2009 Awards
Teacher Award
Mr Stephen King
Coordinator of Middle School Music Programme and Director of Bands
Scotch Oakburn College, Launceston, TAS
Stephen King's unwavering commitment and dedication to music education has significantly elevated Scotch Oakburn College's music profile in the wider community. His philosophy of "music for everyone" has resulted in greatly increased participation in co-curricula music activities, with new students being drawn to these activities in ever-increasing numbers. His emphasis on developing "musical literacy" has also seen an increase in the number of students undertaking instrumental instruction.
Stephen has established a fully functional recording studio in the school which has enabled the continued integration of ICT into the music curriculum.
In addition to teaching Years 6-8 classroom music and a new course in Audio Design in Years 9-10, Stephen is responsible for several bands which maintain a performance program. His work has resulted in high levels of musical literacy, appreciation and understanding in the students in his care. His efforts are underpinned by a striving for excellence in all that he does.