President’s Message

We are enjoying record membership at the moment with a total of 1350 members and 177 members in WA, double what it was in 2012. New members bring energy and ideas and for the first time state schools and smaller schools in remote areas are joining us in greater numbers. The WA Chapter identified this need three years ago and have subsequently hosted Country PDs in Bunbury, Geraldton and will be going to Albany in October. It is wonderful to see the growth is these institutions and the desire to become part of the wider network.

I referred to the passionate leadership we have in Educate Plus and as the outgoing President of the WA Chapter, I wish to profoundly thank and acknowledge the national Board and the WA Executive Committee whose members work incredibly hard to support you and provide meaningful and relevant professional development and networking. This organisation is a volunteer body and it can only grow because individuals are prepared to invest in the members so generously by sharing their time and expertise. We all have demanding roles in our institutions so we can really appreciate the extra commitment that is made by these individuals. Thank you to each of you for the enormous value you contribute to our organisation.

In WA this year we held three Professional Development sessions, presented a magnificent Chapter Conference and hosted eight Special interest Groups which collectively involved 430 members.  

We are constantly assessing what we offer and exploring the latest trends and issues so we would love to hear your feedback. Please could you assist us by completing the short survey ahead of our strategic planning in November. Please click here to complete the short survey

Thank you for the opportunity to lead this wonderful Chapter and I am immensely proud that WA has such a committed and hard-working membership and is in a strong position moving forward. It has been an absolute pleasure to represent you on the Board.

Go well

Mandy McFarland F.Edplus
WA Chapter President

Welcome To New Members

We would like to welcome our newest members and hope we will see you at our End of Year PD.

• Robin Ashton – Methodist Ladies’ College
• Thalia Cole – Perth Modern School
• Laurence Dubuisson – John XXIII College
• Ron Jones – Methodist Ladies’ College
• Tamara Kilian – Methodist Ladies’ College
• Lauren Major – Methodist Ladies’ College
• Heather Paterson – Methodist Ladies’ College
• Audrey Smith – Methodist Ladies’ College
• Claire Smith – Christ Church Grammar School
• Anna Walter – Methodist Ladies’ College
• Sharon Wilkins – Methodist Ladies’ College
• Catherine Woodley – Methodist Ladies’ College

WA Chapter End of Year PD/AGM

PD Topic: Your brand is your reality! A marketing presentation by guest speaker, Mick Colliss.

Mick is a director of Cooch Creative, an advertising, marketing and communications company. He is also an author, writer, rugby commentator, MC, guest speaker and modern day poet. He was the vice-captain of the first ever Australian Sudoku team and travelled to India to compete at the World Sudoku Championships.

Bring your team along – it’s a great opportunity to network and learn.

Notice of the AGM

Please click here for the Agenda

Friday 6 November 2015
3.00pm
Claremont Yacht Club
4 Victoria Avenue, Claremont, WA

Please consider joining the WA Committee for 2016. If you would like to discuss it call Mandy McFarland on 9442 0581.

Nominations are called for the Executive Committee:
WA Chapter Executive Committee Nomination form

Sponsors Profile – Quickmail – Delivering Communications

Quickmail have kindly sponsored our WA Chapter End of Year PD

Quickmail are a West Australian owned and operated company which offers a range of services assisting the education sector.

Whether you require a single letter into an envelope, design conception, creation and print, bulk mail processing and distribution, email marketing or a third party logistics pick, pack and dispatch solution Quickmail offer a complete mail consulting and management service for all your business needs.

Talk to us today about how we can help you achieve your business communication goals. Find out more at our website www.quickmail.com.au

Upcoming Events

WA Chapter Great Southern Advancement PD

Date:                          12 October 2015
Time:                          9.00am to 2.30pm
Location:                    Great Southern Grammar
Cost:                           Complimentary

Program: An integrated Approach to Development – a PD session that focuses on an Integrated Approach to Development, followed by a tour of the Great Southern Grammar campus, and finishing with special interest groups in each of the four pillars.

Alumni and Community Relations SIG

The WA Chapter warmly invites all members and guests with an interest in Alumni and Community Relations to attend a Special Interest Group meeting, convened by Erin Roche, Alumni Relations Officer at Murdoch University, and hosted by Scotch College. At this special Alumni SIG, Aaron McDonald from Pragma Legal will be presenting on: Getting Your Rules in-line – How the Associations Incorporation Bill will shake things up and how this affects Alumni Associations.
 
Please click on the link to access Aaron McDonald’s profile.    

Date: Monday 19 October 2015
Time: 3:30pm to 5:00pm
Location: Scotch College
Dining Room Annex
76 Shenton Road, Swanbourne WA 6010
Enter via Stirling Road
Cost: Complimentary

Certified Advancement Practitioner Training

In September, two of our WA Chapter members attended the Certified Practitioner Training from Wesley College.

Here is what Kelli Henning, Enrolments Manager had to say:

“It was a relevant, very well-presented and constructed program – the course content and supporting documentation issued to participants provided a formal framework to enable a forensic, evidence-based approach to the whole enrolment process; whilst highlighting the immensely important human element. The anecdotal contributions and idea generation from other participants must also be highlighted as noteworthy and of added value”.

The 2016 courses are planned for May in Sydney. Further details will be available on the website soon.

Admissions SIG

13 people attended the Admissions SIG, hosted by Hale School, with guest speakers, David Timmins, Director of Finance and Governance, and Ms Jo Tucker, School Nurse, both of Hale School, on 11 August 2015.

David outlined Hale School’s 48 million dollar turnover and explained how enrolments is the lifeblood of the school.

David listed his top 10 important features of admissions:

• Legal
• Risk management
• Confidentiality
• Marketing
• Accuracy
• Record keeping
• Passion
• Reliability
• Sense of Humour

Jo spoke about immunisations and the schools discussed how this works at their institutions.

The schools also discussed their endowment fees, electronic record keeping, split families and the management of waitlists.

The next meeting will be hosted by Kelli Henning at Wesley College.

Fundraising SIG

Nine people attended the recent Fundraising SIG on 2 September, with speakers, John Forbes and Sharee Kinnaird (Tatu consulting).

At the Chapter conference, the need for a PD on Bequests was expressed and John and Sharee presented an in-depth workshop on running a Bequest program. A very detailed document was circulated and discussed which was followed by a Q and A style approach. Attendees were able to debate and engage with the experts and the content and learnings were excellent.

The group was very grateful to Tatu for travelling from Adelaide to present the workshop and to Perth College for hosting the SIG.

Marketing SIG

10 people attended the Marketing SIG, hosted by St Mary’s Anglican Girls’ School on 17 September 2015.

The group discussed school fairs and anniversary events, signage for Field Days, staffing and internships and advertising for 2016.

Various social media platforms including Youtube, Vimeo, LinkedIn and Facebook also formed a large part of the morning, with the group sharing details of how they schedule, staff and upload their posts.

It was also wonderful to meet members from such a diverse group of institutions. The next Marketing SIG will be held at Perth College in late February/early March.

International Conference

Save the Date

Educate Plus Biennial International Conference,
7- 9 September 2016
Gold Coast QLD, Australia

For further information please visit our website: www.educateplus.edu.au/international-conference/2016-conference/