INDEPENDENT PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Some public schools have greater autonomy over
staffing, budgets and operations - they are known as
Independent Public Schools.
These schools, in collaboration with their school
communities set their own strategic directions, have
authority for day to day decision making and are in
an ideal position to make decisions that best cater for
their students. Although they are called Independent
Public Schools, these schools remain part of the
public school system and continue to work within
policy, legislation and industrial agreements.
There are currently 255 Independent Public Schools
across Western Australian and a program running to
enable more schools to come on board in 2014.
PASTORAL CARE
Public schools strive to be safe, supportive, positive
and inclusive communities. They provide programs
and opportunities to improve students’ sense of
belonging and their social and problem solving skills.
The pastoral care provided by teachers and other
school staff ensures students are given a feeling
of belonging, support to develop a positive self
image and help to manage the successes and
disappointments in their lives.
Support services available include referral to school
psychologists and other in-school support.
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