Tasmanian State School Parents & Friends Inc Gratefully Acknowledge the Sponsorship, Support and Donations from the Following Groups and Organisations

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING and CONFERENCE REPORT

SATURDAY 18th AUGUST 2012

BELLERIVE PRIMARY SCHOOL

Issue No 254 Tasmanian State School Parents and Friends Inc 202 Liverpool Street, Hobart

Tasmanian State School Parents & Friends Inc gratefully acknowledge the sponsorship, support and donations from the following groups and organisations

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Tasmanian State School Parents and Friends Inc AGM and Annual Conference 2012

CONTENTS Page

Attendance and Apologies 1

Opening Address by the Hon Nick McKim, MP, Tasmanian Minister for Education and Skills 3

Notification of Office Bearers 7

Panel Discussion 9

Agenda Items 13

Management Committee Reports President 23

Northern Region 26

North West Region 27

Southern Region 29

Representation on Committees 25

ACSSO – Tasmanian V-P 31

Financial Reports Independent Auditor’s Report and Financial Statements 33

List of Members 39

ATTENDEES

President: Jenny Grossmith

Delegates Chair: Jenny Grossmith

Jenny Eddington, Ashley School / Peter Ennever, Kingston High Newstead College Sabina Stephenson, Lauderdale Prim Lindie Read, Devonport High Kylie Cooper, Lauderdale Primary Lisa Gillard, Ulverstone High / Evelyn Archer, Lilydale District High Ulverstone Primary Jackie Hawes, Lilydale District High Sharyn Haas, Albuera Street Primary Nigel Jones, Lindisfarne Nth Primary Lisa Schimanski, Albuera Street Prim Daniel Hulme, Lindisfarne Primary Kirstie Anderson, Avoca Primary Lyndy Bowden, Moonah Primary Phillip Excell, Bellerive Primary Michelle McLeod, Nixon St Primary Jason Browne, Bellerive Primary Jackie Pilgrim, Nixon Street Primary Ant Dry, Burnie High Devonport High D. McOrist-Mitchell, Campania DHS Gary Morse, Penguin High Trudy Margetts, Campania DHS John Gibson, Princes Street Primary Trinette Newell, Campbell St Primary Marnie Sherriff, Prospect High School Alex Heinze, Collinsvale Primary Annie Milne, Prospect High School Elise Chilcott, Deloraine Primary Sandra French, Romaine Park School Melinda Reed, Dodges Ferry Primary School of Special Ed – Burnie Anna Reynolds, Goulburn St Primary Sally Mitchell, Launceston College Meg Denholm, Goulburn St Primary Heather Butler, St Helens District High Peter Kearney, Hagley Farm School Paul Campbell, Wynyard High Phil Clifford, Kings Meadows High Rosalie Martin, Yolla District High Louise Clifford, Kings Meadows High Karen Harmen, Yolla District High

TASSP&F Management Committee Members Nicole Edgar Lyn Williams

Life Members: Phillip Cornwell Julia Greenhill Julie Roberts

Proxies East Devonport High Mountain Heights School Port Dalrymple Primary Rosebery District High

Invited Guests, Speakers and Observers Hon Nick McKim, Minister for Education and Skills Mr Colin Pettit, Secretary, Department of Education Ms Liz Banks, Deputy Secretary, Early Years and Schools, Department of Education Mr David Raw, President, Tasmanian Principals Association Mr Terry Polglase, President, AEU (Tasmanian Branch)

Ron Franks, Bellerive Primary School Michael Hangan, Australian Parents Council Martin Laverack, Tasmanian Catholic Parents and Friends Federation Ann Morrison, Tasmanian Catholic Parents and Friends Federation Jane Austin, ALP Federal Candidate for Denison

Staff Dianne Ellson, Executive Officer Cassandra Wells, Administration Officer

Apologies Life Members: Libby Bailey Mavis Beattie Jenny Branch-Allen Pat Jackson Audrey Mitchelson Carla Rainbird Cheryl Wickham

Members: Swansea Primary School Association Kingston Primary School Association

CHAIRPERSON: Jenny Grossmith

WELCOME AND CALL TO ORDER At 8.55 the Bellerive Primary School Choir, led by music teacher, Carolyn Cross, Harry from grade 2 on piano, and the school’s advanced guitar group, performed the school song and Hands Across Australia.

Jason Browne, Chair of Bellerive School Association welcomed all delegates and guests to Bellerive Primary School.

School Captains, Naomi and Charlie, and Vice Captains, Grace and Angelo, spoke about what they liked about their school – the teachers, programs and friends.

VIDEO MESSAGE FROM PRIME MINISTER, JULIA GILLARD

OFFICIAL OPENING Jenny Grossmith welcomed all and introduced the Minister for Education the Hon Nick McKim

OPENING ADDRESS BY THE HON NICK McKIM, MINISTER FOR EDUCATION and SKILLS

The Minister · Commended the Tasmanian State School Parents and Friends for the role they played in helping develop policies and also thanked them for their commitment to public education.

· Paid tribute to retiring President Jenny Grossmith for her dedication and hard work, saying Jenny has made a significant contribution and a real difference to public education in Tasmania in a number of important areas.

· Congratulated incoming President, Jenny Eddington and wished delegates well for a successful conference.

· Talked about the importance of recruiting, developing, supporting and retaining the best possible teachers and school leaders as they have the greatest impact on student learning.

· Announced he had asked the Department of Education to prepare a Discussion Paper that outlines a broad range of possible learning pathways and options for young Tasmanians, with a focus on better delivering Year 11 and 12 into the regions.

· Said that, as part of that paper, the issue of whether to extend the age of compulsory participation as described in the Tasmanian State School Parents and Friends motion would be explored.

· Described how the College system works very well in urban areas and that Year 11 and 12 is currently delivered in 18 schools in regional Tasmania but suggested further work needed to be done on improving Year 11 and 12 in the regions.

· Pointed out that increasing the compulsory school attendance age must be considered as part of a broader solution to the problem of disengagement with education and training that too many of our young people experience.

· Emphasised that it is not simply enough to keep our young people on at school or in training and that we must engage them, and ensure they leave education or training with a meaningful qualification that will set them up for life.

· Said that he was very keen to hear and consider feedback from the Tasmanian community and key stakeholders in education on the Discussion Paper soon to be released. Questions from the floor Sally Mitchell – Launceston College: re the children caught in the middle of Tasmania Tomorrow, who missed out on opportunities M: Raising The Bar Closing The Gap targets support programs for children in grade 7 and beyond. Every school will make decisions on assisting that cohort of students.

Lyndy Bowden – Moonah Primary: Out of Home Area Policy. What consultation will take place with Aboriginal parents about the impact of the new policy. All community members will have an opportunity to have a say.

Debra McOrist-Mitchell – Campania District School: Access to technology. Tasmania is first in the roll out of the NBN. Band-width is not acceptable for many schools. M: Government is aware of the issue and the Department are working to find ways to improve the situation with the implementation of the NBN.

Launch Into Learning – many children have also attended play group. Funding duplication with many other programs now suffering. M: LIL was fresh funding and resulted in no loss to other programs. Try to work closely with other programs that are complementary rather than competitive. Investing in the early years will continue to be a priority.

Heather Butler – St Helens District High: impressed with AFL clinics in schools. Could similar clinics be established for Aboriginal students in Tasmania. M – happy to investigate

Trudy Margetts – Campania District High: NBN is not going to Campania and students are being disadvantaged. Teachers are having to download information at home and bring to school. M NBN will be available in all schools and households. It is a 5 year role out time frame.

Jackie Pilgrim – Nixon Street Primary: Will the money saved through school closures be put back into schools with increased enrolments. M –The process in 2011 cost the government money. School facilities have benefited from BER funding and the Government will continue to address needs within current budget constraints.

Rosalie Martin – Yolla District School: Yolla has good primary enrolments but dwindling secondary enrolments. Often get transfers from other schools of children with behavioural problems. When these students are enrolled during the year there is no access to additional funding for an extra pair of hands. M – there are transition programs to assist schools. The school shouldn’t be losing teacher aides – these issues are decided at school level. Minister to look further into funding for children with behavioural issues – money should follow the child.

Martin Laverick, TCSPFF, Budgeting for TasTAFE TasTAFE will not sit within the Education Department, Skills Tasmania, a statutory authority will come back into the Department – saving some money and providing a more holistic approach. Budget – reform fatigue but the problems just had to be fixed. Pathways – do a fair bit of work through high schools to work directly with students by people housed within schools either individually or through a network.

Ant Dry– Burnie High: School autonomy – Burnie High is a recipient under this fund. Autonomy about funding and staffing and schools would need to have more input into both those areas to be truly autonomous. M – a long way down on a lengthy review of funding for schools in Tasmania. Part of the direction of review is around empowerment and allowing schools to make more decisions on budgeting.

Peter Kearney – Hagley Farm School: All people here are part of the system. Are you comfortable with the amount of resourcing available to TASSP&F? M: TASSP&F does an outstanding job. Would like to put more money into many areas but this is not possible in current budget circumstances. Capacity building is a very important area and the Department would welcome information on how they can assist with capacity building in school and the impact on volunteers

Jenny Grossmith thanked the Minister – State Budget projection shows an easing over the next 12 months. Capacity building is an important area and we would be interested in hearing about ways we can address capacity building in our parent groups and local school communities.

PRESIDENT’S REPORT (written report page 23) Phillip Cornwell (Life Member), Yulia Onsman (past employee) and Jenny G sat on the School Association Reference Group putting together the guidelines for their operation. Questions continue to be asked about the roles and responsibilities of office bearers.

The Minister didn’t talk about the role that parents play in Launch into Learning. Jenny loves LIL because it is the thing in between playgroup and schooling. It helps parents take the step back into school, especially those parents who don’t have good memories of school.

John Forster ({sadly} deceased Committee member), always asked the question – how will the delivery of years 11 and 12 in rural schools be improved. We will be interested to hear how the Minister will tackle this issue.

Reform fatigue!!

Federal Funding – I Give a Gonski – everyone is encouraged to get online and sign the petition. Gonski recognises clearly the inequity in the current funding model. The emphasis must be on need. State schools have the highest population of students with high needs.

