Kahibah Public School - National Award for Quality Schooling


	Kahibah Public School .... National Award for Quality Schooling ....

Extracts from a Press Release from Dr Brendan Nelson, Australian Government Minister for Education, Science & Training.

Tonight I am pleased to announce the winners of the inaugural 2003 National Awards for Quality Schooling (NAQS) which offer a prize pool of almost $1 million.

The 16 winning schools each receive $24,000 and the 17 winning teachers and school leaders each receive $12,000 for outstanding achievements. An extra 51 schools will receive $8,000 each for highly commended achievements.

Our children’s future rests largely in the hands of our schools, teachers and school leaders and these awards celebrate their outstanding work on behalf of their students.

Winners underwent a rigorous assessment process with judges looking for demonstrated success in the priority areas of literacy and numeracy, safe school environments, school leadership, values education, or innovation in science, mathematics and technology.

The inaugural Awards are linked to the Australian Government’s $1.2 million National Quality Schooling Framework (NQSF) – a web-based education resource offering schools proven approaches to getting the best out of students.

The achievements of the winning schools, teachers and school leaders show how innovative and evidence-based practice can make a genuine difference to our children’s development and well-being.

I congratulate all of the 2003 National Awards for Quality Schooling winners and thank them for making a difference to the lives of their students.

Our school has won a National Award for being a Safe and Caring School environment and because of the VALUES program we specially teach to all students.

On Wednesday 2004-02-04 at 10:30, Senator Tierney will be at our school to present us with a cheque for $8000 and a plaque celebrating our achievement. Mr Wayne Ible, our District Superintendent, will also be present. We will be holding a school assembly in the hall for the presentation and we cordially invite all parents, grandparent and friends to attend."

On the afternoon of Thursday 2004-02-05, Philip Ashley-Brown from ABC 1233 Newcastle visited the school and to interview some of the children on "Values in Schools". This radio documentary was aired on the ABC Mornings with Paul Bevan on Tuesday 2004-04-10 at 10:05. Those interviewed were: Julie (teacher), Joe (parent), Lucy, Monique (captain), Kelsey, Sam, Kerin, Rhiannon (yr5), Connie.