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OUR SCHOOL , MY FUTURE
Windsor Park Public School promotes the development of a quality education in a happy and safe environment built on the values of respect , responsibility , tolerance and caring .
The school offers outstanding teaching and learning programs and opportunities along with many extracurricular activities including Choir , Dance , Debating , Public Speaking , Educational / Culturally diverse Incursions / Excursions , variety of Sporting opportunities and Targeted School Funded in-school activities to support the education and enjoyment of learning at our school .
Windsor Park Public School currently has an enrolment of 260 students .
Ten mainstream classes are in operation along with a Special Education Unit with three supported classes for students with special needs . High priority is given to student welfare and the integration of our students with special needs . ENROLLING NOW FOR 2022
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EDUCATE ME
New virtual TAFE courses
TAFE NSW is helping the next generation of salon managers take their skills to the next level , thanks to the launch of a Diploma in Salon Management delivered by virtual classroom .
The nationally recognised course aims to develop the specialist management skills needed to start or grow a salon business in the personal services industry .
Significant growth is predicted across all hairdressing and beauty industry areas in the next few years , with demand for beauty therapists alone expected to increase by 20 per cent by 2024 .
TAFE NSW is addressing this demand by preparing a pipeline of salon managers . The stress from that demand is likely to be heightened as COVID-19 restrictions progressively ease throughout NSW as the beauty and hair industry reopens .
TAFE NSW Head of Skills Team Tourism and Experience Services , Cheryl Ballinger , said the course is targeted at those working in or looking to start a hair , beauty , or nail salon or barber shop .
“ Until now , the Diploma of Salon Management had been available at limited campuses ; by developing a virtual course students can now access the course from anywhere in NSW ,” said Ms Ballinger .
“ Students attend weekly virtual sessions and learn the practical tools to effectively manage day-to-day salon operations including managing staff performance , marketing their business , and making strategic business decisions .” April Heath was promoted to salon manager at Estetiko Skin and Laser last year and is one of a host of students already enrolled in the course .
She said after 10 years in the beauty industry , the course is providing her with the critical skills she needs for her new role as a salon manager .
“ We ’ ve just finished WHS management plans , and I was able to tailor the plan to my salon . The course content gave me exactly what I need to monitor my staff , and I have a much deeper understanding of what I should be communicating as a manager ,” said Ms Heath .
“ I ’ ve tried to do online courses before and struggled . I ’ m a hands-on learner , and the weekly virtual sessions mean I can ask questions and get the support I need while also developing a great network with the other students .”
The Diploma in Salon Management is offered part-time over nine months and is still open for enrolment .
To learn more about studying the Diploma in Salon Management at TAFE NSW , visit www . tafensw . edu . au or 13 16 01 .
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