27 November 2023
President’s Report
As we approach the end of term 4 and the Christmas break, we know that it is often referred to as the ‘season for giving’. Generosity of spirit is often a trait described in educators and school leaders, which is unsurprising given the commitment to education, a strong moral purpose and the responsibilities that ‘serving your community’ brings. Did you know that three Australian blood donations are needed every minute? This season you may like to consider giving something different.
Redcross Lifeblood has donor centres in Burnie, Devonport, Hobart and Launceston. Whilst you can often drop in, the staff prefer a booking which is really simple for you to organise and add your appointment to your calendar. You can even make a social event of donating and make a group booking! Lifeblood have a great follow up system that provides you with information about your blood type and text updates on the journey that your donation takes around the country.
Our North West president Georgia Perry and myself had the pleasure of visiting our colleagues in the far North West. It was a brilliant opportunity to hear about the tremendous work and vision that they have in each of their unique school contexts. If you have never taken a trip to Circular Head and the surrounding communities, we encourage you to do so over the summer break. Some stunning countryside and great hospitality.
Across the past two weeks since our last newsletter, TPA Executive have worked with the following groups and individuals on your behalf
- BeYou/headpace Victoria/Tas program co-ordinators
- Executive members Ted Barrance, Maree Pinnington & Mat Grining met with Minister Jaensch’s education advisors to discuss the National School Reform Agreement
- State Executive met with Michael Anderson (Uni Sydney) and Maryann Hunter (UTAS) to hear about a peer professional supervision pilot
- Met via Teams with ASPA (secondary education associations from state/territories) to further the national agenda and planning for 2024
- Represented TPA at the Education Workforce Roundtable to discuss tangible strategies to improve teacher supply and retention in Tasmania
- Inclusion Advisory Panel with other education stakeholders to discuss disability reforms including, Disability Royal Commission, Educational Adjustments Funding Model Review, NDIS and the Inclusion Disability and Safeguarding Act.
- Interagency group with government and non-gov stakeholders established by headspace to understand and advocate for postvention support
- Meeting with the DECYP Deputy Secretaries to discuss updates to the Association’s vision and mission
- ABC Interview in relation to recent media articles about enrolment trends and school closures
Welcome to New Members
A warm welcome to our new members, Rosemary Anderson, Assistant Principal, Montrose Bay High School, Amanda Wenn, Principal, Inclusive Practice Team Leader, Matthew Perry, Acting Principal, Penguin District School, Fiona Gaby, Principal, Devonport High School, Simon Wilson, Assistant Principal, Devonport High School.
TPA Sponsors
I would like to acknowledge and thank our sponsors who not only provide us with financial assistance, but also demonstrate their commitment to the public education system and support of our association's vision of ‘supporting connected and empowered educational leaders as an integral part of our public education system’ and a commitment to our mission of being ‘the professional voice for - Tasmanian educational leaders’.
We encourage members and their colleagues to engage with our sponsors when considering products and services for your schools and communities. Equally, if there are businesses that you feel would be well aligned to the vision of TPA please don't hesitate to get in touch with manager@tpa.org.au.
Regards
Mat Grining
TPA President
2024 Tasmanian Educational Leaders Conference
There is no better time to continue to grow as courageous and connected leaders by prioritising your own learning and wellbeing – we look forward to seeing you making this investment in your professional learning. Please place these dates in your calendar (22-24 May 2024), registrations will be open soon.
Registration Fees
- Full - Early TPA Member - $600.00
- Full - Early Non-Member - $750.00
- Full - Standard TPA Member - $800.00
- Full - Standard Non-Member - $950.00
Keep updated with the progress by visiting - https://tpa.org.au/tasmanian-principals-conference
Teachers Health
TPA Sponsors
Platinum
Zart Art
As a Tasmanian Principals Association sponsor, we are pleased to offer all TPA Member Schools 15% Off Storewide when you use Promotion Code: TPA15
Lyn Rogers
zartart@zartart.com.au
BFX Furniture
Contact details:
Steve Milekovic, Sales and Project Consultant
0408 464 037
steve.milekovic@bfx.com.au
Gold
ASCA
ACSA is a not-for-profit member association of schools, working with over 100 supplier partners to deliver the best value for your school and canteen, saving over $10 million per annum for our members.
As a not-for-profit organisation, the welfare of children in your schools has always been paramount. Whether we are helping you in your canteen to deliver more healthy, better value meals, or simply ensuring that you get best value for your school budget; our aim is to assist you to provide the best education to your students, whilst contributing to Australian charities that support the education of vulnerable children.
Over the last 40+ years, ASCA has contributed almost $5 million to our 10 charity partners including The Smith Family, St Vincent de Paul, The Song Room and AEIOU.
Visit the link below to learn more about how we can help your school, and make sure you read your Termly Smart School Newsletters and monthly emails to keep up with the latest products and services from our innovative Preferred Supplier partners.
Kerry Danks-Guy
National School Supplier Manager & Area Manager
TAS
kerryd@asca.com.au
0417 742 055
Berry Street
We know that all students, particularly vulnerable students, need strategies to increase their well-being in order to achieve academic success. Berry Street Education Model (BSEM) is an evidence-informed approach that enables teachers to increase engagement with students with complex, unmet learning needs and successfully improve all students’ self-regulation, growth and academic achievement.
Contact
Orville Gardener
ogardener@berrystreet.org.au
0428 395 206
Silver
Teacher’s Health
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