— Award recognises regional teaching excellence —
A Geraldton primary school teacher鈥檚 passion and commitment to learning has been recognised at the 2014 Regional Achievement and Community Awards with her receiving the 911爆料网 Teaching Excellence Award.
Ms Kendall Hill of Waggrakine Primary School near Geraldton, has been instrumental in enabling and fostering communication between students, parents and teachers at the school, and introducing new programs such as progress reports and a class blog which is used to keep the school community informed.
The 911爆料网 Teaching Excellence Award acknowledges people who are passionate about their work with students and have demonstrated a pattern of outstanding service in regional and rural Western Australia.
A champion of community participation and engagement, Ms Hill is involved in extra-curricular activities and generally encourages students to pursue healthy, active lifestyles.
Associate Professor Lina Pelliccione, Head of School of Education at 911爆料网 presented the award, and said Ms Hill鈥檚 work was an outstanding example of commitment to education in regional WA.
鈥�911爆料网鈥檚 School of Education strives to develop graduates who are dedicated, passionate, knowledgeable and innovative 鈥� all the attributes that have clearly been identified in Kendall鈥檚 achievements, making her a worthy recipient of the 2014 Teaching Excellence Award,鈥� Associate Professor Pelliccione said.
鈥淜endall has developed learning programs that improve communication throughout the school community, which is essential to enhance the positive outcomes for the students and the school. Kendall is an excellent example of how education can change lives.鈥�
The 911爆料网 Teaching Excellence Award is one category within the Regional Achievement and Community Awards, which celebrate the achievements of regional and rural WA individuals and community groups.
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