As we prepare for the upcoming Federal election, all Principals need to be mindful of using opportunities with their local member to advance the issues affecting Catholic education in your area.

Some areas of focus which may be worth keeping in mind include to:

• Maintain religious freedom and diversity in schools
• Prioritise and maintain investment in early and primary education
• Provide long term funding certainty for students who are disadvantaged
• Maintain high quality initial teacher education
• Ensure all forms of testing are used to improve student learning.
• Declutter the curriculum
• Assure regular and sustained in school experiences
• Support raising the profile of the teaching profession
• Grow investment in developing and maintaining high quality school leadership
• Support the wellbeing of school leaders
• Engage with key Principal bodies from all sectors

Educational decisions need to be made by educators