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Medal of Distinction

Left to right:  Deputy Prime Minister Hon Julia Gillard, Nicollette Burraston (click to enlarge)The 2008 Medal of Distinction is awarded to Nicolette Burraston from Cowra High School, NSW for her exceptional achievements as a beginning science teacher.

The Medal of Distinction is awarded by the Hon Julia Gillard MP, Minister for Education to one of the Best National Achievement winners to recognise outstanding excellence.

Download a short clip featuring Nicolette Burraston Windows Media File (1:05 minutes, 4.8 MB)