Ben Luinys
The Alan Druery OAM Excellence in Teaching Award Finalist
School: St Patrick’s College (Townsville)
Number of years teaching: 12 years
Since joining St Patrick’s College a year ago as Sportsmaster and Head of Health and Physical Education, Ben has written new junior and senior work programs, including a transitional program for Year 10 students. His next goal is to develop a school-based Indigenous Sports Academy to improve students’ motivation, numeracy and literacy skills, attendance and behaviour.