ASLA Awards
ASLA is delighted to announce and congratulate the recipients of the 2024 ASLA Awards, who were recognised for their exceptional contributions to the school library profession and their respective school communities during ASLA’s Annual General Meeting on May 4, 2024. --------------- --------------- --------------- ASLA Early Career Teacher Librarian Award 2024: Abby Abdallah
The ASLA Early Career Teacher Librarian Award recognises an Australian Teacher Librarian who, within their first five years in the role has made an outstanding contribution to their school community and potentially beyond. This year, we congratulate Abby Abdallah from New South Wales for the positive impact she is making in her school. Abby, who is currently serving as a Teacher Librarian at Chullora Public School in Greenacre, NSW, has demonstrated excellence in professional knowledge, practice, and engagement. Her innovative programs and commitment to diversity have had a profound impact on teaching and learning in her school. --------------- --------------- --------------- ASLA Library Advocate Award 2024: Danielle Harte The ASLA Library Advocate Award is presented to a dedicated school library professional who advocates for their school library and has made a positive contribution to their school community, and potentially beyond. This year, we are proud to honour Danielle Harte from Queensland for her outstanding dedication and leadership in her school community. Danielle, the school Library Assistant at Trinity Anglican School in Kewarra Beach, QLD, has transformed the school library into a vibrant hub of learning and literacy. Her vision, commitment, and innovative programs have made the library an integral part of the school community. Unfortunately, technical difficulties prevented Danielle's acceptance speech from being heard at the awards presentation. However, we are pleased to inform you that her speech is available for viewing via the below link: Watch Danielle's acceptance speech Read Danielle's acceptance speech--------------- --------------- --------------- Once again, we congratulate Abby Abdallah and Danielle Harte for their well-deserved recognition. Their tireless efforts and dedication to the school library profession serve as inspiration to us all. To learn more about our Award winners, keep an eye out for the next issue of ACCESS. Best regards, The ASLA Awards Team. ASLA Annual Awards: ASLA Early Career Teacher Librarian AwardThis national award recognises and honours an Australian Teacher Librarian who, within their first five years in the role has made an outstanding contribution to their school community and potentially beyond. This award acknowledges an early career Teacher Librarian for their high level of achievement in professional knowledge, practice and engagement, reflecting the positive impact they have made on teaching and learning in their school. ASLA Library Advocate AwardThis national award is to recognise a dedicated school library professional who advocates for their school library and has made a positive contribution to their school community and potentially beyond. This award is open to all school library staff, including but not limited to Librarians, Library Technicians and Library Officers. The nominee will need to be able to demonstrate their contribution to their school community, wider networks and engagement with professional learning. | Upcoming events
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