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- President’s Report:
- Business of the Association:
- Summary of State Council – Some Highlights:
- NSW Teachers Federation | Conference 2022:
- Welcome to the Principalship:
- Professional Learning Officer | Position will be advertised Term 1 2022:
- External Validation | Peer Principal:
- Code of Conduct:
- Wise Words- Ginny Latta – recently retired Principal | Teven-Tintenbar Public School:
- Term 1 2022 is an 11 Week Term:
- NSWPPA Professional Learning- Term 4 | PLO Margaret Charlton:
- A Word From Our Sponsors:
- Claxton Speakers - Offer for the NSWPPA Membership (advertisement):
- Australian Perspectives 2022 First Nations. Gender. Migration | National Museum of Australia:
- “Film By” Online Voting:
- Interconnection between physical activity and wellbeing in schools | Leader, School Sport Unit Peter Banks:
- Key Updates from the NSWPPA Executive:
Life in schools at this time of year in a ‘normal’ year is nothing short of ‘hectic’. This year has been a constant flux and it has been a year of chronic disruption. We owe it to OURSELVES to ensure we get across the finish line with a spring in our step to show up at home for our family and friends in a position to enjoy their company, enjoy the festive season and importantly have the heart to rest, relax, reenergise, recalibrate and recover.
One day we will look back and share a narrative that will be hard for the audience to fathom – how school was, how it was for teachers, support staff, administrators, and Principals. What we responded to and how we operated in schools and from home. What is YOUR walk away – your highs and your lows. What did you learn about yourself? How did you grow as a leader? Who was it that walked with you?
Just this week, Adele shared with her audience the impact an educator had on her life .. whilst we know the work we do matters, be mindful your words and actions shape the future of students and staff alike. Never underestimate the power of kindness, care, wisdom and belief. YOU influence and shape the lives of others… you ignite the hopes and dreams of those you cross paths with every day.
Reflect and celebrate the BRILLIANCE of your work – your focus, resilience, energy and your absolute commitment.
T H A N K Y O U for being the difference in your school! T H A N K Y O U for magnifying your relational leadership. Y O U have so much to be proud of.
Robyn Evans
NSWPPA President
0429 547 619
Every action forward the NSW State Executive, Chairpersons, Delegates, Observer Delegates, WP |RG |SC members, Professional Support Officers, Professional Learning Officer Executive Officer, Executive Assistant and PPC Executive do is in line with the Associations’ purpose – SUPPORT EMPOWER ADVOCATE and LEAD.
Hear from the NSWPPA State Executive. COVID did not interrupt the business of the Association. We have been at every ‘table’ via ZOOM or Teams. We have indeed had a voice that has strongly represented the voice of ALL Principals
Summary of State Council – Some Highlights:
Detail will be presented by your PPC Delegate at your term 4 PPC meeting but here are some highlights…
Simone Walker | Group Deputy Secretary:
Simone spoke of our focus for 2022 was to stay the course. She advised there won’t be radical change, the school success model is a massive leverage for the Department and will continue to be. How will schools be supported? Important things are on their way including the Inclusive and Restrictive piece and curriculum reform. Schools implement the things we know that need to be done.
Schools are achieving against existing targets despite the impact of Covid. Check in assessments and targets need further analysis. Contextual discussions on annual reflections will provide further information.
Murat Dizdar and Leanne Nixon | Deputy Secretaries:
Advised they’ve met with DELS and PSLs and have advised they focus on four things with Principals:
- Navigate Covid.
- Finish 2021 with a quality PDP
- Work together on sighting students not returned to school since 25 October.
Murat drew attention that the impact is on all students not just low SES communities. Staying the course is important. - Ensure Annual Reflection is ready
Murat communicated DEL PL was optional for the remainder of 2021, repeat opportunities will be available for 2022.
