NT O/S QLD SA TAS VIC WA * TOTAL Membership at 1 194 1704 72 118 1002 434 118 1140 532 106 5420 January New Members 49 147 9 9 81 33 7 59 51 445 Assoc Grad Awards 3 3 Resignations (5) (30) (1) (1) (26) (7) (2) (28) (19) (4) (123) Lapsed (19) (104) (3) (16) (75) (18) (10) (59) (37) (8) 349 Adjustment/transfers 6 (18) (5) 8 8 2 2 20 (7) (16) Membership at 225 1699 72 118 990 447 115 1132 520 78 5396 31 December * Companion members Table 3: Membership 1995- 2005 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 Membership at 31 December 5494 5509 5562 5747 5567 5244 5230 5365 5543 5420 5396

55 members were made Life Members of the College (30 years) 59 members received 25 Year Membership Awards

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9.1 Branches and Regional Groups

One of the significant features of the Australian College of Educators is its network of Branches and Regional Groups operating throughout Australia. Branches were served by the following Honorary Secretaries:

Australian Capital Territory Ms Lana Read New South Wales Mr Allan Peterson Northern Territory Mr Geoff Wilmshurst Queensland Mrs Patricia Gibson South Australia Ms Helena Sobulis Tasmania Ms Pru Francis Victoria Mrs Fran Reddan Western Australia Ms Lisa MacKintosh

9.2 Finance

Branch finances have been managed by Honorary Treasurers, as follows:

Australian Capital Territory Mr Ken Marshall New South Wales Mr Glenn Maytum Northern Territory Mr Vic Czernezkyj Queensland Ms Patricia Gibson South Australia Mr Michael Critchley Tasmania Rev Fr John Williams Victoria Dr Kevin Kee Western Australia Mr Patrick Bourke

9.3 National Office Staff

The National Council maintained a secretariat at the National Office in Canberra that was staffed by the following members:

Chief Executive Officer Ms Cheryl O’Connor Programs Manager Ms Penny Cook Programs Manager (part-time) Mr Chris Cameron Business Manager Ms Janaki de Silva NAQs Project Co-ordinator Mr Peter Weddell Office Manager Ms Kaye Livingstone Branch & Regional Group Support Officer Ms Anne Hamon ICT Co-ordinator/ IT and Administration Officer Ms Barbara Campion/Ms Rosa Quiroga Membership Officer Ms Carolyn Conaghan Membership & Project Officer Ms Wendie McDonald

9.4 College Website

• The ACE website had an average of 100 visitors per day during 2005. The web pages most visited were the following: State pages, Professional Support, Publications, Forums, About Us and Research and Development.

• 48% of the members who paid online were new members. The figures demonstrate that a good number of new members are using the website to pay their subscriptions.

Annual Report ⎯ 2005 ⎯ Australian College of Educators 15 • A new website is being developed. It will cover the most important requirements for our members and the general public. It will have a friendly interface, easy access and better information structure. New features will be incorporated, such as: online shopping, where members and general public can buy our publications. The website will go online in the middle of January 2006. For the first two months after its launch there will be a period of testing and the college expects to get feedback from our members. An online poll will be available for this purpose.

• The website continues to receiving positive feedback and members from different branches and regional groups have been providing new material to keep information up to date and relevant. Members continue to give feedback on the website which helps us to enhance the service provided.

9.5 College Archives Project

During the past twelve months, the archives have been through a period of consolidation, in our new premises, within the Lutheran Archives building in Adelaide, and ongoing addition of College records from around Australia. This is an ideal storage and working area, and with very easy access to the approximately 180 boxes of College Archives, from 1958 when the first real moves were made in Victoria to establish some form of institute or college of educators.

There is a regular flow of enquiries, both from within the College, and it is also pleasing to report some enquiries from researchers in universities or from other archives. However, the College does have a valuable repository of records covering many aspects of education in Australia for almost fifty years, and promotion both within the College and the wider education community is an emerging priority.

With ongoing commitment by all branches and regional groups to ensure the lodgement of key records on a regular basis, this archive will become even more important for the future. College members and other bona fide educators/researchers are invited to visit the College Archives, by appointment. Email [email protected]

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Australian College of Educators – College Medal 2005

Professor Brian J. Caldwell

Professor Brian J. Caldwell is Managing Director of Educational Transformations Pty Ltd in Melbourne and Associate Director of iNet (Global) (International Networking for Educational Transformation) of the Specialist Schools Trust in England. From 1998 to 2004 he served as Dean of Education at the University of Melbourne where he is currently Professorial Fellow in the Department of Education Policy and Management. His previous appointments include Head of Education Policy and Management at the University of Melbourne and Head of Teacher Education and Dean of Education at the University of Tasmania. He served as a teacher and school administrator in Victoria, Australia and Alberta, Canada before postgraduate study and appointments in higher education. He holds the degrees of Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Education from the University of Melbourne, and Master of Education and Doctor of Philosophy from the University of Alberta.

His international work over the last 15 years includes presentations, projects and other professional assignments in or for 32 countries on six continents, including Australia, Bahrain, Canada, Chile, China (including Hong Kong SAR), Chinese Taipei, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Israel, Kenya, Korea, Japan, Laos, Malaysia, Mauritius, Myanmar (Burma), New Zealand, Norway, Oman, Pakistan, Papua New Guinea, Philippines, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Africa, Thailand, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States and Vietnam, with several assignments for OECD, UNESCO, UNICEF, World Bank, Asia Development Bank and APEC. He has served as Wei Lun Visiting Professor at the Chinese University of Hong Kong, Visiting Professor at the National College for School Leadership in England, Special Professor at the University of Nottingham, Provost’s Distinguished Visiting Scholar at the University of Southern California, and Invitational Research Fellow for the Japan Society for the Promotion of Science. He is Honorary Professor at the University of Hull. He was consultant to an APEC project on ‘Best Practice Governance in Education Policy and Service Delivery’ in 2003-2004.

Brian Caldwell is author or co-author of books that helped guide educational reform in several countries, most notably the trilogy on self-managing schools: The Self-Managing School (1988), Leading the Self-Managing School (1992) and Beyond the Self-Managing School (1998). Re- imagining the Self-Managing School was published in 2004, reflecting experience around the world where the best practice of self-management has outstripped its initial conception. The New Enterprise Logic of Schools was published in June 2005. He was co-author of Creating an Excellent School (1989) and The Future of Schools: Lessons from the Reform of Public Education (1998).

He was Chair of the Advisory Board of the Asia Education Foundation from 1998 to 2004. He is a director of the Australian Council for Educational Research (ACER). He is a Fellow of the Australian College of Educators (ACE) and the Australian Council for Educational Leaders (ACEL). He was President of ACEL from 1990 to 1993 and was awarded its Gold Medal in 1994. In 2004 he was awarded the Sir James Darling Medal of ACE (Victoria) and the Hedley Beare Educator of the Year Award of ACEL (Victoria).

