We are pleased to announce that the winners of our World Teachers' Day competition are:
P-6 category winner Wonga Park Primary School (wmv - 6 MB)
Curious young secret agents - Secret Super Spies - go undercover in the classroom to investigate what a great teacher does.
7-12 category winner Padua College Rosebud Campus (wmv - 16 MB)
An engaging young host humorously quizzes staff at his school about the qualities of a great teacher.
Wonga Park Primary School and Padua College Rosebud Campus win 10 iPod touch units for classroom use and individual book vouchers for the student film makers.
The eight highly-commended finalists are:
P-6 category finalists
Ashburton Primary School (wmv - 6 MB)
Christian College Junior School Geelong (wmv - 5 MB)
Manchester Primary School (wmv - 6 MB)
Sandringham Primary School (wmv - 6 MB)
St Joseph's Primary School Brunswick West, Prep A and Prep S (wmv - 6 MB)
Timbarra Primary School (wmv - 7 MB)
7-12 category finalists
Ringwood Secondary College (wmv - 7 MB)
Wonthaggi Secondary College (wmv - 6 MB)
The Victorian Institute of Teaching congratulates the winners and finalists for their creativity and enthusiasm in making a short film to answer the question 'What makes a great teacher?'
More than 200 entries were received from primary, secondary, P-12 and special schools. The judging panel was very impressed by the authentic student voice overwhelmingly present in the vast majority of films. A common theme was that a great teacher was one who helped students and truly cared about them.
All schools who entered the competition will be soon be receiving an official certificate signed by Institute Chairperson Susan Halliday.
The UNESCO-declared World Teachers' Day is now in its 15th year and provides an important opportunity to recognise the vital role teachers play in shaping the next generation.
