Each year the Recognition Awards pay tribute to exemplary practice, dedication and innovation contributed to the system of Catholic Schools in the Archdiocese of Canberra and Goulburn. This is an opportunity to showcase and recognise extraordinary ‘above and beyond’ commitment, innovation and talent.

This year, due to COVID-19 restrictions, the Awards presentation was held at the Catholic Leaders’ Day on Thursday, 29 October. Principals accepted the awards on behalf of the recipients from their schools.

The 2020 Award recipients include:

Archbishop’s Award

Recognition of emerging excellence in Religious Education, selected by Archbishop Christopher Prowse.

Helen Bramanathan
Support Teacher
St Thomas More’s Primary School, Campbell

Director’s Award

Recognition of special service to Catholic Education, selected by Director Ross Fox.

2020 Kindergarten – Year 2 Literacy Project Schools

• St Bernard’s Primary School, Batemans Bay
• St Mary’s Primary School, Crookwell
• St Anne’s Central School, Temora

Mission

Faith formation, Religious Education, Catholic identity.

Diana Jones
Literacy Coordinator

Katie Tooth
Year 2 Teacher
St Bede’s Primary School, Braidwood

Performance

Student engagement, learning progress, teaching performance.

Carmel Blake
Wellbeing and Diversity Officer
Catholic Education Office, Manuka

Janica Morrella
Literacy Leader
Sacred Heart Primary School, Pearce

Rebecca Brady and Jenny Smith
Leading Kindergarten to Year 2 Literacy
St Bernard’s Primary School, Batemans Bay

Service

Pastoral care, wellbeing and growth of students and or staff, parent engagement and satisfaction, social justice, outreach.

Tracey Adamson
Kindergarten Teacher
St Anthony’s Primary School, Wanniassa

Angela Ryan
Classroom Support Assistant
St Anthony’s Primary School, Wanniassa

Sharon Thorpe
Aboriginal Education Assistant
St Francis Xavier Primary School, Lake Cargelligo

Catherine Barry
Classroom Teacher
St Francis Xavier College, Florey

Wellbeing Team
Mark Chifley, Jessica McInerney, Janice Dunk, Jorja McGrath, Luke Miller, Emily Nowlan and Marie Payne
Hennessy Catholic College, Young

Highly Accomplished Teacher

Katherine Calley
St Francis Xavier College, Florey

Abbey Kennedy
St Francis Xavier College, Florey

Teressa Patterson
St Francis Xavier College, Florey

Priscilla Caragh
St Clare of Assisi Primary School, Conder

Kristy Everding
St Clare of Assisi Primary School, Conder

Kerri Kerr
St Jude’s Primary School, Holder

Lead Teacher

Jeni McCarthy
St Bernard’s Primary School, Batemans Bay