Core Principles
From our vision statement we draw the principles, which direct the
Association's activities. These are expressed through our name:
ACPPA |
Commitments
From our principle flow the commitments we make as and Association
and as Individual principals. |
Australian Primary
schools are integral in shaping the future of the nation. |
Therefore we commit ourselves to:
Acknowledging our place within the Australian Catholic landscape.
Being mindful of the Cultural diversity & heritage upon which
the Catholic School system in Australia has grown
Contributing to the holistic formation of tomorrow's citizens.
By fostering interdependence across Dioceses, States and Territories |
Catholic Primary
Schools are fundamental to the mission of the Catholic Church of Australia. |
Therefore we commit ourselves to:
Inclusion of the marginalised.
Being a voice for Social justice
Providing Pastoral care to those in need
Developing a Eucharistic community
Highlighting and promoting the religious traditions and charisms integral
to our schools' ethos. |
Primary
education is the foundation of all future education. |
Therefore we commit ourselves to:
Access appropriate professional development
Identifying the varying leadership roles that Principals undertake
Supporting the development of effective Succession planning |
Principals'
who are highly effective leaders are fundamental to successful schools. |
Therefore we commit ourselves to:
Quality professional development
Stimulating Leadership
Supporting the principal
Developing the role of Principal |
Associations that
are effective professional groups, support principals in their roles.
|
Therefore we commit ourselves to:
Forums for exchange of ideas
Opportunities for networking across Australia
Generating professional dialogue
Structures to enable effective communication to members |