Henry Parkes – the Father of State Schools said It is time our schools were funded correctly.

All Jenny’s children have been educated in State schools and have excelled in life. They had the benefit of Jenny’s passion, and she wanted them to excel for themselves.

The engagement you put into your child’s education produces greater outcomes.

Jenny thanked everyone from the bottom of her heart for the honour of being TASSP&F President for the past 3 years. She thanked Life Member, John Watkinson for getting her on board, Yulia Onsman for her support in the North West Region, when Jenny was the only delegate from the North-West, and in particular the support from Di Ellson who has worked for TASSP&F for 18 years.

Jenny thanked special guests – David Raw, TPA President From the Catholic Parents and Friends Federation, Martin Laverack, President and Michael Hangan, Executive Officer Colin Pettit, DoE Secretary – who has been wonderful to work with over the last 12 months; for being a breath of fresh air in the Department and for valuing TASSP&F as an organisation. Liz Banks, Deputy Secretary and past principal of Penguin High School. Terry Polglase, AEU President

Jenny concluded by giving her heartfelt thanks to all, and as she is a Life Member she will still be around for a long while.

Jenny received a standing ovation as a demonstration of the appreciation from Members of her job well done.

ATTENDANCE Secretary, Lisa Gillard, welcomed all delegates and confirmed that present were 44 delegates representing 34 schools, 2 TASSP&F Delegates not representing a school and 3 Life Members, a total of 52 votes.

Also present were guests and observers listed on page 1.

APOLOGIES Secretary, Lisa Gillard, read the list of apologies and called for apologies from the floor. Resolved to accept apologies (listed on page 2)

ADOPTION OF STANDING ORDERS AND RULES FOR DEBATE Moved Gary Morse (Penguin High)/Lisa Gillard (Ulverstone Primary) That standing orders as circulated be adopted CARRIED

APPOINTMENT OF TIMEKEEPER AND SCRUTINEERS The Chair called for volunteers from observers to act as timekeeper and scrutineer. Resolved that Liz Banks and Ron Franks would take on this task.

PROCEDURES FOR ELECTION OF THE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE Returning Officer, Di Ellson outlined the positions on the Management Committee for which there are insufficient nominations. Di called for interested persons from the regions to speak to other members of the Management Committee, and obtain a Nomination Form from Returning Officer during morning tea break.

BUSINESS OF THE AGM

ADOPTION OF MINUTES Moved Lisa Gillard (Ulverstone Primary)/Nigel Jones (Lindisfarne North Primary) That the minutes of the Conference and AGM held on 20th August 2011 be confirmed. CARRIED

BUSINESS ARISING FROM THE MINUTES A report on the directions given to TASSP&F from the 2011 Conference and the subsequent actions taken and responses received, was circulated to attending delegates.

Moved Jenny Eddington (Newstead College)/Julie Roberts (Life Member) that the report be accepted. CARRIED

ELECTION OF OFFICE BEARERS Following the receipt of late nominations, called for by Returning Officer Dianne Ellson, the Management Committee for 2012/2013 was confirmed

Office Bearers The elected officers for 2012/2013 were declared to be President: Jenny Eddington Senior Vice-President: Jenny Bowie (Grossmith) Junior Vice-President Gary Morse Secretary: Lisa Gillard Treasurer: Antony Dry

Regional Delegates The elected delegates for 2012/2013 were declared to be Northern Region Lyn Williams Elise Chilcott

North-Western Region Paul Campbell Karen Harman Lindie Read

Southern Region Daniel Hulme Nigel Jones Debra McOrist-Mitchell ELECTION OF PUBLIC OFFICER Moved Jenny Eddington (Ashley School) / Nigel Jones (Lindisfarne North Primary) that Cassandra Wells be appointed as Public Officer CARRIED

Jenny Eddington took this opportunity to deliver this message and flowers to Jenny Grossmith from ACSSO President, Peter Garrigan.

"I would like to extend my apologies for not being able to attend the Tasmanian Conference and I wish you well in your deliberations.

It also gives me great pleasure to provide to the Tasmanian Conference on behalf of the Australian Council of State School Organisations the following.

I would like to take this opportunity to express our heartfelt gratitude, appreciation and deep thanks for all the support, guidance and tireless work that Jenny Grossmith has given to public education.

Jenny you have made a positive impact on the public education agenda both from a Tasmanian and National perspective. In acknowledging this, it also needs to be recognised that the fantastic work you have undertaken and achieved has not come about without personal sacrifice.

Jenny if I can paraphrase a quote from Albert Schweitzer “At times our own light goes out and is rekindled by a spark from another person. Each of us has cause to think of you with deep gratitude for reigniting the flame within us.”

As an ‘elder’ in the public education movement please do not stray far, as you commence the next phase of your journey, you’re considered voice in the public education arena will be needed.

Thank you, for all you have done for public education and the Australian Council of State School Organisations.

Peter."

TREASURER’S REPORT Treasurer Ant Dry, presented the Audited Financial Statements (APPENDIX “B”)

Moved Ant Dry (Treasurer – Burnie High) / Daniel Hulme (Lindisfarne Primary) That the Financial Statements as presented be accepted. CARRIED

The Committee were commended for doing so much with so little money. It was suggested that alternate Management Committee meetings be held online, however this may put some rural areas at a disadvantage due to the lack of reliable internet connections.

The Treasurer will ensure that the Committee investigate ways to ensure that there is sufficient funding for future years.

APPOINTMENT OF AUDITOR Moved Ant Dry (Treasurer – Burnie High) / Paul Campbell (Wynyard High) That Mr Ian Donald Camm be appointed Auditor for 2012/2013 CARRIED

AGENDA ITEMS 1 – 3 Amendments to the Constitution (Page 13)

NOTIFICATION OF LATE AGENDA ITEMS A total of 7 late motions have been received since the closing date. All of these items have been circulated to members and registered delegates to Conference.

MOVED Phillip Cornwell (Life Member) / Lisa Gillard (Ulverstone High) that the late motions be accepted individually LOST

MOVED Ant Dry (Burnie High)/ Lindie Read (Devonport High) that all late motions be accepted CARRIED

AGENDA ITEMS 4 – 15 (page 14)

WALK TO SCHOOL AUDIT Ann Reynolds, Goulburn Street Primary, drew the attention of delegates to the Audit of Safe Walking routes for schools, included in all delegate folders and encouraged all to complete the short questionnaire and return.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF DISPLAYS Prior to breaking for lunch, Cassy Wells acknowledged the wonderful array of displays and the commitment of those present in supporting State Education.

DISCUSSION PANEL – Skilling Parent Involvement in School Associations The Panel: Armin Howald, Senior Risk Management Officer, Department of Education; Katharine O’Donnell, Manager Legal Services, Department of Education; Angela Miezitis, Principal, Moonah Primary School; Jenny Grossmith, President, Tasmanian State School Parents and Friends Inc.

Recently there was a debate about the issue of school viability, with the prospect of school closure causing a lot of angst. What is the scope for, or has the Department looked at, savings through shared services such as accounting and IT etc? Is there any scope for savings through services that aren’t currently shared and is there the potential for changes? There has been a lot of consolidation of resources into the centre. Finance 1 has done that but there needs to be a balance between giving schools the power to decide how to spend and where to spend money. Finance 1 is designed to take the administration burden off individual schools. TASSP&F are looking at alternative ways of raising funds to cover their operating costs. In conversation with other States, some of them raise money by selling insurance to schools. What type of insurance does the Department provide to schools? The Tasmanian Risk Management Fund is operated by Treasury. They are solely responsible for the management of the insurance portfolio and claims. The Education Department is not permitted to purchase insurance outside that body. I don’t believe there is a need for schools to access additional insurance. I believe we cover adequate levels of insurance and schools are not permitted to purchase insurance outside of the Tasmanian Risk Management Fund. If a group is going away from the school for an activity when does the Government insurance start? We owe a Duty of Care to anyone involved in a school related activity. When you leave school and go to, say, the Aquatic Centre, we are still ‘wearing our duty of care’. When we are using someone else’s premises we are responsible for the supervision of the students. The centre we attend is responsible for the state of the facilities. If a child is running around unchecked and falls and hurts themselves the Department would be responsible. Courts will always say that the Department bears the primary liability.

Risk Management still talks about the venue, even though there may be things we cannot change, but we can still identify them and find ways to manage them. Volunteers such as the walking school bus where parents only supervise children walking from school to soccer training. As a volunteer where does the duty of care begin and end, and who is responsible for making sure the children get home? After school activities, 9 times out of 10 are not run by the school, even though they may occur under the school’s banner. Most of the after school sport is run through teams, on school property where supervision is not the school responsibility. The school is responsible for ensuring the ground and facilities are up to scratch and safe. Risk Management plan in place, run by teachers – school is responsible. Activities on behalf of the school – southern triathlon for example – outside organisation runs the activity in school hours, school bears the responsibility. Make sure the contract includes a risk management plan. Request a plan. What system is in place to monitor administration staff handling money? Paperwork and receipts are copied to the person required to authorise the payment. It is submitted and checked centrally before being paid. The new system is far more accountable than the previous system. By the end of 2012 all schools will be operating under this system. Cheques will no longer be issued or used at all. Is it much more expensive to run credit cards against a cheque account? Interest is not incurred because the account is paid within the interest free period. The savings on theft negate any small charges for cards. Scenario – P&F group raised a heap of money and were not given any say in how the funds are spent. Who has the final say in the spending of money raised by parents? P&F should be a sub-committee of the Association. Technically the Association has the final say. In some schools with very strong P&F groups they have a detailed agreement on how funds are to be allocated. Make sure there is some coherence within the organisation. If there is the likelihood of disagreement, consider setting up some ground rules. Encourage schools to go back and look at the Terms of Reference ‘and have the permission of the Association to have a say in how funds are allocated’ Amendments to the constitution go to Anne French. If proposed changes are not in line with the model constitution you need to explain the reasoning behind the need for change. Support the claim with minutes of the meeting that support the need for change. When are parents volunteering at a school required to have a full safety check? The Department position is that there is a checklist available on line for situations when you MUST have a clearance. These include handling money, access to students one on one, overnight supervision, etc. It is then a matter for each school to determine over and above that what the requirements are. Some schools say any volunteer must obtain a safety screen, some only for specific activities. 10

Particular Programs – e.g. on a set program, parent help doesn’t require a police check. To run a check on every parent would be exclusive and put a stop to engagement. For a parent helping in the classroom where the teacher is present, a check is not required.

