Congratulations to Wendy Giles (Lumen Christi College, Pambula), Dominic Lenarduzzi (St Mary Mackillop College, Tuggeranong) and Anna Partridge (Mother Teresa School, Harrison) who have completed the rigorous process required to meet the exemplary standards of Highly Accomplished Teacher (HAT) certification in the ACT.

National HAT certification is a voluntary initiative that supports teachers to explore and reflect on their practice and develop a wealth of insights in an evidence based application that can take up to three years to complete.

HATs are recognised as highly effective and skilled classroom practitioners who consistently work independently and collaboratively to improve personal practice and the practice of colleagues.

Certified teachers are able to show extensive evidence of maximising student learning opportunities, in-depth knowledge of the curriculum, and highly developed communication and leadership skills.

Director of Catholic Education, Ross Fox congratulated the group on their achievement and noted that they are “a wonderful example of the dedication, passion and excellence that our Catholic teachers bring to their work”.