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Marble Bar principal Shane Wilson receives Teaching Fellowship at the Commonwealth Bank Teaching Awards

Alexander ScottNorth West Telegraph
Marble Bar Primary School principal Shane Wilson.
Camera IconMarble Bar Primary School principal Shane Wilson. Credit: The Scene Team

A school principal in the Pilbara has been recognised for his inspiring efforts to establish on country science programs and a virtual art gallery.

Marble Bar Primary School principal Shane Wilson was recognised as one of 10 recipients of the Commonwealth Bank Teaching Fellowship and received $45,000 to fund a strategic program in his school and provide unique opportunities for professional development.

The fellowship is part of the 2022 Commonwealth Bank Teaching Awards, which in partnership with national charity Schools Plus, celebrate and reward educators for demonstrating teaching excellence and helping to address the education gap in schools across the country.

Mr Wilson was recognised for his efforts in leading the alignment of the CSIRO’s Two-Way Science Integrated Program with the local Nyamal community and the Australian curriculum and developed the school’s Virtual World Gallery.

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The gallery uses virtual reality and drone technology to preserve and showcase endangered Indigenous languages and is being shared by the CSIRO across Australia.

Mr Wilson and his teaching team use virtual reality to engage students to learn about the First Nation’s language, and learning directly from elders and the community.

He will receive $45,000 to fund a strategic program in his school and professional development.

Mr Wilson said it was wonderful to have the work of the community celebrated by the awards.

“It’s important to provide an opportunity for First Nations communities to celebrate their voice and culture in providing reconciliation in our country,” he said.

“They are the people who deserve acknowledgement, and I am proud to have helped facilitate that process.”

Commonwealth Bank head of community investment Luke Schepen said the Commonwealth Bank Teaching Awards recognise outstanding educators who go above and beyond to nurture young minds for a bright future.

“Many of us will have fond memories of teachers who made a profound impact on our lives, encouraging us to achieve and prepare us for our future careers,” he said.

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