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School News prizewinner announced

A huge congratulations to the winner of the School News uLearn17 competition – Sonia Davies from Auckland.

Sonia entered our competition when she attended last week’s CORE Education conference, uLearn17, in Hamilton. 

Sonia has worked at Mt Albert Primary School for the past 16 years. “I have been acting principal during terms two and three and am looking forward to using the prize for a relaxing break. Thank you to School News for this fantastic prize. I haven’t won anything for a very long time.”

Sonia’s prize is three nights’ accommodation at the Breakers North in Surfers Paradise, valued at $1550.

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