It gives me great pleasure to welcome you to the 2023 Victorian Education Excellence Awards.
These annual awards, now in their 22nd year, give us the opportunity to shine a much-deserved spotlight on the remarkable work each day in our primary and secondary schools.
I am excited to see that we have 47 outstanding finalists this year who, once again, demonstrate the tremendous breadth of talent and innovation that exists within our public schools.
Tonight, we celebrate the many dedicated teachers and principals who continue to go the extra mile, delivering exceptional learning and wellbeing support to their students.
I am also impressed by the ingenuity and collaborative spirit of our education support staff and business managers, who are so vital to the operation of our schools.
Many of our schools have also made system-wide improvements to ensure every student can thrive, especially students experiencing complex barriers. This means that all members of every school community are supported in a respectful and inclusive way.
I am delighted to see our schools catering for their diverse communities in this way.
It is humbling to see so many highly skilled, energetic, and passionate people doing their very best to deliver a world-class education to their students. Our future is in very good hands with the calibre of professionals being recognised in these awards.
Congratulations to all finalists for your unique achievements and thank you for your ongoing commitment to public education in Victoria.
Hon Ben Carroll MP
Deputy Premier
Minister for Education
Minister for Medical Research
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