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Bob Squire Award for Excellence in Science Teaching, 2005

Brad Wilken

Brad is a beginning teacher who is determined to make a difference in the lives of the members of the school community and in the quality of the environment of the school. His willingness to take on extra activities outside his teaching role attests to his professionalism, his dedication and his enthusiasm for his subject. He has a passion for the environment and improving the lives of those around him. He makes a vital contribution to the community by introducing students to the benefits of engaging in plant propagation. He models what he believes to staff, students and the wider community. He is interested in both native plantings to improve the environment and in food varieties to promote healthy eating. Brad is a young and enthusiastic teacher who is committed and dedicated to improving the physical environment on a macro and a micro level His experiences include teaching in Queensland where he taught hydroponic horticulture, taught horticultural native propagation and composting and worm farms. At Kambah High School Brad is the \Wastewise Schools District Co-ordinator. His teaching practice includes designing and teaching units on the impact of litter in the environment, the impact of feral animals, plants, salination and farming methods on the environment. He designs and teaches units as part of Environmental Science course on horticulture. Brad works outside the set curriculum by taking extra tasks and organizing special events. At Kambah High School he was responsible for organizing Greening Australia to donate more than 200 plants (shrubs and trees) to regenerate an area of the playground. A class of year 8 students from the mainstream part of the school and a group of students from the Learning Centre helped with the planting. Politicians and the press accepted invitation to attend the planting. The Canberra Times newspaper ran an article about the event with interviews and photos of the students on Saturday 30th July 2005. There is a green house in the school in an internal courtyard. Brad takes care of the plants with a group of volunteer students. He has plants he received from Greening Australia to propagate and replant following the devastating 2003 bushfires in the Canberra region. He willingly shares his knowledge and expertise with other staff members as well as mentoring students to be more aware of environmental issues. Brad developed and maintains a worm farm which is used to generate compost for the greenhouse plants. Kambah High School is a Health Promoting School and as part of that Brad is a member of a team of staff and parents to inspire the students to be healthier eaters. Whilst other team members are looking at the canteen food, Brad is looking at developing a kitchen garden. He intends expanding the green house area to incorporate a simple herb and vegetable garden. If this proves successful he has plans to expand into another, larger area of the school grounds and develop a kitchen garden. Brad was presented with his award prior to the Phillip Hughes Oration at the Australian National University on 27 November 2005.

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APPENDIX 3 2005 College Fellows

Mr Aidan O’Leary For exemplary leadership and outstanding educational innovation in the area of science education in TAFE

Dr Alison Elliott For outstanding national and international leadership in early childhood education, through research, management, policy, community roles, information technology and teacher education.

Dr William Sultmann For outstanding contribution to Catholic Education particularly in the areas of system administration, school renewal, and development of lay spirituality.

Associate Professor Brian Ferry For his outstanding contribution to professional associations, teaching and learning, pre-service teacher education and the use of technology to facilitate learning.

Associate Professor Christopher Newell For outstanding and dedicated contribution to the advancement of the educational and lifestyle outcomes for people with disabilities in Australia.

Mr Craig Curry For outstanding contribution to school education in Australia, especially in relation to advancing professional reflection and learning about inclusive education, by promoting the quality of education of children with special needs.

Mr David Patterson For his outstanding contribution as an educator and leader in the field of policy development related to the NSW curriculum.

Professor Denis Goodrum For outstanding leadership in Science Education both nationally and internationally through research, administration, project management, teacher education and professional development programs.

Ms Gail Mackay For her outstanding and distinctive contributions to education at a state, national and international level, particularly in the areas of innovative curriculum and accountability, student centred pedagogy and the development and nurturing of leadership skills.

Professor Geoffrey Herington For his outstanding contribution to academic leadership in the field of education as Dean of the Faculty of Education and Social Work, Acting Deputy Vice Chancellor, University of Sydney, as well as contribution to the field of history of education.

Mrs Heather Causley For outstanding leadership and highly significant contributions to the promotion of music education and performance for state, primary and secondary students.

Ms Jean Memery For her outstanding teaching performance and leadership for Northern Territory schools providing significant and sustained intellectual input into professional associations, as well as being the driving force for the establishment of the NT Teacher Registration Board in 2004.

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Ms Jennifer Haynes For outstanding educational leadership over many years in the area of curriculum, and in particular, for her exceptional and sustained contribution across Australia to the teaching of English.

Mr John Collier For his outstanding contributions to the development of international and historical curriculum perspectives and leadership practices in new and developing government and non-government secondary schools.

Dr Judith Paphazy For her pioneer work in bringing resilience into Australian schools which is used widely as the basis of whole school policies.

Ms Kathleen Shipway For outstanding contribution to equity policy and programs in schooling, vocational education and training, and Adult Community education in Tasmania.

Dr Lawrence Ingvarson For his outstanding contribution to teacher professional development and teaching standards both nationally and internationally.

Professor Malcolm Gillies For outstanding leadership and administration in education in several academic institutions and professional bodies coupled with ongoing teaching, pedagogical leadership and publishing in the field of music.

Mr Malcolm Lamb For outstanding leadership to education at a state, national and international level through his principalship, his work with the Association of Heads of Independent Schools of Australia and the International Baccalaureate.

Mr Richard Leemen For his outstanding contribution to educational leadership as Foundation Principal of Elizabeth Macarthur High School and English education in New South Wales.

Ms Susan Boucher For her outstanding contribution to the professional development of education leaders throughout Australia by providing much of the vision and drive that keeps a very diverse constituency working towards the common goal of a better Australia for all Australians through education.

Dr Murray Evans For his outstanding contribution to leadership in education, particularly in the independent sector of Queensland.

Mr Seamus O’Grady For sustained and innovative leadership at school and system level in catholic education, particularly curriculum development, the performing arts and technology in learning.

Mr David McRae For his outstanding contribution to the professional learning of teachers in a wide variety of professional settings, plus his significant influence on curriculum design and improving outcomes for students at all levels and in all contexts.

