Nicolette Burraston
Cowra High School
New South Wales
Quality science teaching and learning
Nicolette Burraston, a dedicated and dynamic teacher at Cowra High School, has engaged and motivated students of all abilities to experience success in science.
Her creative and interactive teaching strategies, rapport with students and colleagues and her commitment to professional learning has had a profound impact on science teaching and learning at the school. Nicolette’s enthusiasm for learning, the intellectual challenges she sets and the encouragement she provides instils in students an excitement for science.
She is acknowledged for building links between the school and community and for the quality and relevance of ideas, strategies and opportunities she creates for students and colleagues.
Through her efforts, the profile of science in the school has been raised and student participation in science activities and courses at the school has increased significantly.
Jennifer Bergstrum
St Aidan’s Anglican Girls’ School
Queensland
Excellence in music
Jennifer Bergstrum inspires students at St Aidan’s Anglican Girls’ School to strive for excellence in music. This has led to increased student participation in a range of choral and performance programs.
Jennifer prepares students to perform to a high standard, encourages artistic expression and fosters student leadership. Her influence is seen across the school by improved performance standards in Years 8 and 12 music programs.
Her dedication to music is evident by her ongoing pursuit of professional learning and her work on the school’s music extension syllabus and student resources, directing school performances and establishing community and school choirs.