2004 Prime Minister's Prize for Excellence in Science Teaching in Primary Schools

Mr Alwyn Powell

"My greatest satisfaction comes from the classroom - it's the fun aspect I love about science and my students love it too."

Alywn Powell is a Year One teacher at Darling Heights State School in Toowoomba, Queensland. Alwyn believes that a hands-on approach to teaching gives students the opportunity to discover the wonders of the natural world for themselves.

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Dr Mark Butler

"Nature is beautiful and science allows us to understand nature. The more we can understand about nature the more we can appreciate it."

Mark Butler set off on a career path in laser research but chose to give it up to follow his passion for science teaching. As head teacher of science at Gosford High School, Mark teaches physics, chemistry and science, inspiring many of his students to go on to careers in science.

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