Congrats to Paul Beltrame - Kildare College

Inspirational, passionate and innovative educator, Paul Beltrame, is the recipient of the Laudato Si’ Award at the 2024 Catholic Education Awards, an annual event celebrating outstanding outcomes through commitment to Catholic Education. Dedicated educator of 24 years at Kildare College, with a commitment to and advocacy for Stewardship of the Earth, Paul ignites students’ passion and drive to build a sustainable world for the future.

An exceptional Biology teacher, Paul has consistently exemplified excellence in education, evidenced by his students' outstanding results. Paul's commitment to environmental conservation extends to practical initiatives such as Bird Banding, searching for endangered orchids at Anstey Hill and Kangaroo Island's Revegetation project, helping restore vegetation after devastating bushfires. Paul's leadership and ingenuity was the foundation for discussions about 'what else' for our students, planting the seed for the Kildare College Innovation Hub, the Tullow Centre.

Through his own volunteering, fostering partnerships and progressive drive, Paul not only enriches the educational experience for the students at Kildare but also amplifies the College's outreach and contribution to the broader community, making him a beacon of inspiration for future generations. Huge congratulations for this fantastic accolade Paul, Kildare College is lucky to have you as part of their community.

Hear about Paul's journey from the Kildare College community: https://www.kildare.catholic.edu.au/our-college/our-staff/laudato-si