• Actively model change and lead professional learning for staff on engaging community.
• Engage community for the purpose of enhancing School Excellence.
• Consistently respect and value all members of the community.
• Actively listen to the community.
• Are visible, approachable and ensure that the same is true for all staff.
• Attend and host community events.
• Attend partner school events and parent meetings.
• Hold staff, students and parents/carers accountable through consistent evaluative processes.
• Support aspiring leaders.

‘This school loves to hear what students and parents have to say.’

Principal, Lightning Ridge Central School

‘The school is a community asset. You need to immerse yourself in the community and genuinely include members of the community in the activities of the school.’

Principal, Parkview Public School

Woonona High School transformed their Higher School Certificate (HSC) program. Parents and carers were invited to HSC workshops led by an experienced mentor to learn how best to support their children. The approach was then adopted across Years 7-11. Leadership held staff, students, and parents/carers accountable, in a positive way, for the implementation of the school plan.

Wiripaang Public School was established in 2013 by the amalgamation of two local schools. The need to engage parents in the new school was quickly identified as a priority. The school implemented an extensive, full year transition to Kindergarten program which engaged large numbers of parents/carers before their children began at the school. New and improved communication methods were used. The principal ensured the focus on teaching and learning by engaging parents/carers in the language of learning. Professional learning for staff and strong accountability helped support the principal’s commitment to quality teaching and success for all students.