Kids being sent out on work placements, going to an employer – are the other employees required to undergo a check? If a placement is in a remote location and there may be exposure to a one on one situation, a safety check may be required. How far can a school go to ensure that the workers on school grounds have a check? Is there a mechanism that the Department has that requires a police check for workers on site? Anyone who has a tender with the Department must have all their employees undergo a police check. If the employer does not do so, they are in breach of their contract. The obligation is on the contractor. Car parks – Duty of Care: when does it pass from the school? Is it at the end of the school day? Varies from school to school; it is when the schools says it does. If you are coming to collect your child from school, you assume responsibility for your child from the end of the school day. Having said that, there is still the overriding responsibility to ensure the property is used appropriately. It is not the school’s responsibility to pay or provide staff supervision in the car park or playground. To what extent can school associations have access to parent details? Under the Personal Information Protection Act, the Department are obliged to protect the information provided. The Department cannot pass information to the School Association. The Association should ask the school to send out notices to parents on their behalf to let them know they are a member of the Association and to provide contact details, with the option to opt out. Could add this question to the enrolment form? Legal Services has a generic email address – [email protected]

Learn to love your principal, build those relationships. The schools that flourish are the ones that have a really good synergy between senior staff, parents and the community.

Jenny thanked Armin, Katharine and Ange for their participation and for the information they have provided today.

ANNOUNCEMENTS Jenny Grossmith paid tribute to Dianne Ellson who has been employed by TASSP&F for almost 19 years. On behalf of the Management Committee, Di was presented with a Certificate of Appreciation in recognition of her long service and commitment to the Organisation.

MOVED Julie Roberts (Life Member) / Phillip Cornwell (Life Member) That on behalf of the Organisation we thank Di and bestow on her, Life Membership. CARRIED

Dianne was always prepared to step in to represent TASSP&F on committees when no-one else was available. She has represented TASSP&F at ACSSO Conference on many occasions and has twice been involved in organising ACSSO Conference in Hobart. It’s amazing Di has kept her sanity for this long when spending so much time with us all. “you now have what has previously been denied you – a voice, a vote, and a seat at the naughty table”

In response, Di thanked everyone for their very kind words. This has been far more than just a job – it has become a passion with the bonus of making many great friends.

Lindie Read thanked everyone for their attendance and invited delegates to meet once again at Conference 2013 in the North-West Region

Conference Closed at 5.30 p.m.

AGENDA ITEMS

CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENTS

ITEM 1: Affairs of the Association

MOVED Lisa Gillard (Ulverstone High) / Daniel Hulme (Lindisfarne Primary) That new Rule 22(2)(d) be inserted as follows, with subsequent paragraphs re-numbered – Has the power to establish and amend By-Laws to assist with the functioning of the Association and the Management Committee. CARRIED

The TASSP&F Constitution is supported by By-Laws that are amended by the Management Committee and endorsed by members at the AGM.

ITEM 2: Meetings of the Committee

MOVED Lisa Gillard (Ulverstone High) / Marnie Sherriff (Prospect High) That Rule 27(5) be deleted; and New Rule 27(5) be inserted and subsequent paragraphs re-numbered – If half an hour after the time appointed for a special meeting a quorum is not present, the meeting is to be dissolved. CARRIED

There are times when, due to unforseen circumstances and at short notice, a quorum is not present at a Management Committee meeting.

It is not feasible for those who have travelled the distance to attend the meeting, to abandon the meeting and re-convene the following week.

This change ensures that the Organisation is able to continue to attend to business, where agreement is made on action to be taken, and all decisions are ratified at the following meeting where a quorum is present.

ITEM 3: Annual Subscriptions

MOVED Lisa Gillard (Ulverstone High) / Nigel Jones (Lindisfarne North Primary) That Rule 31(3) be amended as follows – The annual subscription of a member is due and payable on or before the 30th June and will be for the period 1 January to 31 December each year. CARRIED

The current due date for payment of membership fees is based on a 3 Term school year.

This amendment will bring the Constitution in line with a 4 Term structure.

POLICY MOTION

ITEM 4: 4 Term School Year

MOVED Lisa Gillard (Ulverstone High) / Gary Morse (Penguin High) That Section I (6) of the TASSP&F Policy be deleted and subsequent paragraphs re- numbered. CARRIED

Current Policy supports a 3 Term school year.

TASSP&F was represented on the 4 Term Advisory Group, established by the Minister for Education to consult and advise on the move to a 4 Term school year in Tasmania.

Following consultation with the parent community, TASSP&F supported the recommendation for all Tasmanian Schools to adopt a 4 Term structure.

ACTION MOTIONS

ITEM 5: Transition Programs

MOVED Jackie Pilgrim (Devonport High) / Ant Dry (Burnie High) That this Conference calls on the Department of Education to ensure that adequate funding will be provided for transition programs, including funding for small groups or individualised programs where a need is identified. (a) These programs are available and will continue. (b) The Department of Education to provide all High Schools and District High School with a defined process to apply for funding to further develop and implement transition programs. (c) Staffing resources for High Schools and District High Schools are adequate for the organisation and funding for these programs. CARRIED Funding for transition programs for students moving from primary school into high school, and from high school into senior secondary colleges has been available for many years. In previous years programs for year 6 students who were anxious/reluctant and indentified for a variety of reasons to be at risk, were provided with small group activities during terms 2 and 3 as part of a transition program into high school. The transition programs provide students with opportunities to familiarise themselves with the school, new subject options and to assist in developing positive relationships with other students and school staff. These programs have been very beneficial and supported by staff, students and families. Some schools need ongoing funding and resourcing to enable transition programs to continue and it is feared that without these activities some students at risk will be greatly disadvantaged with the potential negative impacts including increased anxiety, leading to greater absenteeism and less retention in future learning. Parents from Devonport High School and Nixon Street Primary School have voiced concern for any reduction in the availability of this program.

ITEM 6: School Prep Health Checks

MOVED Evelyn Archer (Lilydale District School) / N. Jones (Lindisfarne North Primary) That this Conference calls upon the Tasmanian Minister for Education and the Minister for Health to ensure the reinstatement of School Prep health checks. CARRIED The State Government’s announcement that they will cease funding for in-school, prep health checks will create an increased burden on families and state schools.

The loss of a basic health screening for prep aged children will increase the amount of children “slipping through the gaps.”

Failure to identify eyesight and hearing deficits in these children will increase behavioural and learning problems creating an increased pressure and workload on families, teachers and school support staff.

By conducting these health checks in local schools we ensure a larger percentage of children are screened instead of relying on families to find the money or time to visit their nearest G.P.

ITEM 7: Social Media

MOVED: Heather Butler (St Helens District High) /Lindie Read (Devonport High) That the Tasmanian State School Parents and Friends Inc directs the Minister for Education and the Secretary of the Department of Education to develop policy and protocols in relation to communication by social media between teachers and students with the intent of providing mutual respect to both parties.

The lack of protocols in the area of social media is leaving teachers, students and parents in limbo when abusive actions are carried out; where there is a lack of respect and a blurring of professional and personal boundaries.

Concern raised about crossing of professional boundaries without parent knowledge.

It was felt that there needed to be further development of policy to include Department of Education staff Amendment: Moved: Daniel Hulme (Lindisfarne Primary) / Alex Heinze (Collinsvale Primary) That the wording be amended to read: To develop a more comprehensive policy on cyber safety in schools including the use of social media by students and staff.

After much discussion it was Moved Julie Roberts (Life Member) that this motion lay on the table until after lunch break to allow the parties to work on a substantive motion CARRIED

Julia Greenhill (Life Member) foreshadowed an amendment in relation to communication by social media between teachers and students

Following lunch it was MOVED Philip Cornwell (Life Member) that this motion be taken off the table.

Amendment MOVED Daniel Hulme (Lindisfarne Primary) / Nigel Jones (Lindisfarne North Primary) That the motion be amended to read: That the Tasmanian State School Parents and Friends Inc directs the Minister for Education and the Secretary of the Department of Education to develop a comprehensive policy on: positive use of social media in schools; and cyber safety in schools with the intent of ensuring mutual respect for students, staff, parents and the wider school community.

TASSP&F directs the Minister for Education and the Department of Education to consult broadly with school communities in the development of this policy.

This Conference directs the TASSP&F Management Committee to establish a working group to develop a position on these issues.

The amendment was CARRIED And became the substantive motion and was CARRIED

LATE ACTION MOTIONS

ITEM 8: Funding for Teacher Aides in Special Schools

MOVED Sandra French (School of Special Ed Burnie) / Peter Ennever (Kingston High) That this Conference requests the Minister for Education to deal immediately with the inequities associated with Teacher Aide hours in special schools. CARRIED

Sandra has had a long involvement with special education in the North West region. We need to consider what staff have to do in the care of high needs students.

Teacher assistant hours in special schools are 11 hours per student, per week, regardless of the severity of disability, whilst in mainstream schools the teacher assistant hours for students who are currently on the multiple register can be as much as 27.5 hours. The inequity is totally unacceptable. Students with multiple impairments require toileting, feeding, mobility support (usually requiring 2 people to assist at various times during the school day). Students with multiple impairments may also have accompanying acute medical conditions such as epilepsy that require one on one supervision and monitoring throughout the school day. The 11 hours teacher assistant allocation for these students is not enough to support their personal care requirements. Their educational programs for these students are individualised with a focus on communication support and development. The current teacher assistant allocation per week does not adequately provide individualised and continuous support throughout the whole week.