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Branch Awards, 2005

NEW SOUTH WALES Quality Teaching Awards Early Childhood Ros Bensch Bowen Public School

Primary Deborah Hall Jewells Primary School Georgina Havadjia Abbotsleigh Junior School, Wahroonga Felicia Jones Tudor House School, Moss Vale Murray Keating Abbotsleigh Junior School, Wahroonga Kirsten Payne Hebersham Public School Patrice Rowe Gordon East Public School Lee Saurins Floraville Public School Gabrielle Wilcock Our Lady of Fatima School Kingsgrove Catherine Williams St Joseph’s Primary School, North Goulburn

Secondary Diane Borg Chifley College Bidwill Campus Christopher Bradbury Hurlstone Agricultural High School Phillippa Cleaves Singleton High School Paul Harmon St Leo's Catholic College, Wahroonga Kim Harris Nyngan High School Andreas Langes Gilgandra High School Craig Malyon MLC School, Burwood Clinton Mewburn Hillston Central Cameron Paterson Shore School, North Sydney Dianne Pyne Chifley College Mount Druitt Campus Jan Rolph William Clarke College, Kellyville Michael Ernest Thill St Andrew’s Cathedral School, Sydney Kim Wilson Kincoppal, Rose Bay

TAFE NSW Nicole Aalders TAFE NSW-Sydney Institute, Randwick College Larry Bagnell TAFE NSW-Western Sydney Institute, Nirimba College Alex Dalrymple TAFE NSW-Sydney Institute, Design Centre Enmore Judith Dunn TAFE NSW-Western Sydney Institute, Baulkham Hills College Helen Macindoe TAFE NSW-Northern Sydney Institute, Bradfield College Rosanna L. Manganas TAFE NSW-Western Sydney Institute, OTEN Elsa Mittiga TAFE NSW-Western Sydney Institute, Baulkham Hills College Maxine Pagliasso TAFE NSW-Western Sydney Institute, Baulkham Hills College Alfred Radocchia TAFE NSW-Northern Sydney Institute, Crows Nest College Sussan Rajabi TAFE NSW-Sydney Institute, Petersham College Jan Shedden TAFE NSW-New England Institute, Gunnedah College Jeannie Wang TAFE NSW-Sydney Institute, Ultimo College

University Haruko Asakura School of Arts and Sciences (NSW), Australian Catholic University Lyn Carson School of Government, University of Sydney Kathryn Grushka Faculty of Education and Arts, University of Newcastle A/Prof Roger Lewis Faculty of Engineering, University of Wollongong Dr Geoff MacFarlane School of Biological Sciences, University of Newcastle

Annual Report ⎯ 2005 ⎯ Australian College of Educators 21 A/Prof Anthony Masters School of Chemistry, University of Sydney Dr Paul McGreevy Faculty of Veterinary Science, University of Sydney Dr Kerry Robinson School of Education, University of Western Sydney Dr Wilhelmina Van Rooy School of Education, Macquarie University

25 Years Service NSW Branch Mr Seamus O’Grady, FACE Mr Riley Warren, JP, FACE Miss Jacqueline Keenan, MACE Dr Alan Barcan, FACE Mr Patrick Foley, MACE Mrs Barbara Mynott, MACE Mr Frederick Armstrong, FACE Mrs Desiree McFadden, MACE Dr Alan Rice, AM, FACE Reverend Helen Cullen, MACE Ms Carole Cassidy, MACE Brother Robert O’Connor, MACE Mr John Holmes, MACE Mr Jack Blair, MACE Dr Bryan Cowling, FACE Dr Graham Boyd, MACE Mr Ross Wilson, MACE Mr Robert Moore, MACE Mr Ian Jordan, MACE Reverend John Campbell, MACE

NSW Life Members of ACE Sister Gabrielle Foley, MACE Mr James McLoughlin, OAM, MACE Ms Eula Guthrie, AO, FACE Brother Justin Guthrie, MACE Peter Woods, OAM, MACE Brother John Pill, FACE Mr James Gair, MACE Mr Michael Hogan, MACE Sister Marie Farrell, FACE Sister Elizabeth Dodds, MACE Mr Maxwell Crocker, MACE Professor Philip Foreman, MACE Dr Roderic Kefford, FACE

Annual Report ⎯ 2005 ⎯ Australian College of Educators 22 VICTORIA

The 2005 ACE Media Award was received by Caroline Milburn of ‘The Age’ newspaper.

ACE Victorian Fellowships 2005 were awarded to: David McCrae Lawrence Ingvarson Jennifer Haynes Dr Judith Paphazy

The Sir James Darling Medal for 2005 was presented to Bella Erlicht

The Victorian Education Excellence award winners in Victoria (co-Sponsors)- Primary Teacher: Keir Jasper Lindsay Thompson Fellowship: Andrew Taylor Secondary Teacher: Lorraine Watson School Leadership: Diane Joseph

Gippsland Group Awards 2005 (awarded 2006) Gippsland TAFE Lorna Richardson and Kath Medew East Gippsland Institute of TAFE Martin Grundy Independent Schools Gippsland Grammar Sharyn O’reilly St Paul’s Warragul Sue McKay Catholic Sector Margaret Gaulton Sharon Anderson Liz McQuade-Jones Government Sector Paul van Bruegel Wendy Inman Monash University Margaret Plunkett

Gippsland Group Awards 2004 (awarded 2005) We recognised the outstanding contribution made by teachers who were in their first 5 years of service.

Catholic sector Karleigh Fiddelaars Mario Frazzetto Michala Chapman Peter Ries TAFE sector Karen Bird Owen Flahavin Government sector Samantha Mundy Michala Chapman was given a special award for her work as an ambassador from the College of Educators to young teachers.

Maroondah Group Awards 2005 State Primary School Teacher Award Damien Toomey of Tinternvale Primary School Kylie Sledge of Wonga Park Primary School

2005 State Secondary School Teacher Award Koren Harvey – Croydon Secondary College

2005 Catholic Secondary School Teacher Award Tanya Solomon of Mater Christi College, Belgrave Honorable Mention: Natalie Hall of Mount Lilydale Mercy College

2005 Independent School Teacher Award Jason Smith of Lilydale Adventist Academy Honorable Mention: Donna Mulazzani of Yarra Valley Grammar, Ringwood

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WESTERN AUSTRALIA

College Medal Dr Walter Neal

20 Year Members Mr Graham Rixon Mr Desmond Humphreys Mr Milton Butcher Dr Peter Lewis Mrs Jean McSkimming

25 Year Members Mr Reginald Radford Mr John Willett Mr Richard Flanigan Mrs Audrey Jackson Ms Dorothy Blake Mr Phillip Ridden Mr Geoffrey Arnold Mr Authur Spartalis

Life Members Mrs Gweneth Jones and Mr Ken Gwynne

Fellows & Honary Fellows Mr Patrick Bourke Professor Jennifer Nicol Professor Alan Robson Sister Veronica Ryan Ms Jennifer Searcy

Outstanding New Educators Joanne Jones Lisa Lockyer Jared Furtado Josephine Rodi Lynda Ellison Kelli Lunt Helen Lydon Scott Loveday Cherie Pearse Brendon Gifford Narelle Hines Elizabeth Efthyvoulos Matt Bradley Anthony Humphreys Sara Barrett Carolyn Lee Chantel Simpson Coralie Nancarrow Craig Vergara

Four Pre-Service Teacher Awards were presented to leading students at the following universities: Edith Cowan, Murdoch and Notre Dame.