Rapid Antigen Home Testing | Murat Dizdar | Deputy Secretary:
Murat acknowledged the schools where they have piloted and are learning, it is not a screening device. It goes into action if there is a positive case in a school and the DoE works with you, goes to close contacts, communication |an app for parents is ready. Feedback from the pilot schools has been very positive. The parents have the responsibility – it is optional.
High Potential and Gifted Education | Ruth Owen | Deputy Secretary:
Ruth clarified the policy and the work that goes into schools continues, including professional learning. It is about deployment of resources. The HPGE team has been absorbed by other teams. Ruth asked we not read that it is not important, it is, it is linked to the management of resources. It will move into curriculum.
The HPGE pilot has come to a halt and instead online PL and support packages have been put into place. I expressed my concerned that these students’ learning, like all students needs to be personalised and supported. Ruth responded that there was, quality PL available, wants people to do it and then if more is needed then come back to her. Ruth agrees with me about the learning styles of these identified students. I commented about these students sitting in all our schools and the need to cater for their learning was dependent on the skill and expertise of the staff – to do that the system needs to ensure the resourcing is available and the mechanism for support is provided. Leanne Nixon added there is a need for it to be strongly connected to curriculum to get the traction. The new curriculum is a lever to focus on the full range of students.
David Withey | Deputy Secretary:
How many carry forward exceptions have you got, chances of being approved, what will the money be used for?
381 applications for exceptional carry forward. Currently working through the applications now. The policy is set, money needs to be spent in the year. Will reflect when they have more information.
Any money that is recaptured will be used to reinvest in the second half of the year in the education system.
There is no denying the complexity of the Principal role, the workload and complexity of schools and communities. Director PSL support is not repeated in any jurisdiction in the country. Peer Principal support is crucial. $52 million in the SBAR for Principal Support.
Sue French Director | SLI is working on NSW Principal Wellbeing Framework, it’s the first of its kind. Completed first round, ready for consultation. A Literature Review has been completed to date. The framework will guide the actions needed. Reducing administrative burden is a focus.
Term 1 landscape ready to be released (Master Schedule), however, they are ensuring that it is front and centre and not overloaded.
Teacher Supply Strategy | Mark Barrakat and Leah Anderson | Human Resources:
3 goals:
- overall supply, more teachers to train in target areas, targeted teachers for areas where needed.
- attraction to teaching – research on why people teach - improve perception and promote impact on students. Faststream – attract and retrain future school leaders. 50 already in place.
- casual workforce – casual supplementation pilot. Hire teachers to support schools that are hard to staff. Mid-career – attract those outside with high skills, attract to teaching to retrain for areas of need.
Hon Sarah Mitchell| Minister of Education:
Thanks to all Principals and acknowledgement of the workload.
School Success Model – better implementation in 2022, giving support to schools that need it. More time for teaching and leading – exciting opportunities and what everyone wants. Shared accountability and responsibility across system. High expectations of corporate staff to support schools
K-2 Syllabuses – launch this week. Exciting work for next year. Online resources have been well received. APCI model to support implementation. Resource hubs.
Despite challenges of 2021 some exciting reform going forward.
Grateful to principals and PPA for input. Minister is proud of Principals and schools for their work, particularly this year.
Georgina Harrisson | Secretary of Education:
Acknowledge the work Principals Staff and schools have done. Thanked Principals for their leadership. Spoke about the support for students and communities has been exceptional especially those in continual lockdown.
Expressed the need for the workforce to relax and recover before the start of the 2022 school year. She explained the increasing focus and pressures due to elections.
NSW Teachers Federation | Conference 2022:
SAVE THE DATE: Week 9 Friday 25 March 2022.
Members of the NSWTF are invited to attend this Conference in term 1.
Details will be distributed by NSWTF soon. The Conference will be held at NSW Teachers Federation House in Sydney.
We warmly welcome these colleagues to the Principalship - a noble and rewarding profession – such a privilege to lead a school through the successes and celebrations as well as through periods such as these. Together with our staff, students and communities we lean on our colleagues and share in our next steps. Please know there is much support available to our early career principals including your mentor, Principal School Leadership, Primary Principal Council Executive and colleagues as well as the NSWPPA Executive and Professional Support Officers – Wendy Buckley 0403 560 814, Geoff Scott 0427 451 359 and Phil Seymour0412 673 378. I am also available at the end of the phone anytime, email or text 0429 547 619.
