LEAD Awards for Excellence

2018

The strategic direction for Catholic Education Western Australia is summed up in the acronym LEAD.

Learning, Engagement, Accountability and Discipleship

As we continue to apply LEAD principles across all levels of our system, we recognise excellence in Catholic schools through the LEAD Awards for Excellence.

We are looking for projects or initiatives that are leading transformative learning experiences for students, staff and community.

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What is the purpose of the LEAD Awards?

The LEAD Awards endeavour to:

Promote excellence in Catholic Education
Encourage school communities and individuals to reflect of their achievements
Share initiatives and best practice among school communities
Increase understanding and awareness of the achievements of Catholic schools in WA

In 2018 eight LEAD Awards of Excellence will be awarded, with a maximum of two awards conferred in each category (Learning, Engagement, Accountability and Discipleship).

Successful applicants will receive $4000 to be used to further support their project/initiative.

Any staff member in schools can make an application or be nominated (group nominations are also accepted).

What does my application need to include?

Define and describe a current project/initiative aligning with one of the four strategic direction areas: Learning, Engagement, Accountability or Discipleship.

Your response should clearly demonstrate:

The project or initiative objective
A summary of what the project/initiative involved
What outcomes the project/initiative delivered for students and your school, ensure to upload all evidence of the outcomes
A brief statement on the sustainability of the project

Applicants are encouraged to be creative with their submission. The following types of presentations are encouraged.

Photographs
Videos (should not exceed more than 4 minutes)
Slides
Webinars

Please ensure to get support from two referees through the inclusion of a one-page statement of support for the project initiative from each referee.

The panel reserves the right to contact other referees if required.

Applications must be signed dated and submitted by 15 June 2018.

How are nominations assessed?

A judging panel comprising of Principals, other external assessors and CEWA representatives will be established to independently rate and assess applications according to the quality and clarity of:

The project/initiatives objectives
A summary of what the project/initiative involved
What outcomes the project/initiative delivered for students

Preference will be given to projects/initiatives that are current or have been undertaken recently, rather than historically.

The panel reserves the right to swap applications to different actions areas if appropriate.

Who is eligible to enter?

To nominate in the LEAD Awards for Excellence in 2018 you must:

Be a current member of staff in a Catholic school in Western Australia
Focus your application on one primary strategic direction: Leadership, Engagement, Accountability, Discipleship
Be currently involved in the initiative
Be supported by two referees
Agree to spend the award money to further the project/initiative or deliver Professional Development related to the project/initiative
Have demonstrated positive outcomes for student, staff, school and the community in Catholic Education
Demonstrate high levels of commitment and significant contribution to the school community

2017 LEAD Award recipients

Learning:

Assumption Catholic Primary School - Making Space for Learning Program
Mercy College - Reading HEADS

Engagement:

St Anthony's School - STEM Story
Iona Presentation College - Hyperscience

Accountability:

Mercy College - CAVE - Your journey our Support?

Discipleship:

Clontarf Aboriginal College - Religious Education Week 2017
Iona Presentation College - Presentation Faith in Action Project
St Patrick's Primary School - Christian Meditation Project

2017 Winners