Annual Report ⎯ 2005 ⎯ Australian College of Educators 24

TASMANIA

Tasmanian Award 2005 to Mrs Penny Andersen

Margaret Record Award 2005 for services to the College to Ms Prudence M. Francis

Tasmanian Quality Teaching Awards Bruce Campbell Andrew Herbert Janene Crowle Chris Hoare Heather Keeling Paricia Kempa James Ransom Kim Morrow Cecelia Singh Brian Moss Deidre Arendt Greg O’Keefe Bernadette Brooks Margaret Patterson Nicola Collins Margaret Reig Zanette Crowden Melissa Smith Sue Ekins Vincent van de Vusse Sue Fletcher Neil Winter Ben Green

ACT

Outstanding Graduating Students in Education – University of Canberra Ms Leigh Reddell – B. Ed Primary Ms Julie Bassett – B. Ed Early Childhood Mrs Kristy Keay – B. Ed Secondary Ms Angela Hug and Ms Vanessa Sargeant – Grad Dip Ed

Outstanding Graduating Student in Education – Australian Catholic University Ms Rose De Angelis – B. Ed Primary

Bernhard H, Neumann Memorial Award for Outstanding Mathematics Student in the Graduate Diploma of Education Mr Stewart Dennis

ACT Educational Institutional Award In Recognition of outstanding performance - Charnwood Primary School Highly Commended Schools – Evatt Primary, Garran Primary, Hawker College, Higgins Primary, Kaleen Primary, Macgregor Primary, Narrabundah Primary, Wanniassa Hills Primary

Life member – Professor Noel Gough

25 Years Membership of ACE – Mr Frank McKone and Professor Noel Gough

Annual Report ⎯ 2005 ⎯ Australian College of Educators 25 QUEENSLAND

The Noreen Wilcox Award was awarded to Leiana Marie Doughan

ACE Townsville Regional Group Prize was awarded to Petrina Zabala

ACE Darling Downs Regional Group Awards University of Southern Queensland 2005 Pre-service Award, B.Ed (Primary) – Mrs Robyn McLeish 2005 Postgraduate Award, PhD – Dr Elizabeth McLendon

Excellence in Education 2005 Pittsworth State High School Oakey State High School St Mary’s School, Taroom Yvonne Bidgood, Harristown State High School Commendations St Saviour’s College Mannual Arts Team, Harristown State High School

SOUTH AUSTRALIA

Life Membership Mr Brian Gerne Ms Rosemary Gracanin Mr Phillip Hoffman Emeritus Professor Jillian Maling, AM Dr Geoffrey Mildred

25 Years Membership of ACE Mr John Gladwell Mr Michael Hewitson Professor Paul Hughes, AM Dr Peter Manuel Mr David Muscio Mr John Saunders Mr Brian Taylor

Annual Report ⎯ 2005 ⎯ Australian College of Educators 26 APPENDIX 5

2005 National Awards for Quality Schooling

AWARD CATEGORY: Excellence by a Teacher

1 Best National Achievement by a Teacher prize at $30,000

Ms Margaret Meijers New Town High School TAS Advanced Skills Teacher, ICT Head Of Department, ICT

8 Outstanding National Achievement by a Teachers prizes at $10,000 each

Mr Michael Goodwin Mackay North State High QLD Senior Teacher / Senior School School Coordinator / Coordinator ‘Lest We Forget’ History Project Mr Morris Needleman Kincoppal-Rose Bay School of NSW Mathematics Technology The Sacred Heart Coordinator Mr Brendan Magee Lyneham High School ACT Year 1 Teacher of Music, Physical Education & Health Mr Gregory Gebhart Lowanna College VIC Multimedia Teacher / Computer Manager Mr Paul Hedgcock Proserpine State High School QLD Science/ Marine Education Teacher; Head of Science/Marine Education Ms Deborah Arthurs Cardiff South Public School NSW Pre-School Teacher Mr Jason Zagami St Aidan’s Anglican Girls’ QLD Information Technology School Coordinator Ms Robin McKean St Hilda’s Anglican School for WA Teacher Librarian and Learning Girls Technologies Teacher

12 Highly Commended National Achievement by a Teacher prizes at $5,000

Ms Stacey Hunter Cavendish Road State High QLD Science Teacher School Mr Malcolm McInerney Findon High School SA Humanities and Year 11 Coordinator Ms Donna Wright Wodonga High School VIC Implementation of Middle Years Reform Ms Norena Mendiolea St. Margaret Mary’s College QLD Assistant to the Principal (Administration) and ICT Teacher Mr Leigh Charlesworth Aberfoyle Park High School SA Boys In Education Coordinator, Active 8 Coordinator, Rugby League Program Coordinator, PE, Health, English, SOSE and Maths Teacher Mr Hao Anh Ngo Ta Willetton Senior High School WA Science Learning Area Ms Donna Mincham Ludmilla Alternative Pathway NT Teacher In Charge of Program Alternative Education Program Mr Geoffrey De Manser Mortlake College VIC Generalist Teacher Yrs 5-7 Assistant Middle Years Coordinator Mr Trevor Howitt Cocos Islands District High WA Primary Teacher – Home Island School Campus Ms Laurel Nowacki Wodonga Primary School VIC Leading Teacher – LOTE (Japanese) Ms Anne-Marie Reeks Monash Kindergarten SA Pre School Teacher 2004, Director 2005

Ms Rose Callaghan Cairns West State School QLD Year 3 Classroom

AWARD CATEGORY: Excellence by a Principal

1 Best National Achievement by a Principal prize at $30,000

Mr Garry Costello Mount Gambier High School SA

Annual Report ⎯ 2005 ⎯ Australian College of Educators 27 2 Outstanding National Achievement by a Principal prizes at $10,000 each

Mr Christopher Presland Airds High School NSW Ms Bella Irlicht Port Phillip Specialist School VIC

3 Highly Commended National Achievement by a Principal prizes at $5,000

Ms Joy Bedford Our Lady Of The Sacred Heart SA College Mr Clayton Jones Girton Grammar School VIC Mr Richard Lornie Central Coast Grammar School NSW

AWARD CATEGORY: Excellence by School Support Staff

1 Best National Achievement by School Support Staff prize at $30,000

Mr Don Hones Granville Boys High School NSW Islander Liaison Officer

3 Outstanding National Achievement by School Support Staff prizes at $10,000 each

Ms Jill Walters Para Hills West Primary SA School Services Officer School Ms Eggins The Cathedral School NSW Marketing & Enrolments Manager Mr David Neilson Belmont Primary School for VIC Network Coordinator Barwon South Network