- Nahla Dennaoui - Harrington Street Public School
- Karina Page - Ellison Public School
- Penny Ellis - Wyee Public School
- Ashli Ware - Baryulgil Public School
- Michelle Winston - Premer Public School
Welcome, Welcome, Welcome – your communities are very fortunate to have you. Remember to update your details on the NSWPPA website so your contact details are accurate and you are contactable.
Professional Learning Officer | Position will be advertised Term 1 2022:
Our brilliant Professional Learning Officer Margaret Charlton has announced her retirement. Margaret has been in this role since 2019 when the idea emerged from the work of the Leadership Standing Committee so that the richest Professional Learning could be planned and led by Principals for Principals. This has resulted in a rich suite of Professional Learning for colleagues across NSW.
Margaret’s work has been inspirational and valued by colleagues across NSW and internationally. Margaret will remain on staff during term 1 until the position is advertised and filled. A handover into the position will take place.
The role description is currently in draft form and will be advertised at the beginning of term 1. Further details will follow.
External Validation | Peer Principal:
This week EOI’s are due for External Evaluation Peer Principal roles for 2022. This term, I was privileged to hold that role. I have to say, it was such a gift to be part of it and engage in the conversations. To hear from the panel who contextualised and personalised the evidence, as well as. To hear the pride the Principal and the team expressed, was something to behold.
I was also in awe of the role of the PSL’s take as they lead the conversation around School Excellence. It was such a fabulous experience and more importantly an invaluable insight into the amazing work being done in schools, and, the wealth of evidence schools have demonstrating excellence. Principals, teachers, support staff, administrators, students and communities have much to be proud of.
There was strong messaging from the teams about the support their PSL had afforded them in the preparation for External Validation. The time it takes to thoroughly review and explore the evidence and documentation submitted is was worth it – the acknowledgement of the schools work and the richness of the conversations on the day is second to none. As a system OUR schools do such incredible work – self assessment and validation drives school improvement and it importantly recognises growth and impact. Something our school communities can celebrate.
I’ve signed up for 2022 – hope you have too.
A suite of resources are available for principals and workplace managers to use when providing professional learning about the Code of Conduct (the Code). In 2021, two new case studies will be published each term to support deeper engagement with the Code.
Term 4 Case Studies
- Case Study 1 - Sexual Harrasment + associated practice notes
- Case Study 2 - Overnight Sporting Trip + associated practice notes
- Case Study 3 - Professional Boundaries + associated practice notes
Term 3 Case Studies
- Case Study 1 - Duty of Care + associated practice notes
- Case Study 2 - Reportable Conduct + associated practice notes
Term 2 Case Studies
- Case study 1 - Conflicts of interest + associated practice notes
- Case studies 2 and 3 - Private and secondary employment + associated practice notes
Term 1 Case Studies
- Case Study 1 – Professional Boundaries + associated practice notes
- Case Study 2 – Dignity & Respect + associated practice notes
Wise Words- Ginny Latta – recently retired Principal | Teven-Tintenbar Public School:
Ginny is known for her wise words and this ruminated with me. I sought permission from Ginny to share this with you : - it reminds me of purpose and impact.
The power of the PPA Conference | Ginny Latta
I wrote this after the 2018 conference. It’s long, sorry about that.
So here’s a thought...it’s a long one but please read.
Throughout the PPA conference, there was a theme about the way we communicate with people drives their behaviour- towards themselves, others and you.
It got me thinking about the language my family used around me. It’s something I’ve forgotten about as an adult because we tend to stop communicating this way with our children when they become teens/adults.
I can remember being asked every night how my day was- in a family of 10, this was asked of all of us. I was encouraged in my dreams, I was always told I was clever. I can remember spelling my first long word HOS/PIT/AL- yes I even broke it into syllables.
