Celebrating Excellence in Education Since 1959

Celebrating Excellence in Education since 1959

ACE NSW Annual Awards 2018

incorporating

The Sir Harold Wyndham Medal & Oration & The Dr Paul Brock Medal

Proudly sponsorsed by

Friday 7 September 2018 Stamford Plaza Sydney Airport President’s Welcome

On behalf of the Australian College of Educators Board, NSW Committee, our members and stakeholders I am pleased to welcome you to the 2018 ACE NSW Awards for excellence in education.

I think you will all agree with me when I make the bold but irrefutable statement that, EVERYTHING starts with education. The Australian College of Educators, as the only professional association for all educators, holds firm to this belief in everything we do for the profession and with the profession.

One of the ways we work to ensure that education remains at the forefront of the public and political agenda is by acknowledging and celebrating of the amazing work that educators do – that is what these awards are about!

This evening is a celebration of the amazing, talented, innovative, progressive and essential work that educators do on a daily basis to ensure Australians have access to and receive the best possible education available. These awards, founded on the work of some of the most notable educators in New South Wales highlight the achievements and diversity of the education profession across our State.

The Sir Harold Wyndham Medal was established by ACE NSW in 1994 in honour of founding member and fellow of the College, Sir Harold Wyndham. The medal recognises an outstanding contribution by an individual to the education of young people in NSW and to encourage involvement in the College and its activities. This year marks the 25th year of the Sir Harold Wyndham Medal.

A more recent addition to the NSW Awards, in memory and celebration of the incredible work carried out by an truly inspiring educator, is the Dr Paul Brock Medal. Paul is someone who touched the lives of so many people across the world through his passion for education and for life.

Established in 2016, the Dr. Paul Brock Medal recognises a teacher who demonstrates an exceptional commitment to the teaching profession and is an inspiration to students in their academic and personal development.

Page 2 President’s Welcome

Both of these awards and the others given this evening are just a small example of the incredible and isnpiring work that educators do.

I would also like to take this opportunity to thank this year’s Awards Dinner Sponsor, Teachers Mutual Bank for their commitment to the work of the College and their ongoing support of the education profession more broadly.

This evening is a time to celebrate the achievements of the award recipients and congratulate them on their work. But it is more than that. This evening is about our PROFESSION - EDUCATION and the challenging, complex, difficult but ultimately rewarding work we all do.

We are all champions of Australian Education and after this evening’s celebrations we will all go back to our work focused on the fact that EVERYTHING starts with education and doing our absolute best to deliver the best possible education outcomes for all Australians.

Please enjoy this evening, celebrate and network and continue to support the important work that the Australian College of Educators does for your career and our profession.

Dr Phil Lambert PSM FACE National President Australian Colleg of Educators

Page 3 Awards Program

6.15pm Registration Pre-dinner drinks available from the cash bar 6.50pm Master of Ceremonies Dr Phil Lambert PSM FACE, National President ACE 7.00pm Ceremonial Procession 7.10pm Welcome 7.15pm Presentation of Awards ACE NSW Excellence in Education Awards 2018 Jenny Allen Phillip Cooke Christine Mae MACE Natalie Mansour & David Sim Craig Petersen MACE Phil Seymour Murray Kitteringham Nerida Walker Dr Dan White FACE

ACE NSW Young Professional Award 2018 Stephanie Salazar MACE 7.45pm Main meal served Alternating drop 8.15pm Medal Presentations Dr Paul Brock Medal 2018 Matt Esterman MACE

Sir Harold Wyndham Medal 2018 & The Wyndham Oration Dr John Collier FACE FACEL 8.45pm A message from Our Sponsor: Teachers Mutual Bank 8.50pm Dessert served Alternating drop

Page 4 Awards Program

9.00pm Presentation of Awards ACE NSW Outstanding Service Awards 2018 Russell Bailey MACE Dr Kathryn Brennan FACE Kim Jackson FACE

Community Service & Social Justice Awards 2018 Marian Botros & Lee Carey Nicole Bailey Dr Jeff McMullen AM Dr Shirley Randall AO FACE

ACE NSW Media & Communications Award 2018 Alexandra Smith

ACE NSW Social Media Award 2018 Kirsten McAulay MACE 9.30pm Thank-you and acknowledgments Lila Mularczyk OAM FACE, ACE NSW President 9.35pm Tea & Coffee 10.00pm Evening close

Page 5 Excellence in Education Awards 2018

This is the third year of these awards, which recognise educators and/or educational institutions for excellence in educational practice. This includes, but is not restricted to, demonstrated excellence in all areas of teaching and learning - curriculum development, student wellbeing, professional development, technology, pedagogy, leadership, innovation, scholarship, indigenous education, learning support and disability education.

The Awardees

Excellence in Education Award Jenny Allen Executive Director of Schools Catholic Schools Bathurst

Jenny has distinguished herself as a teacher and educational leader over many years and in a variety of educational settings. Amongst Jenny’s many strengths are her passion, commitment and enthusiasm for high quality student learning outcomes.

In her early years she excelled as a teacher, and she has reflected this drive for seeking the best for young people, in all aspects of her leadership roles beyond the classroom. Her leadership roles included those of Curriculum Coordinator and Assistant Principal as well as two outstanding appointments as Principal. As the foundation principal of Corpus Christi Catholic High School, Oak Flats, she led curriculum and pedagogical approaches that were creative, student-centred and highly successful.

Jenny remains an outstanding role model and advocate for women in leadership. She has become a strong voice for the educational needs of schools and communities in rural and remote environments.