6 Highly Commended National Achievement by School Support Staff prizes at $5,000 each

Ms Lyn Mernagh The Canberra College ACT IT Manager Mr Colin Russell Cardijn College SA Maintenance Supervisor Ms Jeanette Skennar Loganlea State High School QLD Teacher Aide Ms Janice Cooper Engadine High School NSW School Admin Manager Ms Heather Niss Carmel School 2 WA Jewish Studies Administrator & Secretary Mr Donald Mudge Jamestown Community SA Grounds Maintenance School

AWARD CATEGORY: Excellence in School Improvement

1 Best National Achievement in School Improvement prize at $65,000

Princes Hill Primary School VIC Engaging boys in learning Ms Gillian Collins

20 Outstanding National Achievement in School Improvement prizes at $20,000 each

St. Patrick’s Catholic Primary NSW Positive changes to Boy's Ms Suzan Hirsch School, Asquith Education Sherwood State School QLD Early Years Literacy Enrichment Ms Beryl Falconer St. John Vianney’s Primary NSW Literacy and Numeracy Ms Inke Soos School Spensley Street Primary School VIC Responding to the Whole Child Ms Maureen Douglas Northern Territory Music School NT Literacy and wellbeing through Ms Nora Lewis Arts St Joseph’s Primary School, VIC Schools as core social centres Ms Patricia Taylor Collingwood Mirani State High School QLD Middle Years at Risk Boys Ms Cath Jeffrey Bowraville Central School NSW Welfare to Curriculum Driven Mr Glenn Thorncroft St Hilda’s Anglican School for WA Values Education Ms Pam Garnett Girls Loreto Normanhurst NSW Holistic learning and school Ms Leoni Degenhardt transformation Melrose Primary School VIC Improving Literacy in Early Years Ms Maree Geoghegan

Annual Report ⎯ 2005 ⎯ Australian College of Educators 28 Portland Central School NSW Portland Central Middle School Ms Tracey Borg Program Waverley Primary School TAS Building Social Responsibility Ms Jane Bovill St Peter’s School, Epping VIC Building a Professional Learning Ms Katherine Hudson Community Brookvale Public School NSW Integrating ICT into the K-6 Mr Christopher Taylor classroom to improve student achievement. Orange Preschool Kindergarten NSW Support to Families Mr Anthony Body St Stephen's School WA Inspire Learning Support/Gifted Ms Kylie Bice Program Louise Wycliffe Christian School NSW Challenging Conservative Ms Kathryn Pereira Worldview Perceptions through cross cultural education Geographe Primary School WA School Wide Pedagogy Mr John Shortill Northern Beaches State High QLD Vocational Education & Training Ms Tracey McAskill School

30 Highly Commended National Achievement in School Improvement prizes at $10,000

Miles Franklin Primary School ACT Numeracy - the impact of a Ms Nada Karvelas differentiated maths curriculum Avalon Public School NSW Kindy Transition & Orientation Ms Jo Boreham Program St Joseph’s Primary School, NSW Self Esteem/ Reconcilliaton Mr John Wright Walgett Snowtown Area School SA Positive Outcomes for Student Ms Amanda O’Shea Wellbeing Mooroolbark College ( Base VIC Developing Collaborative Action Ms Robyn Floyd School) Research Aberfoyle Park High School SA STAR Students as Future Ms Katherine Fisher Leaders Lake Ginninderra College ACT Reengaging students in life-long Mr Steve Ford learning St Michael’s Grammar School VIC Authentic Assessment and Ms Faye Lambert Reporting St Monica's Primary School ACT Creating Researchers of the Ms Mary Dorrian Future Springfield Primary School WA Pastoral Care Ms Sue Williams Claremont College TAS Provision for students wit special Ms Suzanne Garth needs Wodonga High School Cluster VIC Authentic Learning with Rich Mr Peter MacLean Tasks Great Lakes College – Forster NSW Student Welfare Ms Elizabeth Bate Campus Caloundra State High School QLD The Performance Excellence Ms Sue Fox Program St. Mary’s School, Hampton VIC School Improvement/Change Ms Margaret Doolan Airds High School NSW Boys' Own Programme Mr Michael Adams Upper Coomera State College QLD Middle Phase Core Skills Ms Jacqui Lewis Kangaroo Island Community SA Marine and Environmental Mr Tony Bartram Education Education Tambo State School QLD Developing Positive Change Mr Brendan Smith Barmera Primary School SA Learning to Lead Mr Terry Wheeldon Airds High School NSW Best Practice in teaching English Ms Kylie Hedger Maitland Area School SA Aboriginal Students Ms Janelle Reimann Jabiru Area School NT Indiginous Participation and Ms Rachel Elphick success in SS Delany College NSW Whole School improvement in Mr Kevin Jones literacy The Berne Education Centre NSW Hope always for children at risk Mr Michael Flanagan St Jerome's School, Munster WA Speech and Language Ms Penny King Intervention in ECE Rutherglen Primary School VIC Sustainable School Mr Ross Martin Ocean Grove Primary School VIC Improved Student and Staff Ms Jenny Lander Outcomes Transition – Special Education, NSW Through School to Community Ms Cecile Gray Catholic Education Office, Parramatta St. Paul’s Primary School NT Growing a Positive Learning Ms Mary Cutjar Community

Annual Report ⎯ 2005 ⎯ Australian College of Educators 29 APPENDIX 6

Branch Reports

ACT

Membership The year 2005 has been one of growth for the membership in the ACT. With an 11.3% growth, we exceed that of all other branches. In the ACT many of our members are retired (and therefore pay lower subscriptions). Continued growth is required in financial terms, but more importantly in encouraging wider participation in achieving the College goals.

Events The ACT Branch affirmed its reputation for providing a diverse range of events to cater for the needs of its members. Contributors included newly qualified university graduates, education system chief officers, experienced teachers, early career leaders, tertiary educators, government departmental representatives, interstate experts and lots of local talent. The array of speakers and forums was sprinkled with opportunities to network in collegial environments. Events included: • ICT Pedagogy Showcase at University of Canberra • Panel and dinner (Trevor Fletcher, DDG NSW; Michele Bruniges CEO ACT DET; Fran Hinton Director NIQTSL) Topic: Change and priorities for now and the future • Speakers + dinner Canberra Institute of Technology: Topic: Skills shortages • Geoff Masters + dinner • Joint ACE/ACEL dinner speaker – Lyndsay Connors • Phillip Hughes Oration: Professor Michael Fullan • Panel and seminar on Early Career Leadership (incl. Minister for Education, Fran Hinton and • AGM + ACT Awards

ACT members participated in National ACE and other professional events eg mentoring workshops; AEU workshops.