I was always told how smart I was. I can remember being asked to write a letter for my older brother because he felt (and praised me) that I had better writing than him.
But I can also remember being told by a teacher there was no such place as Port Philip Bay as a bay can’t be a port. She pretty much called me a liar in front of the class as I talked about where my older sister was living. Needless to say, I didn’t learn much that year. There was no connection with my teacher. She was also the one who gave out star stickers- always red or blue in my work- never silver or gold.
So, it has me questioning how I communicate with others. What message am I imparting?
I challenge you to think about how you talk to children- your own, your students, friends kids. Help them stand on the shoulders of giants so they can get a better and brighter view of the world.
Change your mindset- instead of saying I HAVE TO, come from a place of gratitude by I GET TO.
Ginny was a regular contributor to ‘Pashnit’ in it’s day - some things never change – Ginny’s 2018 reflection still holds true.
Term 1 2022 is an 11 Week Term:
There seems to be some confusion around the official week one for term 1 2022 (not including Western Region schools)
Please note FRIDAY 28 January and Monday 31 January are SDD’s. Students resume on Tuesday 1 February.
Please note Week 1 commences 24 January 2022 (holidays Mon 24- Thurs 27) with the FRIDAY 28 Jan being our first SDD.
Week 2 is the first full week (Mon 31/1- Fri 4/2).
NSWPPA Professional Learning- Term 4 | PLO Margaret Charlton:
What can you do to build leadership effectiveness in 2022
The NSWPPA will continue to offer a range of professional learning programs for Principals and school leaders throughout 2022. The delivery of face to face programs is dependent upon the Department of Education’s advice for professional learning. The following programs are now open for registrations and course information flyers and links will be provided on the PPA website under the Professional Learning tab.
NSWPPA Principal Credential Program 2022-2023
Audience: Principals, experienced APs and DPs, school leadership teams
The Principal Credential provides a substantial pathway of learning for school leadership. This program enables leaders to focus their influence and their learning on the core business of teaching and learning to have the greatest influence on student learning outcomes. Within the program, formal learning is provided through a series of seminars that enable access to international best practice, educational research and thinking. The program also includes facilitated collegial learning and focused individual learning with an experienced principal coach. The Principal Credential is founded on the Australian Professional Standard for Principals and provides personalised professional learning that is evidenced through a professional learning portfolio of artefacts of practice. Successful participants will receive a pathway for 50% of a Masters of Educational Leadership at Wollongong University.
Information and an expression of interest for the next program for 2022 is available through the attachment below.
Art of Leadership
Audience: Principals, school executive
The Art of Leadership is structured upon a leadership effectiveness framework that identifies and builds the capabilities that both school experience and relevant research shown to be essential to successful school leadership. This framework encompasses four dimensions; Leadership of self, Leadership of others, Leadership of teams and Strategic school leadership. This practical, interactive program addresses the skills, processes and knowledge needed to lead a successful school with participants applying and refining skills in their own workplace context.
The Art of Leadership Masterclass
Audience: Principals, school executive
The AOL Masterclass builds on the knowledge and skills developed in the Art of Leadership program. Completion of the Art of Leadership is a requirement.
7 Habits of Highly Effective People
Audience: Principal, school executive
No matter how competent a person is, he or she will not have sustained and lasting success unless they are able to effectively lead themselves, influence, engage and collaborate with others, and continually improve and renew their capabilities. These elements are at the heart of personal, team, and organisational effectiveness. The 7 Habits will enable you to intentionally align values, behaviours, norms and systems toward a central strategy where culture becomes a force to drive results. You will learn how to grasp the 7 Habits as a powerful tool for creating a great culture and model and reinforce the 7 Habits to create an operating system for effectiveness in your teams and school.
