2023 Australian Teacher Aide Team of the Year
West Moreton Anglican College Learning Enrichment Officer Team
Nominated by: Lateticia Strohben and Andrea Back, Teachers-in-Charge Primary and Secondary
Congratulations to the Learning Enrichment Officer Team (LEOs) from West Moreton Anglican College, in Queensland, who have been named the 2023 Australian Teacher Aide Team of the Year.
The Learning Enrichment Officer Team, Lynne Ainscough, Katrina Cahill, Jennifer Harrison, Janine Richardson, and Jess Swinton, work in classrooms and small-group intervention programs to support students’ academic, and social and emotional wellbeing, across the Junior, Middle and Senior School.
The LEO team have a positive impact on student learning and wellbeing through targeted intervention, supporting students on modified curriculum in collaboration with teachers, providing social emotional support for assessments for students from Junior School to Senior School, and facilitating students' use of assistive technology.
They work closely with students to support curriculum outcomes, reinforce learning in the classroom, breakdown tasks and assist students achieve success.
Nominators, Lateticia Strohben and Andrea Back said, "The Team's knowledge of students and how they learn is built on years of working closely with students and observing them develop and grow as learners. Their broad knowledge of curriculum content enables them to support students across year levels and sees them studying and preparing anything from Year 6 Science to reading the latest Year 10 English novel."
The LEOs collaborate with teachers and Heads of Departments to plan for, identify and support students with additional needs, and implement targeted interventions based on data, provide feedback on group activities, assignments, and assessments, and adjust and modify tasks and assessments.
The LEO Team have been involved in the 'Effective Models of Learning Support Project' to identify areas of improvement, and the 'Effective Use of Teacher Aides Project' to maximise support time. The LEOs identified areas of success and improvement in delivering support and worked with department leaders to maximise the limited amount of support in a school with almost 1600 students.
The Team collected data and incidental observations on student learning to provide feedback to class teachers and Learning Enrichment Case Managers through regular meetings and planning sessions. This encouraged teachers to plan for support, make reasonable adjustments to curriculum and pedagogy, and improve communication between teachers and case managers to identify and reflect on the teaching and learning cycle.
Teachers-in-Charge Lateticia Strohben and Andrea Back, said, "The participation and feedback from the Learning Enrichment Officers throughout the project has resulted in a more reasonable spread of learning support across the College, enabling students to access and participate equitably in the curriculum and school activities. It also identified students who were becoming dependent upon support and prompted a conscientious shift to promoting independent study and work habits by explicitly instructing students in assistive technology, organisation, and time management skills, which continues to result in positive learning outcomes for students."
The Learning Enrichment Officer Team continually seek ways to improve their knowledge and update professional practice.
A significant part of the role provided by the Learning Enrichment Officers is supporting the wellbeing and resilience of students to complete tasks and engage in their learning. The LEOs build their capability to support students through professional learning in areas such as mental health, learning difficulties, executive functioning, and co-regulation.
They also engage in professional learning to further develop their content knowledge across year levels and build their support skills in the art and science of teaching.
"There are very few staff members in a school that are expected to hold the breadth of content as our Learning Enrichment Officers and be able to adjust and deliver a small lesson with confidence and skill, to students who already have difficulty understanding and producing work," explained Mses Strohben and Back.
Congratulations, West Moreton Anglican College LEOs, on your exceptional achievements!
Congratulations to the Team Finalists in the 2023 Australian Teacher Aide of the Year Awards.
We hope you enjoy reading about these exceptional teams, and how they work collaboratively to support student learning and wellbeing at their schools. Thank you to the schools that submitted a team nomination, and made time to recognise the work of their teacher aides.
Team Finalist are now in the running to be named 2023 Australia Teacher Aide Team of the Year. We wish each Team Finalists all the best!
Mumbulla School for Rudolf Steiner Education, NSW - Team Finalist
Nominated by: Reagan White, Principal
The Teaching Assistant team at Mumbulla School for Rudolf Steiner Education is a Finalist in the 2023 Australian Teacher Aide Team of the Year Awards.
The team of Teaching Assistants (TAs) at Mumbulla School for Rudolf Steiner Education include Kristy Lennon, Juliet Fitzmaurice, Martin Schindler Alli Faulkner, Jess Wasikowska, Megan Brens, Kate Benedyka, Cathy Jones, Belinda Collins, Benedict Aubert, Sophia Wilcox and Mairead Ward. This team cater to the diverse needs and abilities of students from Kindergarten to year 6.