College Awards Professional recognition is a central goal of the College. This year we are proud to have seen local recipients of both National and ACT awards. • 4 ACE Fellowships • The Bob Squire Science Award • The Bernard H Neumann Memorial Award for Mathematics • 6 Outstanding Preservice Teacher Awards • ACT Institutional Award • 1 Life membership • 3 X 25 year membership pins

Jackie Walkington Branch President

Annual Report ⎯ 2005 ⎯ Australian College of Educators 30 TASMANIA

Events The College in Tasmania can look back on a year of growth. As this report details, a number of significant events took place during 2005. There has been a series of regular meetings, gatherings and events for College members to participate in. These have included dinner meetings for members and joint occasions for those occasions scheduled with ACEL, drive home seminars at the Kilburn Institute in Hobart, the Tasmanian Quality Teaching Awards in Launceston, participation at National Council, and the publishing of electronic newsletters, and the editing of the College Year Book for 2005.

At State level the College has responded to a number of requests for advice and consultancies. For example, we made a contribution to the College’s submission to the House of Representatives Review of Teaching and Teacher Education and we have been a part of the University of Tasmania’s Faculty of Education Stakeholders meetings throughout the year. We have worked with the World Education Foundation Tasmania to help them promote their educational agenda and speakers’ program.

Membership We also record with regret the death of Life Member Professor Richard Selby Smith who died on the 22nd October 2005. Professor Selby-Smith was a founding member of the College. The Executive has decided to recognize the contribution of Dick Selby Smith by asking for the family’s permission to name an annual oration in Tasmania as the Richard Selby Smith Oration. We anticipate that this will become a significant event in the College calendar and attract high quality speakers.

Fellowships Associate Professor Christopher Newell, AM was recognized “For outstanding and dedicated contribution to the advancement of the educational and lifestyle outcomes for people with disabilities in Australia” and Ms Kate Shipway was recognized “For outstanding contribution to equity policy and programs in schooling, vocational education and training, and Adult Community education in Tasmania”.

The Margaret Record Award 2005 This award recognizes outstanding contribution to the College and it will be my great pleasure to present this award today to Prudence M. Francis who is a most deserving recipient.

The Tasmanian Award 2005 Mrs Penny Andersen is the 2005 recipient of the Tasmanian Award. This Award recognizes her outstanding contribution to education in Tasmania as a lecturer, teacher, Principal, and as the Principal Project Officer for the Curriculum Consultation and particularly her key role in the development and implementation of the Essential Learnings Curriculum, first as a project officer, and then as Assistant Director, Curriculum, Standards and Support.

Tasmanian Quality Teaching Awards The national Goal 3 Encourage Excellence in Professional Practice has been highlighted again in Tasmania with the Tasmanian Quality Teaching Awards. The Awards held at Scotch Oakburn College in Launceston honoured our commitment to make these State awards geographically accessible to all parts of the State. We were delighted that His Excellency the Governor of Tasmania, the Hon William Cox, was able to present the awards and to speak at the ceremony. The Vice Regal presence is recognition of the importance that His Excellency places on the teaching profession and his courtesy, and the generosity of his responses to all recipients, was greatly appreciated. The College is indebted to the Principal, Mr Andrew Barr and staff at Scotch Oakburn College for their excellent management of the venue and catering and their generosity in donating these services to us.

Annual Report ⎯ 2005 ⎯ Australian College of Educators 31 This year’s finalists were, in the Beginning Teacher category, Bruce Campbell, Janene Crowle, Heather Keeling, James Ransom and Cecelia Singh. In the Open Category the following teachers were recognized: Deirdre Arendt, Bernadette Brooks, Nicola Collins, Zanette Crowden, Sue Ekins, Sue Fletcher, Ben Green, Andrew Herbert, Chris Hoare, Patricia Kempa, Kim Morrow, Brian Moss, Greg O’Keefe, Margaret Patterson, Margaret Reid, Melissa Smith, Vincent van de Vusse and Neil Winter.

College Year Book 2005 I am delighted to report that under the leadership of Associate Professor Christopher Newell the College Year Book 2005 “Disability in Education: Context, Curriculum and Culture” had a prominent Tasmanian flavour in its creation and publication. Christopher Newell conceived the dominant themes of the publication and was tireless in chasing up contributors. Kate Shipway peer reviewed the papers while I played a role in the publication as Chairman of the Editorial Panel. This publication was a first in many ways. It was the first time the College has dedicated a Year Book to this aspect of education and it was the first time that Tasmania had played such a major role in the creation of the product from conception to publication.

Julie Rimes Branch President

Annual Report ⎯ 2005 ⎯ Australian College of Educators 32 VICTORIA

2005 continued to be a busy and fulfilling year for all involved. Membership continues to grow and Melbourne membership remains the largest in the country as at January 2006. Activities in 2005 to aid membership included an increased focus on young and beginning educators as well as increased activity in the regional areas through activities such as the Gippsland Len Falk lecture, the Maroondah Branch Awards Night and the emergence of the Ballarat group.

The Victorian Branch continues to reflect on the role for ACE in covering all sectors and ages of schooling and what this means for the organisation as it redefines its role in the context of the emerging national professional voice.

Highlights of the year included the New and Life Members function with Bella Erlicht as the guest speaker. This function celebrated the contribution of those who had given so much already with those just starting. The next major event was ‘The Privilege and the Price of Leadership’ session in May which included speakers Louise Stohl, Michael Carr Gregg, Ellen Koshland. This evening was facilitated superbly by Tony Mckay and was a very well attended event that provided much food for thought. On 19 August The Annual Dinner and Awards night attendees were provided with some inspirational stories from many different aspects of the Australian educational landscape. The evening included the presentation of the Sir James darling medal to Bella Erlicht, the Annual Oration by Sylvia Walton and the presentation of fellowships and media award. Sylvia Walton’s humbling reflection on leadership combined with the inspirational work being done by both experienced and recent graduates was most heartening. Following in this vein, those at the AGM in October were treated to three guest speakers: Paul Conlon, Matt Francis and Billy Williams from the National Aboriginal Sports Corporation of Australia (NASCA). The team of presenters was absolutely captivating. Each had an extraordinary story to share, and each in their own style. Innovative and truly uplifting programs and projects discussed included • ARMtour – the flagship program of NASCA where recognized athletes from a range of sports travel to four remote communities to connect with young people, act as role models and promote the key messages of NASCA. • Gunja Tourism – and Gunja Tijikala in particular. The story of an authentic indigenous tourism experience set to expand into a variety of environments • Indigenous Window or Yaitya Makkitau – a program about cultural awareness and the importance of understanding and acquiring cultural knowledge • Who Dem Mob? – an inspiring and revealing insight into the cultural identity of indigenous Australians.

The Victorian Branch of ACE also supported the DE&T Excellence Awards in 2005.

