What are WAPPA's areas of operations?

 

  • Strategic Planning
  • Managing Membership Issues / Advocacy
  • Managing Finances and Resources of the Association
  • Providing Professional Learning Opportunities
  • Conducting Annual General Meetings
  • Organisation of Management Portfolios / Sub-Committees
  • Conducting Operations and Services Evaluation
  • Ensuring Members' Input
  • Conducting State Assemblies / Conferences

WAPPA's Strategic Plan - 2010

Click here to see the plan

10 Ways WAPPA Membership makes a real difference

 

1. Advocacy for CHILDREN
A strong, unified voice to influence government reform and education policy for the 9 years of primary schooling.

 

2. Advocacy for MEMBERS
In times of crisis, members are supported through a solid, well experienced Board of Management with guarantees of complete confidentiality.

 

3. LEGAL Benefits
Active membership safeguards you against unexpected legal expenses due to actions that may suddenly be directed against you as a result of doing your job.

 

4. A VOICE
Through the development of critical position papers and by further enhanced accessibility to DET at the highest levels and the Office of the Minister for Education.

 

5. RESOURCING of Primary Education
Driving the agenda for funding reforms for Government Primary Schools both statewide and nationally, through the Publication "Future Resourcing of Government Primary Schools".

 

6. Building COLLEGIALITY, NETWORKING and Sharing Ideas
Through the development of WAPPA Chapters, Liaison Principals, State Assemblies, Collegiate groups, District Visits, sub-committees and Working Parties.

 

7. SPECIAL SERVICES for Members
Access special insurance rates, travel discounts, personal legal assistance rates, real estate settlements, motor vehicle purchases, financial advice and many other discounted services through corporate partnerships and sponsorships.

 

8. AWARDS
Recognition of outstanding contributions by members through Life Membership, Service Awards, country representation to the APPA National Conference and the WAPPA Wooldridges Innovation Award for a Level 3 School Leader.

 

9. Professional LEARNING
WAPPA membership gives you the professional edge, enabling you to finetune your skills through the WAPPA State Conference, preferential attendance at Leading From The Front professional learning opportunities and the Travel Assistance program and other seminars.

 

10. Dissemination of INFORMATION
The quarterly journal WORDS provides members with readings from the broad spectrum of educators. Up to date information is forwarded through the fortnightly newsletter, regular School Leaders' Library upates and members' input is constantly sought through surveys and the website.

 

Sub-Committees

WAPPA has a number of sub-committees in key areas to assist in its functions and operations.

Click here to see the committee structure. board_of_management_structure.doc