Community News and Links
Welcome to the Western Australian Primary Principals' Association (WAPPA) web site. WAPPA values its relationships with parents, industry and the wider community. Please visit this site often to stay abreast of issues, information and general news relating to primary education.
WAPPA's mantra is "Quality Leadership, Quality Schools"
Click here to access a copy of WAPPA's Vision Paper
WAPPA is a professional association for approximately 1000 school leaders in Western Australian public primary schools.The association believes in giving every child the best possible opportunity in life to succeed through quality education.
What's Hot?
The Possible Relocation of Year 7 Children
WAPPA opposes moving Year 7 children into high schools in the absence of convincing educational rationales.
Click on these reports / research papers to consider the available evidence:
- Qld Radio Interview (June 7th 2010) - click here (and access the audio link)
- DET's 2007 Report
- WAPPA's Position Paper
- Facts at a Glance (PowerPoint)
- Sample Letter
- A Parent Perspective (West Morley PS)
- Dr. Julian Dooley's Research - Bullying(Introduction)
- Dr. Julian Dooley - Bullying Prevalence Study