The following statement was given today in the House of Assembly by the Honourable Tom Osborne, Minister of Education:

Mr. Speaker, on October 5, the Government of Canada announced this year’s recipients of the Prime Minister’s Awards for Teaching Excellence.

This annual award honours exceptional elementary and secondary school teachers for their remarkable achievements in education and for their commitment to keeping students engaged in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics – STEM learning.

I am pleased to recognize Grade 4 Vanier Elementary French Immersion teacher Ashleigh Hudson, recipient of the Prime Minister’s Award for Teaching Excellence and Mount Pearl Senior High physics and science teacher Paul King, recipient of the Prime Minister’s Award for Teaching Excellence in STEM. Both teachers were selected based on their remarkable achievements in education.

I congratulate Ms. Hudson and Mr. King for their dedication and commitment to students, as well as for their innovative approaches to education.

These awards demonstrate how Newfoundland and Labrador educators are among the best in the country and we are grateful for their continued focus on our province’s young learners.

Mr. Speaker, I ask all Honourable members to join me in congratulating this year’s recipients. Our teachers are helping develop the culture of innovation we need today and into the future.

Thank you.