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The St Raphael’s Catholic School community is delighted to celebrate the achievements of our Literacy Coach, Kathryn Keefe, who has been recognised as part of a team honoured at the ACEL NSW Leadership Awards.
The awards, presented by the Australian Council for Educational Leaders, recognise educators who make a real difference by leading positive change and improving outcomes for students and teachers.
The Literacy Coach position has been active at St Raphs for 2 years now, with extended funding now confirmed for 2026 - 2027. Kathryn's involvement in the award-winning Catholic Education Diocese of Bathurst (CEDB) Secondary Literacy Team reflects her passion for literacy and her dedication to helping every child become a confident reader and writer. Her gentle leadership, encouragement, skills in collaboration and expertise have supported teachers at St Raphael’s to grow in their practice and, most importantly, helped students to thrive in their learning.
Principal Michelle Deschamps said the whole school community is proud of Kathryn's achievement, and greatly values the focus and priority that the CEDB places on whole of school literacy.
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“Kathryn gives her heart and soul to supporting both staff and students. Her ability to inspire, guide, and walk alongside teachers has brought real change to our classrooms. This award is wonderful recognition of her hard work and the positive impact she has on our school as part of this skilled team.”
The St Raphael’s community congratulates Kathryn Keefe on this well-deserved recognition, and thanks her for her ongoing commitment to nurturing a love of learning in our students.