Why is there such an inequity? The Gonski Review into School Funding represents the first step in the Australian Government’s plan to introduce a new funding system for all Australian Schools in 2014 and stipulates that all children, their education, their support, should and needs to be equitable for all. This motion is requesting that the Minister for Education takes into account the inequities of the teacher assistant hours. All education providers under the Disability Standards for Education 2005 are required to make reasonable adjustments to ensure students with a disability receive an education equal to that of any other student. Standards for Student Support Services (Part 7) of the Disability Standards for Education 2005 must surely take into account the need for equity of hours for teacher aides for children with a disability whether in a mainstream school or at a special school. The difference in the teacher aide hours cannot, should not, must not continue; all children with a disability should be given those necessary support hours whatever school they attend. We strongly urge the Conference to support this Motion to remove the inequities associated with children with a disability.

ITEM 9: School Viability

MOVED: Nicole Edgar (TASSP&F Nthn Delegate) /Kirstie Anderson (Avoca Primary) That this Conference calls on the Minister for Education and Skills and the Education Department of Tasmania to financially ensure and protect the ongoing viability of Tasmania’s small, rural and remote public schools. It must be guaranteed that these extremely vulnerable schools are not forced into financial closures or amalgamations through direct or indirect Education Department incentives/ disincentives or funding policies based on low occupancy rates and/or projected enrolment trends for the entirety of the Ministers declared moratorium on school closures period. CARRIED

Small schools are the hub of rural communities and need to be protected whilst the review is completed

On the 30th of May the Avoca Primary School Principal called an emergency Parents and Friends Committee meeting to discuss the ongoing viability of Avoca Primary School. Current low enrolment numbers coupled with arbitrary and inflexible Education Department funding policies means that our school is unlikely to be able to continue to operate financially past 2013; despite public Ministerial assurances that no Tasmanian school will close until 2015.

Current Federal Government statistics suggest that we are not alone; 15 rural state schools current enrolment numbers are at 60 students or below, 28 have less than 100. Many of the schools endangered by the Tasmanian Education Department’s per student funding policies are ones situated in small regional and rural communities. Communities which when isolated from other support have very little political power or public influence. Recognising the vital role that these rural primary schools play in providing a diverse educational infrastructure (small rural primary schools, when well supported, provide a first-class standard of education to pupils) and in

sustaining community life, often in some of our most marginal, disadvantaged and remote populations, is critical.

Currently our state-wide criteria for per student funding rates and minimum occupancy sizes are illogical and unworkable. No allowances are made for the idiosyncratic social, economic, educational, historical and cultural environments of each public school and its surrounding communities. Rural Tasmanian public schools cannot continue to be assessed using inflexible and unrealistic enrolment and financial models. Every school’s minimum rates of occupancy and funding must be judged on a case by case basis. At a time when the Gonski Review suggests that possible near future Federal Government funding initiatives could certify the survival and revival of many of Tasmania’s small, rural and remote community schools we should be moving to protect and support those wonderfully holistic institutions of education and community that once lost can never be replaced.

ITEM 10: Funding Teacher Aides

MOVED Nigel Jones (Lindisfarne North Primary) / Jackie Hawes (Lilydale District High) (a) That the Tasmanian State School Parents and Friends create closer links with Autism Tasmania and other disability and parent learning support organisations. (b) That the Federal and State Governments be directed to allocate additional fixed funding to support children with autism and other learning difficulties by providing additional Teacher Assistants time, training and resources to best assist the students’ education program.

Amendment Moved Nicole Edgar (TASSP&F Northern Delegate) /Lyn Williams (Avoca Primary) That Part (a) be amended to include Tasmanian Catholic Parents and Friends Federation following “Tasmanian State School Parents and Friends” and Part (b) be amended to add “student’s education program – in the State and Catholic curriculum”

Chair split the amendment Philip Cornwell in favour of the two parent groups working together Better for the Catholic P&F to deal with it separately Part (a) LOST Part (b) LOST

Amendment Moved Peter Kearney (Hagley Farm School) /Julie Roberts (Life Member) That the word direct be changed to demand CARRIED

The amended Motion (a) That the Tasmanian State School Parents and Friends create closer links with Autism Tasmania and other disability and parent learning support organisations. (b) That the TASSP&F demand that the Federal and State Governments allocate additional fixed funding to support children with autism and other learning difficulties by providing additional Teacher Assistants time, training and resources to best assist the students’ education program. CARRIED

The Role of the Teacher Aide is extremely important in the support function of the teaching of pupils in schools. Children with Autism, ADD and other learning disabilities need mostly one on one teaching assisted by Teacher Aides. The Teacher Aide is graded according to her /his experience and employment Status. The current number of teacher Aides in Tasmanian Schools is 1921 with 6901 Teachers. The Majority of Teacher Aides are not paid during school holidays compared to other Australian States where they are paid for 52 weeks. Tasmanian schools are losing good quality and experienced Aides due to unsatisfactory job security and very poor pay. The satisfactory outcome would be to pay Teacher Aides for 52 weeks of the year on full pay and entitlements. Schools have been topping up teacher Aide time out of their Discretionary Budget for a large amount of students. One primary school spent $112,000 on Teacher Aides out of its own budget to help students with special needs. One primary school spends 8%, others 5% or more of its total budget to help students with needs. The Government has stated it has increased SDR funding by $880,495, however this has been compromised by some schools being stripped of up to $120,000 and in some schools more from their discretionary Budget. This has resulted in massive cuts to some schools, with special programs and Teacher Aides being cut to make ends meet. There is strong evidence that children with disabilities will be affected by budget cuts to reduce Teacher Aides and providing adequate assistance to all students who have Autism, ADHD, and other learning difficulties. Some students who don't register on the Severe Disabilities Register are now falling through the cracks of the current formula. This has been brought to light by recent press articles highlighting parent concerns where their child is not getting the help due to Teacher Aides being cut or their hours reduced to unsatisfactory levels. The Government’s own figures reveal that the number of children with learning disabilities is on the rise, backed by the Gonski Report. Action is needed in the next State Budget to stop the drain of good quality and experienced Teacher Aides.

ITEM 11:

Moved Jenny Eddington (Newstead College) / Daniel Hulme (Lindisfarne Primary)

That this Conference calls on the Minister for Education to direct the Department of Education to complete the review of School Home Area Boundaries before further consideration of the Procedures for the Enrolment of Students in Out-of-Home-Area Schools CARRIED At the end of June the Department of Education released for consultation the Draft Procedures for Enrolment of Students in Out-of-Home-Area Schools.

The timeline allowed for feedback, being one calendar month, meant that TASSP&F and many school communities were unable to respond within the timeframe.

This is a very important issue that may impact on many families in a variety of ways, and it is critical that all the issues be comprehensively investigated before these Procedures are implemented.

TASSP&F believe that the local government school is the best place for the education of every child. However, we also believe that the catchment area review should be completed before the Enrolment of Students in Out-of-Home-Area Schools is finalised.

ITEM 12: Out of Home Area Enrolment Policy

MOVED Rosalie Martin (Yolla District High) / Daniel Hulme (Lindisfarne Primary) That this Conference requests the Education Department ensure that parents are able to retain choice and select which school will best suit their child’s needs, and that parents not be required to provide justification for their decision in selecting a school

Moved Lyndie Bowden (Moonah Primary) / Phillip Cornwell (Life Member) that this motion be withdrawn CARRIED Moved Rosalie Martin (Yolla District School) / Lyndie Bowden (Moonah Primary) That conference permits a new motion to be put combining Item 12 and 14 CARRIED

ITEM 13: Principal Selection Panels

MOVED Debra McOrist-Mitchell (Campania District High) / Sabina Stephenson (Lauderdale Primary) That this Conference calls on the Department of Education to ensure that: (i) there be two Parent Representatives on all Selection Panels for advertised Substantive Principal positions.

(ii) A time frame be developed for all stages of the selection and appointment processes for the filling of substantive Principal positions. CARRIED

2012 has seen many School Associations and Parents & Friends Committees involved in the process of appointing substantive principals for their schools. Ours has been one such school.

Current Department of Education guidelines allow for one parent representative and a short timeframe between receiving written applications and short-listing of applicants (in our case 48 hours). It is a lot to ask of one person to read numerous applications (average length 13 pages), full of language and acronyms that are generally not common language, complete the task in limited time and make decisions on their own. The confidentiality of the documents means that the nominated parent representative cannot allow others to assist with the reading and formation of decisions. Only having one parent representative means, if on the day of interviews that extenuating circumstances prevent the representative from attending there is no parent representative. Principals are vital to schools. Given the present climate surrounding school viability it is partially unacceptable to place the burden on one parent representative on a panel made up of 4 people (3 of which are DoE employees). This representative is usually an active member of the community from which they come & one that many people talk with. Not all people understand nor accept that the nominated representative cannot divulge what decisions were made at the interview panel and that they were only one voice/vote amongst four. How much better & fairer would this process be if there were two nominated parent representatives that could share the work load and discuss applications? Having two representatives could lessen the possible feeling of isolation and burden, and the possibility of having no parent representative present at interviews.

The initial parts of the process appear to be short in time. Namely: receive written applications; two days later attend short-listing and seven days later conduct interviews. The final part of the process, publicly announcing the successful applicant appears to have no time limit. Is this fair to the applicants, interview panel members (including DoE members who in this instance sit on several panels in one day) and Schools that are trying to move forward in the same direction as the Principal?

ITEM 14: Out-of-Home Area Policy

MOVED Rosalie Martin / Karen Harman (Yolla District School) to withdraw the following motion

That this conference requests the Education Department ensure that parents are able to retain choice and select which school will best suit their child’s needs, and that parents not be required to provide justification for their decision in selecting a school. CARRIED

ITEM 15: Out-of-Home Area Policy

MOVED Rosalie Martin (Yolla District School) / Lyndie Bowden (Moonah Primary) That this Conference does not support the draft Department of Education Policy on Out-of- Home-Area Enrolments and directs the Minister for Education to cease changes to out of home area policy and acknowledges the fundamental right of parent choice with the understanding that greater flexibility is required when parents are selecting a school that suits their circumstances and their child’s needs.

The key points surrounding this relate to Viability Equality Family Circumstances With a purpose to ensure parent choice resulting in good outcomes for our children.

