April 14, 2011
Provincial Graduation Rate Rises 14 per cent Since 2001: Allan
“I applaud the award recipients and the example they continue to set for their students and peers,” Allan said. “With the support of the Manitoba School Boards Association, the Manitoba Federation of Independent Schools and the Manitoba Association of Parent Councils, this awards program reflects the appreciation of an entire province for the outstanding contributions made by dedicated teachers.”
EIGHT RECEIVE CELEBRATION OF EXCELLENCE IN TEACHING AWARDS DURING EDUCATION WEEK 2011
– – –Provincial Graduation Rate Rises 14 per cent Since 2001: Allan
Recipients of the annual Celebration of Excellence in Teaching Awards were announced today by Education Minister Nancy Allan as part of national Education Week, a week-long tribute to outstanding teachers.
“Education Week is an appropriate time to recognize Manitoba teachers who are exemplary leaders, innovators and educators,” Allan said. “This year’s award recipients have earned the recognition of their peers, students and parents for the terrific work they do in promoting a love of learning among their students.”
Teachers and administrators work with the provincial government to help improve graduation rates and develop innovative ways to encourage student success, said Allan. Manitoba’s graduation rate has increased to 82.7 per cent in 2010 from 72.4 per cent in June 2001.
Some school and community partnerships support mentoring programs, while others offer students a safe, comfortable place to do homework. Teachers also work with immigrant, war-affected and Aboriginal students who are at risk of dropping out of school and give students the support they need to succeed.
“This graduation rate increase reflects the hard work of teachers and administrators in creating a learning environment that is safe, innovative and relevant for students,” Allan said. “Congratulations to students, school and divisional staff, trustees and parents for working together to improve school completion rates. Your success is shared by all Manitobans.”
In a special ceremony at the Manitoba Legislative Building, Allan presented six awards of excellence in four categories:
Each recipient received a minister’s award certificate of recognition and a $500 cash award at the luncheon ceremony. The recipients’ schools also received $500 each for projects or equipment.“Education Week is an appropriate time to recognize Manitoba teachers who are exemplary leaders, innovators and educators,” Allan said. “This year’s award recipients have earned the recognition of their peers, students and parents for the terrific work they do in promoting a love of learning among their students.”
Teachers and administrators work with the provincial government to help improve graduation rates and develop innovative ways to encourage student success, said Allan. Manitoba’s graduation rate has increased to 82.7 per cent in 2010 from 72.4 per cent in June 2001.
Some school and community partnerships support mentoring programs, while others offer students a safe, comfortable place to do homework. Teachers also work with immigrant, war-affected and Aboriginal students who are at risk of dropping out of school and give students the support they need to succeed.
“This graduation rate increase reflects the hard work of teachers and administrators in creating a learning environment that is safe, innovative and relevant for students,” Allan said. “Congratulations to students, school and divisional staff, trustees and parents for working together to improve school completion rates. Your success is shared by all Manitobans.”
In a special ceremony at the Manitoba Legislative Building, Allan presented six awards of excellence in four categories:
- Teaching Excellence – Early Years: Katherine Penner of J.R. Walkof Elementary School, Garden Valley School Division;
- Teaching Excellence – Middle Years: Ralph Backé of Sargent Park School, Winnipeg School Division;
- Teaching Excellence – Senior Years: Gregory Shedden of Sisler High School, Winnipeg School Division;
- Outstanding New Teacher: Pamela Doerksen of Winnipeg Mennonite Elementary School, Manitoba Federation of Independent Schools;
- Team Collaboration: Harold Enns, Susan George and Maria Nickel of Woodlands School, Interlake School Division; and
- Outstanding School Leader: Jerry Sodomlak of Donwood School, River East Transcona School Division.
“I applaud the award recipients and the example they continue to set for their students and peers,” Allan said. “With the support of the Manitoba School Boards Association, the Manitoba Federation of Independent Schools and the Manitoba Association of Parent Councils, this awards program reflects the appreciation of an entire province for the outstanding contributions made by dedicated teachers.”
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