DEEWR 2008 National Principal Awards

DEEWR 2008 National Principal Awards - "The Minister for Education, Julia Gillard, presented the 2008 Australian Government National Awards for Quality Schooling to 59 teachers, principals, support staff and schools across Australia.  In addition, the Minister presented her Medal of Distinction to the Best National Achievement winner in the Excellence by a Beginning Teacher category.

"These annual awards recognise and reward teachers, principals, and support staff who make an exceptional contribution to their school community and outcomes for students. The awards help to build a better understanding and greater appreciation in the wider community of the work done in Australian schools, and are a way of sharing good ideas and practice among school communities across the country.

"The Australian Government provided over $1 million in prizes to celebrate the 2008 Australian Government National Awards for Quality Schooling."