Congratulations to Our Top Take Fivers

 Take Five recognises the amazing work teachers do every day

Take Five Initiative

This World Teachers’ Day, nominate a colleague for our Take Five Initiative – because great work should be celebrated.

Announcing our top Take Fivers

Congratulations

Thank you to the many, many teachers who took the time to acknowledge and recognise their colleagues during the Take Five Initiative

We are recognising 50 wonderful teachers for the amazing work they do every day.

Top Take Fivers

Recognising ten incredible teachers, so they can start taking five.

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Ultimate Take Fiver

Nathan Young, Teacher ACT

"Being recognised by my colleagues means a great deal to me. I love working in education and supporting children in meaningful ways, even when the work can be challenging. Knowing the people I work with value what I do makes all the difference. The prize money will be a real help at this time of year, and having dinner taken care of will give me some much needed time to rest and reset. Thank you to Teachers Mutual Bank Limited and Gourmet Dinner Service for recognising educators and supporting our wellbeing in such a thoughtful way."

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Joyce H, Teacher QLD

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Lindi J, Teacher NSW

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Lissa P, Teacher VIC

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Jason S, Teacher NSW

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Mandy S, Teacher NSW

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Gabes H, Teacher NSW

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Mellisa B, Teacher WA

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Natasha M, Teacher VIC 

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Emma D, Teacher NSW

Special mentions 

Juliet H,Teacher NSW
Meg G, Teacher NSW
Mel R, Teacher VIC
Kellie G, Teacher NSW
Matthew G, Teacher NSW
Justine G, Teacher VIC
Natalie B, Teacher VIC
Dianna J, Teacher SA
Ben M, Teacher WA
Jenny W, Teacher WA
Andrew M, Teacher NSW
Sue C, Teacher NSW
Jonathon C, Teacher NSW
Daniel B, Teacher WA
Lachlan S, Teacher WA
Umberto G, Teacher WA
Emily D, Teacher WA
Monica M, Teacher NSW
Kylee F, Teacher NSW
Libby H, Teacher NSW
Cherry R, Teacher WA
Paul B, Teacher VIC
Sarah T, Teacher WA
Laura A, Teacher NSW
Hayley M, Teacher NSW
Chevonne C, Teacher NSW
Kelly V, Teacher NSW
Talyssa B, Teacher NSW
Bonnie S, Teacher SA
Ben D, Teacher NSW
Joel L, Teacher NSW
Susanna H, Teacher QLD
Alison S, Teacher ACT
Sarah N, Teacher NSW
Nicola S, Teacher TAS
Kathryn L, Teacher ACT
Judy C, Teacher NSW
Tayla M, Teacher ACT
Kylie S, Teacher NSW
Karlie B, Teacher NSW

FAQs

Who is eligible to be nominated for Take Five?

An educator currently working in Australia’s education sector.

Can I nominate more than one person?

Yes, nominate as many colleagues that you feel should be recognised.

I’m not a teacher. Can I still nominate a teacher I work with?

Yes, anyone can nominate.

How will the top ten nominations be selected?

We’ve designed the process for selecting the top nominations to be impartial and fair. Selection of Take Fivers will be made by leaders from the education sector. See our Take Five terms and conditions for more information.

Can I nominate myself?

No, nominations must be made by someone else.

What if I have additional questions?

Send your questions to [email protected] during the promotion period and we’ll aim to respond to you within three business days.

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