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ACEL - Queensland Awards Information
Dear Colleagues,
I would like to share with you the 2009 Awards presented on your behalf to educational leaders for their engagment and service to education in Queensland and nationally, and for their service to ACEL.
Not deterred by the unusually warm winter weather of late August, an enthusiastic group of awardees, their families, ACEL Queensland members and fellows gathered at Queensland Academy of Technology in Toowong for the ACEL (Queensland Branch) Awards Evening.
Following the President's reception, during which participants were entertained by a beautiful harp performance and capable food service of the students, Mr Danny Doyle, DET acknowledged the traditional owners and performed on his didgeridoo to recognise the elders who have passed. Danny shared with us some of his personal story, and the cultural understanding in regard to the making and use of the didgeridoo.
Mr Jarvis Finger, a 1972 foundation member of ACEL Queensland - previously known as QIEA and ACEA, captured the interesting 37 year history of the evolving organisation from 1972-2009. He shared with the group the commitment of the foundation members to supporting and developing education leadership for Queensland educators - a focus and intent no less strong today. While no longer an active member of the ACELQ Executive, Jarvis continues to play a pivotal role in the production of ACEL National publications such as The Australian Educational Leader - previously known as The Practicing Administrator, Ed-Vines, Perspectives and Directions in Education.
Our Director General, Department of Education and Training, Ms Julie Grantham presented the Miller Grassie Address, sharing her vision of leadership and the unfolding future direction of Queensland education.
On your behalf, Ms Grantham was recognised for the significance of her educational leadership in Queensland school and education communities through the awarding of an ACELQ Fellowship.
Awards for long-standing service to Queensland education and ACEL Q Executive were presented by Ms Grantham to Ms Lee Callum, DET, Simon Boss-Walker, DET; and Mr Colin Sutcliffe, formerly Lutheran Education.
Queensland Fellowships were awarded for support of education in Queensland - particularly in relation to their participation in educational leadership in their local area. These awardees included Mr Michael Byrne, Brisbane Catholic Education Commission; John Clarke, DET ; Dr Jenny Fisher, education consultant; Mr Rob McAlpine, DETMr Stuart Maish, DET; and Ms Helen Starr, DET.
Associate Professor Neil Cranston, previously University of Queensland, Dr Jenny Fisher and Mr Jarvis Finger received service awards for their contribution to ACELQ Executive. Mr Stephen Loggie, DET was recognised for previous ACELQ Executive participation, and QASMT's student partnership with ACELQ.
ACELQ Postgraduate Academic Awards were presented to Jacqueline McGregor, University of Queensland; Douglas Kiddell, Queensland University of Technology; Christine Clarke, Australian Catholic University; and Richard Scagliarni, University of Southern Queensland for their contribution to education research.
The 2007-2008 ACELQ Indigenous Education Scholarship was presented to Mr Scott Goringe, Queensland Institute of Indigenous Leadership. Scott attended the ACEL National 2008 Sydney Conference, and participated in collegial networking and ACEL membership opportunities. ACELQ have invited his response to you on his scholarship involvement, through a report from him later this year.
Members of the present ACELQ Executive are looking forward to an opportunity to be part of the Institute's Stronger, Smarter programme in 2010.
The 2009 ACELQ scholarship has been presented to Mr Michael Nai, Assistant Principal, Yorke Island. Michael is looking forward to partcipating at the ACEL National Darwin Conference.
You are encouraged to consider acknowledgement of your colleagues for their education contribution to ACEL or in their local community through 2009-2010 award nomination for ACEL Queensland Fellowship.
Please forward your interest in collegial nomination to Associate Professor Dorothy Andrews, Secretary, ACELQ through the ACEL National email contact attached: learning@acel.org.au
An update on the ACELQ 2009 -2010 Executive for your interest:
Mr Norm Hunter, Vice President; Associate Professor Dorothy Andrews, Secretary; Mr Stuart Maish, Treasurer; Ms Stephanie Munday-Lake; Dr Joan Conway; Mr Damon Taylor; Mr Mark Johnson; Mr Dennis Mulherin; Mr David Cashman; and myself.
We look forward to your participation in local area professional development and meetings, and continuing advice as to the support which could be offered to you, in Queensland or nationally, to enhance education leadership development or recognition. Best wishes from the ACELQ Executive to those enjoying a spring break, or an opportunity to meet with education colleagues from across Australia at the ACEL National Conference in Darwin.
Warm regards
Helen Starr
ACEL WA President
