Recipients

ASG Community Merit Awards   


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The ASG Community Merit Awards were an initiative of the Australian Scholarships Group (ASG) under the banner of NEiTA. They ran from 2004 to 2006 recognising the contributions of teachers to their communities and are no longer offered through the NEiTA Awards program.

ASG Community Merit Awards recognised teachers who engaged their students in worthy activities to be of service to the community, and provided the local community with opportunities to support and participate in the work of the school.
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For details of the recipients please see below.




NEW SOUTH WALES


Ayman Alwan

Secondary

Al Amanah College
, Liverpool

Teaching Team
(* Indicates Team Leader)

Ayman Alwan*,  (more information)
Gina Dabboussi 
(more information)
Jenan Halabi
(more information)
& Azzam Rajab
  (more information)

for developing programs that will assist students academically, and forming community friendships.

Nominated by: Al Amanah College Student Council


John Anderson

Primary

Gosford Public School, Gosford

for
establishing links with the community.

Nominated by: Gosford Public School parent

(more information)


Carolyn Butler
(see below)


Robyn Cartwright

Early Childhood

Glen Innes Pre-School
, Glen Innes

Teaching Team
(* Indicates Team Leader)

Robyn Cartwright*,  (more information)
& Meg Liston  (more information)

for implementing practices that improve accessibility and encourage attendance

Nominated by: Glen Innes Pre-School Committee of Management


Leanne Coffey

Primary

St Francis of Assisi Primary School, Glendenning

for promoting the active participation of the whole school community in educational activities

Nominated by: St Francis of Assisi Parents and Friends Association

(more information)


Jenny Colwell
(see below)


Gina Dabboussi
(see above)


Lindy Farrant
(see below)


Jenan Halabi
(see above)


Rhonda Harpley
(see below)


Judy Huda
(see below)


Lynette Jarvis

Secondary

Tottenham Central School, Tottenham

for initiative in developing resources that foster links between students, the school and the community

Nominated by: Tottenham Central School’s Parents and Citizens Association

(more information)


Meg Liston
(see above)


Carmon McFawn

Primary

South Grafton Primary School, South Grafton

for involving the community as key figures in students’ education

Nominated by: South Grafton Parents and Citizens Association

(more information)


Middleton Public School

Primary

Parkes / Parkes Community Project

Teaching Team

Carolyn Butler,  (more information)
Lindy Farrant 
(more information)
Rhonda Harpley
(more information)
Judy Huda (more information)
Susan Pearce (more information)
& Kathy Ten Cate
  (more information)

for creating a language-rich environment for children in the community

Nominated by: Parkes Public School Parents and Citizens Association and School Council


Susan Pearce
(see above)


Azzam Rajab
(see above)


Lauren Riley
(see below)


Louise Simpson

Early Childhood

Dubbo and District Preschool
, Dubbo

Teaching Team
(* Indicates Team Leader)

Louise Simpson
*,  (more information)
Jenny Colwell (more information)
Lauren Riley 
(more information)
& Jenna Wallace
  (more information)

for encouraging children to value their community

Nominated by: Dubbo and District Preschool Management Committee


Marianne Steven

Primary

Engadine Public School, Engadine

for engaging students in activities that benefit the community

Nominated by: Engadine Public School Council

(more information)


Kathy Ten Cate
(see above)


Jenna Wallace
(see above)


Sallyanne Yeomans

Early Childhood

Koolyangarra Preschool, Walgett

for improving early childhood education within the community

Nominated by: Koolyangarra Committee of Management

(more information)



QUEENSLAND


Richard Amos

Primary

Ma Ma Creek State School, Ma Ma Creek

for engaging students in real-life learning experiences in the community

Nominated by: Ma Ma Creek State School Parents and Citizens Association

(more information)


Angie Baxter
(see below)


Adam Burke
(see below)


Nadine Derriman
(see below)


Megan Hastie

E
arly Childhood

Brisbane School of Distance Education
, West End

Teaching Team
(* Indicates Team Leader)

Megan Hastie*,  (more information)
& Brian Leadbetter  (more information)

for improving the learning outcomes for geographically, socially and educationally isolated students

Nominated by: Brisbane School of Distance Education Parents and Citizens Association


Ian Kerr

Primary

Kalamia State School
, Ayr

Teaching Team
(* Indicates Team Leader)

Ian Kerr
*,  (more information)
Angie Baxter (more information)
& Pauline Moore 
(more information)

f
or exposing students to aspects of environmental education and active citizenship

Nominated by: Kalamia State School Parents and Citizens Association


Allan Lahey
(see below)


Brian Leadbetter
(see above)


Kirsty Lindley
(see below)


Pauline Moore
(see above)


Kate Oudyn

Early Childhood

Varsity College Preparatory School Preschool, Varsity Lakes

for employing creative solutions to everyday situations for students and the community

Nominated by: Varsity College Preparatory School Preschool parent

(more information)


Ray Pembleton

Secondary

Nambour State High School
, Nambour

Teaching Team
(* Indicates Team Leader)

Ray Pembleton
*,  (more information)
Adam Burke (more information)
& Nadine Derriman 
(more information)

f
or engaging students and the community in the school’s farm project

Nominated by: Nambour State High School Parents and Citizens Association


Gita Sharma

Primary

St Anthony’s Primary School, Toowoomba

for encouraging children to reach out and support the wider community

Nominated by: St Anthony’s Primary School parent

(more information)


Amanda Sheppard
(see below)


Dr Geoff Walden

Secondary

Gympie State High School, Gympie

for implementing a country music program into the school’s curriculum

Nominated by: Gympie State High School Parents and Citizens Association

(more information)


