Sydney English Teacher takes out PM's Favourite Teacher Prize | Prime Minister of Australia

An English teacher at Mary MacKillop College in south-west Sydney, has taken out the title of Australia's Favourite Teacher after a national competition launched by the Prime Minister in October. Prime Minister Julia Gillard, Minister for School Education Peter Garrett and Member for Fowler Chris Hayes today visited Mary MacKillop College in Wakeley to congratulate Mr O'Connor, and meet with students, staff and parents at the school. The Prime Minister also took part in a Q&A session with students to discuss the importance of teaching, and the Government's National Plan for School Improvement.

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