WA, ACT name top teachers and schools for 2021

EducationHQ News Team

By EducationHQ News Team
Published November 29, 2021

The WA and ACT Governments have announced the winners of their annual public education awards.

WA Education Minister Sue Ellery congratulated the winners of this year's awards.

In Western Australia, 13 winners were selected from 52 finalists.

The winners will share in $402,500 in prize money ...

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