21 May 2021

Educators and students from across Gippsland and Melbourne’s south-eastern fringe have been recognised for their dedication, with Diocese of Sale Catholic Education awards.

Spirit of Catholic Education Awards

Inspiring Faith

The Spirit of Catholic Education Award for Inspiring Faith is awarded for a significant contribution to the development of students’ faith lives.

Award recipients

• Mr Christopher Roga - Lavalla Catholic College, Traralgon

• Mr Lindsay Sant - St Francis Xavier College, Beaconsfield

Inspiring Learning

The Spirit of Catholic Education Award for Inspiring Learning is awarded for a significant contribution to student learning.

Award recipients

• Mr Timothy Newcomb - St Francis Xavier College, Beaconsfield

• Mr Brett Van Berkel - Lavalla Catholic College, Traralgon

Service Awards

Service Awards are presented to staff members who have provided at least 25 years of service to Catholic Education in Australia.

Award recipients

• Ms Margaret Anthony - St Peter’s College, Cranbourne

• Mr Christopher Black - St Peter’s College, Cranbourne

• Mr Jim Constantinou - St Peter’s College, Cranbourne

• Mrs Sharon Gardiner - Marist-Sion College, Warragul

• Mr Kierin Murphy - Marist-Sion College, Warragul

• Mrs Radha Nadan - St Peter’s College, Cranbourne

• Mr Jason Slattery - St Mary’s Primary School, Maffra

• Mrs Pauline Whelan - St Thomas the Apostle, Cranbourne East

• Mrs Carmel Kuizenga - St Patrick’s Primary School, Stratford

Daniel Ahern Bursary

The Daniel Ahern Bursary provides financial support for non-teaching staff training to become qualified educators.

Bursary recipients

• Mr Alasdair O’Brien - St Francis Xavier College, Beaconsfield

• Ms Jacqueline Early - St Kieran’s Primary School, Moe