A parliamentary question regarding the reclassification of Newman Primary School and other Pilbara schools, focusing on the impact on staffing, funding, and infrastructure. The answer clarifies the specific effects of the reclassification on Newman Primary School and confirms no other Pilbara schools were under consideration for reclassification at the time.

AnsweredQoN 1448Legislative Assembly
Asked
20 August 2009
Portfolio
Education

QuestionView source ↗

In regard to the reclassification of the Newman Primary School from a level four to a level five, I ask:
(a) can the Minister advise what impact this reclassification will have on:
(i) staffing numbers, including administrative, teaching and school support staff and assistants;
(ii) training opportunities for staff;
(iii) additional funding for the school; and
(iv) refurbishment or additional school buildings; and
(b) can the Minister advise which Pilbara schools due for a review are still yet to be reclassified; and
(c) what is the reason for the delay in reclassification of these schools?

AnswerView source ↗

Answered
22 September 2009
Responded by
Minister for Education
Response time
33 days
(a)
(i)  Reclassification has no effect upon the allocations of total teacher staffing, school support and education assistants to the school as these are driven by student  enrolment.  However, as a level five primary school Newman Primary School is entitled  to one level five school principal and two level three deputy principals, whereas a level  four primary school is entitled to one level four principal and one level three deputy  principal.
(ii)   No effect.
(iii)   As a level five primary school Newman Primary School receives a core grant of $1 284.24 more than it did as a level four primary school in its core grant. Other grants  are calculated on the basis of student enrolment.
(iv)  No effect.
(b)  No other Pilbara schools were under consideration for reclassification for 2010.
(c) Not applicable.
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