Speaker against – in its current form, it contradicts the previous motion. Should acknowledge that a review is necessary

Amendment moved Daniel Hulme (Lindisfarne Primary) / Elise Chilcott (Deloraine Primary) That the word cease be replaced with postponed

Against the amendment: a review does not change policy – the motion calls for the review to cease. The previous motions asked for a review of the boundaries.

For the amendment: If a review is asked for , we cannot then ask for it to be ceased – maybe “postponed”?

The amendment was put and Carried (18/11)

Amendment moved Paul Campbell (Wynyard High) /Sally Mitchell (Launceston College) That the wording of the opening paragraph be amended as follows: That this Conference proposes that in a review of the draft Department of Education Policy on Out-of-Home-Area Enrolments, the Minister for Education acknowledges parents’ needs in their choice of school for their child, with the understanding that greater flexibility is required when parents are selecting a school that suits their circumstances and their child’s needs......

Amendment Carried

Moved Phillip Cornwell (Life Member) /Julie Roberts (Life Member) That this be accepted as the substantive motion and foreshadowed a motion that the wording of this motion be referred to the Management Committee for refinement. CARRIED

PRESIDENT’S 2012 ANNUAL REPORT

Supporting Parents to Make a Difference in Children’s Education

Tasmanian State School Parents and Friends have continued representing the parent voice in many challenging situations in the last twelve months.

Having a representative on the Schools Viability Reference Group, was a conundrum for TASSP&F. Not wanting to see schools closed but knowing from history, that if that became a reality there had to be a process that was as transparent and equitable as possible to those affected. The group led by Royce Fairbrother had representatives from all major stakeholders and the difficult task was tackled in an impartial and democratic manner. The resulting report to Minister McKim was based on the direct feedback that had been received through face to face meetings and written submissions. While some people are not satisfied with the recommendations, the bulk have accepted them as the best way to address the emotive issue of a school’s ongoing sustainability. The first three recommendations that call for reviews of enrolment, catchment areas and transport will bring some changes to all school communities. Parents need to be sure that they respond to consultations during these reviews so the resulting outcomes reflect a holistic view of the majority.

In the roll back of Tasmania Tomorrow there was a need to review the VET Providers. The VET Providers Reference Group was headed by Virginia Simon and comprised the many stakeholders in the VET and Skills areas. Jenny Eddington represented parents on this review and it should be noted that this is not a defined role for TASSP&F as there is no parent bodies in Polytechnic or Skills Tasmania. Our stakeholders were colleges that have students studying VET courses in Polytechnic facilities. Of major concern was pastoral care for students, the clarity of pathways for them and teacher/trainer skills in supporting students. The outcome of the Review will bring about legislative changes to bring Polytechnic and Skills under the one banner of Tas TAFE. We hope this will mean students on vocational pathways will have more support and courses that lead to careers.

The Federal Government instigated a nationwide review into the Funding for Schools two years ago. The review panel led by David Gonski AC held interviews, took submissions and commissioned three independent reports during this time.The final report and its recommendations were presented to the Gillard Government over six months ago. In a nutshell the recommendations focussed intensely on providing funding to schools according to proven need. If implemented, this funding model would provide a huge increase in dollars to state school children. In total Gonski calls for a $5 billion injection into schooling with a 70% State : 30% Federal Government split responsibility. As many State Government budgets are in the same position as our own, the funding remains a pipedream unless the Federal Government picks up the lion’s share. We urge you to become a voice calling for implementation – please “Give a Gonski” at http://igiveagonski.com.au/

As part of the implementation of the Federal Government’s ‘Empowering Local Schools’ initiative, interested Tasmanian schools were invited to place applications outlining their project to improve their outcomes through heightened Association governance and community involvement. TASSP&F sat on the selection panel for the now named ‘Plus Schools’ to ensure successful applications showed clear parent/community participation and capability in all aspects of the project. Some concern has been raised about the capacity of funding to cover the necessary training for schools and the sustainability of projects after the funding has ceased. The introduction of the Four Term Year timetable has been a divisive and contentious issue. Minister McKim accepted the recommendation of the panel to change from three to four terms late last year. However final confirmation of its commencement and term dates for next year were only announced recently due to industrial action by the Australian Education Union. This delay caused some concern as

many parents, teachers and schools needed to organise activities for next year, sooner rather than later. We are aware that many of you will not be happy with the change, but TASSP&F does support the majority view that the change will benefit the educational journey of Tasmanian students.

Regular communication and ongoing consultation with the Minister for Education, Shadow Minister and Department hierarchy has been maintained and in some instances improved. Department of Education Secretary, Colin Pettit and Liz Banks, Deputy Secretary (Schools and Early Learning) have shown commitment to developing transparent relationships with us. These key positions are the ones that control how education is delivered to our schools and it has been gratifying to have comprehensive discussions with them, a clear indication that they understand that parents are major stakeholders in education and have opinions that should be central to decision making.

At the coalface, the problems of school associations, parent participation and resourcing, are constants for our organisation and we have continued addressing these issues. It is always gratifying when we can supply resolution to the problems that beset our parents and supports us to continue in what sometimes feels like a never ending skirmish. Due to the ongoing confusion surrounding the smooth operation of associations, roles and responsibilities of members, relationships and powers of P&Fs and other sub- committees, it was decided by the TASSP&F Management Committee to commit this year’s Conference to addressing this priority issue.

I would like to take this opportunity to thank the passionate Management Committee members, their dedication to public education. The wealth of knowledge and skills they bring to the organisation is critical to our success. They are average parents like you, who volunteer their time to improve what happens in our schools. If you are concerned about your child, their school and public education I urge you to consider nominating as a regional delegate. As the State body representing Parents we pride ourselves on the apolitical, independent and democratic stance we take, but to be the true voice of Tasmanian Parents we need to hear from you and your school. I urge you to keep in contact with us, through regional meetings, our Facebook page, website or drop us an email or letter. Together we can achieve great things.

I extend the thanks of the Management Committee to our diligent staff; their support and service goes above and beyond the call of duty. Administration Officer, Cassy Wells, has continued to drag us into the new world of technology and once again has put together a fantastic conference. This is Executive Officer, Dianne Ellson’s last conference with us, after 18 years of conscientious service to our organisation. I offer the sincere appreciation of all members, past and present for her dedication to the job.

I have been honoured to have the opportunity to serve as President for the last three years, representing the Parents of State School children in Tasmania. I give my best wishes and support to our new President – Jenny Eddington. Jenny has been actively involved in many areas of education for many years and is a dedicated and valuable member of the TASSP&F Management Committee. She is well skilled to take on the role.

Jenny Grossmith TASSP&F President.

TASSP&F EXTERNAL REPRESENTATION: July 2011 to June 2012

Australian Council of State School Organisations Jenny Eddington Australian Curriculum Implementation Reference Group Jenny Eddington Empowering Local Schools (Plus Schools) Jenny Grossmith Family Food Patch Increasing Sport and Physical Activity Learning Services North Jenny Eddington North-West Lisa Gillard South Early Years and Schools (Liz Banks) Jenny Eddington Kids Matter Mind Matters Jenny Eddington Mental Health in Schools Reference Group Jenny Eddington Move Well, Eat Well Schools Project Nigel Jones North-West Learning Coalition Lisa Gillard Oral Health Community Consultative Group Cassy Wells Pre-Service Course Advisory Group Lisa Gillard Public Education Alliance Jenny Grossmith Review of VET Providers Reference Group Jenny Eddington School Business Community Partnership Brokers – South: Colony Partnership Brokers North: Jenny Eddington North West: Lisa Gillard School Drug Educators State Committee Jenny Eddington School Viability Reference Group Jenny Grossmith Statewide Immunisation Reference Group Jenny Eddington Student Transport Users Group Jenny Grossmith Jen Eddington Students with Disabilities Reference Group Jenny Eddington Tas Life Long Learning /DPaC / TASSP&F Grant Writing Partnership Jen Eddington Lindie Read Tasmanian School Canteen Association Dianne Ellson Tasmanian School Canteen Association Reference Group Cassy Wells Teachers Registration Board Lisa Gillard

NORTHERN REGION

The Northern Zone started the year in good shape with three new faces: Nicole Edgar and Lyn Williams from Avoca Primary School, and Jann Rowlands from Queechy High. Jann sadly had to leave us mid term when her work became more demanding. We miss her valued input especially in the Early Years space.

The North has seen a new Learning Services Manager, Laurie Anderson, who came to us from Western Australia. I was invited to join the training session for school association members who were representing their schools on the many selection panels for a new principal. It was a good opportunity to not only meet many parents but to refresh my knowledge of the process.

I have over this year helped many parents and schools negotiate a number of issues that have been making their child’s time at school difficult. The many very caring parents and professional staff have been great to work with. Many things were resolved and hopefully some that are ongoing have enabled those concerned to move forward.

For me the highlight of the year has been the partnership we have had in the North, and reaching over a little into the North-West, with the Department of Premier and Cabinet (DPAC), Tasmanian Lifelong Learning (TL3) and Tasmanian State School Parents and Friends. This resulted in holding a series of workshops in first term to skill people in writing grant applications.

Ella Paige from DPAC did a fabulous job running the workshops which were held in schools but open to anyone, so included many sport and community groups. Well in excess of 150 people took part and we are now getting feedback on some who went ahead and applied for grants. So far, after only about three months, the total received mainly in smaller grants exceeds $200,000.

In Term 3 there will be another series of workshops and we will be able to extend them to the West Coast and the South as well.

As the year ends we say goodbye to Nicole Edgar who is moving house and will no longer be able to be part of the TASSP&F Management Committee. We are sad to see her go but that leads me to plead for more people to think about stepping up and nominating for the State Committee.

Jen Eddington TASSP&F Senior Vice-President

NORTH WEST REGION

The past twelve months has been a very busy time for many of our North West members and also one of the busiest times for many of our schools. Schools are finding innovative ways to continue to meet the needs of all students with reduced resourcing due to State budget cuts, along with the continued rollout of the National Curriculum, new reporting and the release of the Gonski review of Federal funding of education.

