Annual Report 2016–17 - Public Education Foundation Ltd...It is my pleasure to present the Public...

Annual Report2016–17

ContentsChair Report 2

Executive Director Report 3

2016 – 2017 Overview 4

Scholarship Recipients 4

PEF Awards Night 9

Minister’s and Secretary’s Awards for Excellence 10

Student Stories 12

Supporter Profile 14

Our People 14

Staff 14

Volunteers 14

Ambassadors 14

2016 – 2017 Revenue and Expenditure 15

Financial Report 30 June 2017 16

Board of Directors 20

Donors & Supporters 21

The Public Education Foundation is a charity dedicated to providing life-changing scholarships to young people in public education, their teachers and principals.

The Foundation is supported by the NSW Department of Education and works in collaboration with schools, communities, the private sector and the government to support students achieve their full potential at a public school, while enhancing the value and reputation of public school education.

To find out more about our work please visit our website:

www.publiceducationfoundation.org.au

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http://www.publiceducationfoundation.org.au/scholarships

I am delighted to report on a highly successful year for the Foundation.

More than 870 students and 50 educators have been assisted with PEF scholarships since our scholarship program commenced in 2012. In the last year the Foundation was able to increase its funding of scholarships by an impressive 29 percent.

A visit to our website shows how life-changing our scholarships have been, with student stories that are typical of those now pursuing further studies and embarking on careers that may not have been possible without the generous support of our donors and sponsors.

In collaboration with other scholarship-based organisations such as the Harding Miller Foundation we have seen scholarship support for students in public schools increase to record levels.

The Public Education Foundation has played a key role in recognising excellence in public education with substantial awards being provided to high achieving students as well as to outstanding educators and school community members. In addition, we have worked with sponsoring partners to recognise and celebrate excellent school achievements. We are proud of our role as a strong voice in support of public education.

In December 2016 we were fortunate to be joined by many of our donors at a reception at Government House hosted by the NSW Governor The Honourable David Hurley and Mrs Hurley. The Foundation is grateful to have its work acknowledged by such esteemed alumni of public education.

The annual awards ceremony at the Sydney Town Hall was a huge success with a record attendance. The keynote speaker was Kurt Fearnley, proud former public school student, educator and national sporting hero, whose words were inspirational.

We are particularly pleased to have an alignment of Premium and Major Partners - the NSW Department of Education, NSW Teachers Federation, Teachers Mutual Bank, Teachers Health and First State Super.

With the support of sponsoring organisations and our ability to broker ‘fee-for-service’ arrangements we are able to ensure that no more than 10 cents in every donated dollar is spent on administering scholarships.

Finally, I wish to thank the Board members of the Foundation for their commitment and support and acknowledge that record scholarship levels reflect the hard work and substantial expertise of our staff who are so ably led by our Executive Director David Hetherington and General Manager Michelle Stanhope.

Chris RyanChair, Public Education Foundation

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It is my pleasure to present the Public Education Foundation’s Annual Report for 2016-17. It’s been a record year for the Foundation on many fronts.

Over the course of the year, we awarded new scholarships to 282 students and nine educators, and provided continuing support to a further 45 students on multi-year scholarships. The total of 336 recipients is our highest ever, up 23% from last year. The total value of our awards was also our highest ever $507,328, a 29% increase on 2015-16.

We offered scholarships at 143 schools across six states and territories, compared with 97 recipient schools in four states and territories last year.

Equally importantly, the Foundation established important new relationships, allowing us to work together with aligned organisations to deepen our support for the public education community. We were delighted to welcome two new Premium Partners this year, First State Super and Teachers Health. Each of these organisations is generously supporting a new scholarship for teachers which will be awarded in 2017-18. This will be the first time the Foundation has offered teacher scholarships, and we’re hopeful we can further extend our support to our hugely deserving teacher community in future.

In September 2016, the Foundation hosted the NSW Education Minister’s and Secretary’s Awards, recognizing 36 students, teachers, schools and parents for their valuable contributions to public education, often over many years.

And in May 2017, we hosted our annual Awards Night ‘Proudly Public’ where we recognised all our award winners in front of almost 1,000 people at Sydney’s Town Hall. On the night, we were joined by the inspiring Kurt Fearnley and the irrepressible Annabel Crabb, who challenged and delighted us in equal measure.

Over the past 12 months, the Board and staff have undertaken a strategic review and finalised a new

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three year strategic plan. In the near term, our focus will be on building our capacity for advocacy in support of public education, while managing the underlying growth of our scholarships program.

In closing, I’d like to pay tribute to all the staff and volunteers who’ve made our success over the last year possible. All successful not-for-profits depend on the commitment and goodwill of volunteers, and those who’ve helped the Foundation with event organization, panel deliberations and database management are no exception. And our staff team of Michelle, Melanie, Ali, Karen, Craig and Janine has been a delight to work with – thank you!

David Hetherington Executive Director


AUSTRALIAN SCIENCE OLYMPIAD SUMMER SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIP

Supports an outstanding student to attend the prestigious and highly competitive Australian Science Olympiad Summer School.Madison Roehrs Kapunda High School

BIG PICTURE AUSTRALIA SCHOLARSHIP SUPPORTED BY THE ABORIGINAL EDUCATION COUNCIL

Supports an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander student enrolled in a Big Picture Australia School transition to tertiary study.David Parsons Hunter Sports High School

CAMBURN WITHERS SCHOLARSHIP (NEW IN 2017)

Supports an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander student in year 2 enrolled in a Connected Communities school through their primary years of schooling.Shakeila Bartman Toomelah Public School

CAPITAL CHEMIST COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP

Provides support to ACT college students in their final year of school.Crystal Owen Georgie Clynch Lucinda Morberger Black Mountain SchoolAaron Campese Courtney Mattick Harry Evans Canberra CollegeCatherine OuYang Fatemeh Fouladi Lal Chhan Pa Sang Dickson CollegeIsabella-Roze Beath-Williams Jane Spooner Joshua Harper Erindale CollegeLucinda Antcliff Sophia Engelhardt Lara Burch Gungahlin College Jack Fuller Laura Pease Naomi Clements Hawker CollegeHayley Mason Megan Brinkley Lake Tuggeranong CollegeConnor Richards Matthew Morriss Salome Fangaiuiha-Jones Melba Copland Secondary SchoolClaire Yung Esther Suckling Karlee Curtis-Sullivan Narrabundah CollegeDamon Meli Lucinda McClusky Trevor Chi Ho The Woden School Anthony Perkovic Ezi Magbegor University of Canberra Senior Secondary College

