2008 Awards
Teacher Award
Miss Janette Kelly
Director of Music
St Hilda's School, Southport, QLD
St Hilda's School at Southport on Queensland's Gold Coast is an Anglican school for girls from Pre-Prep to Year 12 with 1150 students from diverse backgrounds. Janette has revitalized school music with programs that offer a wide variety of musical experience to all students.
The sequential and developmental curriculum has been refined, with innovative information technology programs and instrumental tuition for all. Students also have options for extension programs at Year 7. Activities continue to grow and a collegial approach has included many for collaboration with other school departments.
Janette's professionalism, great enthusiasm and passion for music, accompanied by commitment and a can-do attitude have ensured all students have the opportunity to reach their full potential