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Welcome to our new look Enewsletter.
Our aim is to keep you informed about education issues relevant to you and to keep you up-to-date with Principals Australia Institute projects and initiatives.
I look forward to working with you more closely in the near future as we seek to support the best outcomes possible for Australia’s schools, school leaders and students.
You can read more about PAI, our board and our move become a company limited by guarantee below.
We encourage you to recommend this newsletter to your colleagues who are welcome to subscribe and receive future editions
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The Australian Principal Certification program
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A national forum held on 5 March 2013 heralded PAI’s intent to consult with the profession to develop a voluntary Australian Principal Certification program.
Participants engaged in discussion related to the purpose of a certification program designed for and by the profession. Dr Laurence Ingvarson, Principal Research Fellow Australian Council for Educational Research; Jacqueline Shimeld, Director, Australian Institute of Company Directors and Richard Brown, Program Manager, Certified Practising Accountants (pictured left to right) shared experiences and commitment to certification from varying professions. You can read more including the summary report from the forum on our website.
Why certification? Principals may engage with the Australian Principal Certification program to:
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achieve professional recognition for exemplary leadership practice
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affirm that high performing principals are integral to student success
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give back to the profession
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elevate the status of the profession
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participate in a national network of leading learners
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demonstrate achievement of the Australian Professional Standard for Principals
Louisa Rennie has been appointed as Director of the program. Please contact Louisa if you would like to participate in the consultation process.
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1300 schools sign up for KidsMatter
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KidsMatter Primary is making a difference to the mental health and wellbeing of children across Australia. KidsMatter has just hit a significant milestone: 1,384 schools, 40,000 teachers, and close to half a million kids.
The initiative is on target to reach its goal of 2000 schools by June 2014.
KidsMatter Primary is a mental health initiative for primary schools - it is jointly supported by Principals Australia Institute, the Australian Psychological Society and beyondblue - and funded by the Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing.
One school to benefit is Lance Holt School in Fremantle WA. Last month Lance Holt was the first school in the country to receive formal recognition as a KidsMatter school.
Read more about KidsMatter Primary.
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Rural Educational Leadership Scholarship (RELS)
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Flinders University has launched a new scholarship – the Rural Educational Leadership Scholarship - that will benefit principals and school leaders in rural and regional NSW.
Backed by generous financial support from the NSW Government, Origin Foundation and Principals Australia Institute, 40 scholarships will be available to study a Master in Education (Leadership and Management) at Flinders, commencing in the second half of this year.
The Rural Educational Leadership Scholarship (RELS) initiative, under which successful applicants will each receive a $17,950 scholarship to build educational leadership capacity in rural schools and regional centres in NSW, is valued at more than $700,000
Read more.
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Reducing youth suicide
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"In 2011, 321 young people took their own lives. The pain, hurt and grief of youth suicide, and the potential foregone in young lives lost, is a tragedy that touches everyone - family, friends and the wider community.
- Before it’s too late: Report on the inquiry into early intervention programs aimed at reducing youth suicide
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MindMatters provided written and verbal evidence to the House of Representatives Standing Committee on Health and Ageing's Inquiry into early intervention programs aimed at reducing youth suicide in 2012.
The Australian Government response to the final report was released last month.
The report includes reference to how MindMatters provides evidence-based resources and training to increase student’s awareness of mental illness, reduce stigma and increase help-seeking behaviours.
MindMatters commends the government for its ongoing commitment to reducing youth suicide.
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Schools excellence awards
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We are pleased to announce the recipients of this year’s Dare to Lead Excellence in Leadership in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Education Awards:
High Achievement Awards ($5000)
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Bray Park State School, Queensland
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Orange Public School, NSW
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Singleton High School, NSW
Achievement Awards ($1000)
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Bowen State High School, Queensland
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Waterford West State School, Queensland
You can read more about how these schools demonstrated their commitment to enhancing student outcomes and community partnership under the “latest news” tab on the DaretoLead website.
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The NHRMC Centre for Research Excellence in mental health and substance abuse was launched in January 2013.
One of the aims of the centre is to develop, evaluate and disseminate evidence-based resources to prevent substance use and mental health problems in young people. You might be interested in one of their resources – climate schools.
Professor Maree Teesan and Dr Nicola Newton from the Centre will be key speakers at Principals Australia Institute’s next Research to Practice Series scheduled to tour the country in early Term 4.
They will present research data around the impact of alcohol on young people and their school experience. More information available in our next Enewsletter.
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Global Education Leadership
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Dr. Yong Zhao was recently in Australia addressing the 11th World Convention of the International Confederation of Principals.
If your heard his thought-provoking address on Inspiring Global Leadership - or even if you didn’t - you might like to learn more about leadership in a global context.
The University of Oregon’s College of Education is offering a MS Degree in Global Educational Leadership. The course aims to develop leaders in educational practice, policy, and scholarship in the context of globalization. It aims to help educators prepare students to meet the challenges of globalization. The course is primarily delivered online. Read more.
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In March 2013, Principals Australia Institute completed its transition to become a company limited by guarantee. The new board of the company met informally for an induction day in May and formally as a full board for the first time on 17 and 18 June.
The Institute’s Directors are:
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Susan Lenehan (Chair)
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Rob Nairn (Deputy Chair)
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Andrew Barr
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Steve Breen
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Mark Coleman
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Deb Dalwood
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David Edwards
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Daryl Hanly
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Louise Marsh
Brief profiles of the directors are on the PAI website.
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Student Principal for a Day
Milyakburra School students Maxzelda and Lincoln were just two of over 100 students who took part in PAI’s Student Principal for a Day.
They took on leadership tasks throughout the day at their school and also shared their experiences with students around the country through the event’s webinar.
The students are pictured with principal, Sean Firth.
Read more about their experiences in the School’s blog.
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ICP Winners
PAI was pleased to be among the 1200 delegates at the 11th World Convention of the International Confederation of Principals in Cairns in July.
Congratulations to our prize winners:
1st Prize – Research to Practice Table for 10: Vicki Forbes, Principal – Brentwood Secondary College
2nd Prize - Student Principal for a Day – School registration: Anita Zocchi, Principal – Adelaide High School.
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NAIDOC Week
Staff from Principals Australia Institute were pleased to support the NAIDOC Week March in Adelaide on July 12.
NAIDOC celebrations are held around Australia each July to celebrate the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
Our support for NAIDOC Week is part of our Reconciliation Action Plan.
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