RecipientsScholarship

2017


FRIENDS OF ZAINAB SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOLARSHIP

Supports Year 11 and 12 refugee students through the critical years of their HSC.Noor Abbas Birrong Girls High SchoolAli Ahmadi Strathfield South High SchoolAkbar Ali Strathfield South High SchoolAnfal Aljorani Cabramatta High SchoolSaeed Almandewy Cabramatta High SchoolHadeel Alnashy Bankstown Senior CollegeFarishta Arzoo Dickson CollegeAli Bahrami Northmead CAPA High SchoolMohammad Hadi Bakhtyari Holroyd High SchoolTheo Chhakchhuak Ringwood Secondary Collage Hodan Ciise Birrong Girls High SchoolAdan Ciise Strathfield South High SchoolPatience Doelakeh Chifley College, Mt Druitt CampusNadine Et Tash Keira High SchoolFady Fares Merrylands High SchoolHabibullah Haideri Coffs Harbour High SchoolTabarak Hasun Merrylands High SchoolParisa Hosseini Bankstown Girls High SchoolEh De Na Htoo Pimlico State High SchoolLal Nunsangi Hualngo Ringwood Secondary College Shakila Husaini Cranbourne Secondary CollegeCelina Huynh Westfields Sport High SchoolMohammad Ali Jafari Holroyd High SchoolAshley Kamara Marrickville High SchoolAmienata Kamara Marrickville High School

Shukriya Karimi Dickson CollegeZenhuaikim Kawngte Yarra Hills Secondary CollegeJanaki Kharel St. Albans Secondary CollegeTahereh Khasheie Merrylands High SchoolNuam Khup Son Coffs Harbour High SchoolBilkisu Koroma Marrickville High SchoolAlaa Krayem Bankstown Senior CollegeL Ler K’Paw Hla Merrylands High SchoolKee Lar Paw Lwe Ringwood Secondary CollegeAchan Majok Doonside Technology High School Fereba Mirzaei Merrylands High SchoolAqsa Mohammad Sharif Wagga Wagga High SchoolMohammad Mohibi Strathfield South High SchoolMomtaz Nader Ali Wagga Wagga High SchoolZarifa Nadir Hussain Coffs Harbour High School Jafer Naim Strathfield South High SchoolZaid Najeeb Holroyd High SchoolSenan Nano Merrylands High SchoolAziza Nazari Holroyd High SchoolAimerance Ndayisaba Wodonga Senior Secondary College Beatrice Nyandamira Wodonga Senior Secondary College Jeledi Nyenintsinzi Holroyd High SchoolNina Odesyan Cabramatta High SchoolBaraa Omar Holroyd High SchoolRamsina Oshana Bankstown Senior CollegeLevi Pe Norwood Secondary CollegeRachel Rakili Melba Secondary CollegeBilqis Raheemi Holroyd High SchoolArshadu Rahman Holroyd High School

CONSERVATORIUM HIGH SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIPS

Supports a number of talented students through their education at the Conservatorium High School.Dominic AzziIndiana WilliamsJoo Lee Kim

DR HEATHER RADI SCHOLARSHIP (NEW IN 2017)

Supports an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander student enrolled in a Connected Communities school successfully complete their senior years of schooling and transition to tertiary education. Chloe Russell Walgett Community College- High School

EMORGO SCHOLARSHIP FOR MUSIC

Supports a talented young musician commencing vocal or woodwind study at the Conservatorium High School.Frederic Shaw The Conservatorium High School

Hossin Ravanbakhsh Cabramatta High SchoolAli Reza Strathfield South High SchoolShadab Safa Cranbourne Secondary CollegeShaher Bano Safai Cranbourne Secondary CollegeTamarah Sahi Holroyd High SchoolSaimat Al Othman Liverpool Girls High SchoolSalar Jan Salari Holroyd High SchoolHabibeh Seyedi Bendigo Senior Secondary CollegeHussain Taimoori Strathfield South High SchoolAsmita Tamang Kedron State High SchoolAnita Uwingabire Wodonga Senior Secondary CollegeSamiiro Waeis Bankstown Girls High SchoolVan Tha Thluai Zaathang Ringwood Secondary College Attiya Zahra Merrylands High School


FRIENDS OF ZAINAB TERTIARY SCHOLARSHIP

Provides financial assistance for the first two years of full time university study for refugee students.Saeeda Ahmadi Bankstown Senior CollegeCarla Alkhouri Northmead Creative and Performing Arts High SchoolMahmood Al-Shabli Evans High SchoolAmram Arif Strathfield South High SchoolPaw Nay Blu Aung Kedron State High School Sunil Bhattarai Murray High SchoolBismillah Hakimi Keysborough CollegeNajib Hussaini St Marys Senior High SchoolAsima Kamali Strathfield South High SchoolKazim Kamali Holroyd High SchoolZahra Kamali Holroyd High School Sajaa Kanaani Holroyd High SchoolSerri Kanaani Holroyd High SchoolNarayan Khanal Murray High SchoolArjun Majhi James Fallon High SchoolRoqia Mousawi Holroyd High School Husna Nabi Kedron State High SchoolMoudar Omar Holroyd High SchoolNyajuok Peter Makuach Heathmont CollegeTamanna Qarar Mount Ridley CollegeNajeeb Rafee The Canberra CollegeMursal Rahimi Macarthur Girls High School Zahra Rahimi Holroyd High School Moo Ko Paw Ray Bankstown Senior CollegeOmmel Saberi Nossal High SchoolKobra Sayyadi Liverpool Girls High SchoolKhin Khin Soe Trinity Bay State High School

