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Mrs Player named Australian Secondary Principal of the Year

Mrs Player has been recognised as the Australian Secondary Principal of the Year at a ceremony in Adelaide. She received her award from Minister Peter Garrett who thanked her for what she does for Australia's young people.

Mrs Player was deeply humbled by the announcement and expressed her gratitude for the award. She  paid tribute to the tremendous team effort put in by students, community, staff and colleagues who make education a successful life changing experience for all in our local area. Mrs Player looks forward to continuing to lead the campus and work with everyone to achieve the goal of the brightest future for all students and the community in our global world.

Her citation follows

"The principal of Tuggerah Lakes Secondary College's Tumbi Umbi Campus, Shayne Player is universally respected and unreservedly committed to making a difference within her school, her community and the teaching profession.

Through Shayne Player's leadership, TLSC Tumbi Umbi Campus has been "turned around" and become a learning community that provides each student with the opportunity to reach their full potential. With a strong focus on inclusivity, a range of programs and opportunities are offered to support individual students' academic, cultural, social and emotional development. Action and decisions are based on finding the answer to the question – "How is this child smart?" One example is the Advancement Via Individual Determination program designed to give support to students in the middle years so that they are equipped to achieve their best in their final years of schooling, aspiring to further education and training. Staff, students and parents have commented on the positive impact of the program on student confidence and success.

Shayne leads by example, with confidence, humility and expertise. New and experienced teachers are inspired to excel and empowered to accept new challenges. Shayne has encouraged and invigorated experienced teachers to continue in the profession and readily celebrates achievements. Her impact beyond the school is considerable, taking a leadership role in the Tuggerah Lakes Learning Community and other network groups."

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Further details are available at www.aitsl.edu.au