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<h2>The nominations are in and the 19 finalists who will compete for the top prizes at the 2021 Prime Minister’s Education Excellence Awards have been announced.</h2>
<p>The annual Prime Minister’s Education Excellence Awards recognise innovative and effective teaching practices across Aotearoa, with organisers keen to highlight &#8216;the positive outcomes that come from working with tamariki, rangatahi, whānau, iwi, hāpu and the wider community to support all learners to succeed&#8217;.</p>
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<p>This year’s finalists are from Auckland, Hawkes Bay, Manawatu, Nelson, Northland and Waikato regions. They are:</p>
<h3><strong>Excellence in Engaging:</strong></h3>
<ul>
<li>Frimley Primary (Hastings)</li>
<li>Te Kura Taumata o Panguru (Northland)</li>
<li>Avondale College (Auckland)</li>
<li>Wesley College (South of Auckland)</li>
</ul>
<h3><strong>Excellence in Leading:</strong></h3>
<ul>
<li>Redoubt North School (Auckland)</li>
<li>Achieving @ Waitakere (Auckland)</li>
<li>Hastings Girls’ High (Hastings)</li>
</ul>
<h3><strong>Excellence in Teaching and Learning:</strong></h3>
<ul>
<li>Frimley Primary (Hastings)</li>
<li>Whakarongo School (Palmerston North)</li>
<li>Northland College Teen Parent Unit (Northland)</li>
<li>Sylvia Park School (Auckland)</li>
</ul>
<h3><strong>Excellence in Health and Wellbeing Education:</strong></h3>
<ul>
<li>Morrinsville College (Hamilton/Waikato)</li>
<li>Henry Hill School (Napier)</li>
<li>Wesley College (South Auckland)</li>
<li>Nelson College for Girls (Nelson)</li>
</ul>
<h3><strong>The 2021 Focus Prize, Excellence in Environmental and Sustainability Education:</strong></h3>
<ul>
<li>Kadimah School (Auckland)</li>
<li>Manurewa Intermediate School (Auckland)</li>
<li>Ngunguru School (Northland)</li>
<li>Oruaiti School (Northland)</li>
</ul>
<p>After a year like no other, the Awards are a great opportunity to showcase the inspiring work of our educators across the country that made positive impact to our learners,&#8221; says Ministry of Education Deputy Secretary for Early Learning and <a class="wpil_keyword_link" title="Student Achievement" href="https://www.schoolnews.co.nz/2014/06/report-supports-student-achievement-initiative-minister-says/" data-wpil-keyword-link="linked" target="_blank">Student Achievement</a> Ellen MacGregor-Reid.</p>
<blockquote>
<p>These awards are about collaboration, and <a class="wpil_keyword_link" title="teachers" href="https://www.schoolnews.co.nz/2014/07/teachers-to-make-youth-employment-their-business/" data-wpil-keyword-link="linked" target="_blank">teachers</a> working together and with their students and communities to make positive changes. I congratulate all the finalists and look forward to celebrating with them at the Awards ceremony.&#8221;</p>
</blockquote>
<p>The independent <a href="http://www.pmawards.education.govt.nz/judges" target="_blank">Judging Panel</a> will visit finalists between June and August to see their programmes in action.</p>
<p>The winners will be announced at the Awards ceremony in September. Winners will receive a financial award and a professional development opportunity. Find out more about this year’s finalists on the <a href="https://pmawards.education.govt.nz/" target="_blank">Prime Minister&#8217;s Excellence Awards website</a>.</p>
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