Before its re-structure, Jenny was the much admired Chair of the Educational Policy Committee of the NSW Catholic Education Commission. Her sound advice, guidance and leadership on policy matters for NSW Catholic Schools was both readily sought and greatly admired. Jenny is to be congratulated on her ongoing success and level of impact as an educational leader of high standing and rich quality.

Page 6 Excellence in Education Award Phillip Cooke B Science, Dip Ed Assistant Director Bradfield Senior College

As the Assistant Director of Bradfield Senior College, Phillip manages the day-to-day running of the school and a range of teams. In previous roles Phillip has managed mentoring and welfare programs and led Information Technology and Applied Science.

His creative leadership at Bradfield Senior College has been most apparent in the annual collaborations he leads with the Sydney Vivid Ideas program, which is part of the Vivid Festival. At this time each year, the college becomes a magnet for creative students and teachers from around Sydney.

This year, the collaboration resulted in a multi-modal exhibition, ‘The New Creatives—Hidden in Plain View’, revealing Sydney’s hidden stories, mysteries and secrets. With a focus on people, land and spirit, Bradfield students created works in film, photography, social media, art and design, performance in dance, music and drama and community storytelling. Based on the book Hidden in Plain View by Paul Irish, The New Creatives uncovered new creative talent from school students not just from Bradfield but across Sydney as part of an innovative approach to senior secondary education.

Phillip has demonstrated excellence in educational practice through his extraordinary leadership of this powerfully creative learning experience.

Excellence in Education Award Christine Mae B.Ed., M Gifted Ed. Education Officer: Mathematics & Numeracy K-12 Sydney Catholics Schools (Leichhardt)

As a teacher of Music, Mathematics, Gifted Education and Leader of Learning Mathematics, Christine has inspired teachers with her knowledge, capacity to model effective teaching and learning. She has enthused teachers, leaders and students to strive for excellence.

In her leadership role, Christine has initiated two programs in all Sydney Catholic Schools. These two programs are the Mathematical Expertise and Excellence program, and the use of Clinical Interviews, which is a means of helping identify the specific needs of the individual child in Mathematics and strategies to support this learning. Christine’s capacity to lead a team across 3 regions involving 154 primary and secondary schools is acknowledged and applauded by parents, students, school leaders, teachers and her peers.

Christine is in the final stages of her doctorate in Mathematics at the University of Sydney. Her research paper Subject Matter Knowledge, It Matters, is sure to challenge the teaching and learning practices of current and future teachers at all levels from K – 12.

Christine has demonstrated excellence in educational practice and excellent leadership in Sydney Catholic Schools.

Page 7 Excellence in Education Award Natalie Mansour and David Sim Principals Glenmore Park Public School/Lurnea Public School

Natalie Mansour and David Sim lead the Network of Inquiry and Innovation, NSW (NOII NSW). The aim of the network is to bring together like-minded educators in the pursuit of ensuring equity and equality for all students. In August 2016, Natalie and David launched NOII NSW with a Spiral of Inquiry (SOI) masterclass presented by Dr Judy Halbert and Dr Linda Kaser, which was attended by 13 schools.

Through their interpretation of the Spiral of Inquiry within the NSW context, Natalie and David have been able to assist principals in strengthening their role as the instructional leaders of their schools. They have delivered high quality professional learning, based on the SOI model and developed in conjunction with the authors of the Spiral, Drs Judy Halbert, Linda Kaser and Helen Timperley. The three authors have visited both Natalie and David’s schools to observe the SOI in action and have praised the way it has been embraced.

The PL has had high impact on student achievement levels and their website (noiinsw.com) is another way in which they assist educators. Resources and case studies are uploaded to ensure people have access to what they need. NOII NSW currently has 96 schools, has delivered professional learning in the Spiral of Inquiry and other masterclasses to over 1,000 educators, has held a symposium which was attended by 350 delegates and has a reach of 40,262 students.

Excellence in Education Award Craig Petersen MACE B.Ed., M.Ed. College Principal Denison College of Secondary Education

Craig was previously Principal, Forbes High School in the central west of NSW. Under his leadership, both schools have been recipients of multiple awards, including the prestigious Director-General’s Award for School Achievement.

Craig’s leadership roles are extensive - a past-president of both the Riverina English Teachers’ Association and the Dubbo Deputy Principals’ Association. Craig is currently a Deputy President of the NSW Secondary Principals’ Council and has been responsible for the development of significant position papers on behalf of the association. In 2013, Craig was seconded by the Department of Education to lead the consultation and development of Rural and Remote Education: A Blueprint for Action, which became part of the Minister for Education’s significant reform agenda. In 2014, Craig received both the Department of Education Educational Leadership Fellowship, and the NSW Secondary Principals’ Council’s Academy Research Fellowship.

Craig has delivered presentations to a number of major conferences, including the Secondary Principals’ Council Annual Conference 2014 and the Alberta Rural Education Symposium 2014. In 2017, Craig was appointed by the Minister for Education to the Board of the NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA) where he chairs the NESA Research and Technical Advisory Committee. Page 8 Excellence in Education Award Phil Seymour Dip Tg, Grad Dip Ed, M.Ed. President NSW PPA

In his 22 years as Principal, Phil has been a strong member of the NSW Primary Principals Association and a member of the State Executive team for 10 years. He is currently the very proud President of the NSWPPA, having been Vice President, Secretary and Deputy President and working across a wide range of portfolios whilst still “running” a school.

