The top teaching students at Charles Sturt University (CSU) in Ontario have been recognised by the University’s Dean of Education, Professor Toni Downes. In a special ceremony on Tuesday 12 June, Professor Downes presented awards for academic performance and excellence in workplace learning to 21 Bachelor of Primary Education Studies students. Ms Krista Arnold won the award for overall academic excellence, while the Science and Technology Association of Ontario Award was presented to Ms Siobhan Chirico.  “The awards recognise the achievements of students academically and their ability to put that knowledge to use in the classroom,” said Professor Downes. “I wish them well as they embark on their teaching careers.” The ceremony also recognised the achievements of 11 Bachelor of Early Childhood Studies students including Ms Janelle Paul who won the Phoenix Award and Ms Nicole Kennedy who won the Milton Community Resource Centre Award. The Dean’s awards were part of graduation celebrations at CSU in Ontario with more than 230 students receiving their testamurs in ceremonies on Friday 15 June.