Reagan White, Principal, says 'the profoundly positive impact of our TAs is evident in the students' learning and wellbeing. Their contributions are evident in our inclusive school environment where all students are able to thrive academically, socially and emotionally.'
By promoting positive social interactions and teamwork, the TAs at Mumbulla School create a nurturing and supportive classroom environment, and play a crucial role in implementing inclusive practices in the classroom. They help every student learn, feel included and succeed by using differentiated instruction strategies and adapting lessons and materials to meet diverse student needs.
The team work with students with varying abilities and disabilities, and students with developmental delay. Four of the team are proficient in Australian Sign Language, and at Mumbulla School, Auslan is for everyone, enabling students with hearing and speech impairments to socialise and participate fully in classroom activities and discussions.
In collaboration with teachers and colleagues, the TA team assist with the development of Individual Learning Plans (ILPs), lesson planning, and provide one-on-one and small group support. To ensure a coordinated and holistic approach to student learning, the TA team engage in regular meetings with teachers to discuss student progress, share insights and observations, and provide input on instructional strategies.
The TAs provide a link between teachers, students and families by communicating regularly with parents/guardians, strengthening the home-school connection and ensuring a holistic approach to student development.
The continuous professional learning needs of TAs at Mumbulla School are prioritised, to enable them to stay up to date and enlivened by their role as significant educators at the school. To improve their practice and effectively address the varying challenges of supporting students with diverse learning abilities, behavioural difficulties and ever-evolving teaching methods, the TAs regularly participate in professional learning. They are included in all staff education days, and are provided access to experienced mentors who offer guidance, feedback and support, helping TAs refine their instructional strategies and classroom management skills.
Reagan says, 'The team are confident, skilled and proactive, ensuring they are equipped to support teachers in delivering effective instruction, manage classroom dynamics, and meet the diverse needs of students. This, in turn, contributes to improved student outcomes, increased engagement, and a positive learning environment. We could not do without our TAs; they are incredible at their jobs and our school is a richer learning environment with them in it.'
Latrobe High School, TAS - Team Finalist
Nominated by: Emma Forbes, Support Teacher
The Learning for Life (LFL) team at Latrobe High School is a Finalist in the 2023 Australian Teacher Aide Team of the Year Awards.
The Learning for Life (LFL) team includes Dominee Cameron, Jodie Kelly, Alex Forbes, Racheal Smith, Zac Heazlewood, Karen Atkins, Karen Rowbottom, Garry Hugen, Emily Jones, Tracy McCall, Malinda Embrey, Narelle Walker, Yaminga Feix, Cassie Jordan, Kai Cameron, Paul Campbell and Tara Sheehan. This team was established to provide greater and more targeted support for a wide range of students including students with additional learning needs, mental health concerns, students who have experienced significant trauma and students experiencing a disconnect from school in general.
Emma Forbes, Support Teacher, says 'the LFL team develop students in a wholistic manner, caring not only for their educational needs, but their physical, emotional, and social needs as well.'
The team works closely with teachers, individual students and their families to develop targeted learning goals that suit each student’s current needs and to prepare them for a successful future, in and out of the school setting. They provide advice about "best practice" for individual students and groups, and work collaboratively to plan differentiated resources and behaviour plans. LFL staff also provide written feedback, photos, and work samples from students to assist in the reporting process, and development of individual learning plans.
The LFL team play an essential role in achieving specific outcomes documented in the School Improvement Plan. They are trained in evidence-based approaches that are centred on synthetic phonics and the principles of the Science of Reading, enabling them to ensure that all students are equipped with the necessary literacy skills to engage with the curriculum and life after school.
Beyond the classroom, the team complete daily 'pick ups' to ensure students can attend school, provide breakfast and lunch for students in need, support students in work placement, and develop and lead programs and activities that help students develop skills essential to life. The relationships developed through these activities are key to increasing attendance for individuals, creating a positive connection to their education, and providing hope for the future.
