Exciting Updates for 2024 – New Award Category and Awards Ceremony Event!
Nominations are now closed for 2024
Rationale for ALAs
Applied Learning assists students to develop vocational skills while completing secondary school. This includes the VCE Vocational Major (VM), Victorian Pathways Certificate (VPC), Vocational Education and Training in Schools (VET) programs or School-Based Apprenticeships and Traineeships (SBATs).
The ALAs provide a point of recognition for student progress in any of the above programs. Teachers/trainers, coordinators, schools, education providers and employers are also recognised for their positive contribution to applied learning throughout the year.
As well as recognising outstanding achievements of students and the adults who support them, the ALAs aim to encourage future involvement in Applied Learning and uphold the importance of these programs in our community.
Nominations Close Midnight Friday 27th September 2024
Coordination of the ALAs
The ALAs are coordinated by the Stride Education offering education and learning support to young people in the Bayside, Glen Eira and Kingston areas.
The Applied Learning Awards were established in 2009 as a mechanism for supporting and advancing applied learning in our local region.
Stride would like to thank Rotary Bentleigh Moorabbin Central for their donation towards the continuation of the ALAs.
Awards
The following awards will be offered:
Student Awards
| Learning and Personal Development Student of the Year |
| Applied Learning Student of the Year |
| VET Student of the Year |
| SBAT Student of the Year |
| VCE-VM Vocational Major Student of the Year |
| SWL Structured Workplace Learning Student of the Year |
| Victorian Pathways Certificate Student of the Year |
Teacher / Trainer Awards
| Vocational Education and Training in School |
| Award for Applied Learning Coordination and Support |
|
VCE Vocational Major |
School / Education Provider Awards
| Vocational Education and Training VET delivered to Secondary School |
| Applied Learning School of the Year |
Employer Awards
| Structured Workplace Learning Employer |
| School Based Apprenticeship and Traineeship (SBAT) Employer |
| Applied Learning Employer of the Year |
NEW AWARD CATEGORY
Stride Education Peer Support Award
The Peer Support Award, sponsored by Stride Education, celebrates students in the Applied Learning field who demonstrate exceptional commitment to both their own academic excellence and the support of their peers. This award honours individuals who not only excel in their personal learning journey but also offer guidance, encouragement, and support to fellow students, creating a collaborative and empowering educational environment.
Nominees for the Peer Support Award are those who have effectively balanced their own academic and personal challenges while actively assisting their peers. Their contributions may include mentoring classmates, sharing resources and insights, or providing emotional support during difficult times. This award recognises the profound impact that such selfless acts of support have on fostering a positive and cohesive learning community.
The Peer Support Award highlights the integral role of camaraderie and mutual assistance in achieving academic success and personal growth. It serves as a testament to the value of kindness and cooperation in the educational experience, underscoring that true achievement is often a collective endeavour.
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible to receive an ALA, nominated students must:
- be attending school within the Bayside, Glen Eira and Kington areas
AND/OR
- be actively participating in VCE VM, VPC, VET or and SBAT course within the Bayside, Glen Eira and Kingston areas.
To be eligible to receive an ALA, nominated support person must be providing services to at least one student who meets the above criteria.
Nominations
Nominations must be made by a person other than the individual being nominated. Nominations for any category could be made by a:
- Teacher/Trainer
- Employer
- Student
- Parent/Carer
Judging Process
The ALAs will be judged by independent representatives from a range of professional bodies associated with Applied Learning. These may include, but are not limited to; the Department of Education, Catholic Education Office, TAFEs and Registered Training Organisations, local government, industry associations and other community organisations.
- Nominees will be assessed on the basis of information provided on the nomination form.
- Winners will be selected in accordance with principles of equal opportunity.
- Judging panel decisions cannot be appealed.
Award Distribution – EXCITING AWARD NIGHT!!
An awards ceremony evening will be held on the 24th October for all winners.
The following recognition will be provided to award winners and nominees:
- All students receiving an award will receive a letter, certificate and monetary prize.
- All support persons receiving an award will receive a letter and a plaque detailing their award.
- All nominated individuals will receive a letter and certificate of nomination.
For further details email: [email protected]
ALA Coordinated by Stride Education
Supported by Big Brothers Big Sisters of Australia & Youth Connect
Proudly sponsored by the Bentleigh Moorabbin Central Rotary Club
