As an Independent Public School, Dawson Park Primary first established its Board in 2017. Each Board member is an elected representative selected by the school community.
The Dawson Park Primary Board is comprised of parent and staff representatives. It is the members of the School Board’s responsibility to think critically and represent all sectors of the school community and not only one viewpoint or the view of an individual. Board members will take into account the following primary considerations when representing the community:
- The vision, purpose and values of the school,
- What is in the best interests of the students, and
- What will enhance the education provided by the school both current and future.
The functions of the Dawson Park Primary School Board are prescribed by the School Education Act 1999 and the School Education Regulations 2000 and include both approval and advisory roles. The Board may make decisions on include fees and charges, book lists, sponsorship and dress codes.
The Principal can seek the advice from the Board regarding community context to inform themselves before making management decisions. Obtaining community views are particularly important in relation to considering changes to operational policy, as well as for strategic planning, as part of the School’s three yearly Business Planning cycle.
The Board also provides an oversight and monitoring role, with regular review of school finances, performance data, strategic risk management and the implementation of the Business Plan. The control or management of the school falls outside the scope of the School Board.
Board Members
Board Chair – Dr Lorraine Hammond – Edith Cowan University
Staff
Principal – Mrs Pauline Johnson
Deputy Principal – Miss Lisa Clements
Deputy Principal – Mr Stephen Cummings
Manager Corporate Services (Secretary, no voting rights) – Mrs Bev Bennion
Teacher – Ms Emily Paget
Teacher – Miss Zoe Taylor
Community Members
Mr Aaron Davidson
Mrs Kristy Davies
Mrs Michelle Xavier
Mrs Tracey Blencowe
Mrs Fittry Nurjanah