The finalists for the Australian Education Awards 2021 have been announced with six Queensland Catholic schools selected in the school awards category and one staff member named for individual awards.

I would like to congratulate staff and schools selected as finalists and we wish you all the best when the winners are announced at the awards gala on 27 August in Sydney.

The awards showcase top performing teachers and schools that make a profound difference to the lives of young people.

Queensland Catholic school finalists are listed below.

School Awards:

Secondary School of the Year – Non-Government
St Joseph’s Nudgee College

Boarding School of the Year
St Ursula’s College, Toowoomba

Regional School of the Year
St Patrick’s College, Townsville

PeopleBench Best School Strategic Plan
Brigidine College, Indooroopilly

Best Student Wellbeing Program
Stuartholme School

Best Professional Learning Program
Loreto College, Coorparoo

Individual Awards:

Department Head of the Year
Kelli Chapman, St. Patrick’s College Townsville

For more information about the awards click here.