28 Nov 2012
The Minister's Award for Excellence is awarded to a small number of teachers and students each year.
The Kooringal High School community is proud to acknowledge the achievements of Head Teacher TAS, Andrew Upton, and Vice-Captain Courtney Turner who each received this accolade in 2012.
Courtney Turner
For the past six years Courtney Turner has made an outstanding contribution to the life of Kooringal High School. Her leadership qualities saw her elected Vice-Captain of the school in 2012 and she has given exemplary service on the school, the Riverina Region and the State Student Representative Council.
In addition to this service Courtney's contribution to the school community has included significant involvement in the Performing Arts especially in the field of production and stage management. In addition she has served the wider community through involvement with charities and service on Wagga Wagga City Council Youth Initiatives.
Courtney Turner has on four occasions been awarded Outstanding Academic Achievement on Presentation Night and she has received distinctions in National academic competitions.
Courtney Turner, through her actions and influence has consistently displayed the highest values required of students in our NSW Public Schools.
With a high degree of integrity and through the pursuit of excellence she is a leader, a contributor and an inspiration to the school community.
Andrew Upton
Andrew Upton is a most accomplished teacher and leader of the Technology faculty. His knowledge of curriculum and teaching and learning practice is outstanding and his classroom offers a diverse range of experiences for students who achieve excellent results. He is also highly regarded as a mentor to other teachers at the school and at the regional level.