URANGAN Point State School was recently nominated as a finalist for the prestigious 2022 Premier’s Awards for Excellence. While they were not the eventual winner, they were the only school in Queensland recognised for their educational reform program.

The Premier’s Awards for Excellence recognises high performance and outstanding achievement across the Queensland public service. There were five categories of awards that were announced at a ceremony in Brisbane on Tuesday 4th April which School Principal Matt Winter and some of the teachers were able to attend.

Urangan Point State School was a finalist for ‘Delivering education and social services’ category for their Literate Futures program, which has systematically launched an improved teaching and learning culture, leading to significantly improved outcomes for all UPSS students.

Winners of the category, Queensland Police, received the award by Qld Police Commissioner Katarina Carroll & Chief Detective Superintendent Craig Morrow. Principal Matt Winter was very pleased to have a mention from the winners as an acknowledgement of their work.

“Literate Futures program gives students the best start through improved student outcomes and engagement in schooling, as evidenced by high percentages of students reaching and/or exceeding year level benchmarks, setting them up on a trajectory for continued engagement and success in schooling”, says school principal Matt Winter.

The primary school has focussed on student wellbeing, engagement and inclusion as well as community confidence in the school.

“Our cultural history has been honoured and embraced through innovation, cultural education and awareness, and enhanced community partnerships,” says Mr Winter.

“This provides an affirmation that Urangan Point State School staff are dedicated, committed professionals who want nothing but the best for our students and parents know that the school is doing the right work to prepare their children for the future.”