A strong advocate for public education, Phil has been a member of the NSW Public Education Alliance, as well as committee member on many groups focusing on Local Schools, Local Decisions, LMBR, RAM and the ramifications for schools. The advocacy for 1800 primary school principals in NSW has seen many benefits flow onto public primary schools, with NSWPPA now endorsed as a provider of Professional Learning, Leadership development and provision of Principal Well-Being support for members.

Phil’s work with the previous Minister of Education, Adrian Piccoli, has ensured equity funding has flowed onto schools to enable schools to focus on equity and excellence – getting the best out of all our students. Phil has been an observer delegate and current NSW delegate for AGPPA (Australian Government Primary Principals Association) for 5 years, and a member of APPA (Australian Primary Principals Association) National Council, APPA Board and is currently Deputy President of APPA.

Excellence in Education Award Sir Joseph Banks High School Principal Murray Kitteringham

Sir Joseph Banks High School fosters a future focused learning environment with an emphasis on improvement in literacy & numeracy through their Power Up Program. The program sits behind research based PL using effect sizes to support pedagogical practice & student intervention. The success of this program was showcased on SBS Insight Program, Teaching Success, screened on 8 May 2018.

Sir Joseph Banks HS operates a unique triage approach when students enroll, to ensure they are appropriately supported through plans and processes. Heavily supported by the dedicated student wellbeing area called The Junction, students can find support, space, services & resources to foster learning & wellbeing. These processes are put in place to ensure every student is known, valued and cared for. The senior executive at the school, under the leadership of Principal, Murray Kitteringham, have collaborated to build a strong, diverse, authentic and connected school leadership platform upon which the school functions.

The synergy between the school and the Communications Directorate has built a strong community of schools. The school has recently hosted visits from West Wallsend, Girrokool, The Jannali, Evans Head, John Edmonson & Windsor High Schools, where the principal and executive teams have been immersed in the school, its systems, practices & pedagogical models.

Page 9 Excellence in Education Award Nerida Walker B.Arts., Dip Ed. Principal Matraville Sports High School

Nerida Walker has demonstrated outstanding leadership as Principal at Matraville Sports High School. Her innovations and reform agenda have resulted in the increased performance of students in many areas of curriculum and enriched the school culture.

Nerida has led an engaging partnership with UNSW that has created Australia’s first university presence on a high school campus., with around 70 UNSW pre-service teachers based at the school for extended periods all year. The students actively address academic and social disadvantage by leading in-school and after-school enrichment programs. The UNSW Matraville Education Partnership involves all year levels and curriculum areas, and includes the five feeder primary schools in the Little Bay Community of Schools. The outstanding growth trend in Aboriginal literacy and numeracy results can be attributed to the UNSW-MEP.

Initiatives led by Nerida include the Digital Literacies program in 2015 and in 2017 the Illuminate: nextgen Challenge - an exciting initiative presented by Illuminate Education in partnership with Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand. The challenge gave students the unique opportunity to learn about business with an experiential approach and is part of the AVID whole school program. Since 2013, Matraville Sports High School has a remarkable increasing percentage of students eligible for ATAR.

Excellence in Education Award Dr Dan White FACE M.Ed (Leadership), M.Ed (R.E.), Ed. D Director Catholic Schools Sydney

Dr White was previously the Director of Catholic Education for the Archdiocese of Hobart for six years. He has served in senior leadership and principalship roles in the Diocese of Parramatta and as a School Consultant in the Diocese of Bathurst. He was awarded Fellowship of the College in 2013, for his outstanding leadership and contributions to the Catholic Schools sector, and for his commitment to the vision and purpose of the College.

Dr White’s research interests have included investigations into brain-based learning theory and its practical implications for classroom pedagogy, especially in the field of religious education. He has written extensively in the areas of religious identity, collaborative leadership and reflective practice, and has co-authored seven educational resource books focusing particularly on higher order learning and thinking strategies. His most recent publications include Into the Desert and Desert Wisdom.

Dan is fine example to others of a lifelong learner. He is constantly engaging in professional reading, attending courses or acquiring new qualifications. As the first in his family to matriculate and go to university, he has always valued the role education can play in changing and enhancing life options.

Whether it is establishing positive and rewarding programs for refugee students, Aboriginal students or supporting families experiencing financial difficulty, Dan has a plan and delivers.

Page 10 60 years of service In 2019, the Australian College of Educators will celebrate 60 years of serving educators across Australia.

ACE is the longest running profession led professional association in Australia serving all educators across all systems, sectors, subject and levels.

For 60 years, ACE has been: • Promoting and advancing the importance and standing of education and the teaching profession; • Delivering access to leading national and international educators; • Representing the views of educators from all sectors and systems through the production of a national magazine Professional Educator as well as on-line content; • Ensuring networking and Collegial events that recognise the great achievements of Australian educators are accessible across the country.

Founded in May 1959 at The Founders’ Convention held at Geelong Grammar School, the College was established by some of the most eminent education professionals Australia has ever seen.

Prominent among the founders were Dr James Darling, Headmaster of Geelong Grammar School, the Reverend Tom Timpson, Headmaster of Camberwell Grammar School, and Brian Hone, a South Australian state cricketer who had become the Headmaster of Melbourne Grammar School.

118 educators from around Australia were selected to attend the Founders’ Convention. Those who attended and those who lodged an apology became the Founders of the College.

