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The Independent Primary School Heads of Australia
FormationSeptember 1952
Membership
380 member schools
Federal President
Sally Rushton
Executive Assistant
Simone Larwood
Websiteipsha.org.au

The Independent Primary School Heads of Australia (IPSHA) formerly Junior School Heads Association of Australia (JSHAA), is an incorporated body representing the heads of independent primary schools in Australia.[1]

Officially established in September 1952,[2] the Association is broken into state branches, with six offices across Australia. The organisation currently has a membership of nearly 380 Full Members, 60 Associate and Life Members and 23 Overseas Members.[1] Combined, the member schools employ around 6,000 people, and are responsible for educating about 100,000 primary aged children.[2]

History

The IPSHA evolved largely from informal gatherings of New South Wales headmasters, which called itself the Junior Schools' Conference. The Organisation was established in 1952, when a conference was held at Cranbrook School, Sydney, where a constitution was agreed upon for the establishment of the Junior Schools' Conference of Australia.[2]

The organisation holds biennial conferences, which alternate between states. At the biennial Conference in Perth in 1984, the Constitution was amended and the Heads of Independent Girls' Schools became eligible for membership of the IPSHA. Along with this change, came eligibility for heads of co-educational junior schools to join, which provided a significant boost in membership.[2]

Today, the organisation is actively involved in, and has strong representation in such groups as; the National Executive Council of the Australian Primary Principals' Association (APPA), the Australian Principals Associations Professional Development Council (APAPDC), the Australian College of Education (ACE), the Australian Council for Educational Administration (ACEA).[2]

State branches

The IPSHA has branches in each of Australia's six states,[3] New South Wales, Queensland, South Australia, Tasmania, Victoria and Western Australia.[3] Each state has an elected representative.

State representatives

New South Wales

With over 120 members from city, suburban and regional primary and middle schools, the New South Wales Branch of IPSHA has a wide diversity of schools represented. Member schools range from stand alone primary schools to K-12 campuses in both single sex and coeducational settings. All are independent and many reflect a variety of faith based and philosophical missions.

Its term meetings are held at a variety of schools and include relevant professional development through keynote speakers, discussion groups and workshops.

Students in member schools have access to a range of excellent events. Performing Arts Festivals, Debating, Social Issues Expos, Travelling Art Exhibitions, and a wide range of Saturday Sport activities offer students opportunities to share and develop their talents and interests alongside others. Key sport carnivals and trials offer a pathway to CIS for talented students.

Queensland

The Queensland branch of the IPSHA now has 78 members from independent schools across the state including single-sex, coeducational, denominational, nondenominational, metropolitan and regional schools.[4]

Members meet once per term at one of the member schools, for the purpose of Professional Development, a Branch Meeting and opportunities for networking. Over the last few years, annual State Branch Refresher weekends have been held, with the majority of them in North Queensland.[4]

South Australia

The IPSHA in South Australia has 47 member schools from around the state.[5]

Victoria

The Victorian branch consists of 105 members from Independent schools across the state, including single sex, co-educational, denominational, non-denominational, metropolitan and rural schools.[6]

Victorian activities

IPSHA music festival

Held in Dallas Brooks Hall, Melbourne, over a period of six evenings, the Music Festival is a popular event. It is held every two years, with around 54 participating schools.[7]

Student leadership forum

Student leaders are provided with guest motivational speakers and interactions.[7]

Western Australia

The Western Australian Branch of the IPSHA was formed in 1954 (as the WA Branch of the JSHAA), by Jeffrey G Hart, of Guildford Grammar School. The first formal gathering of Junior School Heads for the purpose of forming an Association was at Guildford Grammar School in 1954. The first formal meeting of the West Australian Branch was held at Christ Church Grammar School in May 1968, at the meeting a sub-committee was appointed for the purpose of drawing up a proposed constitution.[8]

The founding members of the organisation were:[8]

The Constitution was adopted on 5 July 1968, at the second meeting at Hale School in Perth.[8] Currently, the WA branch features 54 member schools, most of which are located in the Perth Metropolitan area.

Western Australia activities

Ecumenical service

Around 800 students gather in a rotated school hall annually (usually in May), where schools may send a set number of students from middle to upper primary. It was previously held in St. Georges Cathedral, Perth.[9]

Festival of performing arts

Every second year school groups are invited to perform in front of the IPSHA in the Perth Concert Hall. The concert runs for three evenings and one day (the day being especially for children).

Art and craft festival

One member school hosts an Art and Craft Festival on alternate years to the Performing Arts concert. Art may come from a range of year levels.

Chess day

Every year a chess day is held at a member school. IPSHA schools are invited to send a team of four to compete. This event alternates between two set member schools.

Weekly sporting fixtures

Every Thursday schools participate in home and away sporting fixtures.[10]

See also

References

  1. ^ a b Wheatley, Craig (2008). "Welcome". About. The Independent Primary School Heads of Australia. Retrieved 26 February 2007.
  2. ^ a b c d e "IPSHA History". About. The Independent Primary School Heads of Australia. 2008. Retrieved 26 February 2007.
  3. ^ a b "IPSHA State Branches". State Branches. The Independent Primary School Heads of Australia. Retrieved 26 February 2007.
  4. ^ a b Warren, Steve (2008). "Welcome to the Queensland Branch of IPSHA". Queensland Branch. The Independent Primary School Heads of Australia. Retrieved 25 June 2007.
  5. ^ "IPSHA South Australian Directory of Members". South Australia Branch. The Independent Primary School Heads of Australia. 2007. Retrieved 27 February 2007.
  6. ^ "Welcome to the IPSHA Victorian Branch". Victoria Branch. The Independent Primary School Heads of Australia. Retrieved 17 March 2008.
  7. ^ a b "A Handbook for Members 2004-2006" (PDF). Victoria Branch. The Independent Primary School Heads of Australia. 2004. Archived from the original (PDF) on 9 October 2007. Retrieved 17 March 2008.
  8. ^ a b c "The Foundation of the WA Branch of The Independent Primary School Heads of Australia". Western Australia Branch. The Independent Primary School Heads of Australia. Retrieved 26 February 2007.
  9. ^ Go Forward - the official journal of Guildford Grammar School, June 2000. Guildford Grammar School. Printed form. Published June 2000.
  10. ^ "IPSHA (WA) Activities". Western Australia Branch. The Independent Primary School Heads of Australia. Retrieved 26 February 2007.
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