WA's top educators and schools in line for prestigious awards

• 44 finalists named in the WA Education Awards 2017
• State's best public schools, principals, teachers and support staff recognised  

The State's most outstanding public school staff have been revealed, with 44 finalists in the 10th annual WA Education Awards.

This year - from a record number of nominations - finalists have been selected from across the State from Broome to Kalgoorlie and down to Esperance.

Some schools have more than one reason to celebrate today. Broome Senior High School is a finalist for the WA Premier's Excellence in Aboriginal Education Award and the school's principal Saeed Amin is also in line for the WA Secondary Principal of the Year. Teacher Hayden Brown is also a finalist for the WA Premier's Secondary Teacher of the Year.

At West Beechboro Primary School, teacher Anthony Horn is a finalist for the WA Premier's Primary Teacher of the Year, and Kelly Wylie is a finalist for the WA Aboriginal and Islander Education Officer of the Year.

Carine Senior High School principal Damian Shuttleworth has been named a finalist in the WA Secondary Principal of the Year category and the school is one of four vying for WA Secondary School of the Year.

To view the full list of finalists, visit http://www.education.wa.edu.au

Comments attributed to Education and Training Minister Sue Ellery:

"The awards are a fantastic way for the community to celebrate top public educators and the difference they make to the lives of students every day.

"I am delighted to acknowledge the high performance and dedication of staff in public schools across the State.

"By continually providing a high-quality education, they are empowering young people to become confident, resilient and well-rounded individuals who have the opportunity to achieve success in their adult lives.

"It goes to show that, because of these outstanding educators, students in Western Australia are provided with a high-quality education - whatever their ability, wherever they live and whatever their background."

Minister's office - 6552 5700