“Since the Foundation, the College has bridged many gaps in education. Vice Chancellors and professors meet with, and discuss and learn from, classroom teachers in kindergarten and preschools. The Founders were concerned that the College should exist for leaders in the teaching profession, from all kinds of educational institutions to meet, share and discuss developments in education. They saw that this unified body might become a leader in educational thought and innovation.” DR AW JONES, FOUNDER

By the end of 1960, the Australian College of Education (as it was then known) had taken up a prominent position on the education landscape.

In April 1966, the Australian College of Education Coat of Arms was adopted as was the College motto Multa membra corpus unum – there are many members indeed but one body.

The College boasts amongst our membership ranks some of the most outstanding contributors to Australian Education.

The College has stood the test of time - a profession led, professional association that has and continues promote and advance the importance and standing of education and the teaching profession.

Moving towards our 60th year of service, the College continues to evolve and grow to ensure relevance and purpose in serving Australian educators. Young Professional Award 2018

This Award recognises a teacher (MACE) in the first seven (7) years of their teaching career, who has demonstrated excellence in teaching and a high level of personal commitment to the teaching profession, through innovation, leadership and/or scholarship.

Stephanie Salazar B.Arts / B.Ed. (Prim) Assistant Principal John Purchase Public School

Educated at Macquarie University with a Bachelor of Arts and a Bachelor of Education, Stephanie also holds a Certificate in Gifted Education from UNSW, and is enrolled in a Masters of Research at Macquarie University. At Macquarie University she was the founder and President of the MQU Education Society.

Stephanie is a regular workshop presenter and facilitator, contributing to the professional learning of colleagues through TeachMeets, the Science Teachers’ Association, and the Education Changemakers. In 2016, Stephanie memorably presented at the ACE National Conference in Sydney, on the challenges and changes of being an early career educator.

In 2017, Stephanie was appointed to the position of being an ‘Instructional Coach’ where she works in partnership with teachers to improve the quality of their instruction, as well as working as an Assistant Principal at the school.

Stephanie’s contribution to the support and advocacy for early career educators is best evidenced through her initiation of the Pre-Service Teacher chat on Twitter, as well as establishing the ‘New Teacher Tribe’ movement across Australia.

Stephanie has coordinated the inaugural New Teacher Tribe Conference at Macquarie University in July 2018, and her dream is to host bigger new teacher conferences every year.

Page 12 The Australian College of Educators would like to thank our event sponsor Teachers Mutual Bank

About Teachers Mutual Bank Limited

For over fifty years Teachers Mutual Bank has provided key financial services to Australian educators. Now, Teachers Mutual Bank Limited is one of Australia’s largest mutual banks, comprising three brands: the original Teachers Mutual Bank, UniBank, and Firefighters Mutual Bank. With over 198,000 members and more than $7 billion in assets, Teachers Mutual Bank Limited is one of Australia’s largest mutual banks. Teachers Mutual Bank Limited continues to be passionate about assisting members secure their financial futures through superior member support and banking products.

Teachers Mutual Bank Limited is a market leader in member advocacy in the Australian banking sector, and is also committed to strong standards of corporate responsibility through community investment and ethical business as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies*.

For more information about Teachers Mutual Bank please visit: www.tmbank.com.au For more information about UniBank please visit: www.unibank.com.au For more information about Firefighters Mutual Bank please visit:www.fmbank.com.au

*‘World’s Most Ethical Companies’ Award, from Ethisphere Institute. (Awarded 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014) Dr Paul Brock 2 November 1943 - 25 March 2015

An exceptional and inspirational leader, Dr. Paul Brock AM, FACE, FACEL made an outstanding and unique contribution to Australian education for nearly 50 years.

Dr. Brock was a Director in the NSW Department of Education (under its various titles) since 1996. As the Director of Learning and Research Development since 2004, Dr. Brock provided departmental leaders with high quality strategic advice on school education policy based on research, scholarship and experience. His significant intellect and tenacious capacity to carry out, critique and apply educational research and scholarship contributed to the development of the NSW Department of Education’s evidence-based policies, priorities and directions.

As a policy advisor to the Commonwealth Government in the early to mid-1990’s, Dr. Brock helped to write the Australian government’s White Paper Australia’s Language: The Australian Language and Literacy Policy (1991) plus a major report for the National Board of Employment, Education & Training. He led a number of important NSW education enquiries and reviews in the late 1990s and was the author of the national discussion paper: Standards of Professional Practice for Accomplished Teaching in Australian Classrooms (2000).

Dr. Brock was a secondary teacher, deputy principal, academic at the University of New England, visiting Fellow at universities in the UK and the US and also an Adjunct Professor in the Faculty of Education and Social Work at the University of Sydney. Dr. Brock was heavily involved in the work of national and international subject and professional teaching associations, serving for many years on the NSW Board of Studies Years 11 -12 English Syllabus Committee and working as the Director of the Board of the Australian Children’s Television Foundation. Dr. Brock was a highly sought-after keynote speaker and had worked on over 130 publications and delivered around 200 academic and professional papers to Australian and international conferences.

Dr. Brock was a Fellow of the Australian College of Educators (FACE) and the recipient of the ACE NSW Sir Harold Wyndham Medal (2002) and the Service to ACE NSW Branch Award (2013). In 2006 Dr. Brock was inducted as a General Member in the Order of Australia “for service to public education, particularly as an advisor and author in the areas of strategic policy development, to maintaining high standards of teaching and professionalism, and to people with Motor Neurone Disease”. Paul was Vice Patron of the Motor Neurone Disease Association, NSW, and courageously battled the disease for almost 20 years, while continuing his amazing work in education. In 2009 the Sydney Morning Herald selected him as one of the five most influential people in NSW education.

