03 Sep 2019
Our innovative and successful approach to teaching and learning saw our school being identified for the 2019 Secretary’s Outstanding School Achievement Award, a prestigious award that very few schools in the State achieve.
2019 NSW Minister's and Secretary's Awards for Excellence
Outstanding student achievement and inspiring public education staff as acknowledged recently when over 110 individuals and schools were honoured at the 2019 NSW Minister’s and Secretary’s Awards for Excellence.
The annual awards showcase NSW public school students, teachers, staff and parents who have made major contributions to their school communities and serve as role models to their peers.
They also acknowledge schools that have embraced innovative programs to turn around school results and are changing the way education is delivered within the government system.
The NSW Minister for Education and Early Childhood Learning, Sarah Mitchell, said the awards affirmed the high standards and dedication that underpinned the public school system.
“These awards highlight the tremendous contribution community make to public education in NSW as we strive for learning and teaching excellence,” Ms Mitchell said.
Below is the citation for Murwillumbah High School.
Learning through Engagement, Agency and Passion (LEAP)
Since 2017 Murwillumbah High School has significantly improved outcomes for students through focussed leadership, a strong professional learning program and innovative approaches to enhancing student wellbeing and engagement. A unique curriculum structure introduced in 2017 alongside deep community partnerships are having a positive impact on our rural students. Off task behaviours have declined by 43% and enrolments have increased by 33% in the past two years. The school is now recognised for its innovative curriculum structures driven by collaborative practices, which have become the norm at Murwillumbah High School. Teacher conversations are now centred on teaching and learning, not student behaviour.
