Queensland Catholic school staff are leading the way in education with 11 teachers nominated in the Queensland College of Teachers 2019 TEACHX Awards. 

These awards recognise the achievements of teachers, school leaders, deputy principals and school principals across the state. 

Congratulations to the following nominees:

Excellence in Beginning to Teach category: 

• Ayden Ah Quay, St Monica’s Catholic Primary School, Oakey 
• Breye Buckland, St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School, Cairns 
• Monique Donnelly, Mt Maria College, Petrie 
• Mikayla Giuffrida, Southern Cross Catholic College 
• Grace Watson, St Catherine’s Catholic College 

 Outstanding Contribution to Teaching category: 

• Cajetan Goves, Emmaus College, Rockhampton  
• Leann Hansen, St Francis Catholic Primary School, Tannum Sands 
• Michael Senior, Ambrose Treacy College, Indooroopilly 

 Innovation in Teaching category: 

• Adam Juang, St Patrick’s College, Townsville 
• Catherine Wilson, St Patrick’s Catholic Primary School, Bundaberg  
• Elizabeth Wilson, St Francis Catholic Primary School, Tannum Sands 

 Winners will be announced on 24 October.