The NSWPPA State Executive in their Liaison roles are currently meeting with Reference Group, Standing Committee and Working Party Chairpersons and members. These groups can be incredibly proud of the scope of work they are covering in an active and responsive manner. The rigour and detail in their work continues to be outstanding. Meeting with key DoE personnel is one component of these groups’ roles – the other is the action forward they take in ensuring their work positions Principals, teachers and schools focus on the right work.

Many of these groups are pivotal in providing feedback to relevant work currently on the schedule and that which is coming. The investment of time and commitment of all those involved is truly remarkable. The business of the Association is to support, empower, advocate and lead. The advocacy and commitment articulated and actioned to ensure the work of corporate is consulted and collaborated on, refined and fit for schools is ALWAYS the priority. The strength of some of the relationships these members demonstrate ensures the voice of the Association is heard. It must be said that there are times when what we are presented with is a government initiative or response or an initiative with a political shade. Focussing on the right work continues to be what we advocate for. We focus on the action forward and feedback to refine the policy or procedure.

Between these meetings, much work goes on. The work of these groups is to be acknowledged and celebrated. There are many occasions that consultations and collaborations have a quick turn around time and connecting groups together to gain depth of perspective remains a critical point. The work these groups do is about the depth of knowledge, influence, commitment and voice they have.

I feel really privileged to sit in and engage in the work of the Association with these groups. These groups are charged with the mechanics of how these portfolios and issues land in all our schools. Addressing issues that come from the 43 PPC’s are part of the work they do. The voices from the floor at State Council too is invaluable – our delegates are charged with bringing forward the voice of the Principalship.

It has never been more important for our Association to be ‘in the room’ and ‘at the table’ in every instance. The Executive and I are well positioned.

I extend the invitation again for all members to contact the Executive and I at anytime to discuss issues. At times, the issues are site specific and at other times we are hearing the same thing across the state. Please call or email – we are here to move your voice, ideas and concerns forward.