Published 29 May 2024
Outstanding Catholic teachers and students recognised
Diocese of Sale Catholic Education has celebrated the work of a key group of local Catholic school teachers.
A Leadership Eucharist was held at St Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church on Friday 17 May followed by an Awards presentation to launch the beginning of the Diocese of Sale Catholic Education Week.
The Diocese of Sale covers 38 Catholic primary schools and seven Catholic secondary schools spanning a geographic area from Melbourne’s outer south-east suburbs from Narre Warren and Cranbourne to Phillip Island in the south, and right throughout Gippsland to Orbost in the east.
Director of Catholic Education for the Diocese of Sale, Mr Paul Velten said all award recipients deserved recognition for the work they do. "In all, 25 people from Catholic schools across the Diocese of Sale received awards. We are proud to have such exceptional individuals in our Catholic school community, and we are grateful for their leadership, service, and excellence."
VIT would like to congratulate the award winners.
Catholic Education 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
Mr Dominic Arcaro - St Clare’s Primary School, Officer
Mrs Joanne Coldebella - St Joseph’s Primary School, Wonthaggi
Ms Kathleen Egan - St Joseph’s Primary School, Wonthaggi
Mrs Alisha Johnston - St Clare’s Primary School, Officer
Mrs Patricia Lloyd - St Therese’s Primary School, Cranbourne
Mrs Rosetta Osthmuller - St Therese’s Primary School, Cranbourne
Mr Joshua Pickett - Marist-Sion College, Warragul
Mrs Alison Phillips - St Gabriel’s Primary School, Traralgon
Mr Robert Tarraran - Lavalla Catholic College, Traralgon
Mrs Helen Watson - St Vincent de Paul Primary School, Morwell
Spirit of Catholic Education Awards
Inspiring Faith
The Spirit of Catholic Education Award for Inspiring Faith is awarded for significant contribution to the development of students’ faith lives.
Mrs Robyn Lewry - St Ita’s Primary School, Drouin
Mrs Lizabeth Privitera - Mary MacKillop Primary School, Narre Warren North.
Inspiring Learning
The Spirit of Catholic Education Award for Inspiring Learning is awarded for significant contribution to student learning.
Mr Michael Ling - St Peter’s College, Cranbourne
Mr Bradley Scammell - St Peter’s College, Cranbourne