eNews - 9 March 2023 (School leaders)

Dear Member

As a leader in our education system, we want to hear from you. The SSTUWA has commissioned an independent review into public education. We need your thoughts and opinions about the state of public education in WA, the effects of system changes and your proposed solutions around how we best respond to meet the needs of teachers and leaders in addressing these issues.

The review is chaired by Dr Carmen Lawrence, who is joined in the review process by fellow panel members Dr Scott Fitzgerald of Curtin University, Colin Pettit, former Commissioner for Children and Young People and Robyn White, former principal of Perth Modern School. Pamela Pollard, former principal of Victoria Park Primary School, is the executive officer to the panel.

I encourage you to have your say by attending a review consultation session and/or making a written submission to the review – the details are below.

Thank you in anticipation for your valuable contribution.

Matt Jarman
President

Have your say

Attend a consultation session

Members of the review panel are hosting consultation sessions around the state and invite you (and your colleagues and local community members) to attend.

A virtual session is also being held during the term break.

Find locations, dates and links to register here and at the bottom of this email.

Make a written submission

As a teacher and leader, you hold a valuable perspective about the state of public education in WA. We encourage you to make a submission to the review, addressing the terms of reference.

Submissions are open until 21 April.

Find the terms of reference, submission process and additional information here:

Help us spread the word

The review panel is seeking to ensure all voices are heard, including those of leaders, teachers and education staff, parents and members of the wider community.

Please consider sharing information about the review with your staff, P&C, parents, school board and wider networks.

We have prepared some sample materials that you’re welcome to share, including:

• Email/e-newsletter text
• Social media text
• Social media graphics
• Poster

Consultation sessions

Register today via the links below.

Further information and queries

For further information or queries, contact campaigns@sstuwa.org.au