Maurice Saxby Award

Maurice Saxby began his professional life as a primary teacher. Early in his career, he set up a school library and soon found himself appointed as a teacher librarian at Forest Lodge Demonstration School – a decision by the Department of Education to set up Demonstration Schools, each with a teacher librarian.

Maurice moved on to Kuring-gai CAE, lecturing in English, Librarianship and Children’s Literature.

His relentless focus on promoting Children’s Literature has established Maurice Saxby as a lifelong advocate for enriching young people's engagement inlife through literature.

The Maurice Saxby Award honours an individual, team or organization that has displayed excellence and passion in promoting reading and/or writing for young people in NSW.

Selection criteria

Maurice Saxby Criteria (pdf)

Application

Maurice Saxby Application (word.doc)

Applications for this award are accepted up to, and including, October 1st of each year.  

Email your completed application and appropriate documentation to admin@ptc.nsw.edu.au   Mark the subject line - Attention: SLA NSW Saxby Award