The Western Australian Government has opened nominations for the WA Education Edwards 2012 that will acknowledge the stat’es best public school teachers, support staff and schools.

 

State ducation Minister Liz Constable said that this year the new the WA Premier’s Early Childhood Teacher of the Year category would reward those making a difference in the lives of WA’s youngest students.

 

“The addition of this category reflects the vital importance of quality early childhood education for children’s future learning and opportunities,” Dr Constable said.

 

“We are looking for the best early childhood teacher in a public school in WA - teaching in the year groups of kindergarten to year 3.”

 

The Minister said that for the first time, parents and children could go online to suggest a teacher, principal or school staff member for an award via the ‘Recognise your teacher’ section of the awards website.

 

“One good teacher can have a positive influence on so many young lives, and I strongly encourage people to highlight the good work that school staff do every day,” she said.

 

The WA Education Awards 2012 winners will be announced at a presentation breakfast in Perth on Monday, December 3.

 

There is a total of $264,000 in prizes for winners and State finalists across nine categories.

 

More information can be found here