Outstanding leadership is what makes the positive outcomes we're seeing possible. All the school leaders we work with are doing incredible work and this year, the work of three Principals was recognised with the following awards:
2025 Schools Plus Teaching Awards
In September this year Rosebud Secondary College Principal, Lisa Holt, and Crib Point Primary School Principal, Tina Coumbe, were two out of twelve education professionals to be awarded Schools Plus Teaching Awards.
Each year, Schools Plus with the support of some of Australia’s leading philanthropists and in partnership with Commonwealth Bank, celebrates inspirational teachers and school leaders who are making a transformative impact on children and young people across Australia.
2025 Victorian Government Excellence in Education Awards
Outstanding Secondary Principal - Christopher Quinn
Every school day, you’ll find Western Port Secondary College Principal Christopher Quinn at the gates greeting students, their families and staff by name. He is warm, consistent and professional.
Christopher has led a cultural reset, setting high expectations for student behaviour and achievement through the School-Wide Positive Behaviour Support framework and Classroom Mastery. With targeted professional learning, he united staff around consistent and respectful behavioural expectations. This led to widespread reports from teachers of improved student engagement and behaviour and, more effective teaching time.
Christopher’s dedication to inclusive education, evidence-based instruction, and community collaboration has made the college a leader in student-centred practices. His work shapes pathways for every learner, especially those at risk, ensuring no young person is left behind.
This year the College has seen unprecedented VCE results and school completion has risen to 96%.
In addition to the Outstanding Principal Award, Western Port Secondary College was awarded the Outstanding School Improvement Award, and Outstanding Koorie Education Team Award for the Koorie Emerging Leaders in Schools program in the Bayside Peninsula network.
We are so proud to partner with such outstanding leaders.