Leading at the Speed of Trust
Audience: Principals, school executive
When trust is low, suspicion is high, and communication is guarded. With high trust, communication, creativity, and engagement improve. Trust is one of the most important aspects in today’s school environment and like any other discipline, creating trust is a learnable skill. With increased trust our attention is redirected towards improving student learning outcomes. Leading at the Speed of Trust will provide the mindset, skillset, and toolset that will measurably increase a participant’s ability to deliver results in a way that inspires trust.
For more information please contact:
Margaret Charlton l Professional Learning Officer
Mob: 0408 905 051
mcharlton@nswppa.org.au
Essential Assessment
NSW Syllabus aligned data for whole school reporting
Essential Assessment supports the delivery of consistent, curriculum-aligned summative and formative assessments in Numeracy and Literacy aligned to each strand and sub-strand of the NSW Syllabus K-10.
- We are a best practice Numeracy and Literacy whole-school improvement model aligned to the NSW Syllabus.
- We make formative and summative assessment an easy process aligning to each school’s teaching and learning program through structured diagnostic assessment and differentiated curriculum.
- We support data-driven teaching and instructional leadership by providing curriculum-aligned data to plan and monitor growth.
- We differentiate to the needs of each student through providing ongoing personalised assessment and curriculum to grow their knowledge from current understandings.
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The most exciting Education Live stream events can now be booked for your 2022 School Development Days
Speaker presentations will be live streamed on the day and made available to view online for 14 days post the events.
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Chelsea Pottenger: "Mindset Reset" | "Supporting educators to optimise your mental health and performance as you reset for 2022 and beyond".
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Australian Perspectives 2022 First Nations. Gender. Migration | National Museum of Australia:
Every classroom is filled with diverse learners – each with their own story, identity and perspectives.
The National Museum of Australia, with the generous support of Gandel Philanthropy, has brought together individuals from across the country for a teacher professional learning program, Australian Perspectives 2022: First Nations. Gender. Migration.
Join us on 24 January 2022 to hear keynote speakers Steph Tisdell, Professor Clare Wright and Saroo Brierley reflect on their own journeys, and the personal and national defining moments that have shaped them.
Incorporating multiple perspectives of Australia’s history is the key to creating an inclusive classroom. These perspectives build students’ empathy, intercultural understanding and respect for viewpoints and stories that are different from their own.
It is also an opportunity for more students to see themselves represented as part of the Australian history narrative. This in turn can foster a sense of belonging and pride in their own personal and cultural identities.
The event is open to all, but is particularly designed for teachers and those interested in education.
Access to Professional Learning Episodes
In addition to the premiere screening on 24 January 2022, you will gain access to three professional learning episodes on the themes of First Nations, Gender and Migration.
These episodes delve deeper into each theme, and include additional stories and panel discussions on the content’s relevance to the Australian Curriculum, and how to incorporate it in the classroom. Join Host, Virginia Haussegger, and a panel comprising a Guest Panel Speaker, teacher, student and Curator. Guest Panel Speakers are Nathaniel Tamwoy, Nevo Zisin and Professor Munjed Al Muderis.
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The School Sport Unit have developed a TPL session which clearly calls out the Interconnection between Physical Activity and Wellbeing.
As part of this, we offer schools access to a School Physical Activity Health check, developed by the School Sport Unit, with instructions and guidance on how to effectively implement it.
Once completed and sent back to the School Sport Unit we then follow up providing support for the life of their School Improvement Plan. I spoke about this when I addressed the PPA delegates meeting at your invitation last term.
Physical activity for our students, I believe, is more important than ever before after a significant period of lock-down.
Key Updates from the NSWPPA Executive:
Aboriginal Reference Group Reminders | Vice President Jude Hayman:
The 2021 Nanga Mai Awards will be held online next Wednesday 1st December from 11am and will showcase the best of the best in Aboriginal Education across the State. Our colleagues have awesome programs happening in their schools. This is a fantastic opportunity to celebrate the achievements of our schools, staff and students!
Please email paul.byrne@det.nsw.edu.au any suggestions you may have about online resources that could be created to assist you to support students, staff or community in following protocols for acknowledging Aboriginal events etc.