The LFL team are a crucial Collaborative Planning Team (CPT) in the Latrobe High School community. Over the past three years, together, the team has completed four inquiries to deepen understanding of issues affecting the students in the school community. Through these inquiries, the LFL team have positively impacted students in the program. They have presented their learnings to the whole staff and have taken on leadership roles to deepen teacher understanding of the vital topics affecting students, which include poverty and its effects on educational outcomes, sensory processing challenges, evidence-based reading practices that support teenagers with specific learning impairments, and trauma informed practice.
MacKillop Regional Catholic College, VIC - Team Finalist
Nominated by: Damian Stead, Director of Learning Diversity
The Learning Support Officer (LSO) team at MacKillop Regional Catholic College is a Finalist in the 2023 Australian Teacher Aide Team of the Year Awards.
The LSO team includes Camyrn Tyrrell, Candice Boother, Lorinda Netto, Alesha Deans, Tammie Fuller, Anna Farrugia, Demi Lampropolous, Bernadina Fernandes, Sharyn Griffin, Somer Smith, Lyn Rosso, Katie Proffitt, Michael Wilson, Anitha Perumal, Hayley Parker, Collin Dierickx and Greg Rogash. This team forms an essential part of the Learning Diversity team at MacKillop College, and as such, they are crucial in ensuring that all students can experience success; socially, emotionally and academically.
Damian Stead, Director of Learning Diversity, says, 'The role of the MacKillop LSOs cannot be underestimated in assisting students' wellbeing and learning. They provide valuable support to both students and teachers, from individualised instruction to creating positive classroom culture.'
The LSO team support students through one-on-one support or small group instruction, provide differentiated instruction to meet unique learning needs, strengths and deficits, and support teachers to foster a positive, safe, supportive and inclusive classroom culture with high quality learning activities.
One of the students at the college has extensive physical and cognitive needs, and the LSOs assist him with movement and organisation every day, applying scaffolding and adjustments to work at his level of achieving success, which differs from subject to subject. With the support of the LSOs, this student is able to participate fully in small group project-based learning tasks, and extra-curricular activities such as camps and swimming (at both intra and interschool levels), despite his physical needs.
At MacKillop College, the relationship between teachers and LSOs is based on communication, respect and trust, establishing a fruitful and successful partnership. They work together as one unit, to create a beneficial learning environment and to engage students in the learning process.
One student came to the college as a fidgety, wary and reactive student lacking cognitive ability, and it was quickly identified that he was best supported by male role models. A team of male LSOs were timetabled for each of his lessons. This team collaborates on an ongoing basis to modify and develop the student’s support requirements, to accord him every opportunity to experience success. This student no longer requires constant on-on-one support, and requires reduced support during classes.
The LSOs at MacKillop College are lifelong learners, striving for the best outcomes for students, and an increased connectedness within the classroom. As professionals, LSOs are offered the same PD and training opportunities as teachers to enable staff, as a collective, to do the best job with shared responsibilities and care.
New LSOs are mentored by experienced LSOs, and are 'shadowed' as they learn how to fulfil their role at the college. Time is set aside for professional development that is targeted to individual needs. The LSOs make time to research and learn about specific disabilities of students, then tailor their support accordingly, contributing to the overall success of students.
Ocean Reef Senior High School, WA - Team Finalist
Nominated by: Jay Morris, Head of Learning Support
The team of Education Assistants (EAs) at Ocean Reef High School is a Finalist in the 2023 Australian Teacher Aide Team of the Year Awards.
The Education Assistant team includes Genna Gruyters, Mandana Khoshneshin, Alison Treloar, Jay Morris, Debra MacDonald, James Kent, Catelyn Sidauruk, Sandra Delint, Belinda Scuffham, Michelle Price, Pat Foskett, Donna Peters, Michelle Spencer, Jeanna Taylor, Ameera West, Sarah, Khoury, Sharon O'Neill Ruth McLeod, Maree Ellis, Victoria Chesney, Brodie Kay, Taylor Morey Prior, Ryan Sargent, Julie Martland, Ashleigh Gerber, Marianne Heimel, Dominic Collier, Jen Hunt, Alicia Harrop, Cherie Clarke, Sharon Davies, Sharon Wright and Narges Mahmoudabadi.
Jay Morris, Head of Learning Support, says 'The Ocean Reef Senior High School Education Assistants have an unwavering commitment to ensure all students have equitable access to educational opportunities so that they can reach their full potential. The team works collaboratively with teachers, providing guidance and support to modify student work so that it is possible for students to understand and access.'
