Rosebud Secondary College has picked up two of 13 statewide titles in the Victorian Education Excellence Awards, on Friday night.

Principal Lisa Holt won the Colin Simpson Outstanding Secondary Principal Title, and Wendy Coustley won the award for Outstanding Secondary Teacher. 

Member for Eastern Victoria Tom McIntosh today congratulated the two local winners and the finalists at the annual awards which celebrate the commitment of teachers, leaders, and school staff across Victoria. 

The 2024 awards coincided with Australia’s celebration of World Teachers’ Day, which recognises teachers for the work they do to educate, inspire and empower students. 
 
The awards support the continued professional development of staff, with professional learning grants of up to $25,000 for the winner in each category plus a further $20,000 for the Lindsay Thompson Award for Excellence in Education 2024 winner. 

For more information on the finalists and the winners, visit vic.gov.au/victorian-education-excellence-awards-winners. 

Quotes attributable to Minister for Education Ben Carroll 

“The Victorian Education Excellence Awards showcase the exceptional teachers, leaders and staff who ensure Victoria’s schools continue to inspire students and set them up for success.” 

“I congratulate all the winners and finalists of this year’s awards whose talent and commitment helps make us the Education State.” 

Quotes attributable to Member for Eastern Victoria Tom McIntosh 

“For Principal Lisa and Wendy to come away with two of the 13 statewide awards between them is absolutely exceptional.” 

“When I visited Rosebud Secondary earlier this year, it was clear to me how much hard work has been put in to making the school what it is today, and these two awards are so well deserved.” 

Quote attributable to Rosebud Secondary College Principal Lisa Holt 

“I am honoured to have received this award. Being a government or public school principal is a privilege and an adventure, and I am immensely proud of our school community.”