GEOFFREY FALKENMIRE SCHOLARSHIP FOR EXCELLENCE IN ADULT LITERACY

Acknowledges the achievements of a high performing student undertaking the Tertiary Preparation Certificate.Frederick Webb TAFE Blacktown

THE HARDING MILLER EDUCATION FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP

Provides practical support to lift educational outcomes and career aspirations of high potential girls. Khadija Alam Sydney Girls High SchoolReem Alshammas Fairfield High SchoolBoshra Bandi Amirabad Holroyd High SchoolJaimi-lee Beaven Maitland High SchoolPooja Bhaskaran Sydney Girls High SchoolAlissa Borg Banora Point High SchoolKeira Bosher Chatham High SchoolLesha Brophy-Inostroza Burwood Girls High SchoolMaegan Carroll Cowra High School Souad Charaf Auburn Girls High SchoolBianca Clarke Bulahdelah Central SchoolEsther Coker-Harding Narara Valley High SchoolKrystal Cooney Wollumbin Secondary CollegeTaylor Davis Batemans Bay High SchoolTenzin Dhesel Northern Beaches Secondary College Mackellar Girls Campus

Erin Dobinson Campbelltown Performing Arts High SchoolJennifer Du James Ruse Agricultural High SchoolAlyssa Duncan Moree Secondary College, Carol Avenue CampusHartney Figg Batemans Bay High SchoolBrooklyn Freer Tweed River High School Zahraa Ghaddar Merrylands High SchoolTanisha Gill Redcliffe State High SchoolRylee Godfrey-Martin Macksville High SchoolDoha Goreishi Auburn Girls High SchoolDeanna Gray Kincumber High SchoolMahdeeya Halidh Auburn Girls High SchoolElla Hall-Ainscough Hunter School of the Performing ArtsJeanne Hardy Tottenham Central SchoolMaddison Rose Hearn Springwood High SchoolKasey Henshaw Glenwood High SchoolJessy Le Westfields Sports High SchoolCara Kemp Cowra High School Anoushay Khan Auburn Girls High SchoolFatemah Khasheei Greystanes High SchoolJasmine Kneeves Grafton High School Laura Le Bonnyrigg High SchoolFiona Lim Prairiewood High SchoolJulina Lim Cabramatta High SchoolRose Lombardo Cambridge Park High SchoolStar Maple Byron Bay High SchoolClaire Melene Mullumbimby High SchoolMavis Mensah James Busby High SchoolJosie Moore Coleambally Central SchoolMersaydes Murray-King Maitland High SchoolAlexandra Nash Toronto High School

Anne Nguyen Cabramatta High SchoolTina Nguyen Canley Vale High SchoolLara Niehues Wadalba Community SchoolIullia Orieshyna Denison College of Secondary Education, Bathurst CampusMaryam Othman Westfields Sports High SchoolAngel Owens Wyong High School Kafo’atu Pamaka Westfields Sports High SchoolSabina Patawaran Riverside Girls High SchoolBrooklyn Paulson Great Lakes College Tuncurry CampusAnnalise Pean Prairiewood High SchoolGenevieve Pean Prairiewood High SchoolHolly Perkuhn Macintyre High SchoolNgoc (Angella) Pham Prairiewood High SchoolHolly Pullinger Ulladulla High SchoolTaalia Rohrich Airds High School Emma Sole Chifley College Dunheved CampusChaltu Strachan Canterbury Girls High SchoolSherene Su Sydney Girls High SchoolGlenys Tan Chifley College Shalvey CampusAngelina Tang Cabramatta High SchoolJessica Te Cabramatta High SchoolHolly Thompson Concord High SchoolEbony Tibbitts Ulladulla High SchoolJessica Wallace Chatham High SchoolRheeannhyn Waters Erina High School Breanna Webster Billabong High SchoolAisha Wilkins Morisset High SchoolAlesha Willcox James Fallon High SchoolJuliet Williams Wadalba Community SchoolNakita Yates Toronto High SchoolBrooke Yendall James Fallon High School


THE HARDING MILLER EDUCATION FOUNDATION SENIOR SCHOLARSHIP

Provides practical support to lift educational outcomes and career aspirations of high potential girls.Elizabeth Garner-Refalo Banora Point High SchoolBonnii-Rose Heber-Wood Ballina High SchoolTalah McLachlan Banora Point High SchoolRavnita Singh Prairiewood High SchoolTayla Walker Banora Point High School

J HOLDEN FAMILY FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP FOR MUSIC

Supports talented young musicians commencing study at the Conservatorium High School.Matthew Borgert Xiaochen Chen Justin Dhillon Emilly Zhu The Conservatorium High School

LUKE WILLIS MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP FOR ALL-ROUNDERSMackenzie Dawson Hay Public School

MALALA YOUSAFZAI SCHOLARSHIP

Supports hard working students in the middle years of secondary school who have a strong belief in the power of education to change lives.Jessy Le Westfields Sports High School

NSW TEACHERS FEDERATION AWARD FOR HSC EXCELLENCE

Recognises the achievements of students from NSW public schools who have come first in their subject as part of their Higher School Certificate.Peter Baker Wagga Wagga High SchoolGeorgina Cant Asquith Girls High SchoolChester Cao Sydney Technical High SchoolDawnlicity Charls Fort Street High SchoolKate Cousins Fort Street High SchoolDarcy Dunlop Gosford High SchoolDominic Dwyer Fort Street High SchoolAda Fang Sydney Girls High SchoolClare Faulkner North Sydney Girls High SchoolAlbert Fung James Ruse Agricultural High SchoolSpencer Hu James Ruse Agricultural High SchoolTrent Hugler Parramatta High SchoolAidin Karahasan Sydney Boys High SchoolRohan Krishnaswamy James Ruse Agricultural High SchoolGladys Lai Sydney Girls High SchoolHelaine Liew Willoughby Girls High SchoolDamian Nakla St Ives High SchoolNatalie Si Ye Le Baulkham Hills High School

NSW TEACHERS FEDERATION PRIMARY SCHOLARSHIP (NEW IN 2017)