Through constant drive to make a difference in society through education, Dr. Brock made an outstanding contribution to the education profession at state, national and international levels; and was deeply respected and admired by educators around Australia and internationally. In September 2015, he received the very highest annual award that ACE bestows on an educator – The ACE College Medal. Paul Brock is greatly missed by his family, friends, colleagues and ACE members.

Dr. Brock’s memory lives on in our hearts and minds.

Page 14 The Dr Paul Brock Medal

This is the third year of the medal presentation, established in memory of (the late) Dr. Paul Brock AM FACE FACEL. The medal recognises and honours the work and legacy of an amazing educational leader, who touched the lives of so many people across the world through his passion for education and for life.

Dr. Paul Brock encouraged teachers to be “points of light”. (From an article by Dr. Paul Brock “Show an affirming flame: A message to the profession” published in the Journal of Professional Learning). The Dr. Paul Brock Medal recognises a teacher who demonstrates an exceptional commitment to the teaching profession, who is an inspiration to students in their academic and personal development, and is a “point of light” for other teachers, students and members of the wider education community. The inaugural Dr. Paul Brock Medal was presented to Alex Wharton MACE. The Dr. Paul Brock Medal will be presented by his widow, Associate Professor Jackie Manuel.

Dr Paul Brock Medalist 2018

Matt Esterman MACE B.A, Dip Ed, M.LS & T, M.A, MACEL, FRSA Teaching & Learning Integrator Trinity Grammar School

Matt has worked in a range of schools teaching History, English and Geography, and has held various other roles, including eLearning Coordinator. He has been an HSC marker and Judge Marker, a presenter at student Study Days, invites experts from overseas to Skype into his senior classes and has even connected his class to several overseas groups.

Matt has been involved in many exciting projects, including advising on the design of new schools in Sydney: the Lindfield Learning Village and both Arthur Phillip High School and Parramatta Primary School. Matt has won multiple awards from ACE, ACEL, AITSL, NGS Super, the Professional Teachers’ Council of NSW and ICTE NSW. Matt has delivered workshops and presentations at various events in Australia, the US, Singapore and U.K. Matt has also supported pre-service teachers through networking, panels, workshops and presentations at Macquarie University and the University of Sydney.

Matt is the co-founder of TeachMeets in Australia. Established in 2011, these events are free, non-commercial and give teachers the platform on which to share their practice and their learning and receive feedback and advice from their colleagues in a safe and stimulating environment. TeachMeets has been highlighted in case studies by AITSL and Social Ventures Australia and it is estimated that over 10,000 NSW educators have participated in at least one TeachMeets session.

Page 15 Sir Harold Wyndham Medal

The Sir Harold Wyndham Medal was instituted by the ACE NSW Chapter in 1994 to recognize an outstanding contribution by an individual to the education of young people in New South Wales and to encourage involvement in the College and its activities. This year marks the 25th year of the Sir Harold Wyndham Medal.

Sir Harold Wyndham was a founding member and Fellow of the College. He was the first NSW Chapter Chairman, and later became the National College President. Wyndham’s vision of universal education led to extensive changes in secondary education in NSW. His distinguished career culminated in his appointment as Director General of Education from 1952-1968.

ACE NSW Branch is proud to honour this great educator by presenting the Sir Harold Wyndham Medal at the Awards Dinner each year. Tonight we are delighted to have the company of John Wyndham (son of Sir Harold) and Dr Diana Wyndham at this event.

Nine former Wyndham Medalists (names underlined) are here with us tonight to renew links with their colleagues and with ACE.

Previous Sir Harold Wyndham Medal Recipients (1994 - 2017)

1994 Br. Kelvin Canavan 2006 Ms Jennifer Lewis 1995 Mr John Lambert (dec) 2007 Celebrating 40 Years of the Wyndham Scheme 1996 Br. Ambrose Payne 2008 Dr Margaret Varady 1997 Prof Ken Eltis 2009 Dr John Bennett 1998 Prof Fenton Sharpe (dec) 2010 The Hon. John Aquilina MP 1999 Prof Christine Deer 2011 Dr Brian Croke 2000 Dr Julia Atkin 2012 Dr Norman McCulla 2001 Dr Alan Laughlin 2013 Dr Phil Lambert 2002 Dr Paul Brock (dec) 2014 Dr John DeCourcy 2003 Dr Mirica Gross 2015 Dr Michele Bruniges 2004 Prof Gordon Stanley 2016 Ms Liliana (Lila) Mularczyk 2005 Prof Stephen Dinham 2017 Greg Whitby KSG FACE

Page 16 Sir Harold Wyndham Medalist 2018 & The Wyndham Oration

Dr John Collier B.A, Dip.Ed, Dip. Bibl St, Ed.D, FACEL Head of School St Andrew’s Cathedral School

Dr John Collier is deeply interested in academic excellence, strong pastoral care, vibrant co- curricular programmes, modes, including within Christian education, of engaging young people in authentic and critical thinking, and the development of well-rounded young people who will become successful adults.

He has an expansive career as an educator, over 46 years thus far in eight schools. Appointed in 1973 as an English and History teacher to Lurnea High School, in Sydney’s South West, he was an exemplary early career teacher, thriving in a number of Government school positions. In 1981, Dr Collier became Head Teacher History at Busby High School, and later the same position at Macquarie Fields High School in 1986.

Dr Collier’s contributions to the teaching profession and education community are extensive. These include serving on the executive of the History Teachers’ Association, supporting curriculum and assessment through the NSW Board of Studies, Chair of the Association of Heads of Independent Schools Australia (NSW/ACT), professional development via the International Confederation of Principals, committee work within the Association of Independent Schools, Chairman of the Independent Sporting Association and State Chair of the Heads of International Baccalaureate Schools group.

