01 - Department of Education and Communities - NSW Government

PARTNERSHIPS IN PUBLIC EDUCATION1997 Recipients of the Director-General’s Awardfor Excellent Service to Public Schools• Mrs Sue Gee, Middle Harbour PS, for outstanding service to the school canteen• Mr Bill Greig, Sydney Children’s Hospital School, for assistance in the development ofstudent computer skills• Mr Keith Gumbleton, Dora Creek PS, for services to the Annual Arts and Craft Festival andfundraising• Ms Gloria Habib, St George District Office, for services to the development of multiculturalismin schools• Ms Marcelle Holliday, State Office, for involvement in the development and implementationof literacy programs• Mr Don Hopkins, Taree District Office, for exceptional skills as a teacher and educationalleader• Mr Richard Hoskins, Mona Vale PS, for services to public education, membership of theBoard of Stewart House, membership of PSSA Committees and Glenfield secretary of thePrimary Principals Conference• Mr Sid Hugen, Liverpool Girls HS, for services as community representative on the schoolcouncil and President of the P&C• Mr Lewis Hurn, Congewai PS, for service as P&C Treasurer and support to the school,teachers, parents and children• Ms Susan Johnston, Miller PS, for support to parent initiatives• Ms Margaret Kent, Mount St Thomas School, for developing and enhancing parent, communityand teacher partnerships to improve student learning• Mr Barry Klumpp, Model Farms HS, for involvement in science education• Mrs Merilyn Kortt, Turramurra North PS, for services to the school and fundraising• Mr John Leadbitter, Jamison HS, for involvement in music education• Mrs Gail Lonnon, FOSCO, for commitment to the early years of schooling and parentparticipation• Mrs Lynn MacDonald, Southern Cross School, for tireless work and participation on theschool council• Mrs Shirley McLennan, Woodenbong CS, for contributions to the P&C and voluntary work• Ms Angela McNamara, Leeton PS, for service to school administration and assistance to herpeers in the Griffith district• Mrs Miriam Middleton, Lightning Ridge CS, for services to school administration and schoolevents• Mr Ronald Murray, Mount Brown PS, for services to the school concert band• Mrs Lorna Nevison, Para Meadows School, for services to students with disabilities• Mr Adrian Parker, Deniliquin District, for dedicated support and promotion of public educationin the Deniliquin District• Ms Susan Pegg, Duval HS, for services as P&C President and numerous school committees• Ms Meree Reynolds, State Office, for contributions to enhancing literacy outcomes at districtsand state levels• Mrs Charmagne Rotumah, Bodalla PS, for support to the Aboriginal Reading Aide Program• Mrs Violet Sayers, Schofields PS, for outstanding services to the school canteen• Mrs Margaret Simpson, State Office, for commitment to the development of social studiesacross the state• Ms Jill Teeling, Mary Brooksbank SSP, for achievements as fundraising co-ordinator to buildthe students a hydrotherapy pool• Mr Keith Thomas, Mount View HS, for commitment to light and sound for musical productions• Mrs Marie Tomlinson, Lowesdale PS, for voluntary assistance with special programs forchildren with learning difficulties• Mrs Margaret Vickery, Tamworth West PS, for enthusiasm and commitment to the school,teachers, parents, and children• Mrs Verna Wallace, Beechwood PS, for devoted, loyal and unselfish service to the school• Mr David Weaver, Picton HS, for tireless work to promote the school in the local communityand leadership of the P&C• Ms Thelma Winter, Windeyer PS, for voluntary assistance in craft, cooking and special events• Ms Helen Woodcock, Nowra Technology HS, for contributions to public education.DSE Annual Report 1997 61