Position papers
The VACPSP is a beacon for professional, trusted and reasoned advocacy.
VACPSP contribution and consultation is sought by a range of leaders and groups within the Catholic education and broader education landscape.
Melbourne School Closures Paper
In response to Melbourne school closures in 2023, the VACPSP Principal Council collaborated to create a position paper on the school closure process with a solutions focus.
The purpose of the paper was to articulate the position of Victorian Catholic Primary Principals as conveyed through the Principal Council and other individual Principals consulted for the purposes of this paper.
Through this paper the VACPSP successfully had an open dialogue with MACS and worked together to address this feedback.
Terms and Conditions Paper
In 2021, the VACPSP pioneered a project that examined and evaluated the current conditions of Catholic primary school Principals in Victoria, to deliver an informed and professional discussion paper that will positively impact industry iscussions over the coming years.
The project involved consultation with a broad cross-section of Principals to identify the current lived experience of these educational leaders and to identify the support needed at a local level to ensure not only the sustained success of Principals, but the scope and capacity for Principals to thrive in their role.
The project culminated in the development and delivery of a detailed and highly professional report and recommendations document that will inform and shape industry level discussions for years to come.
Discussion Points for Consideration by Directors and Members
This document, and the propositions included within it, build upon the VACPSP’s efforts to address the issues raised by the CECV about VACPSP operations and are presented in a spirit of openness, trust, collegial endeavour and flourishing Catholic education. The VACPSP intends this document to be read as an addendum to the Association Overview provided to Melbourne Archdiocese as part of the CECV review of the functions of the VACPSP.
The propositions included in this document are the product of consultation with VACPSP members and leaders with the aim of promoting discussions around initiatives that will enhance the capacity and wellbeing of Catholic primary school Principals and, ultimately, the Victorian Catholic education sector. The recommendations are presented with reference to their likely positive impact for the VACPSP upon implementation.
Our partners. With thanks.
CONTACT US
Always here for a chat. Connect with us by phone, email or book a call with President, Michael Gray.
1800 VACPSP (822 777) | admin@vacpsp.org.au
PO Box 562, Flinders Lane VIC 8009
Our partners. With thanks.
CONTACT US
Always here for a chat. Connect with us by phone, email or book a call with President, Michael Gray.
1800 VACPSP (822 777) | admin@vacpsp.org.au
PO Box 562, Flinders Lane VIC 8009
The VACPSP acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the many lands that encompass our Catholic primary schools across Victoria – Dioceses of Ballarat, Sale, Sandhurst and the Archdiocese of Melbourne. The VACPSP recognises the Traditional Custodians' culture and the continuing spiritual connection to land, sea and waters.
The VACPSP pays our respect to their Elders past, present and emerging and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples who live, work, teach and learn within Catholic education in Victoria.
We commit to working together to create culturally safe schools for all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students to learn and thrive. We commit to working together for reconciliation, justice and treaty.
VACPSP. Better, Together.
Proudly representing Victorian Catholic primary Principals statewide and nationally.
Victorian Association of Catholic Primary Principals Inc | 1800 VACPSP (822777) | admin@vacpsp.org.au | PO Box 562, Flinders Lane VIC 8009
VACPSP Constitution | Privacy Policy