Dr Collier has presented professional learning programs at local, state, national, and international conferences, and has been published in five different books on Christian Education, refereed journals which are read intentionally, and he has journaled nearly thirty articles. Dr Collier has been an ACE member since 1990, was inducted as a Fellow of the College (FACE) in 2005. He has contributed to the work of the College both as a researcher and writer of articles, as well as supporting college members on his staff(s)

Dr Collier regards working with young people as his life’s work. He finds them immensely encouraging and vibrant.

Page 17 Outstanding Service Awards 2018

These awards recognise outstanding service and contributions over an extended period of time to ACE, by an ACE Fellow or Member. In 2018, ACE NSW Branch formally acknowledges and honours three outstanding ACE members, who have each made a significant contribution to ACE NSW, and for their commitment to the visions and purpose of the College.

The Awardees

ACE NSW Service Award Russell Bailey MACE Dip CS, M.CS, B.Ed Headmaster Redeemer Baptist School

Russell Bailey is the current Headmaster of Redeemer Baptist School. Russell has been a member of ACE since 2002, current President of the ACE Hills Parramatta Region and a member of the ACE NSW State Committee from 2014-2017.

During his 5 years as Regional President, Russell has led an active collaborative committee, facilitating quality professional learning activities four times a year. Russell’s commitment to education and his personal drive and energy has contributed to the growth and reputation of the regional group. Meetings have attracted up to 200 participants, with high profile speakers presenting on diverse topics. Russell has hosted the annual afternoon tea seminar at his school for the last 5 years, an event which is renowned not only for the educational presentation but also for the wonderful catering.

Russell has been actively engaged in professional organisations and has made a significant contribution to the leadership and management of the Association of Executives of Christian Schools, and Distance Education Coordinator for the Christian Heritage College. Russell has mentored an academic framework for reflection and research relevant to a Christian worldview in school education.

Page 18 ACE NSW Service Award Dr Kathryn Brennan FACE FACEL A MusA, Dip MusEd, Grad Dip Ed Admin, M.Ed, EdD, FACEL Director Learning Leadership Australia

Dr Kathryn Brennan became a member of ACE in 1995 and served as Vice-President and Committee member, Southern Highlands Region, championing professional learning and the recognition of quality teachers and programs through The Bill Rose Memorial ACE Award.

Dr Brennan has also contributed to ACE research publications, presented at ACE conferences and been guest speaker at ACE events, including World Teachers’ Day Awards. As a senior school, system, university and community leader, she actively promotes ACE membership. Nurturing the engagement of women in leadership and teacher leaders in professional associations has been notable.

Most recently Dr Brennan served on the ACE Awards committee, championing the relevance and reach of ACE through the Community Service and Social Justice Awards and the inclusion of Social Media in Media & Communications Awards. As Professor and Director, National Centre for Teacher Quality and Leadership ACU, Dr Brennan also developed an ACE/ACU partnership: hosting State Executive and Awards Committee Meetings and initiating NESA accredited professional development pathways for NSW teachers.

ACE NSW Service Award Kim Jackson FACE B.Ec., Dip Ed, M.Ed.

Ms Kim Jackson has been a most active member of ACE NSW , elected to leadership positions of President of the ACE Ku-ring-gai Region (2011), and President of ACE North Harbour/ Ku- ring-gai Region (2012- 2016).

During her 6 years as regional president Kim coordinated professional learning events focusing on sharing professional expertise to support and enhance classroom teaching practice. Through the annual ACE World Teachers’ Day Awards, outstanding educators were recognised for their achievements and contributions to quality teaching.

Kim herself was a Quality Teaching Award recipient in 2007, a joint project of ACE NSW and the NSW Department of Education. Kim was a valuable member of the ACE NSW State Committee from 2011-2016 and worked tirelessly on raising the profile and membership of the College. Kim has skilfully assisted with the organisation and development of the ACE NSW Annual Awards events for the last five years.

Page 19 Community Service & Social Justice Awards 2018

This Award seeks to recognise an individual, group, school or organisation with a clearly notable record of work in changing the social and cultural contexts that disadvantage, impoverish or disempower people. The individuals or organisations being nominated for the Award should be engaged in building a more just society by seeking to change those inhibiting social situations, demonstrating respect for the human dignity of all peoples and increasing learning opportunities for students in relation to human rights, social justice, social action, community development and grassroots action.

Social Justice & Community Service Award Marian Botros & Lee Carey The Friends Program Kirrawee High School / Bates Drive Public School

The Friends Program is a partnership between Bates Drive Public School and Kirrawee High School and has been successfully running for approximately 10 years. Its success is due to the dedicated efforts of Lee Carey (Bates Drive PS) and Marian Botros (Kirrawee HS). It is a wonderful example of cross-school cooperation, a synergy that helps meet learning and social outcomes in both schools.

The Friends Program involves weekly interaction as student mentors from Kirrawee work with their peers from Bates Drive. Marian mentors and trains the student leaders and Lee provides expertise in relation to the targeted lessons. They work together to ensure high-level outcomes for students from both schools. A range of SRC/Prefect initiatives, mentored by Marian, include community support for Bates Drive projects, and the annual Kirrawee HS Bake for Bates Drive event, which raises funds to support learning programs.