At a State level we also had the school viability review, vocational education and training reviews, along with the move to the introduction next year of a four term school year. Our North West members were busy providing and collecting views from parents and attending a number of relevant meetings, presentations and working groups.

This year we held two regional meetings in North West Schools. We would like to thank Devonport High School and Sprent Primary for hosting these events. We have a regional meeting each term, but if time and funds permit we would like the opportunity to visit more schools. We are happy to provide up to date information and receive feedback on the issues that matter to your school community, and we provide supper as well! If your school would like to host a regional meeting please call our office and Cassie or Di and one of our North West team will contact you.

Term 1, 2012 – Devonport High School Issues raised: School Viability Review and the possible impacts for schools on the North West. Port Sorell School and the impact on local schools when it opens in 2013. Funding for transition programs for students moving from primary to high school, and high school to college. There has been no additional funding for these programs and some of the larger schools have had to find the necessary resources from the school budgets. Devonport High School spends approximately $40,000 per annum to meet associated staff, materials and transport costs. Specialist teachers identified shortage of maths and science teachers. Changes to school terms (4 term year) Year 7 – 12 High Schools: Proposed State Liberal Party Policy to extending high schools to incorporate years 11 and 12. Parents felt that there is presently not enough detail but did discuss some points that may need further clarification. What will this look like? Will it lead to greater retention rates? How will high schools cater with larger numbers of students? Will there be additional transport issues to overcome? What do the present and future students and their families feel about this proposed change and what impact may this have on existing colleges?

Term 2, 2012 – Sprent Primary School Proposed State Enrolment Policy and feedback. Out of home area school enrolments, difficulties for schools that presently have a small catchment area. Concerns that may occur to current home school catchment boundaries as part of the ongoing review and how it may impact smaller schools and future enrolments.

Increased enrolment at Sprent and the implementation of a sustainability project including new school environmental science gardening program.

School Viability Review and the possible impacts in north west schools. Some viewed the change to out of home area school enrolments as being pivotal to smaller schools who are presently at risk of closure. TASSP&F Motions to Conference were read and discussed. TASSP&F Membership: The importance of schools retaining membership of the State parents and friends body to give their parents a larger voice in education matters. School Chaplaincy Transport: Issues re buses and costs for families living in the urban fringe areas. Changes to student reporting and the change to the new model as part of the roll out of the National Curriculum. Schools have sent the message out to families that a “C” rating is very good and is the

attainment that many students may achieve. There may not be less students who will achieve a B or A rating and this may affect the perception students have of their own achievements based on past results. Parents lamented the passing of the old reporting system where small incremental changes could be seen and celebrated in students who may have learning difficulties or delays.

All members are volunteers and like many other busy parents we often juggle work, family and other voluntary roles with our commitment to the State parents and friends. Living on the Northwest coast, we are required to hit the road and travel to meetings and presentations which are often held in Launceston, Hobart and Campbell Town.

Our North West team would like to thank the support we have received from the school communities in our wonderful patch of Tassie, and for the advice and support from staff at the State Department of Education. We would not be able to get by without the assistance from other regional delegates and from our own wonderful school communities.

We would also like to thank the hard work and ongoing efforts from Di and Cassie, our staff who manage our State office and attempt to keep us all informed and on task. You are a real asset to our organisation.

Thank you all for being so supportive and we look forward to continuing to represent your communities into the future.

The Northwest Team Jenny Grossmith – President TASSP&F West Coast Advisory Committee School Viability Reference Group, Public Education Alliance, National Curriculum, Plus Schools Group, Student Transport Users Group, Australian Council of State School Organisations National Conference 2011 delegate.

Ant Dry – Treasurer, Burnie High School Association Australian Council of State School Organisations National Conference 2011 delegate. Provided an excellent overview of the Gonski Review for TASSP&F members and schools.

Lisa Gillard – Secretary, Ulverstone Primary and High School Associations Family Food Patch, UTAS Course Advisory Committee, Teachers Registration Board parent representative.

Attended many meetings throughout the year as well as a Forum hosted by Peter Garrett, Federal Education Minister, re the Gonski Review of Federal Funding for education.

Gary Morse – Junior Vice President, Penguin High School Association School Sustainability forum, Review of State Fire procedures for school communities

Lindie Read – North West Delegate, Devonport High P&F and Don College Assoc National Family School Partnership Bureau Symposium. (Parent Engagement) TL3 Community Grant Writing workshop –Writing Themselves in 3 National study presentation by Latrobe University on issues relating to young LGBTQI people, hosted by Tasmanian group Working it Out. Professor Hay, UTAS Education Faculty – Profsapp for teaching phonics and aiding early literacy.

Trudy Hursey- North West Delegate, Stanley Primary School and Smithton High

SOUTHERN REGION

The past 12 months has seen great participation and input from Southern School Associations and P&Fs with many topics being brought to the attention of the TASSP&F Management Committee.

In 2012 we welcomed Daniel Hulme from Lindisfarne Primary, to help Nigel Jones as the second Southern Delegate.

TASSP&F encourages schools to make contact with your Southern Delegates so your issues can be represented at Management Committee and Regional meetings if your school can’t send a representative.

The Term 3 Southern Regional Meeting 8th November 2011: Lindisfarne North Primary

The Committee and other school representatives were given a tour of the new school hall and facilities including the new staff room where the meeting was held.

Key issues Raised: National Day of Action 15th November, mass email campaign to address Federal funding inequities between Private &Public Schools . National Conversation with parents 14th November with Federal Education Minister, Peter Garrett. Feedback from the Schools Viability Reference Group Meetings Those present at the meeting discussed key areas and external factors that impact on a school’s viability.

Student Transport Users Group Jenny Grossmith and Jenny Eddington raised concerns on Dodges Ferry’s behalf about lack of signage and speed limits. The Education Minister has announced changes to student bus travel arrangements to be introduced in 2012.

Margate Primary School desperately in need of funding to cater for the growing school enrolments. The existing facilities do not adequately accommodate an increasing student population. Launching into Learning and after school care will not be able to operate effectively without urgent increase in funding.

Term 1 Southern Regional Meeting 17th April 2012: Margate Primary.

Key issues Raised: Jenni Connor attended to get some feedback from parents on an updated publication of Your Child’s First Year At School. The publication was initiated by Early Childhood Australia.

The publication should included information on when are children are actually required to start school and also list each State and Territory term dates.

The book covers numerous other topics essential for parents having children starting school for the first time .

Margate Primary School Online Access Centre based within the school grounds. Public are not required to sign in/out at the office and are free to wander the school grounds unsupervised. This raises obvious safety concerns for the welfare of students and the security of the school. Suggestions to move the on line access centre to other nearby venues have not been meet with success . On going concerns about the ability of the school to meet the needs of Margate’s growing population. The School is near capacity now and in two year’s time they will not be able to cater for all students in area. The Enrolment policy really needs updating – Margate catchment area includes Kingston. Social Workers: It is thought the current ratio of social workers to students of 1:1500 is grossly inadequate. Potential motion for conference was discussed .

General Discussion A reminder that one of the roles of the School Association is to set policy – e.g. uniform, mobile phone, and bullying policies can all be set by the School Association

Term 2 Southern Regional Meeting 19th July 2012: Lindisfarne Primary.

Key Issues Raised: Draft Enrolment and Out of Home Area Policies. There were many issues identified and discussed. Everyone was encouraged to respond to these documents

Main areas of concern Changes to siblings enrolment rules The need to review school home area boundaries Principals need to have some flexibility around the guidelines To attend a school not in your home area , the need to contact the principal of the home Area school first is thought to be impractical and not positive or useful in any way.

Curriculum – schools need to be able to offer the same depth of curriculum. Rural schools may be able to do this if they were able to link into e-Learning through the NBN. TASSP&F will be discussing these policies and will submit a response.

TASSP&F Conference 18th August Bellerive Primary School

Deteriorating / Unsafe Playground Equipment Examples were raised about playground equipment that is need of updating.

Despite some school equipment being assessed by Council as unsafe there is no financial assistance from the Department to replace or upgrade it. Contributing factors are the age of the equipment and changing guidelines

Nigel Jones Southern Delegate

AUSTRALIAN COUNCIL OF STATE SCHOOL ORGANISATIONS

During this past year I have been the Tasmanian Representative to the National body representing the parent and school community voice, ACSSO (est 1947). I had the very capable shoes to fill of Jenny Grossmith who had been our previous representative.

ACSSO Have undergone a major transformation in the past two years which now sees the President, Peter Garrigan, supported by Di Giblin as Chief Executive Officer. Di is the former President of NSW Parents & Citizens Federation and this year in the Queen’s Birthday Honour List was awarded a Member of Australia (General Division) for her services to Education.

ACSSO is recognised as the peak body representing parents of State Schools and as such provides representation on many stakeholder groups and provides comment on the very many issues that are currently making for a very busy time.

At this time NSW has stepped aside from the National body after some difficult times for them within their State body it is hoped they will be in a position to re-join in the near future.

Meetings I have attended since the ACSSO AGM in October last year have been: National Conference, Sydney 13th-16th October 2011 Executive Meetings 16th -18th March 2012, Canberra, and 22nd-24th June 2012, Melbourne

Plus Several teleconferences and two forum briefings with the Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations (DEEWR) in Canberra

In addition I have been the ACSSO Representative in two areas for the Australian Curriculum Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA)

In December I attended the first forum discussion group for the draft paper on Information Technology.

I have also attended the ACARA working group developing the implementation of National Curriculum for students with a disability. This is the only working group in ACARA with parent body representation.

Tasmania has just announced 12 pilot schools, across all sectors, that will trial the programme during the final planning stages. These pilot schools have now begun and recently professional development for 50 teachers was held in Tasmania.

Recently I have taken on the entire portfolio for ACSSO with ACARA.

MAJOR ISSUES. It has been a very busy year for the education sector and the most significant has been the release of the Gonski Review into funding of education. ACSSO has been very involved in this review and the subsequent campaign I GIVE A GONSKI calling on the government to implement the legislation required so the recommendations of Gonski can be implemented.

