Education Awards
Para Hills High School students are able to flourish because of the strong teaching and developmental framework we have in place. Innovative teaching methods and a firm focus on academic excellence inspire classroom learning, while a safe and supportive learning environment and strong community ethos help every student build confidence, connection and a strong sense of place. The recognition that PHHS receives for its educational programs and leadership forms a key part of this approach: although not a reason for the education we provide, such acknowledgement offers proof that what we do is respected and successful.
Multiple awards
Our school is small but mighty and our staff and programs are the recipients of multiple awards. Meet the high achieving staff that teach your children.
| Year | Recipient | Organisation | Award |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Para Hills High School | The Educator Australia | 5 Star Australian's 5-star Innovative School |
| 2025 | Para Hills High School | The Advertiser Education | Above average progress in reading, writing and numeracy |
| 2025 | Candice Ferguson | Australian Council for Educational Leaders (ACEL) | Pip Field Emerging Leader Award |
| 2024 | Mat Rotolo | Australian Council for Educational Leaders (ACEL) | Pip Field Emerging Leader Award |
| 2024 | Michelle Blinman, Candice Ferguson and Tyson Olson | Public Education Award | Excellence in Learner Agency Award https://youtu.be/zqGgukug-MI |
| 2024 | Michelle Blinman, Candice Ferguson and Tyson Olson | Premier's Excellence Award | Finalists |
| 2023 | Donna Kartinyeri, Dylan Bonnar, Tim Tuikaba, Nathan Rotolo and Alan Whelan (Aboriginal Education Team) | Premier's Excellence Award | Connecting communities Award |
| 2023 | Alina Page | Australian Council for Educational Leaders (ACEL) | Educational Leadership Medal |
| 2023 | Donna Kartinyeri, Dylan Bonnar, Tim Tuikaba, Nathan Rotolo and Alan Whelan (Aboriginal Education Team) | Public Education Award | Excellence in Collaborative Partnerships |
| 2022 | Trudy Surman | Public Education Award | Teacher of the Year Award |
| 2020 | Para Hills High School | Smith Foundation Award | Peace Prize |