Provides support and encouragement for public primary school students entering Year 2 in 2017, throughout their time at primary school.Jazz Evans Samuel Gilbert Public SchoolRihana Gulasi Bossley Park Public SchoolTamkeen Mehrish Merrylands East Public SchoolJulie Martyn Sans Souci Public School

PATRICIA LONG CONSERVATORIUM HIGH SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIP

Provides ongoing support to a talented young musician for the duration of their attendance at the Conservatorium High School.Samuel Wibowo The Conservatorium High School

PUBLIC EDUCATION FOUNDATION ABORIGINAL SCHOLARSHIP (NEW IN 2017)

Supports an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander student enrolled in a Connected Communities school successfully complete their senior years of schooling and transition to tertiary education. Georgia Hardwick Bourke High School

PUBLIC EDUCATION FOUNDATION ESSAY COMPETITION

For explaining why a good Public Education System matters in modern Australia.Lea Osmanagic Ryde Secondary College

PUBLIC EDUCATION FOUNDATION PRIMARY SCHOLARSHIP (NEW IN 2017)

Provides support and encouragement for public primary school students entering Year 2 in 2017, throughout their time at primary school.Summa Quinn-Woonton Jindabyne Central SchoolAmika Carter Nowra Public School

PUBLIC EDUCATION FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP FOR SOCIAL JUSTICE (NEW IN 2017)

Supports hard working students in the middle years of secondary school who have a strong belief in the power of education to change lives.Harry Ly Fairvale High SchoolMaya Olrich Peel High School

ROYAL BANK OF CANADA TERTIARY SCHOLARSHIP (NEW IN 2017)

Helps support a refugee student transition to university study.Rabie Khalil Holroyd High School


TRADES AND TECHNOLOGY OPPORTUNITY SCHOLARSHIP

Encourages senior students to pursue a career in trades or technology.Tom Burn Eden Marine High SchoolSarah Reeves Parkes High SchoolEren Sevince Westfields Sports High School

SUSAN & ISAAC WAKIL FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP

Supporting students who have enthusiasm for and ambition in a field they might otherwise be prevented from entering. This scholarship supports students entering their tertiary or vocational education. Fatima Al-Helfy Birrong Girls High SchoolTamika Bell Leeton High SchoolGrace Corr St Marys Senior High SchoolJoseph Demasi Ashfield Boys High SchoolAlexandra Dennis Wagga Wagga High SchoolCameron Reeves Parkes High SchoolGiulia Zanotto Griffith High School

UNA MAY SMITH SCHOLARSHIP

Supports a junior Aboriginal student to successfully complete schooling and progress to future tertiary education.Nehemiah Weatherall Moree East Public School

UNIONS NSW JEFF SHAW MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP

Supports outstanding public school students studying curriculum subjects such as Economics, Business Studies, Legal Studies and Modern History, with an interest in unionism and social justice.Max Cleversley Macksville High SchoolLeilani Fakatava Chifley College Senior CampusJayce Sutherland Peel High School

VORSAY SCHOLARSHIP

Provides support and encouragement for public primary school students entering year 2 in 2017, throughout their time at primary school. Vanisa Sliwa Smithfield Public School

WALTER AND ELIZA HALL TRUST OPPORTUNITY SCHOLARSHIP

Provides support to assist students with a physical disability make the transition from high school to tertiary education. Ramail Isaac Prairiewood High SchoolJade Lee East Hills Girls Technology High SchoolBettina Liang Fort Street High SchoolSamuel Martin Tempe High School

PREMIER’S ANIKA FOUNDATION YOUTH DEPRESSION AWARENESS SCHOLARSHIP

For teachers, counsellors and prinicpals to undertake professional development to focus on preventing depression in young people or building awareness of youth depression.Robyn Zelvis Illawarra Sports High School

HARVARD CLUB OF AUSTRALIA EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIP

For principals of governments schools to undertake a short professional education program at the Harvard Graduate School of Education.Brett Burgess Bribie Island State High School, Queensland

PUBLIC EDUCATION FOUNDATION PRINCIPAL’S SCHOLARSHIP

For principals of governments schools to undertake a short professional education program at the Harvard Graduate School of Education.Jacqui O’Donnell Rockingham Beach Primary School, Western Australia

TEACHERS MUTUAL BANK HARVARD CLUB OF AUSTRALIA EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIP

For principals of governments schools to undertake a short professional education program at the Harvard Graduate School of Education.Melissa Proctor Bass Hill Public School, NSW

TEACHERS MUTUAL BANK EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP SCHOLARSHIP (NEW IN 2017)

For senior education executives to undertake a short professional leadership program at the Harvard Kennedy School. Murat Dizdar Deputy Secretary School Operations and Performance,NSW Department of Education


At the Public Education Foundation’s annual awards night on 17 May 2017 we celebrated the remarkable contribution made by leaders, school communities and students in our public schools.

Our largest ever number of scholarships, over 240, were awarded in the grand Sydney Town Hall. Among our very special guests were Lieutenant-Governor Thomas Bathurst AC QC; Mr Mark Scott AO, Secretary of the NSW Department of Education and Kurt Fearnley AO, Paralympic gold medallist, disability advocate and educator. Annabel Crabb, political journalist and commentator, delighted the audience as MC for the evening.

Attendees enjoyed inspiring speeches and impressive musical performances by students and dancers from The Arts Unit of the NSW Department of Education. Performers included talented soloists Elyse Sene-Lefao, Sebastian Kelly-Toiava and Harmony Lovegrove, NSW Public Schools Stage Band, Kari Choir and the Aboriginal Dance Company, Urban Dance Crew and students from The Conservatorium High School.

In his rousing keynote address Kurt Fearnley AO described his experience as a public school student who received an inclusive education at the insistence of his principal. He described attending a public school as ‘winning the jackpot’ and encouraged scholarship recipients to give back to the community as part of their participation in the public education system.

We would like to extend our thanks to the Lord Mayor of Sydney, Clover Moore, for generously providing a Lord Mayoral Reception for scholarship recipients. The Public Education Foundation extends a very special thanks to all of our event sponsors. Without their ongoing support the annual celebration of public education would not be possible.

