As a newly minted Independent Public School, an inaugural School Board has been established at Bindoon Primary School.
It is heartening to see the high level of accomplishment of each member of the School Board. The School Board has nine members who represent parents, community and staff. Eight parents nominated to be on the School Board with the elected parent representatives being Mark Kay, Trish Murrell, Leigh Junk (Board Chair) and Jaime Hawkins. The two community representatives are Councillor Sandra Clarke from the Shire of Chittering; and Rosanna Hindmarsh, Executive Officer from the Chittering Landcare Centre.
School staff are represented by teacher, Leanne Summers, Deputy Principal, Linda Toms and Principal, Jenny Kuhn. An induction day was held for Board members where the school’s finances were examined in detail and teachers had an opportunity to explain the various programs at Bindoon Primary School. In
helping to set school directions, one of the first tasks for the School Board will be to determine the future of AUSLAN (Australian Sign Language) which has most ably been taught by Leanne Summers over the past few years. Parents, students and staff will be asked to complete a survey about AUSLAN so the School Board can make a balanced and well informed decision.
There is a ground swell of confidence as members of the School Board ensure the school represents the aspirations of the school community and that we work together to create the best possible learning conditions for children.
