Congratulations to all the finalists shortlisted for this year’s QCT TEACHX Awards.

There are nine Queensland Catholic school finalists across six categories which commend the efforts of outstanding teachers and leaders who have gone above and beyond to contribute to their school communities:

Excellence in Beginning to Teach

• Annan Whittington, Southern Cross Catholic College, Annandale

Outstanding Contribution to School Community

• Ron Armstrong, The Cathedral College, Rockhampton

Outstanding Contribution to Teaching

• John Alloway, Ignatius Park College, Cranbrook
• Elizabeth Kriesch, St Columba’s Primary School, Wilston

Excellence in Teaching

• Matthew Lourigan, Loreto College, Coorparoo
• Sam O’Leary, St Martin’s Catholic Primary School, Carina

Innovation in Teaching

• Christopher Pacey, St Patrick’s College, Townsville
• Jason Sepetauc, St Joseph’s Nudgee College

Excellent Leadership in Teaching and Learning

• Christine Beckmann, All Hallows’ School, Brisbane.

Winners will be announced on Queensland World Teachers’ Day, 30^th October.