The EA team has a wide range of expertise, and support students in a range of subjects. Some are excellent mathematicians, others shine in creative arts but they all have a depth of understanding and the ability to support students with executive functioning, social skills, behavioural issues and emotional regulation, as well as students with physical disabilities. The team are inquiring and enthusiastic, and regularly offer new ideas and strategies to support the students’ learning and wellbeing needs.
In addition to their pedagogical classroom role, the EAs attend incursions and excursions to support students with high needs, ensuring they gain the most from the experience. They promote independence in their students, and value and support what is important to them.
The team are proficient at using Teams and OneNote enabling quick and effective communication between teachers and EAs regarding students. The collegiality amongst the team is outstanding. Using the shared Whats App group, EAs regularly acknowledge each other's successes, highlighting the respect and trust they have in each other. For example, one EA posted 'Well done for your work with Student A on Zones of Regulation. Student A was able to recognise she was in the red zone and use her strategies to move back into the green zone.'
The team is supported through a nurturing induction program, which includes a mentor program (experienced staff with newer staff), to expand the skill set of the team.
They are receptive to formal and informal professional development opportunities, and share their learning with the wider school staff. Collectively, the team has a wealth of knowledge on supporting students with ASD, Cerebral Palsy, hearing and vision impairment, EALD and ADHD. This knowledge has been developed through a commitment to ongoing training from professionals, department experts and the online courses and webinars provided by Australian Teacher Aide. When EAs attend professional development, they present the information to the rest of the team during weekly meetings so that the whole team benefit from the learning, improving confidence and a deeper understanding of students with particular needs.
Congratulations to the Highly Commended Team nominees in the 2023 Australian Teacher Aide of the Year Awards.
The Highly Commended Teams have been recognised for their significant contribution to student learning and wellbeing, collaboration with teachers and colleagues, and improved practice through professional development and training.
Thank you to the many schools that submitted a nomination and made time to recognise the work of their teacher aide teams. We hope you enjoy reading about the difference our Highly Commended Teams are making to students, their schools, and the community.
Coomera Springs State School, QLD - Team Highly Commended
Nominated by: Jessica Glossop, Head of Inclusion
The Coomera Springs State School Inclusion Teacher Aide Team have been Highly Commended in the 2023 Australian Teacher Aide of the Year Awards.
Haley Merritt, Chris Millar, Vinny Dodeja, Rebecca Mulheran, and Janine Mare create supportive and inclusive classroom environments that encourages active student participation, have positive relationships with students, and foster a sense of belonging.
The Team collects all student data which allows the Inclusion Teachers and Head of Inclusion to strategically plan areas of improvement and differentiate instruction to ensure that all students have equal access to quality education and the opportunity to reach their full potential.
The Teacher Aide Team are trained in the use of Augmentative Alternative Communication for students with severe expressive and receptive delays, and implement Occupational or Physical Therapists’ recommendations to support students accessing school environments.
Jessica Glossop, Head of Inclusion said that their contributions extend beyond the classroom as they foster inclusive environments, collaborate with teachers, facilitate differentiated instruction, complete administrative tasks, and serve as positive role models.
Darling Point Special School, QLD - Team Highly Commended
Nominated by: Melissa Mikkelsen, Special Education Classroom Teacher
The Darling Point Special School Teacher Aide Team have been Highly Commended in the 2023 Australian Teacher Aide of the Year Awards.
Maidie Quennell and Kerry Herriot collaborate with teachers and colleagues to ensure students with disabilities receive comprehensive support and student needs are prioritised.
Maidie and Kerry share student progress, challenges, or specific classroom needs with teachers, enabling the teachers to make informed decisions and adapt instructional methods accordingly. They also work with external specialists, such as occupational therapists or mobility instructors, and participate in training to gain insights and techniques that can be implemented in the classroom.
Through their commitment to professional development and training, Maidie and Kerry are continually refining their practice, to ensure they are equipped with the most effective strategies to enhance the communication and learning outcomes of non-verbal students.
Special Education Classroom Teacher, Melissa Mikkelsen said that Maidie and Kerry, are phenomenal teacher aides, and bring an invaluable positive impact to the classroom, elevating student learning and overall wellbeing.
