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Building a Legacy of Service

28 Aug 2024

Mr Huw Blood, Â鶹ֱ²¥’s dedicated Head of Service Learning, was presented with the prestigious ACEL NSW Leadership Award on Friday 23 August 2024 at the NSW Department of Education in Parramatta.

This award recognises Mr Blood’s commitment to fostering a culture of service and civic responsibility among students, an initiative that has seen significant growth under his leadership.

Recognising Excellence

The ACEL NSW Individual Leadership Award is given each year to individuals who have “demonstrated excellent performance in leading an educational organisation or initiative that has accomplished significant growth in outcomes for children, students and/or teachers or major cultural change within that organisation or the profession at large.”

Mr Blood’s work at Â鶹ֱ²¥ exemplifies these criteria. His efforts have not only enhanced student engagement but have also led to a broader cultural shift within the School, where service is now a valued and integral part of our holistic educational experience.

The award is a well-deserved recognition of his leadership and dedication to education at Â鶹ֱ²¥ for which we are very grateful.

A Vision for Service Learning

Service Learning at Â鶹ֱ²¥ has flourished under Mr Blood’s direction. His vision has been not just to integrate service into the curriculum but to make it a cornerstone of the student experience. Through this programme, students engage with the community in meaningful ways, developing a deeper understanding of societal needs and their role in addressing them.

The programme has evolved to become a model of educational excellence, with students not only learning about service but actively participating in it, leading to measurable outcomes in their personal growth.