The Friends Program is a true social justice and community approach to learning in relation to its overarching goals, the lives it directly impacts in relation to the students from both schools, and the wider school awareness and acknowledgement it represents. Ultimately, it reinforces the values for which we strive so hard to instill in every citizen our schools help to nurture.

Page 20 Social Justice & Community Service Award Nicole Bailey B.Ed, B.Communication Teacher, Legal & Business Studies Mackillop College

Nicole inspired her Year 12 Legal Studies students to provide dignified support for women in situations of domestic violence. She worked with the Women’s Refuge in organising funds and awareness to help support victims of domestic violence. The students were appalled to learn about Australia’s domestic violence epidemic and wanted to do their bit and continue the Mackillop Legal Justice Funds.

With still one woman a week being killed in Australia by a partner or ex-partner, these initiatives have the potential to prevent domestic violence homicides. The proceeds from the fund will be directly helping the Port Macquarie community and will therefore aid in providing a safer place for victims.

The initiative aims to act as a deterrent for perpetrators and will enable a swift response from emergency services in these situations, potentially saving local victims’ lives. Community members will be effectively helping each other, thus gaining a better community spirit and sense of belonging.

Nicole leads the students in their fundraising activities, hosting a huge fundraising day at Mackillop College and establishing a ‘Go Fund Me’ page. The students also volunteered at the Ironman Triathlon event, assisting athletes in the recovery tent. The committee continue to raise awareness and funds.

Page 21 Social Justice & Community Service Award Dr Jeff McMullen AM Bachelor of Arts (Macquarie) Hon Doctorate Journalism (CQU) Hon Doctorate Letters (Newscastle) Hon Doctorate Letters (Macquarie)

For fifty years, journalist, author, film-maker and educator, Dr Jeff McMullen AM, has given voice to the struggle by First Nations people in Australia (and globally) to improve their education and wellbeing.

For 14 years Jeff was volunteer CEO ofIan Thorpe’s Fountain for Youth, leading the establishment of the literacy backpack project in twenty remote Aboriginal communities. This included support for young parents, pre-schooling for infants and literacy development in some of Australia’s most disadvantaged communities.

Jeff brought this emphasis on literacy and life-skills to theClose the Gaps campaign and Kevin Rudd’s 2020 Summit on critical issues facing the nation. Through national lectures and documentary short films, Jeff’s advocacy helped focus the nation on the necessity higher expectations for Indigenous students.

A trustee of The Jimmy Little Foundation, Jeff worked with Aboriginal doctors to improve medical services for dialysis; and with nutrition programs to reduce chronic illness in indigenous communities. A founding Patron of University of Canberra’s Healthpact Centre, Jeff has been instrumental in developing health promotion and social equity programs for Aboriginal children

As patron of the Walking With Spirits Festival Jeff has successfully focused national (& international) attention on Aboriginal art & culture.

As a foundational Director of AIME (Australian Indigenous Mentoring Experience) Jeff has helped grow this highly successful bridge between Indigenous high school students and 18 universities around the country. This year AIME is expected to guide almost 10,000 Indigenous students with over 93 per cent ultimately achieving completion of Year 12.

As one of Australia’s leading human rights advocates, Jeff McMullen has campaigned around Australia and in international forums to ensure the rights of Indigenous peoples are recognised.

Page 22 Social Justice & Community Service Award Dr Shirley Randell AO PhD FACE FAICD FIML

Award-winning global mentor, educator, trainer, author, speaker, company director, change activist, ambassador, patron, campaigner for human rights.

Dr Shirley Randell AO has provided specialist technical assistance to governments and agencies in the Asia Pacific Region and in Africa in the last 20 years as a leading expert in public sector and institutional reform, teacher education, gender mainstreaming and human rights in developing countries.

From 2006-2014, Shirley was based in Kigali, Rwanda. For the first three years Shirley was Senior Gender Adviser, East Central Africa Region for the Netherlands Development Agency (SNV), a position that expanded to include technical advice on education and governance for empowerment. She worked closely with the government and other NGOs on policy issues. In 2010, Shirley founded and was first Director of the Centre for Gender, Culture and Development at the Kigali Institute of Education. Shirley founded the Rwanda Association of University Women. This year, Shirley returned to East Africa, giving a series of lectures at the Kigali Institute, the Akilah Institute for Women, the Laikipia University and the Kenya Public Service Commission. Shirley is in discussions with three universities for possible partnerships with the University of Newcastle.

Shirley was the second woman and the first schools sector executive to be ACE President. In the 1980s, she convened a series of ACE conferences on women in educational leadership, in early childhood, primary, secondary and tertiary education.

Previous recipients of the ACE NSW Community Service & Social Justice Awards 2013 The Exodus Foundation Reverend Bill Crews “Youth Off the Streets” Father Chris Reilly 2014 “Youth at Risk” programs and advocacy for refugees Reverend David Smith The Menindee Method Brian Debus 2015 Minnie Vinnies Program The St Vincent De Paul Society Stewart House (Changing Children’s Lives Since 1931) 2016 Enough is Enough (Anti-Violence Movement) Assistance to Indigenous Communities Redeemer Baptist School 2017 Australian Indigenous Mentoring Experience Kingsford Legal Centre

Page 23 Media & Communications Awards 2018

The Media Award is presented each year to a journalist in the print or electronic media who provides balanced and in-depth coverage of educational issues. It may be awarded for either a particularly outstanding piece of journalism, or for consistent coverage of educational issues. The Social Media Award is included in this category to recognise innovation in the use of contemporary media connecting the global education community.

