S TA F F A W A R D S
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Each year we have the privilege of acknowledging outstanding staff in our Annual Staff Awards, announced on St Aidan’s Day.
Award for Excellence in Teaching and Learning
Award for Excellence in Teaching and Learning
Caitlin McCluskey
Samantha Doig
Caitlin is a role model for all teaching staff. Whilst she is an amazing teacher of higher performing students who are in the more challenging subjects of her faculty, she is also able to understand the needs of learners for whom maths does not come so easily. Nothing is ever too much trouble for Cailtin, she works extremely hard to ensure that all maths students are achieving the best possible outcomes. Caitlin is always approachable, to those inside and outside her faculty. She comes up with solutions, communicates effectively and understands other perspectives.
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Sam always looks at ways to value add and has a steadfast focus on pedagogy. In planning English units, her focus has been to design units that increase student independence, encourage creativity and that inspire students to work collaboratively. Sam is also very generous in creating and sharing resources in the wider community. For example, Sam presented a unit of work to the English Techers Association that was written for the new ATAR system. She is well known for her generosity in sharing her English expertise with other schools. Sam is quick to acknowledge when things are not working, and consistently reflects on her practice. She genuinely seeks and responds to feedback from both staff and students.
