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 The Order of Australia Association (Queensland Branch) 

PRIMARY SCHOOLS’ CITIZENSHIP AWARDS 2010

The Order of Australia Association recognises that many schools catering for students of primary school age in Queensland, including special schools, are undertaking many exciting and interesting activities, services and projects that promote a commitment to, and pride in, Australian citizenship.

This Award, in its fourth year of operation is a new initiative of the Order of Australia Association (Queensland Branch).   It recognises the many activities and projects undertaken by students of primary age in schools contribute significantly to the development of the Australian ethos and culture. 

Twelve School Citizenship Awards will be offered to schools this year focusing around themes of:

• fostering commitment to and pride in Australia’s citizenship
• encouraging awareness of Australia’s history, traditions and culture
• promoting a constructive and positive sense of national unity
• recognising service.

It is also hoped that the awards will encourage more primary schools to participate with their students in projects that promote good citizenship – in turn making students more aware of the Australian Honours system and the ideals of good citizenship.

Eligible Projects:

The Primary Schools’ Citizenship Awards will be awarded to schools for school-based projects.  Projects to be submitted should be completed or be close to being finished by the closing date, They can focus on any theme that is related to Australian citizenship. 

All schools that submit a project for consideration will receive a Certificate of Community Service from the Association. 

Closing Date:

Nominations must be received by 10 September 2010

Nomination Form:

The Nomination Form is available here: pdf form      Word form

Presentation

These will be presented on 18 October 2010 at a function at Parliament House, Brisbane. 

Further details contact:

Peter Blatch OAM, Tel (07) 3632 1777; Email: pblat1@eq.edu.au
or
Ross Dwyer OAM Honorary Secretary Queensland Branch, Tel: (07) 3265 4734

Email: HonSecOAA_Qld@aapt.net.au

If you are interested in sponsoring these awards please contact either Peter Blanch OAM or Ross Dwyer OAM

For information on previous year winners please click on the links:

2007 - Primary School Award winners

2008 - Primary School Award Winners

2009 - Primary School Award Winners

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