Congratulations to Kangaroo Island Community Education who won 'Regional School of the Year' for the third year running at the 2020 Australian Education Awards last November.

The Australian Education Awards is an independent awards event for the education profession. It celebrates the outstanding achievements of top performing schools, principals, department heads and teachers.

The judges noted that the school had shown an ongoing commitment to support educational outcomes within the school and beyond at the state, national and international level. Despite significant challenges, including the 2019 bushfires, the school continued to show academic growth, high-quality student outcomes, resilience and an absolute commitment to a sustainable, collaborative recovery.

Congratulations also go to KICE principal Maxine McSherry (pictured, centre, on the school's facebook page), who was recognised with an Excellence Award in the Government School Principal of the Year category, and Julie Murphy from Elizabeth Vale Primary School, who received a Primary School Principal of the Year (Government) Excellence Award.

Nominations have now closed for the 2021 awards, which will be presented on Friday, August 27 in Sydney.