The Denis JB Higgins Research Scholarship for 2023 was presented to Marist College Bendigo for research in the area of PASA/PASMAP Numeracy Intervention Program. 

The Denis JB Higgins Research Scholarship was established to acknowledge the dedicated career of Denis Higgins as Teacher, Principal, Consultant and Director. The Scholarship provides research opportunities focused on improving quality learning opportunities for students at all stages.

Chief School Development and Support Officer for CES Ltd, Mr Ashley Marsh presented the Scholarship to the Principal of Marist College Bendigo, Ms Giselle Talbot at the Leadership Gathering in Kialla on Wednesday 29 March, 2023.

Ms Talbot acknowledged the work of Marist College Bendigo educator, Ms Joanne Doolan who was instrumental in securing the Scholarship. Ms Doolan is the La Valla Learning Leader and Numeracy Scope and Sequence Facilitator for F - 8 at the College.