APPA

At our Board meeting last week we had Dr Phil Riley attend and discuss the Principal Health & Well-Being Survey results which across Australia show the widening impact of violence & threats of violence. Sadly government primary school principals are bearing the brunt of this trend.

We discussed the Melbourne Declaration meeting [ with few primary representatives] and the change in PAI [Principals Australia Institute]; NAPLAN; Uni of SA survey on suspensions & exclusions and a charter for primary school leaders eg:

This National Professional Charter for Primary School Leaders establishes a common understanding of the professional practice expected of primary school leaders who:

• take responsibility for their own work and actions;
• conduct themselves in a professional manner when communicating and working with all members of the school community; and,
• encourage consultative and collaborative workplaces where people are valued and proud to work.

Connected Leader:

On behalf the Executive, Robyn Evans, Di Robertson, Rob Walker, Lyn Davis, Ian Reeson/ Trish Peters, Bob Willetts, Michael Burgess, Jude Hayman, Michael Trist, Craig Redfern, Mark Pritchard, and myself best wishes for a great first Term. Please always remember that we are here for you [details are on our webpage]…. And to look after yourself.

cheers

Phil Seymour
PRESIDENT