Welcome
The Independent Primary School Heads of Australia (IPSHA) is an incorporated body of Heads of independent primary schools throughout Australia.
It is comprised of members whose schools educate over 120,000 children, from Early Learning to 14 years of age.
Currently IPSHA has a membership of more than 380 Full Members, 70 Associate and Life Members and 22 Overseas Members.
Welcome from the President
Welcome to the website of the Independent Primary School Heads of Australia (IPSHA), previously known as the Junior School Heads Association of Australia (JSHAA). An association of independent sector primary and middle school Heads across Australia, IPSHA provides many opportunities for members and their schools via a local branch in each Australian state. Such opportunities include professional development activities for Heads and often for other teachers in the members’ school. State branches also conduct activities for children in the schools of members, including sporting and a variety of cultural events.
As the premier Australian association for independent sector primary and middle school Heads, IPSHA is one of the three affiliate associations of the Australian Primary Principals’ Association (APPA), along with those associations representing Heads in the Government and Catholic sectors. APPA provides a strong and unified voice on matters of primary education in Australia and IPSHA values its involvement in this important body.
The Independent Primary School Heads of Australia, since its inception in 1952, has existed chiefly for the fellowship of its members and as a forum for the sharing of ideas and approaches to the vital role we share – that of educating children to the best of our ability. With these purposes in mind, IPSHA members since 1952 have highly valued their involvement in the Association. Indeed, for many members, IPSHA is the professional association they value most.
Please feel welcome to find out more about IPSHA through this website. I particularly direct you to the Association's Goals and Key Targets. Feel most welcome, also, to contact me or any member of the IPSHA Federal Board, for more information should you require, and new members are always welcome.
With kind regards,
Guy Mason
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