Principals Federation WA

A HUGE thanks to the Hawaiian Group for supporting our upcoming seminar and AGM on 1st November.
Hawaiian is passionate about supporting and nurturing thriving communities and organisations. We appreciate your support of WA School Leaders.

Check out their latest news here 👇

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PFWA 2024 Seminar/AGM 🎉🤝

KEYNOTE SPEAKERS :

Andrew Horabin will present a hilarious, interactive keynote presentation offering advice on how we can improve the way we talk and listen, through the Bullshift approach: (1) Be clear, (2) Be Open, (3) Be Honest, (4) Collaborate.

Prof Jane Wilkinson from Monash University, supported by the research
team of Dr Philippa Chandler and Tim Delany will present their research
project “Invisible Labour: Principals’ Emotional Labour in volatile times”.

📅 Friday 1st November 2024
⏰ 9.00am to 5.00pm
🍷 Ascot Racecourse - Directors Lounge
👉 Tickets and a conference program is available via Eventbrite
https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/pfwa-seminar-and-agm-tickets-965583735947

Happy Primary Principal Day 😊

To all the Principals and Deputy Principals across Western Australia, THANK YOU.

Your work changes lives.

PFWA Council Nominations are now OPEN!

This is your opportunity to be actively involved as a Council Member in shaping the strategic direction of YOUR Federation and contributing to growing our strong leadership voice in representing the interests of all WA public school leaders to Government and the Department.

Being a Council Member will give you an excellent insight into the operations of the Federation, the Department and the big strategic issues facing school leaders. Council and Executive Officers are encouraged to participate in meetings and be on committees and reviews representing the PFWA.

💻 More information is provided on our website https://pfwa.org.au/pfwa-council-election/ or contact us direct on 0438 940 266.

The PFWA have directed members to undertake industrial action from Monday 29 April 2024. The offer from the government fails to value the importance of school leaders to the success of the public-education system in Western Australia. They deserve fair pay and conditions.
Read more on our website https://bit.ly/3W7qMKI

Happy International Women's Day from the PFWA! Our Treasurer Natasha Upcott celebrating the special day as guest speaker at a lunch in Mandurah.

Fantastic and informative breakfast for our members at Ascot Racecourse this morning. Thanks to Quest Legal and the team for their excellent presentation on “Walking the Performance Management Tightrope".

The announcement this week by Dr. Tony Buti MLA of the funding agreement reached between the Federal and State Governments is to be applauded, guaranteeing that public schools will receive 100% of the SRS for 2025-29.

Read our full statement here: https://bit.ly/488YySc

PFWA welcomes school leaders back for the 2024 school year.
👉 Are you a new leader wanting support and guidance in navigating the complexities of your new role? Join over 700 other WA school leaders who trust PFWA to protect their employment and professional interests.

Being a school leader is one of the most vulnerable professions there is. Almost every policy, procedure and decision has some legality attached to it.

Join the PFWA and be part of the collective voice for School Leaders in WA. https://pfwa.org.au/join-us/ or get in touch via email [email protected]

A principal's letter to parents on social media has captured an international audience. ❤️ 🔗

Kiwi principal's words of wisdom go viral A principal's letter to parents on social media has captured an international audience.

Happy New Year ! Planning for 2024 is underway and we hope you enjoy what we have to offer our members in the new year.

Starting on Friday 1st March 2024 join us for breakie at Ascot Racecourse where Juan Perez from Quest Legal will be providing a simple but important overview of the law that relates to Principals . In particular the risks of managing staff and some calls to action as well.

Click here for more details and to register https://bit.ly/3TS20Nu

Principals Federation WA The PFWA is a organisation dedicated to advancing the industrial interests of members in Western Australia. Membership is open to Principal Class Employees in the Government school sector.

The PFWA wishes all School Leaders and their families a Merry Christmas.🎄 We will be contactable through the holiday break if you need our assistance. Enjoy your well deserved break!