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2023 WSUELL Vice Chancellor Early Learning Excellence Awards

Winner of the 2023 Vice Chancellor Early Learning Excellence Award is Jordan Wrice

As an advocate for children’s rights, Jordan demonstrates respect for all children and their families taking time to build quality, professional relationships. Jordan commenced a Bachelor of Teaching at the start of 2023 and actively shares newly learnt theory and research with his colleagues to inspire and support them. Over the past 12 months, Jordan has shown exceptional practice through his contribution and participation in his first formal research project with Early Learning which has helped Jordan to grow as an emerging teacher.

2023 WSUELL Excellence in Service Awards

  • Kayla Dowling
  • Nancy Duardo
  • Tegan Powyer
  • Thi Tran
  • Jordan Wrice

2023 WSUELL Trainee of the Year Award

  • Amie Brown

2022 WSUELL Vice Chancellor Early Learning Excellence Awards

Winner of the 2022 Vice Chancellor Early Learning Excellence Award is Brooke Burke.

Brooke has excelled in providing children with detailed, deliberate, and intentional teaching and providing culturally rich learning environments. Brooke is consistently researching ideas for learning activities and uses her knowledge to engage the children and to extend their interests and critical thinking skills.

2022 WSUELL Excellence in Service Awards

  • Brooke Burke
  • Kelly Carter
  • Anitha Nalabothula
  • Maddison McVicar
  • Jarul Batta

2022 WSUELL Trainee of the Year Award

  • Tiana Turia

2021 WSUELL Vice Chancellor Early Learning Excellence Awards

Winner of the Vice Chancellor Early Learning Excellence Awards is Jinny Lee

In her role as the service cook, Jinny is extremely proficient, providing nutritious meals for children. Jinny is the recipient of this award in recognition of her willingness to provide learning opportunities for the children. Jinny involves the children in tending and caring for the vegetable garden, together they use the fruits and vegetables of their labour for cooking meals that the children consume.  Seeds from the crops are saved and replanted, teaching the children about sustainability and the natural world around them. Jinny also regularly involves the children in cooking experiences focussing on supporting the development of STEM concepts.

2021 WSUELL Service Champion Awards

  • Bankstown – Jinny Lee
  • Blacktown – Rachelle Howard and Marion Schroeder
  • Campbelltown – Nancy Duardo
  • Hawkesbury – Carol Pisano
  • Trainee of the year – Chrizena Bea Senire (Bea) Solis & Renee Abela

2020 WSUELL Vice Chancellor Early Learning Excellence Awards

Winner of the Vice Chancellor Early Learning Excellence Awards is Lee Debais

Lee's commitment to her role and unwavering dedication to Early Learning is evident in the wide range of tasks she undertakes, including training and mentoring of new Admins and providing support to Service Directors in all 6 services.Lee demonstrates a proven ability and willingness to provide support to the highest standard, including during the Assessment and Rating processes, resulting in exceeding ratings in each service.
Lee plays a crucial role in enrolling new families, this support contributes to service excellence and supports families to have the best start, which provides a positive transition for the child and long-term enrolments.

2020 WSUELL Service Champion Awards

  • Bankstown - Elizabeth Smith
  • Blacktown - Lee Debais
  • Campbelltown - Jennifer Tablan and Sarah Crossan
  • Hawkesbury - Tegan Powyer
  • Parramatta - Christine Zahra
  • Penrith - Rebecca Solotar
  • Trainee of the year – Maddison Lynch

2019 WSUELL Vice Chancellor Early Learning Excellence Awards

Winner of the Vice Chancellor Early Learning Excellence Awards is Katelyn Parkyns

Katelyn is a leader and champion for Early Learning. Katelyn advocates for continual learning and growth and encourages the educators in her team to undergo professional development to ensure they are up to date the latest research and trends.

Katelyn undergoes her own continuum of ongoing professional development and uses strategies of personal reflection to assist her in developing her own objectives and goals for future learning to ensure she continues to expand her skills and knowledge to lead the team towards success. Katelyn ensures that professional standards guide her practices and the practice of the educators at the Campbelltown service at all times.

2019 WSUELL Service Champion Awards

  • Bankstown - Allysa Campbell
  • Blacktown - Nicole Johnson
  • Campbelltown - Katelyn Parkyns
  • Hawkesbury - Catherine Dunk
  • Parramatta - Silvana Quiroz
  • Penrith - Danielle Azzopardi
  • Trainee of the year - Clair Allara

2018 WSUELL Excellence in Service Awards

Winner

Vanesssa Sultana - “Vanessa has a leading role in developing collaborative partnerships with the community, including our families , the university community and the broader communities.  Vanessa has inspired and supported the whole team to develop an ongoing commitment to building curriculum that links with family culture, local community awareness and become a vital part of the university community.”

2018 WSUELL Service Champion Awards

  • Bankstown - Aamna Imtiaz
  • Blacktown - Yun Sun
  • Campbelltown - Marnie Murphy
  • Hawkesbury - Vanessa Sultana
  • Parramatta - Debbie Simula
  • Penrith - Monique Frances
  • Trainee of the year - Alice He

2017 WSUELL Excellence in Service Awards

Winner

Jacqueline Coleman - is a long term employee of Western Sydney University Early Learning, she is an exceptional educator whose dedication and commitment is unquestionable. Jacqueline goes above and beyond to ensure best outcomes and high quality care for all children and families. This dedication combined with her enthusiasm, professionalism and outstanding knowledge of childhood development enable Jacqueline to be a leader in the field and a great advocate for Western Sydney University Early Learning and the Early Childhood Education and Care community.

Highly Commended

Tracy Ryan - Educator Penrith Service

Brooke Burke - Educator Campbelltown Service

2017 WSUELL Service Champion Awards

  • Bankstown - Karen Ollerenshaw
  • Blacktown - Jacqueline Coleman
  • Campbelltown - Brooke Burke
  • Hawkesbury - Catherine Dunk
  • Parramatta - Faith Timothy
  • Penrith - Tracy Ryan

2014 UWSELL Excellence in Service Awards

Winner

Tegan Spencer

"I thought the physical initiative was an outstanding innovation"  "Experiences such as these are likely to have a lasting impression on the children involved"  "Great use of the Gym for the benefit of the children" "excellent healthy focus with initiatives involving kids Gym and walk a thon"

Highly commended

Katelyn Parkyns - Educator Campbelltown

Saira Mirza - Educator Hawkesbury