2 visitors from the UK and 6 local guests. $200 collected from the Wishing Well. New Rotary Flotary for the coming summer.

and guest Speaker Mr Andrew Host presented a fascinating insight into the changes brought to Margaret River Senior High School
 

Guest Speaker

 

Mr Andrew Host presented a fascinating insight into the changes brought to Margaret River Senior High School through the Independent Public School (IPS) system. The system has allowed staff and budget flexibility, a relevant and ‘staff owned’ business plan and a focus on Performance Management. Andrew said that the cultural change has been immense. Where the ‘head shed’ (Departmental HQ) took decisions that affected individual schools, IPS allows local managers to plan ahead for staff, budget, buildings etc. The system has engaged and motivated the staff and made peer review an important part of the culture.

 

Andrew emphasised the important role the school plays in developing tomorrow’s community leaders.

 

The Rotary Raft has been adopted into the Club Service program. Work is ongoing to replace the old raft with a modern floating trampoline and to make it a high profile centre piece down at Gnarabup over coming summer.
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