Sally Colverson, Seville Primary School
Sally Colverson’s commitment to creating innovative learning environments extends beyond her engaging classroom to include the entire community of Seville Primary School.
Committed to ensuring best practice and excellence in her teaching, Sally applies different instructional teaching methods, including project-based learning and inquiry-based activities, that successfully engage all students in an active, student-centred process of learning that has greatly increased their personal and academic growth.
Instrumental in implementing several key initiatives at the school, including the development of a comprehensive literacy program and the integration of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) activities into the curriculum, Sally has enriched the learning experiences of her students and set a benchmark for innovation and excellence within the school community.
Sally’s outstanding ability to lead and manage improvement and innovation that is inclusive, forward-thinking and collaborative, has encouraged her colleagues in their professional growth and inspired a culture of continuous improvement at the school.
Felicity Kingsford, Brunswick South West Primary School
Art teacher Felicity’s transformative approach to enhancing student learning and wellbeing is encouraging children’s creativity and reflective thinking while developing students’ understanding of different cultures and viewpoints.
Integrating art with literacy, storytelling and other cross-disciplinary activities, Felicity actively fosters connections across classrooms and subjects.
Embracing events like Chinese New Year and creating Acknowledgement of Country posters, Felicity ensures that her lessons are culturally responsive, and resonate with students’ diverse backgrounds. Using works from artists across cultures and throughout history, she encourages students to explore and broaden their understanding of the many perspectives of art making.
Felicity takes a leading role in creating school-wide events which involve the community, such as the biennial art show at the Brunswick South West Primary School. She creates opportunities for her students to work together to critically evaluate and celebrate their own work, to identify areas for improvement, and to set meaningful goals for their personal development.
Danielle Henderson, Seville Primary School
Danielle Henderson’s commitment to improving the wellbeing of students at Seville Primary School began in her classroom, and now focuses the entire school community.
Creating a vibrant and inclusive classroom culture to support children’s mental health and emotional resilience, Danielle’s teaching methods are firmly rooted in evidence-based practices and her implementation of differentiated instruction and personalised learning plans have resulted in outstanding improvements in student achievement across all year levels.
In her role as Student Wellbeing Leader, Danielle has led a collective effort to increase students’ wellness, presence, and success at the school. Instrumental in the introduction of a Positive Behaviour Support model, she led the implementation of attendance tracking systems and engagement programs that have resulted in consistent improvement in students’ attendance and participation in learning.
Recently completing a Graduate Certificate in Inclusive Education, Dannielle is further informing her commitment to improving the wellbeing and academic success of every student at the school.
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