Shaping our schools

Our goal is to have a strong public school system where every school is a good school, every teacher is an effective teacher and every student is a successful student.

These are the strategies and plans which are shaping our schools:

Partnership Schools
Partnership Schools identifies 101 schools under National Partnership Agreements for low socioeconomic status communities and in the areas of literacy and numeracy. These schools will gain not only additional resources but also the opportunity to operate with greater flexibility.

Focus 2010
Focus 2010 outlines the priorities for 2010 and the expectations of schools, districts and central office.
(September 2009)

Better attendance: brighter futures
Draft strategy on student attendance in public schools.
(August 2009)

Classroom First strategy
Sharyn O'Neill, Director General, describes her commitment to ensure schools focus on teachers and students in classrooms.
(December 2007)

Quick guide to Classroom First
(August 2008)

Plan for public schools 2008-2011
The Plan for Public Schools sets the strategic direction for the next four years.
(January 2008)

Focus 2009
Focus 2009 outlines the priorities for 2009 and the expectations of central office, schools and districts.
(December 2008)

Effective teaching
The Director General's statement outlines the Department's position in relation to effective teaching practice.
(June 2009)

School accountability
The Director General's statement outlines the school accountability process and support mechanisms.
(May 2008)

Managing student behaviour
The Director General's statement provides an overview of the Department's position on managing student behaviour.
(April 2008)

School Improvement
The Director General’s statement describes strategies to support schools.
(December 2008)