Digital Leadership in Education | Vice President Jude Hayman:
Please find a reading link suggested to you by the combined brains of our Technology RG Chair, Drew Janetzki and Leadership SC Chair, Cath Larkman. The reading provides an opportunity to reflect on our leadership over the past two years as well as what lies ahead.
Pillars of Digital Leadership by Eric Sheninger https://leadered.com/pillars-of-digital-leadership/
The Big Three are Coming | Vice President Trish Peters:
From Term 1 2022, schools will be in the familiarisation phase of three large pieces of work - inclusive education, restrictive practices and behaviour. The Big 3 are interdependent and will be implemented from Term 2. The implications for workload and professional learning for principals and schools are significant.
As yet, there is not detailed information around the support that will be available during Term 1 to prepare for implementation and school-based policy and procedure development.
However, members of the Student Wellbeing Reference Group, along with the SSP and Disabilities Reference Groups, have been involved in multiple opportunities to collaborate and co-design across a range of important areas including in-school suspension, timely return from suspension, early intervention and universal strategic support for primary schools in the whole-school wellbeing space.
Some key recommendations from the PPA to these consulting groups are:
- In-school suspension (ISS) should be renamed and NOT included in the suspension procedures.
- Any form of ISS should be an option based on function of behaviour, school context – both personnel and suitable accommodation, risk management. An ISS pilot will be undertaken in 2022.
- Timely return from suspension must be assisted by quick access to support in the form of personnel, resources and PL.
The SWRG, led by Helen Craigie, is of the opinion that the two proposed categories for suspension, and their application, will give MORE flexibility to principals when considering suspending a student.
We can also see that our input into co-design sessions is valued and listened to and can see a number of changes that we have recommended to draft documents over the period of consultation, considered and implemented. The NSWPPA voice has been heard!
The Tailoring health and wellbeing approaches at your school provides principals with information and resources to support school improvement planning. There are easy to use checklists and guidelines that will support schools to self-assess and plan approaches to prepare for the development of a school’s behaviour plan across the continuum of care.
The SSPRG, led by Mark Gosbell, has been relentless in its pursuit of betterments in staffing and health and safety for principals in our most complex settings. They have advocated for the role of the APCI in SSPs and we look forward to the innovative ways that the new position will be implemented.
There’s a lot of change headed our way under the direction of the Disability Strategy – changes to disability criteria more closely aligned with the International Classification of Disability; a functional needs approach to IFS to replace the current medical model of diagnosis and new tools to assess progress for student with disability.
Lots of important, and needed change, coming our way in 2022 – so Relax in the holidays before you Reflect and Reset – and best wishes for a brilliant start to a new school year!
New English and Mathematics Syllabuses Now Available | Vice President Norma Petrocco
NESA’s Digital CurriculumExternal link hosts the new syllabuses and the NESA websiteExternal link contains information for teachers, students and parents on the new Digital Curriculum, NESA’s syllabus development process and details on the new syllabuses.
The department’s website will be progressively updated with implementation support resources.
How will schools be supported with implementation of new syllabuses?
As recently communicated on Staff Noticeboard, there will be a three-tiered implementation support model with schools:
- Accelerated Adopter schools have been identified through an evidence-based process and in consultation with DELs. These schools will implement the new syllabus for their Year 1 cohort in 2022. They will also co-design implementation support by providing advice and feedback on support resources.
- Self-selected schools have opted in to implement the new syllabus for their Year 1 cohort in 2022.
- Other schools will dedicate 2022 to familiarisation and preparation.
English and mathematics K-2 syllabuses will be taught in all NSW schools from 2023.
SRE and SEE | Vice President Michael Trist:
The PPA is working with the NSWTF, P&C & SPC to identify improvements to how Special Religious Education and Special Education in Ethics are implemented in NSW public schools. We continue to consult with DoE personnel to determine whether meaningful change can occur within the current legislation, or if political action is required. Stay tuned.