Kawana Waters State College, QLD - Team Highly Commended
Nominated by: Kristine Hanna, Maria Logan, Marta Gardeazabal Arroyo and Simon Kelly, Teacher Special Needs
Kawana Waters State College Teacher Aide Team have been Highly Commended in the 2023 Australian Teacher Aide of the Year Awards.
Bonnie Cole, Jody Ireland, Charlene Wheeler, Romina Sculli, and Sarah Lewis are part of the College’s Learning Centre Team.
The Team delivers targeted lessons, implement the school’s literacy intervention and maths program, and liaise with classroom teachers to ensure inclusivity in tasks, and smooth transitions for both students and staff who support them.
The team work collaboratively with teachers, specialists and case managers, meeting regularly to share critical information to inform learning needs and ensure the best possible support for inclusion. They implement targeted intervention to meet specific needs, develop and implement adjusted programs to meet extensive learning goals, and participate in restorative justice practises to minimise anti-social behaviours.
In their nomination, Special Needs teachers Kristine Hanna, Maria Logan, Marta Gardeazabal Arroyo, and Simon Kelly said that their Teacher Aide Team ensure the inclusion of all students regardless of need or disability across every year level.
Nazareth College, VIC- Team Highly Commended
Nominated by: Emma Wray, Instructional Leader - Learning Diversity and Engagement
Nazareth College Learning Diversity Team – Learning Support Officers have been Highly Commended in the 2023 Australian Teacher Aide of the Year Awards.
The Nazareth College Learning Support Officer Team: Sanjulata Mourya, Amy Graham, Tania Persi, Jason Robert, Elisha Duckett, Emily Bryon, Naomi Pernar, Priya Gnanaswamy, Shyla James, Caitlin Trustum, Angela Jordan, Maria Hatzis support students with learning and wellbeing.
They collaborate with the Wellbeing Team to address students’ needs and apply evidence-based strategies to provide class support, small group and 1:1 intervention, online support, after school homework support, and deliver Multi-Lit, Spell-It, and Quick-Smart Mathematics.
The Learning Support Officer Team meet for daily and collaborate with teachers to ensure they understand the subject matter and resources required for each lesson and reflect with teachers about the support that was delivered, the individual difficulties students may be experiencing, and how support could be improved.
Emma Wray, Instructional Leader - Learning Diversity and Engagement said that the number of students requiring additional support has decreased due to the effectiveness of these direct intervention groups as our EAs support student progress.
Living Waters Lutheran College, WA- Team Highly Commended
Nominated by: Johan Davies, Head of Primary School
The Living Waters Lutheran College – Education Assistant Team have been Highly Commended in the 2023 Australian Teacher Aide of the Year Awards.
The Education Assistant Team at Living Waters Lutheran College, Helen Cullen, Janine Galbraith, Alyssa Vagliviello, Hazel Donaghy, Chrissy Bestford, Nat Bassie, Janet Shaw, Michelle Matter, Jenni Wilson, Carolyn Gray, Kylie Keegans, Sarah Lo Presti, Isabella Speed, Tracey Mcivor, Tom Gannon, Kate Morellini, Ryan Spencer, Tabatha Miller, and Olivia Kama have a positive impact on student learning and well-being.
They engage with students to provide targeted interventions, create a nurturing learning environment, and assist teaching staff to identify students requiring additional support in literacy and numeracy.
The EA Team regularly collaborates with teachers to implement targeted intervention in Spelling, Reading and Mathematics, identify students with diverse learning needs, and share valuable insights to enhance every student’s learning experience.
Head of Primary School, Johan Davies said that the truly wonderful nature and effective collaboration of our EAs allow our staff to work as a team, valuing each other's expertise and contributions to maximise student success.
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Congratulations to the following teacher aide teams for being nominated in the 2023 Australian Teacher Aide Team of the Year awards, and thank you to all the school leaders who took the time and effort to acknowledge the valuable role of their teacher aides.
