Teacher Nomination:
Completed nomination forms must be submitted by Friday, April 16th, 2010.
All Nominees, subject to verification with the school principal, council or director, will be issued with an electronic certificate of nomination.
Up to eleven teachers will receive an Excellence by a Teacher award for their:
- success as teachers in enabling the development of new musical understandings that build on and enrich students' knowledge and skill in music;
- ability to use a range of approaches to learning and to use creative and innovative ways to arouse curiosity, challenge students' thinking and engage them actively in learning; and
- ability to articulate a vision for their school music programme including proposed future directions.
Each recipient will receive a certificate and a cheque for $5,000, which is intended to be used to further their professional learning related to music education. This may include activities such as attendance at conferences, study tours, or a chosen project in the recipient's school or wider community. One recipient will receive a 'Highly Commended' award and be invited to attend a presentation event in early July 2010. Travel and accommodation costs will be covered for this award recipient to attend.
Click here to view and/or download Teacher Nomination form (391k).