ACSSO President, Peter Garrigan, has been appointed to the National Schools Improvement Framework working group.

National Symposium Engaging Parents and Families As the four year funding term for the Family-School and Community Partnerships Bureau has been in its last year, a major event was held in May in Canberra. While it was a little confusing on funding for attendance of parents we were able to be represented by myself, Lindie Read, Peter Kearney and Kath Hawkins.

Keynote speaker was Helene Gregoire from Ontario, Canada ,and many other wonderful speakers provided some fantastic insights on parent engagements. The presentations are now all available online at FSCPB website http://www.familyschool.org.au/events/. We have all returned with some exciting networking ideas to share in Tasmania.

As we move into the new ACSSO year the National Conference this year will be held in Darwin 1- 4 November. Canberra have deferred so they can host in 2013 to coincide with ACT`s Centenary.

TASSP&F will be represented at Conference and the AGM by myself, Lindie Read and Gary Morse.

Jen Eddington TASSP&F ACSSO VP

TASMANIAN STATE SCHOOL PARENTS AND FRIENDS INC NOTES TO AND FORMING PART OF THE ACCOUNTS

NOTE 1 STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (a) Basis of Preparation: The accounts have been drawn up in accordance with applicable Accounting Standards and disclosure requirements of the Associations Incorporation Act 1963. The accounts have been prepared on the basis of historical costs and do not take into account changing money values. The accounting policies have been consistently applied. The accounts have been maintained on an accrual basis and the Statement of Financial Position reflects moneys owed by and to The Council at the end of the accounting period. (b) Changes in Accounting Policies: The accounting policies adopted are consistent with those of the previous year except that a new provision for Annual Leave has now been accrued. (c) Property, Plant and Equipment: Valuation: Items of property, plant and equipment are carried at cost, less accumulated depreciation. Acquisition: Items of property, plant and equipment are recorded at cost and depreciated as recorded below. Depreciation: Items of property, plant and equipment are depreciated over their useful lives. The reducing balance method is used. Assets are depreciated from the date of acquisition. (d) Provisions: Long Service Leave: The provision for long service leave represents all benefits accruing to employees from the date when employment commenced. Annual Leave: Provision for annual leave represents all benefits accrued to employees as at 30th June 2011. (e) Leased Assets: Operating lease payments are charged as an expense in the period in which they are incurred. Photocopier Lease: Photocopier replaced on 1st May 2012 with new 5 year lease. 60 months – 1st May 2012 – 30th April 2017: $324.31 per month = $19,458.60

NOTE 2. RECEIVABLES 2011 2012 1,113 GST Paid 2,519 1,794 Trade Debtors 200

NOTE 3. EXPENDITURE COMMITMENTS 2011 2012 839 Trade Creditors 1,053 742 GST Collected 387 Payroll Liabilities 3,208 PAYG Income Tax withheld 3,478 8,208 Provision for Long Service Leave 9,766 3,355 Provision for Annual Leave 1,447 Lease of Photocopier 6,504 Balance on term of new Lease (2012-2017) 19,458

Tasmanian State School Parents & Friends Inc Balance Sheet as at 30 June 2012 2011 Notes 2012 Assets Current Assets 3,701 General Cheque Account 1,188 35,595 Online Business Saver 19,416 1,750 Rental Security Deposit 1,750 41,046 Total Cash on Hand 22,354 Other Assets 1,794 Trade Debtors 2 200 1,794 Total Other Assets 200 Investments 15,320 CBA Term Deposit - LSL 16,224 15,320 Total Investments 16,224 Property and Equipment 1(b) 5,076 Computers 9,549 -3,811 Computers - Accumulated Deprec -3,217 3,184 Computer Printers /Accessories 1,488 -2,161 Computer Accessories Accum Dep -969 1,741 Office Machines and Equipment 1,624 -1,342 Office Machines Accum Deprec -1,380 5,499 Furniture and Fittings 5,084 -3,779 Furniture & Fittings Acc Depre -3,461 4,407 Total Property and Equipment 8,717 62,568 Total Assets 47,496 Liabilities Current Liabilities 193 Business Charge Account 0 839 Trade Creditors 3 1,053 1,032 Total Current Liabilities 1,053 GST Liabilities 742 GST Collected 3 387 -1,113 GST Paid 2 -2,519 -371 Total GST Liabilities -2,132 Payroll Liabilities 3,208 PAYG Payable 3 3,478 8,208 Provision for LSL 1(c) 9,766 3,355 Provision for Annual Leave 1(c) 1,447 14,772 Total Payroll Liabilities 14,691 15,433 Total Liabilities 13,613 47,135 Net Assets 33,883 Equity 50,708 Retained Earnings 50,490 -3,573 Current Earnings -16,607 47,135 Total Equity 33,883

Tasmanian State School Parents & Friends Inc Profit & Loss 1 July 2011 to 30 June 2012 2011 2012 Income Grants Income 141,979 General Grant 146,949 13,781 Other Income 14,780 1,094 Conference and Seminar 1,242 156,854 Total Income 162,971 Expenses State and National Expenses 4,035 ACSSO Annual Conference 5,643 6,824 Affiliation Fees Paid 6,617 899 ACSSO General Expenses 5,138 3,576 State Annual Conference 3,707 3,106 Management / Membership 3,881 88,821 Employment Expenses 93,733 1,325 Long Service Leave Provision 1,558 324 Provision for Annual Leave 1,447 10,214 Travel & Accommodation 10,372 1,000 Honoraria 6,000 1,075 Conferences & Seminars 11 Operating Expenses 1,084 Advertising 1,190 475 Audit Fees 400 353 Bank Fees & Charges 327 196 Donations and Gifts 50 1,716 Electricity 1,889 54 Fees and Licences 51 1,754 Insurance 1,844 166 Memberships / Subscriptions 386 13,621 Rent, Rates and Land Tax 14,073 4,425 Telephone, Fax - Office 3,567 Materials and Equipment 823 Equipment Maintenance & Service 1040 1,645 Depreciation Expense 1,773 1,062 Email and Website 3,051 585 Newspapers and Publications 877 3,747 Photocopier Lease 4,344 1,696 Postage and Freight 1,652 5,826 Printing & Stationery 4,956 160,428 Total Expenses 179,578 -3,574 Net Profit/(Loss) -16,607

MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE MEMBERS 2011-2012 Attendance at Committee Meetings 17/9 29/10 3/12 11/2 31/3 5/5 16/6 28/7 PRESIDENT Ms Jenny Grossmith P P P P P P P P 7 Selina Street, TULLAH, 7321

SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT Mrs Jenny Eddington P P P P P A P P 190 Foursprings Road, SELBOURNE, 7292

JUNIOR VICE PRESIDENT Mr Gary Morse P P P A P P P P 1383 Pine Road, PENGUIN, 7316

SECRETARY Mrs Lisa Gillard A P P P P P P A 45 Alexander Street, ULVERSTONE, 7315

TREASURER Mr Antony Dry P P A A P A P P 290 Natone Road, NATONE, 7321

NORTHERN DELEGATES Ms Nicole Edgar P A A P A P P A 26 Arthur Street, AVOCA, 7213

Ms Jann Rowlands P P A P Resigned 16/4/12 32 Beech Road, NORWOOD 7250

Mrs Lyn Williams P A A P A P P A 33 Falmouth Street, AVOCA, 7213

NORTH WEST DELEGATES Mrs Trudy Hursey – appointed 17/9/11 P A A A A N A N 23 Main Road, STANLEY 7331

Mrs Lindie Read P A P P P P P P 44 Sorell Street, DEVONPORT 7310

SOUTHERN DELEGATES Ms Jenny Branch N Resigned 29/10/11 11 Pascoe Avenue, CLAREMONT, 7011

Mr Nigel Jones P P P P P A P P 1 Llenroc Street, GEILSTON BAY 7015

Mr Daniel Hulme – appointed 16/6/12 ------P P 43 Honeywood Drive, SANDFORD 7020

P = present; A = apology; N = absent, no apology

STAFF EXECUTIVE OFFICER (PUBLIC OFFICER) Mrs Dianne Ellson ADMINISTRATION OFFICER Ms Cassandra Wells

School Affiliate Address1 Address2 Albuera Street Primary School Association Albuera Street HOBART 7000

Ashley School Association PO Box 126 DELORAINE 7304

Austins Ferry Primary School Association 13 Brodie Street CLAREMONT 7011

Avoca Primary Parents & Friends Assoc 30 St Paul’s Street AVOCA 7304

Bagdad School Association School Road BAGDAD 7030

Beaconsfield Primary Parents & Friends Assoc Inc 33 Grubb Street BEACONSFIELD 7270 Bicheno Primary School Association Inc James Street BICHENO 7215 Blackmans Bay Primary Parents & Friends Assoc 177 Roslyn Avenue BLACKMANS BAY 7052

Boat Harbour Primary Parents & Friends Assoc Inc 17386 Bass Highway BOAT HARBOUR 7321 Bracknell Primary Parents & Friends Assoc 53 Jane Street BRACKNELL 7302

Brighton Primary School Association Inc 27 Downie Street BRIGHTON 7030 Brooks High School Association Inc PO Box 522 MOWBRAY 7248 Bruny Island District High Parents & Friends Assoc Inc c/- Post Office Alonnah BRUNY ISLAND 7150 Burnie High School Association Fidler Street COOEE 7320

Burnie Primary Parents & Friends Inc Van Diemens Crescent BURNIE 7320 Campbell Street Primary School Association Inc 231 Campbell Street HOBART 7000 Campbell Town District High School Association Inc PO Box 33 CAMPBELL TOWN 7210 Cape Barren Island School Association CAPE BARREN ISLAND 7257

Clarendon Vale Primary School Parent Group Inc PO Box 19 CLARENDON VALE 7019 Cooee Primary School Association Inc Bass Highway COOEE 7320 Cosgrove High Parents & Friends Assoc Inc PO Box 153 GLENORCHY 7010 Deloraine High School Association PO Box 84 DELORAINE 7304

Deloraine Primary Parent Forum Inc East Barrack Street DELORAINE 7304 Devonport High Parents & Friends Assoc 91 Best Street DEVONPORT 7310