SCHOOL |
TEAM NOMINEES |
NOMINATED BY: |
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Bellevue Park State School, QLD |
Bonnie Cividin, Elissa Nicholson, Erin Kent, Eve Lefel-Hogan, Dale Abbott, Helene Wood, Hiromi Watanabe, Jenny Smith, Kelly Leavy, Kim Graham, Kristy Triggell, Lauren Bishop, Lindah Surgeon, Melissa Beersmith, Noriko O’Callaghan, Sally Quinlan, Susette Turner, Tracey Azzopardi and Wendy Efthymiou | Caitlin Rogan-Clarke |
| Biggenden State School, QLD | Debbie Faint, Julie Cross, Leesa Sharps Leigh Rehbein, Leisa Bowman, Sulitna (Enny) White and Trisha Beddows | Kathy Bennett |
| Brisbane School of Distance Education, QLD |
Alicia Morris, Carol Johnston, Chelsea Martin, Colleen Peters, David Keenan, Emma Neil, Kay Luscomber, Kayla O'Donoghue, Kiyomi Baladi, Lynette McCulloch, Michelle Cash, Minna Wynne-Markham, Nick Loader, Nicole Agnew, Prudence Stansfield, Selvarani Crajathurai, Taru Bullock and Tracy Binning |
Donna Wynne-Markham |
| Coomera Springs State School, QLD | Chris Millar, Hayley Merritt, Janine Mare, Rebecca Mulheran and Vinny Dodeja | Jessica Glossop |
| Darling Point Special School, QLD | Kerry Herriot and Maidie Quennell | Melissa Mikkelsen |
| Foxwell State Secondary College, QLD | Allyson Randell, Amber Stevenson, Amy Benbow, Deborah Gibson, Fiona Brown, Kara Knight, Karen Barnaby, Jane Dalzotto, Jodie Rowlands, Sarah Tiller and Sharni Hughes | Tiarna Mereszko |
| Gilson College, VIC | Amrata Arora, Brenda Edwards, Cassandra Preston, Deborah Vandenberg, Hima Mukta, Melissa Wilson and Natalie Ferris | Elizabeth Ludlow |
| Gladstone Central State School, QLD | Cheryl Mylne, Elizabeth Fourie, Erin Wright, Jennie Jensen, Karen Urane, Krystle Bower, Linda Merritt, Maggie-Mae Gibson, Rebecca Lewis, Rebekah Grant and Tanya Spence | Debbie Ludkin |
| Good Shepherd Catholic College, Mount Isa, QLD | Bethany Lister, Col Ryder, Dianne Hopkins, Dorothy Frew, Liesel Armstrong, Mellisa Jones and Samantha Dolzan | Gemma Kyle |
| Kawana Waters State College, QLD | Bonnie Cole, Charlene Wheeler, Jody Ireland, Romina Scully and Sarah Lewis | Kristine Hanna, Maria Logan, Marta Gardeazabal Arroyo and Simon Kelly |
| Latrobe High School, TAS | Alex Forbes, Anne Barker, Ava Wyllie, Dale Saunders, Dominee Cameron, Emily Jones, Erryn Munday, Garry Hugen, Jodie Kelly, Kai Cameron, Karen Atkins, Karen Rowbottom, Malinda Embrey, Narelle Walker, Paul Campbell, Racheal Smith, Tara Sheehan, Tracy McCall, Yaminga Feix and Zac Heazlewood | Emma Forbes |
| Living Waters Lutheran College, WA | Alyssa Vagliviello, Carolyn Gray, Chrissy Bestford, Isabella Speed, Hazel Donaghy, Helen Cullen, Janet Shaw, Janine Galbraith, Jenni Wilson, Kate Morellini, Kylie Keegans, Michelle Matter, Nat Bassie, Olivia Kama, Ryan Spencer, Sarah Lo Presti, Tabatha Miller, Tom Gannon and Tracey McIvor | Johan Davies |
| MacKillop Regional Catholic College, VIC | Alesha Deans, Anitha Perumal, Anna Farrugia, Bernadina Fernandes, Camryn Tyrrell, Candice Ame, Candice Boother, Chloe Silvester, Collin Dierickx, Demi Lampropolous, Greg Rogash, Hayley Parker, Jordan Ryan, Jordan Scriha, Kaili Pedrina, Katie Proffitt, Lorinda Netto, Lynette Rosso, Lyn Rosso, Mariella Afferi, Michael Wilson, Nadjib Kebbab, Nicole Grimmer, Olivia Catania, Shannon Attard, Sharyn Griffin, Somer Smith and Tammie Fuller | Damian Stead |
