Each year the Public Education Awards recognise the vital role our people and communities play in helping children and young people to learn and thrive. In this episode of Teach, you’ll meet the 2026 finalists for the Excellence in Leadership Award – Craig Akehurst, Principal at Port Lincoln High School, Maddie McArthur, Deputy Principal at Long Street Primary School and Margaret Roads, Principal at Ardrossan Area School. This award recognises the people who engage hearts and minds and act as catalysts for equity and excellence.

Each year the Public Education Awards recognise the vital role our people and communities play in helping children and young people to learn and thrive. In this episode of Teach, you&rsquo;ll meet the 2026 finalists for the Excellence in Leadership Award &ndash; Craig Akehurst, Principal at Port Lincoln High School, Maddie McArthur, Deputy Principal at Long Street Primary School and Margaret Roads, Principal at Ardrossan Area School. This award recognises the people who engage hearts and minds and act as catalysts for equity and excellence.

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Public Education Awards 2026 – Excellence in Leadership

Each year the Public Education Awards recognise the vital role our people and communities play in helping children and young people to learn and thrive. In this episode of Teach, you’ll meet the 2026 finalists for the Excellence in Learner Agency Award – Largs North Kindergarten, Stansbury Primary School, and Charles Campbell College. This award recognises people and systems that empower our learners to develop a sense of identity and responsibility by involving them in actively co-creating their learning.

Each year the Public Education Awards recognise the vital role our people and communities play in helping children and young people to learn and thrive. In this episode of Teach, you&rsquo;ll meet the 2026 finalists for the Excellence in Learner Agency Award &ndash; Largs North Kindergarten, Stansbury Primary School, and Charles Campbell College. This award recognises people and systems that empower our learners to develop a sense of identity and responsibility by involving them in actively co-creating their learning.

Public Education Awards 2026 – Excellence in Learner Agency

Each year the Public Education Awards recognise the vital role our people and communities play in helping children and young people to learn and thrive. In this episode of Teach, you’ll meet the 2026 finalists for the Inclusive Practices in Education Award. This award celebrates the people and teams helping every child feel included, supported and able to thrive at school. It recognises those who build strong relationships with students, families and colleagues, and create a real sense of belonging in their communities.

Each year the Public Education Awards recognise the vital role our people and communities play in helping children and young people to learn and thrive. In this episode of Teach, you&rsquo;ll meet the 2026 finalists for the Inclusive Practices in Education Award. This award celebrates the people and teams helping every child feel included, supported and able to thrive at school. It recognises those who build strong relationships with students, families and colleagues, and create a real sense of belonging in their communities.

Public Education Awards 2026 – Inclusive Practice in Education

In this episode of Teach, Marina Elliot, the department’s Executive Director People and Culture, talks about gender equity, leadership and supporting women at work. Explore why women are underrepresented in some leadership roles despite making up much of the school and preschool workforce. The episode also looks at perimenopause, how it can affect people at work, and why understanding it matters. Discover simple ways leaders can support staff through open conversations, flexibility and practical adjustments, so people feel respected, supported and able to thrive at work.

In this episode of&nbsp;Teach, Marina Elliot, the department&rsquo;s Executive Director People and Culture, talks about gender equity, leadership and supporting women at work. Explore why women are underrepresented in some leadership roles despite making up much of the school and preschool workforce. The episode also looks at perimenopause, how it can affect people at work, and why understanding it matters. Discover simple ways leaders can support staff through open conversations, flexibility and practical adjustments, so people feel respected, supported and able to thrive at work.

Public Education Awards 2026 – Excellence in Leadership

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