Thankyou | Treasurer Gregory Grinham:
Thank you to our wonderful PPC Treasurers who have served their Councils thoroughly throughout 2021, ensuring that the Business Activity Statements (BAS) and Annual Financial Reports have been prepared and submitted within a timely fashion.
I wish all a very peaceful break for the coming Christmas and Holiday period; and look forward to working with them in 2022.
Primary Principal Council Membership | Executive Officer Mark Pritchard:
A number of Principal colleagues have made enquiries with the Executive about moving from one PPC. Schools are aligned with PPC Groups across NSW. Historically, these have been arranged geographically so that all PPCs are functional. As custodians of our school sites we are aligned to specific PPC’s.
Occasionally, there has been a member moved from one PPC to another for extenuating circumstances. Unfortunately, this is not as easy as some would believe as by stacking PPC’s with many colleagues it actually weakens the operation of another. Whilst we understand the requests regarding working with community of schools’ colleagues, friends, proximity to your home, we are not always in a position to approve the requested moves.
All requests are taken to the Executive to consider and review. We aim to honour the operationalisation of the Association.
Please note:
6.7.1 "Area Primary Principals' Councils will operate across the state. Their prime function is to be the peak advisory body on matters related to primary education for their area."
6.7.2.3 "The Area Council will:
provide a regular forum for the discussion of educational leadership and management, professional development and welfare matters pertaining to Primary Principals within their area"
And finally…..
On behalf of the NSWPPA Executive – Rob Walker, Bob Willetts, Michael Burgess, Jude Hayman, Trish Peters, Norma Petrocco, Michael Trist, Stuart Wylie, Greg McLaren, Gregory Grinham, Mark Pritchard, Lisa Beare and Margaret Charlton I wish you all a wonderful end of term, remember, the goal is to run across the finish line or at least walk at a brisk rate ! Channel your energy into your priorities and enjoy the last few weeks of term 4.
The Term 4 State Council Meeting was a brilliant demonstration of collaboration and partnership. The nature of the business of the Association is proactive, responsive, timely and informed. The work of the State Executive, Reference Groups, Standing Committees and Working Parties reflect that. There are times too we react to issues emerging and in those circumstances, we ask WHY and HOW it improves the teaching learning and leading in our schools. We are very much solution focussed and come to the table to explore possibilities and walk away with a commitment of action forward.
I would like to extend my heartfelt thankyou and appreciation for the work YOU do in your school for your staff, your students and your community. Your leadership is to be commended and applauded. YOUR voice is heard through your PPC meetings and brought forward by your Delegate and President. Your Delegate has a pivotal role in ensuring context and PPC specific issues are addressed through our RG |WP|SC groups. I acknowledge the incredible leadership of the Executive in the 43 PPC’s across NSW. Thank YOU for your invaluable contribution to your PPC meetings – the strength of this Association is about relational leadership. Thank you for the part you play.
Our Chairpersons and their group members work in key areas of leadership for the Association. The State Executive are the Liaisons for each of these groups and drive the voice in all forums we sit with DoE personnel.
Our Professional Learning Officer drives and leads the rich suite of professional learning for the membership. The Professional Support Officers reach out to our colleagues to navigate departmental support and offer agency for them in solving issues arising. Our Executive Assistant and Executive Officer play a key role in the administration of the Association and support the Executive in all endeavours.
Every role in the Association has a colleague with great integrity and passion for the business of the Association – a strong belief in Public Education and a strong and respected voice to ensure Government and Departmental policies and practices land in schools purposefully to support teaching. Leading and learning in every Primary School.
I am very, very proud to lead this team and work in partnership with them for every member of the NSW Primary Principals Association.
Week 8 … just a few weeks to go … whilst planning the festive season with your family and friends seems a way off yet, remember YOU need to have the energy to enjoy the festivities. MAKE TIME EVERYDAY to recharge – YOU MATTER.
Robyn
Robyn Evans
NSWPPA President