16 SEP 2021 Australian Teacher Aide of the Year Awards

Congratulations to Julie Buick, an Education Support Officer at Kolbe Catholic College, who has been announced the Victorian Finalist in the Australian Teacher Aide of the Year Awards!

Julie is a valuable member of the team at Kolbe, who works with some of our most vulnerable students. She has a true love of assisting those students who find learning very difficult. Julie's achievement highlights her ability to assist students with exceptional needs. She supports students with intellectual disability, ensuring that they have completed the set tasks, and understood the concepts that are being explored. She works with teachers to differentiate learning, so students have a curriculum that meets their academic and social needs. Julie also has excellent rapport with all students in the classroom and ensures that their work is completed to the highest possible standard. 

Julie discusses with students how they are role models for other students in the class and how they can be the best possible version of themselves. These discussions often produce a change of attitude, and students often become more confident and positive about their learning, as well as their attitude to school.

Julie is now in the running to be named 2021 Australian Teacher Aide of the Year and we wish her all the best!