The Awardees

ACE NSW Media Award 2018 Alexandra (Alex) Smith NSW Political Editor (formerly Education Editor) Sydney Morning Herald

Alexandra (Alex) Smith has been a journalist for 18 years. She has covered politics, transport and education at the Sydney Morning Herald, as well as education at the Guardian in London. During her time as Education Journalist for the SMH, Alex was (and is) highly regarded by the education community across the three state education sectors. Her authentic interrogation of issues impacting on education in schools and tertiary institutions was always intelligently, strategically and honestly investigated and reported.

Alex triangulated sources of information, nurtured trusting and honest professional relationships and networks with those leading in the education profession (including teacher, principal, parent and industrial associations). Alex is clearly committed to exposing issues that demand public scrutiny, alerting the public to issues in education that should be openly and publicly discussed and announcing celebratory topics in education such as new funding sources, facilities and reforms.

Alex has won a Walkley Award for uncovering a plagiarism scandal in Australian universities and has published a book aimed at helping year 12 students navigate the last year of high school. Her book, If You Want to Blitz Your Year 12 Exams, has been highly sought after by secondary students, their families and teachers.

Page 24 ACE NSW Social Media Award 2018 Kirsten Macaulay M.Ed (Lead), M Mus, B. MusEd, A. MusA, ATCL Director of Teaching St Andrew’s Cathedral School

Kirsten Macaulay is the Director of Teaching at St. Andrews Cathedral School. Kirsten is an active presenter and committee member for the Australian Society of Music Educators, NESA Chief Examiner and Senior Marker with an ongoing commitment to educational research which encompasses publishing articles on how social media is used effectively by educators.

Kirsten has an active presence on Twitter, where she has co-hosted Professional Learning through online Book Club chats, and has acted as a guest moderator for pre-service teachers, focusing on how to engage students in authentic learning and how to use questioning strategies in classroom effectively. On Twitter, Kirsten curates and moderates educational content that focuses on strategies for teachers to motivate and inspire learners.

As Secretary of the ACE Kur-ring-gai/North Harbour regional committee, Kirsten established and developed the ACE NSW Page, an online community of over 2000 educators. The page was the platform to connect educators to an online discussion with Professor John Hattie, hosted by ACE CEO, Helen Jentz, with views from over 4000 NSW educators.

The page has attracted teachers to share professional practice, ideas and strategies from NSW and all other Australian states, as well as international educators from across the globe.

Previous recipients of the ACE NSW Media & Communications Awards

2011 Darragh O’Keefe, Editor, Education Review 2012 Briony Scott, Principal, Wenona School 2013 Jane Caro, Social Commentator, writer and lecturer 2014 Sarah Dingle, Reporter, ABC National 2015 Adrew Stevenson, Senior Advisor to the Minister for Education 2016 Anna Patty, Fairfax Media 2017 Catholic Schools Communications Unit, Bernadette Bain, Leader Social Media Awards 2014 John Goh, Principal, Merrylands East Public School 2015 Brother Patrick Howlett, Parramatta Marist High School 2016 Gregory B. Whitby KSG FACE 2017 Alice Leung, Merrylands High School

Page 25 About the Awards

The NSW Branch of the Australian College of Educators is pleased to celebrate excellence in education throughout our great State. The ceremonial procession this evening includes, past ACE NSW State and National Presidents, past Wyndham and College Medalists, all Awardees and members of the ACE NSW State and Awards Committee. The two major awards presented by ACE NSW Branch each year are the Sir Harold Wyndham Medal and the Dr. Paul Brock Medal.

List of Awards Sir Harold Wyndham Medal This Award recognises an outstanding contribution by an individual to the education of young people in NSW and for encouraging involvement in the College and its activities. This Awards Dinner is named in honour of Sir Harold Wyndham for his contribution to, and his leadership of the College as a State President and National President.

Excellence in Education Awards This is the second year of these awards, which seeks to recognise educators and/or educational institutions for excellence in educational practice. This will include, but not restricted to, demonstrated excellence in curriculum development, student wellbeing, professional development, technology, pedagogy, leadership, innovation, scholarship, indigenous education, learning support and disability education.

Young Professionals Award This Award recognises a teacher (MACE) in the first seven (7) years of their teaching career, who has demonstrated excellence in teaching and a high level of personal commitment to the teaching profession, through innovation, leadership and/or scholarship.

Page 26 Outstanding Service Awards These Awards recognise outstanding service and contributions over an extended period of time to ACE by ACE Members, at state and/or regional level.

Media & Communications Awards The Media Award is presented each year to a journalist in the print or electronic media who provides balanced and in-depth coverage of educational issues. It may be awarded for either a particularly outstanding piece of journalism, or for consistent coverage of educational issues. The Social Media Award is included in this category to recognise innovation in the use of contemporary media connecting the global education community.

Community Service & Social Justice Awards These Awards seek to recognise an individual, group, school or organisation with a clearly notable record of work in changing the social and cultural contexts that disadvantage, impoverish or disempower people. The individuals or organisations being nominated for the Award should be engaged in building a more just society by seeking to change those inhibiting social situations, demonstrating respect for the human dignity of all peoples and increasing learning opportunities for students in relation to human.

Dr Paul Brock Medal This is the second year of this award. This award recognises and honours the work and legacy of an amazing educational leader, (the late) Dr Paul Brock. Dr Brock encouraged teachers to be “points of light”. This award is for a teacher who inspires students and fellow teachers, has an exceptional commitment to the teaching profession and who is a “point of light” for teachers, students and the wider education community.

Page 27 Your CAREER | Our PROFESSION

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