Chief Minister's Literacy Achievement Awards

Nominations for the 2024 CMLAA open on Tuesday 8 October and will close on Wednesday 23 October 2024.

The Chief Minister’s Literacy Achievement Awards (CMLAA) recognise the literacy achievements of students in every transition to year 9 (inclusive) class in government and non-government Northern Territory schools.

All successful students receive a letter of congratulations from the Chief Minister, as well as an award certificate to mark their success, presented at end of year school ceremonies.

Principals are requested (via the Department of Education and Training, Learning Matters and through sector contacts) to commence the awards process by:

  1. Completing the online School Information Form. This form must be completed by the Principal. Principals provide the name of a person at their school who will be the contact for all aspects of the CMLAA. This can be the principal or a delegate.

  2. Once the School Information Form has been completed and submitted online the principal or their delegate can commence recording the school’s nominated students via the online nomination form.

The Principal’s delegate and the Principal are the only persons at the school who:

  • will be able to access the Department of Education and Training CMLAA site to record each student nomination
  • will be emailed the school's confirmation reports showing progress
  • can go online to update or amend any student nominations
  • will be the addressee to receive the award certificates and letters once printed.

The school contact person is the ONLY person (apart from the Principal) at the school who:

  • should receive all student nominations from teachers
  • can access the online form to record each student nomination
  • will be emailed school progress reports showing nomination progress
  • can go online to update or amend any student nominations
  • will be the addressee at the school to receive the award certificates and letters from the printers.

Nominations can be entered by the school delegate progressively at any time.

A progress report will be emailed to the school principal and CMLAA delegate each Monday until all student data is entered or nominations close.

  • The delegate should:
    • ensure there is only ONE student nominated from every eligible class at the school
    • ensure spelling and preferred student names are correct (It is essential that each student's name is correct.

*It is essential that each student’s name is correct as this is exactly how the name will appear on the printed award certificate and letter.

The award certificates and letters are presented by the school to winning students, usually at their end of year assembly or function

The 2024 award nomination process will commence on Tuesday 8 October 2024 and will close on Wednesday 23 October 2024.

The online forms will become active on Tuesday 8 October 2024.

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One student from each transition to year 9 class in every school in the Northern Territory is eligible to be nominated for one of the 6 award categories. For example:

  • if there are 12 classes in your school, 12 students can receive an award
  • for composite classes, for example, year 1/2 or year 4/5, only nominate one student for an award per composite class
  • for small schools that have one class, only one student can be nominated to receive an award
  • for middle schools, one nomination per homeroom or literacy class.

Award categories

Description that will appear in the student letter

1. Most Outstanding Communicator

I understand that you have demonstrated excellent communication skills in your school or local community. Your ability to communicate effectively with others is a valuable skill.

2. Most Imaginative Visual

I understand that you have produced an excellent range of imaginative visual texts throughout the year. Your ability to express yourself through words and pictures is a valuable skill.

3. Most Imaginative Written

I understand that you use your vivid imagination to generate new ideas and that your writing is lively and expressive. Your ability to use written language to express yourself is a valuable skill.

4. Most Improved Oral Language

I understand that you increased your confidence and developed your skills in oral language throughout the year. This is a valuable lifelong skill and makes you a role model for other learners.

5. Most Improved Reading

I understand that you have made impressive achievements in your reading throughout the year. This is a valuable lifelong skill and makes you a role model for other learners.

6. Most Improved Writing

I understand that you have made impressive achievements in your writing throughout the year. This is a valuable lifelong skill and makes you a role model for other learners.

Contacts

Department of Education and Training
Phone: 08 8944 9204
ntbos.det@education.nt.gov.au

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