Devonport Primary School Association Inc PO Box 230 DEVONPORT 7310 Dodges Ferry Primary School Association Inc 538 Old Forcett Road DODGES FERRY 7173 Dover District High School Parents & Friends Inc 6940 Huon Highway DOVER 7117 Dunalley Primary School Association Inc 20 Bay Street DUNALLEY 7177 East Devonport Primary School Association 19 Thomas Street DEVONPORT 7310

East Launceston Primary Parents & Friends Assoc Cnr Abbott and Mary Streets EAST LAUNCESTON 7250

Evandale Primary School Association Inc PO Box 104 EVANDALE 7212 Exeter High School Association Inc Glen-Ard-Mohr Road EXETER 7275 Exeter Primary Parents & Friends Inc Glen-Ard-Mohr Road EXETER 7275 Flinders Island District High Parents & Friends Assoc Inc PO Box 9 Whitemark FLINDERS ISLAND 7255 Forest Primary Parents & Friends Inc RA 422 Mengha Road SMITHTON 7330 Forth Primary School Association Inc 45 Wilmot Road FORTH 7310 Geeveston District High School P&F Association Arve Road GEEVESTON 7116

Geilston Bay High School Association Inc 271 East Derwent Highway GEILSTON BAY 7015 Glen Dhu Primary Parents & Friends Assoc Inc 270 Wellington Street SOUTH LAUNCESTON 7249 Glen Huon Primary School Association 801 Glen Huon Road GLEN HUON 7109

Glenora School Association Inc 620 Main Road BUSHY PARK 7140 Glenorchy Primary School Parent Teacher Group Kensington Street GLENORCHY 7010

Goulburn Street Primary School Association Forest Road WEST HOBART 7000

Havenview Primary School Association Inc Marriott Street BURNIE 7320

Howrah Primary Parents &Friends Sub-Ctte Howrah Road HOWRAH 7018

Huonville High Parents & Friends Assoc Inc 82 Wilmot Road HUONVILLE 7109 Illawarra Primary School Association Inc Tinderbox Road BLACKMANS BAY 7052 Invermay Primary Parents & Friends Assoc Inc PO Box 2102 LAUNCESTON 7250 Jordan River Learning Herdsman’s Cove Campus Parents & Friends 2 Lamprill Circle GAGEBROOK 7030 Kempton Primary School Association Inc Old Huntinground Road KEMPTON 7030 Kingston Primary Parents & Friends Assoc Church Street KINGSTON 7050 Lansdowne Crescent Primary School Community Assoc Inc Gourlay Street WEST HOBART 7000 41

Latrobe High School Association PO Box 105 LATROBE 7307

Lauderdale Primary School Community Assoc Inc 3 Acton Road LAUDERDALE 7021 Launceston College Association Inc Inc 107-119 Paterson Street LAUNCESTON 7250 Levendale Primary Parents & Friends Assoc Inc 1315 Woodsdale Road LEVENDALE 7120 Lilydale District School School Association / P&F Inc Main Road LILYDALE 7268 Lindisfarne North Primary School Association Inc 30 Raminea Road LINDISFARNE 7015 Lindisfarne Primary Parents & Friends Cttee Inc PO Box 165 LINDISFARNE 7015 Longford Primary Parents & Friends Assoc Cnr Catherine & William Sts LONGFORD 7301

Margate Primary Parents & Friends Assoc Inc PO Box 69 MARGATE 7054 Maydena Primary Parents & Friends Assoc 36 Kallista Road MAYDENA 7140

Meander Primary Parents & Friends Assoc c/- Post Office MEANDER 7304

Miandetta Primary Parents & Friends Assoc Berrigan Road DEVONPORT 7310

Molesworth Primary School Association Inc 540 Molesworth Road MOLESWORTH 7140 Montagu Bay Primary School Association Inc 10 Conara Road MONTAGU BAY 7018 Montrose Bay High School Association Inc 865 Brooker Avenue GLENORCHY 7010 Moonah Primary Parents & Friends Assoc Derwent Park Road MOONAH 7009

Moriarty Primary School Association 9 Bonneys Lane MORIARTY 7307

Mount Stuart Primary School Association Inc 106 Gillon Crescent MOUNT STUART 7000 Mountain Heights Parents & Friends Inc PO Box 399 QUEENSTOWN 7467 Mowbray Heights Primary Parents & Citizens Assoc PO Box 131 MOWBRAY HEIGHTS 7248

New Town High School Association Inc 6 Midwood Street NEW TOWN 7008 New Town Primary School Association Inc Forster Street NEW TOWN 7008 Newstead College Association Inc 30 Cypress Street NEWSTEAD 7250

Nixon Street Primary School Association Inc Nixon Street DEVONPORT 7310 Ogilvie High School Association Inc 228 New Town Road NEW TOWN 7008 Orford Primary School Association Inc 35 Charles Street ORFORD 7190 Ouse District School Association Inc Lyell Highway OUSE 7140 Penguin High Parents & Friends Inc PO Box 138 PENGUIN 7316 Penguin Primary Parent & Community Grp PO Box 159 PENGUIN 7316

Port Dalrymple Parents & Friends Assoc PO Box 84 GEORGE TOWN 7253

Princes Street Primary Parents & Friends Assoc Randall Street SANDY BAY 7005

Prospect High School Association Inc PO Box 563 PROSPECT 7250 Ravenswood Heights Primary School Association PO Box 2 RAVENSWOOD 7250

Redpa Primary Parents & Friends Assoc Inc RA 68 Comeback Road REDPA 7330 Riana Primary Parent Association Inc 1225 Pine Road RIANA 7316 Richmond Primary School Association Inc Commercial Road RICHMOND 7025 Ringarooma Primary School Association 1 Fry Street RINGAROOMA 7263 Risdon Vale Primary School Association Inc Heather Road RISDON VALE 7016 Riverside High School Association Inc 354 West Tamar Road RIVERSIDE 7250 Riverside Primary School Association Inc PO Box 205 RIVERSIDE 7250 Rose Bay High Parents & Friends Assoc Inc Kaoota Road LINDISFARNE 7015 Rosebery District High School Association PO Box 20 ROSEBERY 7470 Sandy Bay Infant School Association Inc 568 Sandy Bay Road SANDY BAY 7005 Sassafras Primary School Association Inc 50 School Road SASSAFRAS 7307 School of Special Education North-West, Devonport School Association 113 Middle Road DEVONPORT 7310

Scottsdale Primary Parents & Friends Assoc Inc 41 Mary Street SCOTTSDALE 7260 Smithton High School Association Inc Mill Road SMITHTON 7330 Smithton Primary Parents & Friends Assoc PO Box 262 SMITHTON 7330

Southern Support School School Association Inc 223 Clarence Street HOWRAH 7018 Spreyton Primary School Association Inc 1 Mersey Main Road SPREYTON 7310 Springfield Gardens Primary Parents & Friends Assoc Inc 62 Ashbourne Grove WEST MOONAH 7009 St Helens District High School Association Inc PO Box 251 ST HELENS 7216 St Marys District School Association Inc 13 Gray Road ST MARYS 7215 St Marys District School - Fingal Campus Inc 14 Gray Road ST MARYS 7214 42

Stanley Primary School Association Inc Wilson Street STANLEY 7331 Strahan Primary Parents & Friends Assoc PO Box 42 STRAHAN 7468

Summerdale Primary Parents & Friends Assoc Inc PO Box 439 PROSPECT 7250 Swansea Primary School Association PO Box 21 SWANSEA 7190

Table Cape Primary Parents & Friends Assoc PO Box 126 WYNYARD 7325

Taroona High School Association Inc Meath Avenue TAROONA 7052 Taroona Primary School Association Inc 104 Channel Highway TAROONA 7053 Tasman District School Association Inc RA 4 Nubeena Back Road NUBEENA 7184 Tasmanian eSchool School Association PO Box155 NORTH HOBART 7002

Trevallyn Primary School Association Inc 55 Gorge Road TREVALLYN 7250 Ulverstone High School Association Inc PO Box 201 ULVERSTONE 7315 Ulverstone Primary School Association Inc PO Box 116 ULVERSTONE 7315 Waimea Heights Primary Parents & Friends Assoc Inc 12 Balfour Court SANDY BAY 7005 West Launceston Primary School Association Inc 24-38 Basin Road WEST LAUNCESTON 7250 Westbury Primary School Association Inc PO Box 78 WESTBURY 7303 Westerway Primary Parents & Friends Assoc Inc 1619 Gordon River Road WESTERWAY 7140 Windermere Primary School Association Cadbury Road CLAREMONT 7011

Yolla District High Parents & Friends c/- Post Office YOLLA 7325

Youngtown Primary School Association PO Box 653 KINGS MEADOWS 7249

Zeehan Primary School Association Inc PO Box 86 ZEEHAN 7469

Life Members Mrs Elizabeth Bailey 67 Havelock Street SUMMERHILL 7250

Mrs Mavis Beattie 33 Derwent Terrace NEW NORFOLK 7140

Ms Jennifer Branch 14 Barnett Avenue NEW NORFOLK 7140

Mrs Judith Bromfield PO Box 169 CLAREMONT 7011

Mr Phillip Cornwell 12 Teal Court NEWNHAM 7248

Mrs Doreen Dowker 13 Paringa Avenue NEWNHAM 7248 Mrs Julia Greenhill 79 Queen Street SANDY BAY 7005 Ms Jenny Grossmith 7 Selina Street TULLAH 7321 Mrs Pat Jackson 16 Newland Street RIVERSIDE 7250 Mrs Jane Kovacs 11 Corby Avenue WEST HOBART 7000 Mrs Audrey Mitchelson 3/61 James Street LATROBE 7307 Mr Richard Pickup PO Box 946 LAUNCESTON 7250 Mrs Carla Rainbird 52 Frederick Street PERTH 7300 Mrs Julie Roberts 30 Edinburgh Crescent GOODWOOD 7010 Mr John Watkinson 302 Upper Stowport Road STOWPORT 7321 Mrs Cheryl Wickham 20 Garden Grove WEST MOONAH 7009