| Mater Dei School Camden, NSW | Cassandra Nguyen, Cassandra Tilden, Catherine Smith, Chelsey Hughes, Chris Herd, Chris McIntyre, Donna Morrison, Donna Swain, Elizabeth Kulmar, Emma Gray, Jodie Dobinson, Julietta Borgia-Brain, Kim Dzevlan, Kim Rosetto, Linda Quinlan, Mandy Giles, Mark Sheddon, Rebecca Dunn, Riley Keane, Sophie Scarce, Suzanne Waddell, Tanya Madsen and Tracey Osborne | Jen Twine |
| Mazenod College, VIC | Christine Boyle, Cooper Fisher, Cooper McNamara, Dennis Leong, Elizabeth O'Connor, Fletcher Ford, Gabrielle Hill, Helen Sauer, Natalie Ilievski, Nives Milanovic, Ruby Ford, Samantha Oberg, Shaun Akkermans and Szeyu Chen | Lindsay Ryan |
| Mumbulla School for Rudolf Steiner Education, NSW | Alli Faulkner, Belinda Collins, Benedicte Aubert, Catherine Jones, Jess Wasikowska, Juliet Fitzmaurice, Kate Benedyka, Kristy Lennon, Mairead Ward, Martin Schindler, Megan Brens and Sophia Wilcox | Reagan White |
| Murphys Creek State School, QLD | Alana Staines and Katherine Hawker | Gemma Murray |
| Nazareth College, VIC | Amy Graham, Angela Jordan, Caitlin Trustum, Christiana Sifinos, Emily Bryon, Jason Robert, Juliet McKenzie, Maria Hatzis, Naomi Pernar, Priya Gnanaswamy, Sanjulata Mourya, Shyla James and Tania Persi | Emma Wray |
| Ocean Reef Senior High School, WA | Alicia Harrop, Alison Treloar, Ameera West, Ashleigh Gerber, Belinda Scuffham, Cherie Clarke, Donna Peters, Genna Gruyters, Jeanna Taylor, Jennifer Hunt, Julie Martland, Kay Brodie, Mandana Khoshneshin, Marianne Boisard Heimel, Michelle Price, Michelle Spencer, Narges Mahmoudabadi, Pat Foskett, Ruth McLeod, Ryan Sargent, Sarah Khoury, Sandra Delint, Sarah Smart, Sharon Davies, Sharon O'Neill, Sharon Wright, Taylor Morey-Prior and Victoria Chesney | Jay Morris |
| Salesian College Chadstone, VIC | Bernadette Clancy, Billy Pappas, Cathy McKinnon, Charles Hennessy, Grainne Doyle, Jackie McKinnon, Kat Barnett, Lucyanne Agius, Malaya Rodezno, Montana Eisenhaeur, Rachel Morais, Simon Lloyd and Zac Rodezno | Lydia Triafylos |
| St Josephs College - Toowoomba, QLD | Jessica Lawrence and Michelle Glasby | Anonymous |
| St Mary and St Mina's Coptic Orthodox College, NSW | Helen Pavli and Manal Said | Alice William |
| St Mary's Primary School Casino, NSW | Alexandra Richards, Ally Llewellyn, Betty Schumacher, Danny Parsons, Ella Cooke, Ella Roberts, Gail Burley, Helen Sjostedt, Janet O'Brien, Kristy Smith, Michelle Kent, Michelle O'Brien, Patrice Ramsay, Piper Byrnes, RebeccaTranston, Samantha Olive, Samuel Coggan, Sue Reynolds and Vicki Gardner | John O'Brien |
| Toongabbie Christian College, NSW | Dilee Duraisamy, Gemma Moreton, Johanna Duncan, Lisa Francis and Tracy Zammitt | Bronwynne Pocknall |
| West Moreton Anglican College, QLD | Janine Richardson, Jenny Harrison, Jess Swinton, Katrina Cahill and Lynne Ainscough | Andrea Back and Lateticia Strohben |
| Woodridge State High School, QLD | Aditi Dogra, Ann Hage, Alex Parker, Alison Smith, Atawhai Mcmahon Puke Puke, Brittany Salomon, Caaleb Robinson, Chenoa Taiapa, Dayle Artango, Dona Joy, Eglantina Kabashi, Jessica Roberts, John Goymour, Karen Moller, Kay Sein, Lillian Tuitufu, Moe Aukustino, Peter Taylor, Ruth Ruffles, Saima Nasir, Ryleigh Robinson, Shajuate Aila, Tania Naidoo, Tara Wei and Tiah Sugiaman | Karen Moller |
