Goals and Objectives

Independent Primary School Heads of Australia:

Is an incorporated body of Heads of independent primary schools throughout Australia, comprised of members whose schools educate over 110,000 children, from early learning to 14 years of age;
Currently has a membership of over 330 full members, over 60 Associate and Life members and over 20 Overseas members;
Has a Federal Board of management with representation from each state;
Provides professional support for its members and their staff through national and state conferences and ongoing professional development activities;
Organises numerous events for the children in its schools including music festivals, sporting competitions, gifted and talented camps, ecumenical services, public speaking, chess competitions and art festivals;
Through its representation on the National Executive Council of the Australian Primary Principals' Association it has direct access to the Federal Minister of Education to influence the direction of primary education in Australia;
Produces a regular newsletter, 'Federal Link';
Fosters close links with other Australian educational associations and equivalent associations in New Zealand, United Kingdom and the United States.

To maintain Independent Primary School Heads of Australia as a significant influence in primary education

Objectives

To foster the cause of independent primary education in Australia;
To maintain links with other associations and official bodies involved in primary education.

GOAL TWO

To promote the unique nature of independent primary education

Objectives

To embrace and nurture the diversity of educational philosophy among member schools;
To inform the wider community of the Association's activities.

To provide collegial and professional support for members and their schools

Objectives

To promote quality leadership through professional development and interaction with other educators;
To create avenues to recognise and acknowledge the valuable contribution of members during their membership;
To seek to provide pastoral care for members;
To provide opportunities for professional development and networking for staff.

To foster quality educational opportunities for children

Objectives

To encourage diversity of educational experience, within a values framework, that recognises children's individual differences in a caring environment;
To provide opportunities for the participation of children in educational, spiritual, sporting and cultural activities.