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Each year the Public Education Foundation has an opportunity to shine a light on the excellence and outstanding achievements that can be found within NSW Public Schools. We are proud to manage the Minister’s and Secretary’s Awards for Excellence on behalf of the NSW Department of Education and this year we honoured 36 students, 37 staff, 24 schools and eight parents from across NSW. The awards were held in Sydney on Wednesday, 13 September 2017.

Minister for Education, The Hon Rob Stokes MP, was joined by the Secretary of the NSW Department of Education, Mr Mark Scott AO, as they presented awards in the following categories:• Minister’s Award for Excellence in

Student Achievement• Minister’s Award for Excellence in

Teaching• Secretary’s Award for Excellent Service• Secretary’s Award for an Outstanding

School Initiative• Secretary’s School Achievement Award• Public School Parent of the Year

“Schools are just empty buildings without the students, teachers and parents that make them great.” Mr Stokes said. “The students, staff and schools we are recognising reflects the excellence we see every day in NSW Public Schools.”

Minister’s and Secretary’s Awards for

Excellence2017 MINISTER’S AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE IN STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT

Recognising outstanding year 12 students who have excelled in their secondary years across academic excellence, sporting, cultural, community and leadership.Danah Abden Khaleq Beverly Hills Girls High School Samuel Alexander-Prideaux Fort Street High School Mia Bulivou Doonside Technology High School Alan Burzevski North Sydney Boys High School Mia Castagnone Beverly Hills Girls High School Katelyn Castle Northern Beaches Secondary College Mackellar Girls Campus Clair Corliss Lambton High School Sarah Crakanthorp Wagga Wagga High School Ava Del Tufo Ulladulla High School Frank Fei North Sydney Boys High School Jordan Harrington Inverell High School Deni Hoxha Elderslie High School Clare Jessup Northern Beaches Secondary College Mackellar Girls Campus William Johnston Corowa High School Min Joung Canterbury Boys High School Emmeline Judge Campbelltown Performing Arts High School

Elisa Lillicrap Strathfield Girls High School Oscar Little Albury High School Alexander Long Girraween High School Kianna Munro Galston High School Nikola Nadjovski Cumberland High School Veronica Nicolich Merrylands High School Samudra Radhakrishnan Girraween High School Samy Rahman Canterbury Boys High School Monique Rosser Lambton High School Lauren Strickland Cumberland High School Marc Tagalog Doble Wagga Wagga High School Sione Teisi Airds High School Laura Thomson Albury High School Hannah Trethewy Elderslie High School Vivian Truong Fort Street High School Jordan Ka Truong Sydney Technical High School Deepika Veeragavan Sydney Girls High SchoolHannah Wales Inverell High School Jia (Annie) Wang Prairiewood High School Curtis Wolrige Peel High School


2017 MINISTER’S AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE IN TEACHINGRecognising teachers who deliver the highest quality education to their students and contribute to their professional communities. Leonie Atkinson Wagga Wagga High School Narelle Barker Airds High School Vicki Budden Dubbo College Delroy Campus Greg Bugden Armidale High School Rebecca Cameron Fort Street High School Natalie Cavaleri Elderslie High School Sharon Cloete Mullion Creek Public School Rachel Cody Dubbo College Delroy Campus Janelle Collins Ulladulla High School Joanna French Campsie Public School Jenny Noble Merrylands East Public School Karissa Pedron Bondi Public School Vasiti Ratusau Sarah Redfern High School Melissa Rees Condobolin High School Lori Saywell Doonside Technology High School Felicia Signoretti Lansvale Public School Kerrie Spencer Carramar Public School Rebecca Stark Lucas Gardens School Halah Taleb Sylvania High School Louise Tate Bass Hill Public School Vicky Valensise Chipping Norton Public School Kathleen Vouros Maroubra Bay Public School Helen Webb Bennett Road Public School Roslyn Welling Carramar Public School Susan Yaghjian Dubbo College South Campus Fiona Zammit Bossley Park Public School

2017 SECRETARY’S AWARD FOR EXCELLENT SERVICERecognising NSW Department of Education Employees who have shows outstanding effort in improving the quality of teaching and/or learning outcomes in the NSW Public Education Sector. Catriona Arcamone Fort Street High School Dale Chadwick Gundagai High School Jodie Clark Bass Hill Public School Steven Hollebon Doonside Technology High School Maxine Jackson The Canobolas Rural Technology High School Anne-Maree Nairne Cassilis Public School Vicki Pogulis Glebe Public School Lisa Porter Claymore Public School Stacey Quince Campbelltown High School of the Performing Arts Graham Smith Tumut High School Joyce Valele Concord High School

2017 SECRETARY’S AWARD FOR AN OUTSTANDING SCHOOL INITIATIVERecognising a NSW Public School’s commitment to teaching and learning outcomes, leadership, supporting their students and/or creating a sustainable learning environment via the delivery of a discreet program or initiative. Ambarvale High School Pods of Innovative Projects Auburn North Public School 2015-2017 K-6 Visible LearningBankstown Public School Effectively Integrating STEM into Classroom Practice

Bellevue Hill Public School Developing Teacher Capacity for Open Plan LearningCanterbury Boys High School Enriching STEM Learning Capertee, Hampton, Glen Alice, Euchareena Public Schools One Schools Network Chester Hill High School Refugee Welcome Program Forbes High School Wellness Hub Project Gymea Technology High School Technology Centre Lomandra School for Special Purpose Kokoda – Outside Classroom Program Rivers Secondary College - Lismore High Campus New Choices Sarah Redfern High School The Learning Journey Ulladulla High School Authentic Deep Project Learning Villawood East Public School The Big School Explorers Initiative: An Early Intervention Strategy Warialda Public School Wider than Gwydir

2017 SECRETARY’S SCHOOL ACHIEVEMENT AWARDThe Award recognises NSW public schools which create a sustainable learning environment through a certain project.

