Baynton West Primary School among finalists in 2021 WA Education Awards

Baynton West Primary School has been named a finalist in the 2021 WA Education Awards in two categories, including primary school of the year and the Premier’s excellence in Aboriginal education. The awards acknowledge the State’s most outstanding teachers, leaders, school services staff and schools, with a total of 52 finalists in 13 categories across WA this year. Education and Training Minister Sue Ellery said the awards recognised the outstanding work being done in WA public schools. “I’m pleased we can celebrate excellence in public education this year and the dedication of our staff to providing students with the best opportunities to reach their potential,” she said. “I look forward to thanking them all for their contribution to education at the presentation breakfast next term.” Baynton West Primary School principal Lisa Ledger said the awards were a boost for public education. “It gives people that reassurance that you are going to get a good education if you bring your children to a remote part of the state,” she said. “One of the things we’re really proud of is that we pay attention to the voices of students and that gives them a big part of the governance of our school.” Winners will be announced in term four and will share more than $400,000 in prize money, with a portion to be spent on professional development.