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2007 National Awards
for Excellence in
School Music Education

2007 Awards

School Leader Award

Ms Amanda Bell
Principal
Brisbane Girls Grammar School, Spring Hill, Brisbane, QLD

Amanda has made an outstanding contribution to the musical life of her school. Under her leadership, the school continues to develop and implement a range of formal education experiences which motivate and challenge every student to achieve musical success. It is through her inspirational leadership that Ms Bell has encouraged excitement and joy about musical learning.

She strives to ensure that all students are provided with equitable access to a curricular and co-curricular music program, and that staffing, timetabling and resources are in place to support the program. The school has developed strategic partnerships with the broader community, music professionals and tertiary institutions. These partnerships support the learning and teaching of music in the school.