Schools who receive this prestigious award must demonstrate achievement of significant improvement in learning outcomes and opportunities, excellence in student learning initiative, maximising learning opportunities for all students as well as community leadership. Ashcroft High School Approaches to Pedagogy: A journey towards excellence in teaching & learning Aurora College NSW’s First Virtual School

Birrong Girls High School Improved Achievement and Engagement Outcomes for Students with Significant Socio-Economic Disadvantage Condell Park Public School Targeting Mathematics Curran Public School FPS Parents as Partners Gymea Bay Public School Collaboration and Research for Innovation Excellence in Digital Learning & Quality Teaching Lithgow Public School Innovation and Inspiration in Teaching and Learning Northern Beaches Secondary College, Balgowlah Boys Campus Balgowlah Boys Campus School Improvement Padstow Heights Public School Effective Feedback Project

2017 PUBLIC SCHOOL PARENT OF THE YEAR The Public School Parent of the Year Award is presented to parents, guardians and caregivers who have made a significant contribution to their local NSW public school community.Val Adams Islington Public SchoolSusan Beky Merrylands High SchoolElizabeth Kenyon Australia Street Infants SchoolKathryn McGrath East Hills Public SchoolJack Pelaez Thomas Acres Public SchoolLieu Phan Lansvale Public SchoolJo Smith Marrickville West Public SchoolSharon Warner North Sydney Boys High School


Leilani Fakatava Although year 12 has been difficult, I really feel that all the effort is beginning to finally pay off. The Unions NSW Jeff Shaw Memorial Scholarship was extremely beneficial in allowing me to complete this last year of secondary education. With the money, I bought a laptop, paid off school fees and was able to buy stationery and books for university next year. May I say that without the laptop I would have struggled with my studies. All the financial assistance really helped!

I have been fortunate enough to receive an early entry into the Macquarie University for next year to study a Bachelor of Arts/Law and am hoping to hear back from my application to the University of Sydney soon.

This year has been a rollercoaster of both the best and scariest moments I’ve experienced but it was all worth it. Thanks to the scholarship and extra help, I was able to also pay for tutoring which allowed me to have the top Society and Culture Personal Interest Project in my class, as well as extensive ways to stay focused and continue studying despite all the temptations around me.

I would definitely recommend applying for Public Education Foundation scholarships as they will help absolutely anyone in numerous ways. I strongly advise to remember to keep advocating for public education because it truly works to eliminate all negative stigma surrounding public schooling and highlights the importance of future study.

Leilani FakatavaUnions NSW Jeff Shaw Memorial ScholarshipChifley College Senior Campus

Jazz EvansJazz has worked very hard in Year 2 to achieve very good results at school. His favourite subjects are maths and free choice writing. He hopes to become an author one day and is always writing and illustrating stories in bed when he should be asleep. In addition to school, Jazz’s Gran has been teaching him piano this year and he performed three pieces in her concert last weekend.

Jazz sat the ICAS assessment tests for the first time this year and was very excited to be placed in the top 5% of Australian participants in both Spelling and Mathematics (awarded a Distinction) and top 15% in English. Jazz has completed both the Year 2 and Year 3 mathematics curriculum this year using the school-based Mathletics program. We purchased a laptop using his scholarship fund to help him and his younger brother complete their homework which included Mathletics and News preparations using PowerPoint each week. We also used the funding to allow Jazz to attend the gifted and talented Mindquest weekend, choosing the Young Scientist elective where he studied things like electrical circuits and electromagnets. He really enjoyed this weekend and the new friends he made.

Thank you so much for the wonderful opportunities receiving this scholarship has given to Jazz. We look forward to another year where we can enrich Jazz’s life in 2018!

Elizabeth EvansMother, Jazz EvansNSW Teachers Federation Primary ScholarshipSamuel Gilbert Public School


Mursal Rahimi The support provided to me by the Public Education Foundation through this scholarship has been vital in shaping the overwhelmingly positive experiences I’ve had while completing my first year of a combined Arts/Law degree at the University of New South Wales. With this scholarship I’ve been able to purchase a laptop, my textbooks and pay for the enormous Opal expenses I rake up travelling to Kensington several times a week.

Instead of having to divide my time between study and work, the financial support offered through this scholarship has allowed me to really focus my attention on my classes and even achieve a weighted average mark of 82. I’ve also been able to get involved in campus life through volunteering with the student organisation ARC. While the transition from high school to university has been difficult at times, I found a lot of enjoyment in the courses I’ve undertaken as they align closely with my interests in advocacy, international relations, postcolonialism and justice.

To any student contemplating applying for scholarships, I highly suggest applying to any and every relevant one: there’s nothing to lose! To all those who continue to support the Public Education Foundation and the public education system, I thank you for investing in a cause that supports equal access to a quality and diverse educational experience irrespective of socioeconomic conditions; a cause that reinforces that education is a public good and not a private commodity.

Mursal RahimiFriends of Zainab Tertiary ScholarshipUniversity of NSW


VolunteersThe Public Education Foundation could not operate without the support of the many volunteers who so generously donate their time and expertise throughout the year. We would particularly like to thank those who assisted by sitting on selection panels.

Susanne Andrews, Peter Balding, Desmond Barton, Mario Brizar, Tracey Byrne, Ricky Campbell-Allen, Marianne Carahalios, Helen Cook, Sylvia Corish, Robert Curry, Scott Davidson, Robyn Evans, Melita Flynn, David Friedlander, Dianne Giblin, Dorothy Hoddinott, Karen Jones, Rebecca Kaiser, Kerry Kavanagh, Neil Kenzler, Adam Lippmann, Robin Low, Glinda Major, Alan Melrose, Irene Miller, Lila Mularczyk, Kristen Murray, Barbara O’Brien, Geoff Pellizzer, Chris Presland, Max Prince, Kim Proctor, Chris Ryan, Jim Sait, Judyth Sachs, Phil Seymour, Elizabeth Shaw, Roger Tall, Carol Taylor, Miranda Van Asch, Cara Varian, Erica Vorsay, Dean White and Marilyn Withers.

We would also like to extend our heartfelt thanks to Denise Smith who volunteers each week in the PEF office and to Toni Hassan who advises on public affairs.

Finally, we extend a big thank you to the students of East Hills Girls Technology High School and Beverly Hills Girls High School who volunteered at our events during the year.

