Membership News
CO-OPTED BOARD MEMBERS
In the coming days, Deputy Principal members will receive an email, seeking EOIs for co-opted positions on the WAPPA Board. Deputy Principals make up approximately 47% of WAPPA’s active membership and we believe it is crucial to have the voice of Deputy Principals at a board level, when planning for future support needs and services, professional learning and advocacy issues. If you are interested in knowing more, please keep an eye out for this email and feel free to contact the Business Centre.
WELCOMING NEW WAPPA MEMBERS
Leah Andrews, Gooseberry Hill PS
Jody McTaggart, North Cottesloe PS
Andrea Harris, North Cottesloe PS
Lisa Young, Hannans PS
Kathleen Robbins, Newman PS
Brittany Faranda, South Thornlie PS
Natalie Oddy, Kapinara PS
Matt Scott, Darlington PS
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2025 CHAPTER CHAIRS
We warmly welcome our newly appointed Chapter Chairs and congratulate you on your appointment. Thank you for stepping forward to take on this important leadership role and for your commitment to supporting and advocating for school leaders. Your willingness to contribute to WAPPA’s mission is truly appreciated, and we look forward to working alongside you as you strengthen connections, foster collaboration, and make a positive impact within your chapters. We wish you every success in the role and appreciate the dedication you bring to our professional community.
Our new Chapter Chairs for 2025 are:
We extend our heartfelt gratitude to our outgoing Chapter Chairs for their dedication, leadership and unwavering commitment to supporting school leaders. Sean Ward, David Paine, Mark Gledhill, Jamie Adair, Peter Meston, Craig Mainard, Carmel Bochenek, David Callow, Rebecca Chown, Amanda McCormack, Jedda Truman, Jake Petterwood, and Janine Moses—your collective efforts in fostering collaboration, advocating for members and strengthening our professional community, have made a lasting impact. We truly appreciate the time, energy and passion you have brought to the role, and we thank you for your invaluable contributions. While your term as Chapter Chair may be ending, we know your influence and support will continue to shape WAPPA’s future. |
SUPPORT & ADVOCACY
SUPPORT SUMMARY
Support calls have continued to come through at a steady rate in the last fortnight, with advice and information being sought on the following topics:
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Clarification regarding Education Assistants JDF
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Additional support for student with complex needs
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Conversion to permanency
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Expediting works on site to facilitate inclusion
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RTS leave query
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Family law court matter
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Support with aggressive parent
LEADERS OF ED SUPPORT
This week a number of school leaders, who lead Inclusive Ed Support Settings, met at WAPPA to discuss a variety of issues that will support WAPPA’s future advocacy efforts. Members from across the state joined online and in the Business Centre. Topics of discussion included funding models, facilities and infrastructure, School Psychologist FTE, resources and training. This group will continue to meet over the course of the year. If you are interested in knowing more, please contact our Member Services Officer, Angie.
If you find yourself in need of support or advice around similar topics, please reach out through one of the many options available to members.
From the Field
The Power of Consistent Routines
Mount Lockyer Primary School
Consistent, Predictable Routines (CPRs) are making a huge difference…
CONNECTION & LEADERSHIP
Upcoming Event
Save the Date for the Annual WAPPA Conference!
Professional Learning – Making the Leap
The transition from Teacher to Deputy Principal is more complex than most. This workshop will address the key research on role transition and will give participants a clear perspective of what they need to do, demonstrate, understand and develop before they make the leap.MEMBER BENEFITS
We are determined to promote the great savings and benefits that WAPPA’s Member Advantage can bring you. To do this, our Business Centre staff and Board will be recommending something they have found in Member Advantage each fortnight.
🏋🏽♀️ To kick things off, Niel Smith, WAPPA President, has discovered that Member Advantage offers 15% off all new memberships at Fitness First and Goodlife, to help support your health, fitness and wellbeing needs. With venues right across the state, this just might be the deal for you!
Professional Communities
Expand your professional networks and join a WAPPA Professional Community.Awards & Grants
Apply for our Awards and Grants. You could earn up to $10,000.PARTNERSHIP SPOTLIGHT
Big news for WA schools! Fotoworks is honoured and thrilled to announce that we are joining forces with Midland Photographers, taking ownership early 2025.
What does this mean for your school? Here’s the best part – nothing is changing!
✅Same friendly team – Tom, Trish, and the crew you know and love will still be there (and yes, still bringing the morning tea!).
✅Same great service – The Midland brand, approach, and commitment to schools remains the friendly and professional service you trust.
✅More variety, more support – With Fotoworks behind the scenes, you now have a broader choice of services, products and pricing to offer your school community.
This transition is a special one as Tom, Midland Photographers’ founder, personally chose Fotoworks as the right team to continue his legacy after 50 years of dedicated service. Our shared passion for supporting WA schools and keeping it local made this an easy decision, and we are excited to build on Midland’s incredible reputation and bring even more value to your school photography experience.
We can’t wait to continue working with you in 2025 and beyond! If you have any questions, feel free to reach out.
Best regards,
The Fotoworks Team