How it works
Aussie of the Month is easy to implement in your school.
Once you have signed up and selected your school coordinator, you will receive your free recipient kit.
Then each month you follow a four stage process as follows:
See below
1
Teachers nominate one student from their class each month
1Teachers nominate one student from their class each month
Teachers and students can nominate the monthly recipient from their class using the downloaded nomination form. We recommend this is done mid-month for an end of month assembly.
2
Your committee or the Principal decides who will be the recipient
2Your committee or the Principal decides who will be the recipient
The school’s Aussie of the Month Coordinator collects the nominations and shortlists for the selection. The selection process is flexible with ideas including the Principal making the selection, letting the Year 6 Leadership students select as part of their leadership duties, or a committee of parents, teachers or members from the community forming a monthly selection panel. It’s up to the school to decide what works for you.
Selecting Your Committee
The people who will decide which student is your school’s Aussie of the Month are an important part of the process. Involving different members and associates of the school can be beneficial to ensure good governance, diversity and a consistent high standard of recipients. Who will be on your committee?
Your Principal or Deputy Principal
They don’t need to have the final say, but including your principal or deputy ensures they are aware of the great students in their school.
P&C Association Member
Increase cooperation and involvement from parents and citizens to add even more of a community feel to the awards program.
School Captain(s)
Reward your top student(s) with the responsibility of decision-making and the experience of democracy.
Staff Member (non-classroom)
Include a member of staff who isn’t confined to the classroom and sees a different side to the students, such as canteen staff or the school administrator.
You could even have your committee made up completely of students!
- Part of the civics and citizenship curriculum
- Experience the democratic process
- The proud feeling from being given the responsibility
3
Your Aussie of the Month is presented with a certificate, lapel pin and stationery gift at your assembly
3Your Aussie of the Month is presented with a certificate, lapel pin and stationery gift at your assembly
At the monthly assembly, the Aussie of the Month is presented with their certificate, stationery gift and lapel badge. Make the occasion even more special with a virtual visit from an Australian of the Year Alumnus!
TIP: Notify the student’s family beforehand so that they can be there. Download, fill in and print the Notification form.
4
Celebrate with your community by sharing on social media, in your school newsletter, and on our website and Facebook page
4Celebrate with your community by sharing on social media, in your school newsletter, and on our website and Facebook page
Send us your photos so we can include them on our website and on Facebook to showcase our Aussies of the Month. We encourage you to share on your own social media, website and school newsletters.
Do you want an Australian of the Year Local Hero to help present the award? Enquire about a Local Hero visit here.
What’s in the Student Awards' Kit?
The student awards’ kit consists of ten recognition certificates, lapel pin badges, and stationery gift packs, to award one Aussie of the Month each month from February – November.
Kits are supplied at the start of the year, mailed out in early February. Once you are registered in the program, you will be resupplied each year with the materials.
Schools are welcome to register at any time of the year and kits will be sent out on receipt of registration.
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Aussie of the Month is endorsed by the Education Department in every State and Territory and has the support of the Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA) as a complementary program aligned to the Primary Years’ curriculum.Teachers are saying...
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