AmbassadorsThe Public Education Foundation is supported by our Ambassadors who advocate for the Foundation and public education in various ways. We are very grateful for their time, expertise and commitment.

Ms Bronywn Bancroft, Aboriginal Artist and Designer

Mr Jonathan Biggins, Actor

Ms Angela Catterns AM, Broadcaster

Mr John Dauth AO LVO, Former Australian High Commissioner to the United Kingdom

Ms Verity Firth, Executive Director Social Justice, UTS

Ms Dianne Giblin AM, CEO, Australian Council of State School Organisations

Ms Libby Gleeson AM, Author

Ms Nahid Karimi, Student

The Hon Michael Kirby AC CMG, Former Justice of the High Court of Australia

Ms Sam Mostyn, Company Director

Ms Jenni Neary AM, Founding Chair of the Public Education Foundation

Patrick Regan BComm MBA, Executive Director Morgan Stanley Wealth Management

Ms Ann Sherry AO, CEO Carnival Australia

Prof Fred Watson AM, Astronomer-in-Charge of the Australian Astronomical Observatory

Mr Kim Williams AM, Australian Media Executive and Composer

Mr Peter Worland, Executive Director Uniting Care

“There is something special about public education. It is a microcosm of the diversity of Australia. This is the laboratory of the entire nation. No discrimination against individuals or groups. Children of rich and poor parents mixing together and learning to respect each other.”Justice Michael Kirby, Public Education Foundation Ambassador

David HetheringtonExecutive Director

Michelle StanhopeGeneral Manager

Alison MathesonFinance and Administration Manager

Melanie MorrisonMarketing and Communications Manager

Craig NhobbsEvents Manager

The Public Education Team

We extend our gratitude to Janine Young who was our Events Manager June 2016 – March 2017.


2016-17 Revenue and Expenditure

The Public Education Foundation is generously supported by the NSW Department of Education who provide a grant to fund operational cost. 17 percent of the Foundation’s revenue is received through this grant.

In 2016/17 the Foundation also received funding from the NSW Department of Family and Community Services.

The remainder of the Foundation’s revenue is made up of donations, service agreements and income earned through the investment of the Foundation’s funds and sponsorships.

The Public Education Foundation’s total revenue for 2016-17 was $1,177,445.

At the Foundation we ensure that 90% of donations go directly towards our Scholarship Fund and are distributed to students, teachers and principals in the form of scholarships. No more than 10% of donations income is used for administrative expenses.

Donations to the Scholarship Fund are either distributed in the year received or kept in reserves to be applied to future scholarships.

In 2016-17, the total donations amount received by the Foundation was $757,384.

In 2016-17, the Foundation awarded 291 new scholarships, valued at $507,328.

SCHOLARSHIP NUMBERS

NUMBER OF SCHOOLS RECEIVING SCHOLARSHIPS AND AWARDS

2014/15

2015/16*

2016/17*

2014/15

2015/16*

2016/17*

177

61

205

97

291

143

GEOGRAPHIC DISTRIBUTION OF SCHOLARS

in 2016/17

Metropolitan NSW

Regional, rural & remote NSW

ACT

Other Australian states

(Vic, SA, QLD)

56%

10%7%

27%

* Includes Partner Organisations


2017 2016Notes $ $

Revenue 2 1,177,445 802,563Other income 3 39,433 2,224

ExpensesScholarship expenses (507,328) (392,162)Employee benefits expense (277,363) (290,659)Auditors remuneration 4 (9,800) (9,500)Finance costs (768) (649)Software expense (15,055) (3,384)Amortisation expense (401) (7,963)Other expenses (122,363) (124,474)

Surplus/(Deficit) before income tax expense 283,800 (24,004)

Income tax expense 1(b) - -

Surplus/(Deficit) after income tax expense for the year attributable to members of The Foundation 283,800 (24,004)

Other comprehensive income/(loss) for the yearAvailable-for-sale financial assets 12(c) 33,141 (34,201)

Total comprehensive income/(loss) for the year attributable to members of The Foundation 316,941 (58,205)

The above statement of profit or loss and other comprehensive income should be read in conjunction with the accompanying notes

PUBLIC EDUCATION FOUNDATION

FINANCIAL REPORT 30 JUNE, 2017The following financial information has been extracted from the 2017 Financial Report which can viewed on our website: www.publiceducationfoundation.org.au

Public Education Foundation LtdStatement of profit or loss and other comprehensive income

For the year ended 30 June 2017


2017 2016Notes $ $

ASSETSCurrent assetsCash and cash equivalents 5 477,419 192,593Trade and other receivables 6 107,354 148,000Total current assets 584,773 340,593

Non-current assetsIntangible Assets 7 7,619 -Available-for-sale financial assets 8 1,838,680 1,826,843Total non-current assets 1,846,299 1,826,843

Total assets 2,431,072 2,167,436

LIABILITIESCurrent liabilitiesTrade and other payables 9 191,373 244,951Employee benefits 10 8,397 4,124Total current liabilities 199,770 249,075

Non-current liabilitiesOther payables 11 20,204 24,204Total non-current liabilities 20,204 24,204

Total liabilities 219,974 273,279

Net assets 2,211,098 1,894,157

EquityRetained earnings 12 262,130 184,505Scholarship reserve 12 1,930,121 1,723,946Available-for-sale financial assets reserve 12 18,847 (14,294)

Total equity 2,211,098 1,894,157

The above statement of financial position should be read in conjunction with the accompanying notes.

