Salute our classy teachers
Hundreds of outstanding educators across the country have been nominated for News Corp’s new series, Australia’s Best Teachers. Here are some of the best as recognised by parents, students and colleagues.
Campbell Street Primary School, Hobart, TAS Caitlin goes above and beyond bey with her very diverse Kindergarten class to know each child, their family and their individual needs. She embraces inclusivity, individuality and child centred learning. Her students thrive under her care and their families value the connectivity between home and school. Caitlin relishes personal learning opportunities and enacts her learning to continually improve her teaching practice. Caitlin is a role model for students and staff alike. - Nominated by Susan Jeffery
CHLOE C BARRATT Highland Reserve State School, Upper Coomera C QLD Miss M Barratt has made m an incredible impact imp on our daughter through her genuine and caring teaching methods. My shy and nervous 5-yearold, who wasn’t too sure about starting school, now has a love of learning, thrives in class and is excited to go each day. The important role Miss Barratt played in ensuring a positive start to our educational journey will never be forgotten, nor underestimated by us. - Nominated by Lynsey Clarke around a child’s wellbeing and makes sure each child is heard and boosts their self esteem. He never lost enthusiasm throughout Covid and encouraged children to have their own thoughts and personalities. He taught my children to look out for others and the importance of kindness. He will forever be remembered and I will be forever grateful for him supporting my children. - Nominated by Mila and Isla Bradley
BELINDA B MCCLURE
Caritas College School Port Augusta, SA Goes above and beyond and is determined that every child chil will have an enriching learning experience regardless of abilities. Spends hours making learning aids, like collecting shells to use for beading into hermit crabs which helps explain how each class member is unique like their shells. She has made a class market where students ts earn money and then they go “shopping”. She is love and joy.
- Nominated by Hayley Thiele le MARIAN BELL
St Aidan’s Primary Rooty Hill, NSW
Mrs Bell, the principal, sets a very good example when it comes to engaging kids in n fun activities, she s is the first one o to show the way w and she is the first person you will meet every day at the gate. She greets and welcomes students and parents, I bet you won’t find any principal doing that. My kids love going to school.
- Nominated by Swaran Singh