I would like to acknowledge and congratulate the seven recipients of this year’s Spirit of Catholic Education Awards.

This year more than 180 nominations were received from Catholic school communities across the state. Some of the wonderful work being done in Catholic schools by staff, parents, carers and volunteers in our Catholic school communities is recognised through this awards process.

These recipients have all demonstrated excellence through teaching, leadership, service, or support for the community.

The seven recipients of this year’s awards are:

Spirit of Catholic Education Awards:
Kay Holmes, Our Lady’s College, Annerley
Wayne Wood, St Mary’s Catholic College, Woree
Clare Plant, St Joseph’s Catholic School, Mundingburra
Helen Howell, Emmaus College, North Rockhampton
Brian Cantwell, St Joseph’s College, Toowoomba
Andrew Beiers, Brigidine College, Indooroopilly

Aunty Joan Hendriks Reconciliation Award
Jennifer King, St Monica’s College, Cairns

Read more about this year’s recipients on the Catholic Education Week website here.