PUBLIC EDUCATION FOUNDATION

FINANCIAL REPORT 30 JUNE, 2017

Public Education Foundation LtdStatement of financial position

As at 30 June 2017


Notes 2017 2016$ $

Cash flows from operating activitiesReceipts from donations and grants 1,041,640 836,883Payments to suppliers and employees (466,156) (538,689)Payments to scholarship recipients (448,254) (392,162)Interest paid (633) (649)Net cash inflow /(outflow) from operating activities 13 126,597 (94,617)

Cash flows from investing activitiesDividend, interest and distribution income received 105,653 107,287Receipts from available-for-sale financial assets 875,155 -Payments for available-for-sale financial assets (814,559) (131,040)Payment for purchase of website (8,020) -Net cash inflow/(outflow) inflow from investing activities 158,229 (23,753)

Net increase/(decrease) in cash and cash equivalents 284,826 (118,370)Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the year 192,593 310,963Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the year 5 477,419 192,593

Public Education Foundation Ltd Statement of changes in equity


Public Education Foundation Ltd Statement of cash flowsFor the year ended 30 June 2017

Retained earnings

Scholarship reserve

Available-for-sale financial assets

reserve Total equity $ $ $ $

Balance at 30 June 2015 236,848 1,695,607 19,907 1,952,362Total comprehensive income for the year (24,004) - (34,201) (58,205)

Transfer from retained earnings to scholarship reserve for scholarship income received but unexpended during the year (28,339) 28,339 - -

Balance at 30 June 2016 184,505 1,723,946 (14,294) 1,894,157

Total comprehensive income for the year 283,800 - 33,141 316,941

Transfer from retained earnings to scholarship reserve for scholarship income received but unexpended during the year (206,175) 206,175 - -

Balance at 30 June 2017 262,130 1,930,121 18,847 2,211,098

The above statement of changes in equity should be read in conjunction with the accompanying notes.

The above statement of profit or loss and other comprehensive income should be read in conjunction with the accompanying notes


Public Education Foundation Ltd Other Financial Information Statement (unaudited)


Notes to Audited Statements 2017 2016

$ $

Scholarship Income and Expenses

Donation revenue received for current and future 2 757,384 424,390 scholarship awards

Scholarship Expenses (507,328) (392,162)

Scholarship Surplus / (Deficit) before income tax expense 250,056 32,228

Administration Income and Expenses

Administration Revenue 2 420,061 378,173

Other Revenue 3 39,433 2,224

Administration Expenses

Employee Benefits Expense (277,363) (290,659)

Auditors Remuneration 4 (9,800) (9,500)

Finance Costs (768) (649)

Website development expense (15,055) (3,384)

Amortisation expense (401) (7,963)

Other Expenses (122,363) (124,474)

Administration Surplus / (Deficit) before income tax expense 33,744 (56,232)

Total Surplus / (Deficit) before income tax expense 283,800 (24,004)

Income tax expense 1(b) - -

Total Surplus / (Deficit) after income tax expense 283,800 (24,004) for the year attributable to members of the Foundation

Other comprehensive income/(loss) for the year

Available-for-sale financial assets 12(c) 33,141 (34,201)

Total comprehensive income/(loss) for the year attributable to members of The Foundation 316,941 (58,205)


As at 30 June 2017

Chris Ryan PSM, BA, Dip Ed, MAChair Former Senior Executive NSW Department of Education

Professor Judyth Sachs BA MA PhD Dip TeachDeputy ChairSpecial Advisor to KPMG (Higher Education), past president of the Australian Association for Research in Education, former member of the Executive of the Australian College of Educators.

Robin Low, BComm, FCADirector & TreasurerNon-Executive Director Appen Limited, AUB Group Limited, CSG Limited and IPH Limited. Former audit and risk partner with Pricewaterhouse Coopers.

Professor James Arvanitakis, PhDDirectorDean, Graduate Research School at Western Sydney University, Chair of Diversity Arts Australia, Research Fellow at The Centre for Policy Development, author and media commentator.

Jane Caro, BADirectorPrincipal Jara Consulting, author, lecturer, social commentator and columnist.

David Friedlander, LLB, BComm, LLMDirectorHead of King and Wood Mallesons public mergers & acquisitions, Member of the Corporations Committee of the Law Council of Australia and former member of the Australian Takeovers Panel.

Patrick Regan BComm, MBA, MEdDirector (resigned 1 June 2017)Executive Director, Morgan Stanley Wealth Management, Board Member of the Harvard Club of Australia.

Carol Taylor BA Dip ED MEdDirector Former education consultant to the NSW Education Minister, former Chief Executive of the NSW Board of Studies and acting Chief Executive of the NSW Institute of Teachers.

Board of Directors

MANAGEMENT TEAM DURING REPORTING PERIODDavid Hetherington BA(Hons), MPA(Distinction)Executive Director (appointed 31 October 2016)

Michelle Stanhope BA (Hons) Grad Cert Arts ManagementGeneral Manager and Company Secretary

INVESTING IN PUBLIC EDUCATIONTo support the important role we play in ensuring fair, equitable and high-quality education for all, you can donate to the Public Education Foundation. Donations $2 and above are tax-deductible and can be made online at www.publiceducationfoundation.org.au/donate.

If you would like to donate your expertise and professional skills to the Public Education Foundation by organising a fundraising event and/or becoming a partner, please contact us at [email protected].

How you can

help?


ORGANISATIONAL PARTNERSPremium PartnersFirst State SuperNSW Teachers FederationTeachers HealthTeachers Mutual Bank

Major PartnersThe Harding Miller Education Foundation

PartnersAustralian Council of State School OrganisationsNSW P&C FederationNSW Primary Principals’ AssociationNSW Secondary Principals’ Council

SCHOLARSHIP PARTNERSChampionsAllen & UnwinThe Anika FoundationBlue Mountains Refugee Support GroupCapital ChemistThe Emorgo FoundationThe Harvard Club of AustraliaThe J Holden Family FoundationThe O’Brien FoundationRoyal Bank of Canada Investment & Treasury ServicesMr Ross Stuart and FamilyThe Susan & Isaac Wakil FoundationWalter and Eliza Hall Charitable FoundationMs Marilyn Withers

AdvocatesThe S.L. Bray Memorial FoundationMr Neil Kenzler and FamilyUnions NSWMs Erica VorsayUniversity of Technology Sydney

SupportersAboriginal Education CouncilDorothy Hoddinott AOThe Hawker FoundationMs Robin LowMr Raymond RomerTeachers RSL Sub-Branch

GOVERNMENT PARTNERSCity of SydneyNSW Department of EducationNSW Department of Family and Community ServicesSA Department for Education and Child Development

We also thank our very generous donors who wish to remain anonymous.

Donors & SupportersWe extend our thanks to our partners and donors whose support allows us to extend our reach every year:

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