Swan Valley Anglican Community School has recently been named the recipient of two prestigious national awards:
- The Educator Australia 5-Star Innovative Schools 2025
- The 2025 National ACEL (Australian Council for Educational Leaders) Leadership Award
Being selected for The Educator Australia 5-Star Innovative Schools list is a significant honour. Now in its 11th year, this nationally respected award recognises schools that are pioneering change and reshaping the future of education. It celebrates the most forward-thinking institutions driving innovation across Australia’s education landscape.
The school’s nomination for this award highlights the creative and future-focused programs that have been developed to champion student agency and voice within an inclusive and welcoming school environment. These include:
- A Bespoke Learner Profile, developed by staff through school-based research and collaboration;
- New Metrics for Success Research Partnership with the University of Melbourne —the second school in Western Australia invited to join;
- Authorisation to co-issue the Australian Learner Competency Credential (ALCC) in partnership with the University of Melbourne — in 2024 one of only 20 schools nationally (and two in WA);
- Whole School Buddy Program, which fosters meaningful relationships across year levels; and
- Whole School Values Program, which embeds shared values throughout the school community.
Swan Valley Anglican Community School also received the 2025 National ACEL Leadership Award, recognising the school’s role as a valued partner in the New Metrics for Success Research Partnership. This award acknowledges individual educators and teams who have demonstrated outstanding leadership through significant educational initiatives, impactful research, or influence on educational policy—resulting in measurable improvements for students and colleagues at a national or international level.
Principal Melissa Powell said, ‘I extend my heartfelt congratulations to our staff on these outstanding achievements. Their dedication, creativity and unwavering commitment to educational excellence have been rightfully recognised and richly deserved.’
