Susan Ryan Family Engagement Awards 2024 Brochure

August 2024

Susan Ryan Family Engagement Awards 2024

Susan Ryan AO was the first female senator for the ACT and the first woman in Labor’s Hawke Government. She is renowned for the Sex Discrimination Act of 1984 and the Affirmative Action Act of 1986. Susan was also ACSSO’s first Executive Officer, and in her honor, the Susan Ryan Family Engagement Awards celebrates outstanding family engagement in schools across Australia.

Through this award, together we acknowledge, celebrate, and promote the great practice that is occurring in schools across the nation, which will culminate in the award presentation.

Family – School Engagement is ACSSO’s core business, and we would like to hear how your school engages with families and community.

By sharing your story, your school could win the first prize of $2,000!

Finalists in each category will be invited to attend the Susan Ryan Family Engagement Awards presentation in Canberra on

Saturday 9th November 2024,

where the winner will be announced.

Award Categories

In determining award categories, ACSSO uses the ICSEA scale (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) which allows for a fair and reasonable comparison among schools with similar demographics. It is not a school rating and does not reflect on the the staff, school facilities or teaching programs at the school.

There are four categories.

The Australian Council of State School Organisations (ACSSO) is proud to launch the 2024 Susan Ryan Family Engagement Awards for all government school communities across Australia.

Australian Council of State School Organisations(ACSSO)

What is Family Engagement?

Family engagement is an intentional and collaborative strategy to support and leverage the knowledge, capacities, and social capital of families to improve learning and well-being outcomes for all children and young people (Family, School and Community Partnerships Bureau 2014.)

Susan Ryan AO

Susan Ryan AO was the first female senator for the ACT and the first woman in Labor’s Hawke Government. She is renowned for the Sex Discrimination Act of 1984 and the Affirmative Action Act of 1986. Susan was also ACSSO’s first Executive Officer, and in her honor, the Susan Ryan Family Engagement Awards celebrates outstanding family engagement in schools across Australia.

Through this award, together we acknowledge, celebrate, and promote the great practice that is occurring in schools across the nation, which will culminate in the award presentation.

Family – School Engagement is ACSSO’s core business, and we would like to hear how your school engages with families and community.

By sharing your story, your school could win the first prize of $2,000!

Finalists in each category will be invited to attend the Susan Ryan Family Engagement Awards presentation in Canberra on Saturday 9th November 2024, where the winner will be announced.

Award Categories

In determining award categories, ACSSO uses the ICSEA scale (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) which allows for a fair and reasonable comparison among schools with similar demographics. It is not a school rating and does not reflect on the the staff, school facilities or teaching programs at the school.

There are four categories.

Submission Process

For further information

Should you require any additional information about the application process, or experience any issues lodging your application, please contact Kevin Goodworth on 0419 026 296.

TOPIC

Applications must address the topic: “Family Engagement – Our Journey.”

Applications must be in the form of a short 2-minute video and written statement of no more than 1,000 words and must be endorsed by both a member of the school family community and the school’s Principal.

All applications for the 2024 Susan Ryan Family Engagement Awards must be made online via the Awards portal.

Applications open on the 15 July. All applications must be submitted by 10 October 2024.

APPLICATION GUIDELINES

Tell us about your school and the community it serves.

Describe your family engagement strategy, including how it is embedded in the school plan and programs.

Show us your successes and challenges.

Demonstrate sustainability, including what resources and infrastructure are in place.

Explain your evaluation processes.

COPYRIGHT

By submitting your application, you are giving the Australian Council of State School Organisations permission to use media files and text provided in your application. This may be used for promotional and announcement purposes.

Any photographic or other permissions must be obtained by the school prior to submitting the application.

If your application contains classified or yet-to-be-released content, please indicate in your application and provide relevant information about the embargo. We respect all confidentiality requirements.

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