Robin Webcke

Primary

Glamorgan Vale State School
, Glamorgan Vale

Teaching Team
(* Indicates Team Leader)

Robin Webcke
*,  (more information)
Kirsty Lindley (more information)
& Amanda Sheppard 
(more information)

f
or keeping the school’s community spirit alive

Nominated by: Glamorgan Vale State School Parents and Citizens Committee


Hendrik Weimar

Primary

Wonga Beach State School, Wonga Beach

for inspiring students and the community to work together to create a local wetland area

Nominated by: Wonga Beach State School Parents and Citizens Association

(more information)


John Whiting

Secondary

Tin Can Bay P-10 State School, Tin Can Bay

for administering a flexible learning program focused on developing trade and employability skills

Nominated by: Tin Can Bay P-10 State School Parents and Citizens Association

(more information)



SOUTH AUSTRALIA


Carmen Brincat-Cotton
(see below)


Elisa Cosentino

Primary

St Gabriel’s Primary School
, Enfield

Teaching Team
(* Indicates Team Leader)

Elisa Cosentino
*,  (more information)
& Mary Wyrzykowski 
(more information)

f
or promoting an active lifestyle to students through community sports

Nominated by: St Gabriel’s Primary School parent


Susan Ellis

Primary

Encounter Lutheran School, Victor Harbor

for broadening students understanding of community needs and responsibilities

Nominated by: Encounter Lutheran School parent

(more information)


Janyce Frost
(see below)


Mark Prokopec

Primary

Catherine McAuley School, Craigmore

for continuing the tradition of caring for the disadvantaged

Nominated by: Catherine McAuley School parent

(more information)


Sally Putnam

Primary

Lenswood Primary School
, Lenswood

Teaching Team
(* Indicates Team Leader)

Sally Putnam
*,  (more information)
Carmen Brincat-Cotton (more information)
& Janyce Frost 
(more information)

f
or involving students in the reforestation of a local park and strengthening ties with the community through drama

Nominated by: Lenswood Primary School Parents and Friends Committee


John Shelton

Secondary

Millicent High School, Millicent

for promoting resilience, leadership and self-esteem in students through the Community Mentor Program

Nominated by: Millicent High School Council

(more information)


Mary Wyrzykowski
(see above)



TASMANIA


Monique Carter

Early Childhood

Princes Street Primary School, Sandy Bay

for developing projects that help parents and children in establishing community friendships

Nominated by: Princes Street Primary School Parents and Friends Association

(more information)


Benjamin Fasnacht

Primary

St Aloysius Primary School, Kingston Beach

for being eager to involve students in the local community

Nominated by: St Aloysius Primary School Parents and Friends Association

(more information)


Fiona Officer
(see below)


Issy Plunkett

Primary

Geeveston District High School
, Geeveston

Teaching Team
(* Indicates Team Leader)

Issy Plunkett
*,  (more information)
& Fiona Officer  (more information)

f
or gaining community support for the construction of a community native garden at the school

Nominated by: Geeveston District High School Parents and Friends Association


Nel Smit

Primary

Woodbridge School, Woodbridge

for creating environmentally responsible citizens

Nominated by: Peppermint Bay Landcare

(more information)



VICTORIA


Ballarat Secondary College

Secondary

Ballarat

Teaching Team

Peter Bruce,  (more information)
Geoff Carr 
(more information)
John Evans
(more information)
Des Highfield (more information)
Peter Innes (more information)
& John Riley
  (more information)

for re-engaging students in the Ballarat community in education

Nominated by: Ballarat Secondary College School Council


Peter Bruce
(see above)


Geoff Carr
(see above)


John Evans
(see above)


Des Highfield
(see above)


Peter Innes
(see above)


Jenny Mayo

Early Childhood

Box Hill North Primary Kindergarten, Box Hill North

for commitment in caring for and supporting children and the community

Nominated by: Box Hill North Primary Kindergarten parent

(more information)


John Riley
(see above)


George Tsianakas

Primary

Harrisfield Primary School, Noble Park

for establishing healthy sporting activities that connect the school to the local community

Nominated by: Harrisfield Primary School Council

(more information)



WESTERN AUSTRALIA


Beppie DeKuyer

Early Childhood

Our Lady of Mercy School, Girrawheen

for involving students in the Wheelchairs for Kids project

Nominated by: Our Lady of Mercy School Parents and Friends Committee

(more information)


Valma Downing

Secondary

Corrigin District High School, Corrigin

for enriching the lives of students through extra-curricular activities

Nominated by: Corrigin District High School Parents and Citizens Committee

(more information)


Sheree Hepworth
(see below)


Ray Hockley

Secondary

Swan Christian College, Middle Swan

for making a positive difference to the lives of students through community involvement

Nominated by: Parent and Chaplain of a local school, Governor Stirling Senior High School

(more information)


Rebecca McGee

Early Childhood

Secret Harbour Primary School, Secret Harbour

for gaining support from the community to get waste-wise

Nominated by: Secret Harbour Primary School Committee of Management/School Council

(more information)


Julianne Staley

Early Childhood

South Perth Community Kindergarten, South Perth

for forging links between children’s learning environment and the wider community

Nominated by: South Perth Community Kindergarten Management Committee

(more information)


Bronwen Worthington

Secondary

Geographe Education Support Centre
, Busselton

Teaching Team
(* Indicates Team Leader)

Bronwen Worthington
*,  (more information)
& Sheree Hepworth  (more information)

f
or increasing community involvement for students with intellectual disabilities

Nominated by: Geographe Education Support Centre School Council


Julie Wren

Primary

Springfield Primary School, Kallaroo

for bringing the world of art to students and the wider community

Nominated by: Springfield Primary School Parents and Citizens Association

(more information)

 
 


 
 
 
 
 
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