Dare to Lead May 2011 Newsletter
Principals Australia Indigenous education newsletter. Issue 52, May 2011
Good Day to you, Dare to Lead colleagues,
In this issue:
- New materials for school leaders coming soon
- Excellence Awards announced
- Dare to Lead Steering Committee
- Upcoming Dare to Lead events across the country
NEW MATERIALS FOR SCHOOL LEADERS COMING SOON |
With Term 2 well underway in most states and territories (regardless of vacation placement!), schools' implementation of their 2011 plans, including their Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Education action plans, will be unfolding. But how does a school know how it is tracking with its plans? For some schools, it will involve a collegial Snapshot where Dare to Lead assists with an unobstrusive review; for others, it could involve a school self-assessment using the School Review Checklist which can be downloaded from the Dare to Lead website. A new Checklist will be available on the website within the next few weeks. Soon, check the tab on the homepage to download the updated resource.
National Reconciliation Week
In what way is your school acknowledging National Reconciliation Week which runs from May 27 until June 3? Take a look at the Reconciliation Australia website for practical ways to become involved, including at this part of the site, Learning Tools www.reconciliation.org.au/home/get-involved/learning-tools
EXCELLENCE AWARDS ANNOUNCED |
We extend our hearty congratulations to the recipients of the 2010 Dare to Lead Excellence in Leadership in Indigenous Education Awards which were announced by The Hon. Peter Garrett AM, MP - Minister for School Education, Early Childhood and Youth at an event at Parliament House in Canberra on Monday 2nd May 2011.
Broome Senior High School (WA) received a High Achievement Award for it's 'culture of success' strategy which has resulted in much-increased completion rates.
Rokeby Primary School (TAS) also received a High Achievement Award, in this case for its increase in community involvement and resultant student outcomes.
Each of these schools was presented with its citation and a cheque for $6000 to continue their strong work with their Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students.
Four schools were acknowledged with an Achievement Award, namely Cairns West State School (QLD), Erskine Park High School (NSW), Ngunnawal Primary School (ACT) and One Arm Point Remote Community School (WA). These are also demonstrating considerable success with their student outcomes as evidenced by their strategic approach and their clear data.
The stories of these six schools will be available on the website from the last week of May. See the home page 'Latest News' tab, www.daretolead.edu.au
DARE TO LEAD STEERING COMMITTEE |
Our project is truly privileged to receive guidance and support from such an eminent group of Indigenous educators as those on our Steering Committee. New to the Committee is Dr. Ngiare Brown who works in the medical faculty at the University of Sydney and has a wide community involvement. Phill Nean will also join the Committee in his role as representing the Senior Education Officer of the various state jurisdictions; Phill works with the Department of Education in the ACT; Ngiare and Phill join Professor Jeannie Herbert (CSU), Dr. Mark Rose (Deakin University), Professor Peter Buckskin (University of South Australia), Dyonne Anderson (National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Principals Association) and Gina Archer who represents the various Indigenous Education Consultative Bodies.
Leaving the Steering Committee as representative of the Senior Officers' Group is Associate Professor Robert Somerville AM who is a long-time friend and supporter of Dare to Lead. Over the history of the project, Bob's contribution cannot be understated. He has been an outstanding and untiring voice for Dare to Lead and his practical advice and on-the-ground perspective has been invaluable to our development and focus. Our warm regards and sincere thanks to you, Bob.
ASSETS is an annual resdential program for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students fro around Australia. ASSETS takes place in Adelaide, South Australia and is cost free, including return travel for successful applicants. Accommodation is provided at Wiltja Residence, a successful long-term Indigenous boarding facility. Check this link at the Dare to Lead website here
Thank you to those who completed the Principals Australia survey recently. Not only will the data provide useful information about perceptions from the principalship about the profession, it will also provide your perspectives about Dare to Lead. This will be beneficial to our future planning.
There are already about 1500 free online subscribers to the Indigenous Education Resource Update (IERU) which the What Works project produces in conjunction with Dare to Lead. Issued several times per year, it contains information about new resources and materials in the Indigenous education field. Click on join-ieru@edna.edu.au
UPCOMING DARE TO LEAD EVENTS |
- For those who are considering a position as Principal in a remote school... you might want to attend the Dare to Lead Remote Schools Conference in Yulara on Sunday July 31 and Monday August 1. Being held for current remote school Principals, this would be a great opportunity to hear the local stories and to get a feel for the rewards and challenges of principalship in a remote school. Information will be posted on the Dare to Lead home page under the Events tab shortly. Registration for this conference will be $345.00 per person.
- Have you regsitered for one of our Leadership Development Programs yet, being held in various locations around the country?
For further information please click here
- National Conference in Melbourne on August 31, on the theme of 'Engagement'. a 'Call for Papers' will be sent out shortly and Registrations will be open soon. Information will be located on the Dare to Lead homepage under the events tab. Registration fee will be $345.00 per person.
- National Conference in Sydney on October 14, on the theme 'What have we learned through Dare to Lead's work?'. Further information will be made available in the next couple of months.
A full list of Dare to Lead project contacts can be found here.
E:peter.obeirne@pa.edu.au Ph: 08 8394 2122
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