The 2006 Victorian Branch Committee structure is as follows:

President Carolyn Woodhouse President Elect Aine Maher Past President Andrew Blair Secretary Annette Rome Social Convener Anne McDonald Treasurer Paul Walsh Membership Officer Carl Stevens Ambassador Program & Anna Bennett Newsletter Coordinator Regional Representatives Stewart Robinson Maroondah John Duncan Gippsland

Committee Members Ian Sloane Nerida Wilson Mary Kelleher Amanda Burritt Fran Reddan

Annual Report ⎯ 2005 ⎯ Australian College of Educators 33 The Victorian Branch notes that in 2006 it will continue to focus on the need to engage more members new to the profession as well as those in regional areas, further consolidation of its role as an educational body with a national voice (in particular in its relationship with NIQTSL) as well as examine the overall structure of the organisation so as to maximise communication and partnership building. The philosophical question relating to the nature of educational leadership and whether it is part of the education profession or is a profession in itself also requires further thought.

At the AGM, Andrew Blair acknowledged the effort of the Victorian Branch Committee throughout the year. He paid particular recognition to Fran Reddan as outgoing secretary, Kevin Kee as treasurer, Carolyn Woodhouse as President Elect, Pam Russell as Past President and Ian Sloane as committee member. Andrew also acknowledged the services of Janine Meachen and Nick Thornton.

Andrew Blair Branch President

Annual Report ⎯ 2005 ⎯ Australian College of Educators 34 QUEENSLAND

It is with pleasure that I present the 2005 annual report from Queensland. At a time of rapid change in society, collegiate organisations, such as the College, can offer support and recognition to a profession that is frequently in the firing line for society’s ills and too often the recipient of advice from a host of both informed and lesser-informed commentators.

As members of this profession, whatever our role in it, I believe we need to champion the larger cause, so to speak, and to support and value each other as individuals engaged in an important but essentially (media-wise) uncool job!

Public recognition of the worth of a profession is strongly tied to the status of the training arm of that profession - the universities. And there is movement here - in the right direction. Teacher education is one of the most competitive areas in universities in this new century, and we, as a professional association, need to capitalise on this – to raise the status of the profession while providing a national voice.

The College can support its members, but we perhaps need to do more to lobby governments to keep wages attractive, to keep the quality of prospective teachers high and to make sure that teacher education and education generally is not something done “on the cheap” or expediently. How to do this? We have the dual arms of the regional groups and the strength and resources of National Office.

Regional Groups The face of the College in the community is, of course, the regional group. Initiatives from National Office now recognise this and offer many avenues of support.

Queensland’s regional groups continue to offer professional development activities to their local communities of practice where they see a need. It is not always going to be easy to engage all members of such a disparate group as the College, but “our people” in the regions know their locals. Activities tailored accordingly, like the hugely successful forum in Mackay last year attest to this. However, regular small meetings are just as effective in meeting local member needs. All activities help advance the five goals of the College.

Regional activities varied from a forum that attracted over 300 to fireside chats to welcome new members. Whatever works for a particular regional group to further the goals of the College is what is best for that group and the College.

Bassett Oration A highlight of the Queensland 2005 College Year was the well-attended oration at Parliament House. We were well-received by the new minister, the Hon Rod Welford. Professor Erica McWilliam entertained and challenged us as educators to get the best from our students by “meddling in the middle” with them, to better prepare them for a world where we no longer control our immediate environment as we once did. The paper will shortly be published as part of the ED Ventures series.

The oration was nicely complemented with the recognition of three fellows: Dr Bill Sultmann and Dr Murray Evans. Gail Mackay, the third recipient for 2005 was awarded her fellowship in Townsville, as requested, surrounded by friends and colleagues. It was my pleasure to present Gail with her award and I very much enjoyed the hospitality of the Townsville group, including a tour of my old secondary school – the Cathedral School, where I boarded for three years.

Travelling Fellow Dr Bill Sultmann concluded a successful touring program through Queensland with his paper on values education. It posed some interesting questions for us in the year “the document” complete with donkey picture, hit the streets – well the schools. The travelling fellow (or scholar) is an initiative that we need to support each year. Thank you Bill, for your splendid work in 2005.

Annual Report ⎯ 2005 ⎯ Australian College of Educators 35 [There is no truth to the rumour that he is now working on an ACE travelling gourmet guide of regional group nosh!]

Finally, I would like to thank committee members of the Queensland branch who work so tirelessly in the spirit of the College. We need to believe that what we do does matter. The College continues to be well placed to support or react to initiatives from Education Queensland, the non-state sector and the national scene. Let’s keep at it. We are a group of people with a concern for education and educators, and by working together, we can only make it better.

Gail Rientsra Branch president

Annual Report ⎯ 2005 ⎯ Australian College of Educators 36 NEW SOUTH WALES

1. The Highly Accomplished Educators’ Network (HAE) Dr. Fred Osman is the NSW contact for the Highly Accomplished Educators Network and can be contacted at [email protected]. I look forward to the continued growth of this team and to their first conference in 2006

2. The New Educators’ Network This network is being led by Katie Braybon who can be contacted at [email protected]. The NSW Branch supports the work of this emerging group and will encourage members to become involved

3. Streamlining our financial arrangements As of January 2006 the National Office will handle all NSW Branch and Regional Group funds. Each Regional Group will be able directly e-mail, phone or fax National Office staff on financial matters. 4. Re-establishing Regional Groups The Blue Mountains Regional Group is being re-established and congratulations are extended to Ian Keese for his hard work in this reard. 5. Membership Michaela Inglis has travelled to National Office in Canberra to explore ways of improving our support of new members and she has presented a number of excellent ideas at recent meetings. 6. Sponsorship of Regional Group Presidents (or a nominee) to attend a forums and membership workshop in Canberra A number of Regional Groups took advantage of an offer to sponsor representatives to attend a number of forums during the past two years.

7. Continued success of the NSW Quality Teaching Awards The continued success of these awards is built around good leadership and a committed team of dedicated members.

8. Allocation of funds to support the advertising of the College at regional Group and Branch Functions The NSW Branch has purchased a number of College banners to use at meetings. In addition we made a bulk purchase of College pens to advertise the NSW Branch through Regional Groups and Branch functions.

Brian Ferry Branch President .

Annual Report ⎯ 2005 ⎯ Australian College of Educators 37 SOUTH AUSTRALIA

The Branch volunteered to facilitate and prepare a submission to the National Inquiry into the teaching of literacy in Australian Schools. This was organised by The Council of Education Associations of South Australia (CEASA) and the result was very pleasing, with around 43 participants who contributed outstandingly. We were very pleased to be able to present the report via CEASA on an issue that is still attracting considerable ministerial interest and media comment.

The issue of the College taking informed positions in the media on matters of vital importance has long been an issue and this year, following a paper written on behalf of the SA branch, a decision was made to make this a formal process of consultation and publication of a number of matters. South Australia will have the responsibility for developing the position papers for Intelligent Design in the Science Curriculum and Teaching International Students.

