The 2025 Excellence in Education Awards, run by iStore Education, is a national celebration of educators and learners who are redefining the learning experience through creative and impactful use of Apple technology.

Participants were evaluated across three distinct grade categories, Foundation Phase (Grades R–3), Intermediate Phase (Grades 4–7), and Senior Phase (Grades 8–12), with entries judged in one of the three core award areas by a panel of international judges.

Photo: L-R: Mrs Jane Ryan, Yiwen Chen

Congratulations to Yiwen Chen (Grade 5) and her teacher, Mrs Jane Ryan, for achieving 1st place in the Intermediate Phase (Grades 4–7) category!The Tech Excellence Award celebrates future-focused classrooms that use AI tools and coding platforms on Apple devices to develop learners’ problem-solving abilities, creativity, and computational thinking in cutting-edge ways.

For The Wykeham Collegiate, this recognition is a testament to the calibre of our teachers and the rich, innovative learning environment they create. Through intentional integration of technology into our curriculum, our learners are equipped with the skills, confidence, and curiosity needed to thrive in a digital world. Achievements like Yiwen’s highlight how our educators empower girls to think critically, explore boldly, and embrace the tools shaping the future.