Two CEASA representatives at a recent event in Canberra represented the Branch at a national consultation on Leadership Standards held on 25 November 2005

Professor Alan Reid, of The University of South Australia, received the MacKillop Medal, which was awarded in 2004. Alan presented the MacKillop Lecture in May of this year at the Holiday Inn On Hindley. This was a very successful event indeed: well attended and once again supported by the national president, Professor Geoff Masters. Alan’s paper on national curriculum was very well received at a time when there was much discussion over a national senior secondary award.

One of the important strategies to build membership and to foster excellence in professional practice that the College has used in the last two years has been the formation of special interest “Communities of Practice.” These are small, niche networks of members who come together to share expertise, trade ideas and business processes, learn together and promote the notion of self determination and specialist activities. We have one strong network in the Consultants Network, convened by Carolyn Mathews that attracts a consistent attendance at breakfasts, coffee sessions and special presentations. This group has successfully negotiated research grants together, which will have a benefit for the Branch financially and in terms of the profile the projects get in the community. The most recent has been the successful bid to The Law Society of South Australia, which will undertake a community education project to research in the area of the preparation and training of citizens for jury duty.

Professional development for Branch members this year has included: The A.W. Jones Oration, which was held at Adelaide University and featured Emeritus Professor Freda Briggs. Professor Briggs presented her lecture on childhood sexual abuse and its impact on children and young people. This lecture was attended by approximately 450 people and received substantial press coverage.

The MacKillop Lecture, presented by Professor Alan Reid, of University of South Australia, on the notion of a national curriculum. This was conducted in a different location, and at the cocktail hour, which was very popular with the participants.

Student Voice and Action Zones with Roger Holdsworth: This was a sell out activity and very warmly received as well, with considerable interest expressed in following this up in 2006.

A presentation of the research conducted by ACER and Dr Rob Simons of The Smith Family, on the issue of students aspirations about work and their educational attainment. This was an important beginning to professional development that provides an evidence base for professional practitioner’s work.

A workshop for Beginning Teachers was conducted at Prince Alfred College which welcomed new educators to the profession and gave an insight into the use of professional portfolios. Louise Bywaters Branch President

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Given this will be my final report, I thought it would be fitting to thank our national office staff, both the present under the leadership of Cheryl O’Connor and those who I dealt with before, especially the previous CEO Jim Cummings. I would also like to acknowledge those Council members with whom I have worked with over the last three years. The professional camaraderie and networking was always a highlight of each meeting. I thank and commend the level of voluntary input from the National Presidents during my time, Elida Brereton and Professor Geoff Masters. Likewise I wish our new President, Professor Neil Dempster all the very best. The college is in deed in good hands.

Turning closer to home, I feel confident that the WA Branch has achieved much and implemented a number of initiatives over the last 3 years. In 2005 we saw a number of successful outcomes such as:

• Implementation of the Walter Neale Oration and Awards Evening. This will be the premier awards evening for the WA Branch for years to come. • 19 more Outstanding new Educators were recognised and given membership to ACE. • The Catch initiative was further strengthened through the development of packages and on-line support services. • The branch worked on a mentoring program for our new educators. • The state newsletter was redesigned and gave a greater focus to focussing on events and the many successes of our members. • Western Australia’s first formal Regional Chapter was established in the Warren-Blackwood region under the chair of Alan Wilson. • WA ACE continued to present awards to graduates at all five of WA Universities. • A number of seminars for members were highly successful which was borne out through the level of attendance and participation.

The success of the various initiatives is directly attributable to the way the committee took responsibility as individuals for the initiatives, which has allowed more to be achieved. I cannot express how much I have appreciated their goodwill and support. I wish our new President Elaine Blake the very best and know how committed she is to WA ACE.

Thank you once again for availing me of the opportunity to lead the WA Branch for the last three years and I hope that where required I can continue to make a contribution at both the State and National level.

Alec O’Connell Branch President

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During the year our Branch contributed its voice, on behalf of the profession, by submitting responses to two national inquiries: one on the teaching of literacy and the other on teacher education. Each of our submissions was preceded by consultations with members. In relation to the second inquiry three representatives from our Branch responded to a series of wide-ranging questions posed by the Senate’s Teacher Education Inquiry team in a closed session at Parliament House in Darwin on 31st August. Some of the views presented at that forum drew on a previous focus group discussion which had been coordinated by Dr Mike Grenfell for our Branch on 7th June. Participants’ responses had then been summarised and submitted to the Teacher Education Inquiry.

We have promoted high professional standards, first of all, by practising them ourselves. The Branch’s finances, for example, are immaculately maintained by our treasurer, Vic Czernezkyj. We have recognised excellence in professional practice by awarding a Fellowship of the College to Ms Jean Memery, and we have awarded fifteen teachers with certificates of recognition for their contribution to education in the NT. Further, I am pleased to report, Tina La Palombara in Alice Springs has been appointed NT Coordinator of the New Educators Network and Chris Tudor, also based in Alice Springs, has agreed to be the NT Coordinator of the Highly Accomplished Educators Network. We believe that these two Alice Springs appointments will not only contribute to ACE on a national basis, but will help to increase the strength of our professional organisation in the Centre and therefore to extend the support available to hard-working educators there.

We have fostered the professional learning of educators by hosting well-attended and lively forums such as the one held on 9th May to discuss the proposal to introduce an Australian Certificate of Education. At that session representatives from DEST, DEET, Independent Schools and Catholic Education gave short presentations, then participants formed into three groups to consider several discussion questions that had been set. We sponsored a workshop, entitled Teachers as Career Professionals in Alice Springs on 23rd November. Designed for new educators as well as those wishing to work on their long-term professional welfare and development, this training session, chaired by Louise Bywaters, concentrated on using professional portfolios as career planning and management tools.

In sum, I believe that ACE (NT) has managed its affairs well over the past 12 months. Members have been willing to pitch in whenever a function is organised and to work as a team. Yet there is much more to be done if we are to respond adequately to changes in policy directions and to challenges facing the profession. We need to continue putting effort into recognising and supporting our excellent teachers. In that regard I worry about any opportunities we miss and wish that we had more time at our disposal; but, for all that, recognise that, as a group of hard-working volunteers, we contribute where we can, and in this way we are putting something back into the profession which has supported us over the years.

Brian Devlin Branch President

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APPENDIX 7

College Members recognised with Australia Day Awards

Mr Edward Brierley, FACE Dr Paul Brock, FACE Mr Riley Warren, FACE Mr Colin Black, MACE Mr John Butler, FACE Mr John Butters, FACE Miss Margaret Bunday, FACE Ms Desmond Davey, FACE Mrs Christina Dullard, MACE Mr Colin Mc Cowan, MACE Mr Daryl Riddle, MACE Mr Geoffrey Rogers, MACE Mr Angus Alexander Edmonds, MACE

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