❓ A WA parliamentary question on notice addresses the review and future of an Aboriginal education program at Newton Moore Senior High School in Bunbury, with assurances of continued funding and community consultation for a retention strategy.
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I refer to the program aimed at keeping Aboriginal children at school currently running at Newton Moore Senior High School in Bunbury. (1) Is this program being reviewed, or about to be reviewed? (2) If yes, why is this program being reviewed? (3) If the program is being reviewed, what are the terms of reference of this review, who will be conducting the review and when is the review due to conclude? (4) Will this program be closed down? (5) Has any funding been allocated to continue this program, or a replacement program, that supports Aboriginal education in the Bunbury area? Hon GRAHAM GIFFARD
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I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) The program has been reviewed. (2) The program has been reviewed, along with a number of other programs across the State, to ensure it is meeting its objectives. (3) The terms of reference for the review were whether the program was meeting its own objectives, which were - (a) to improve the retention of Aboriginal children to year 12; (b) to improve the academic performance of Aboriginal children; (c) to improve achievement of the academic expectations of the Aboriginal community. The review was conducted by: the District Director of Education, Dr Barry Bastow; the Director of Aboriginal Education, Mr Robert Somerville; the Coordinator of Aboriginal Education, Bunbury, Ms Charmaine Derschow; and the Manager of Retention and Participation, Mr Douglas Melville. The Bunbury Aboriginal Education Council was also consulted during this process. The review has been concluded. (4) No. The current program at Newton Moore Senior High School will continue using school resources focusing upon retaining the successful aspects of community-school involvement. (5) Yes. Funding has been allocated to focus upon a retention strategy for Aboriginal children in Bunbury. This strategy will take at least six months to properly consult with the Aboriginal community and industry. The program involves the Polly Farmer Foundation, the Smith Family, Red Cross, Aboriginal Education and industry.
(1) Is this program being reviewed, or about to be reviewed? (2) If yes, why is this program being reviewed? (3) If the program is being reviewed, what are the terms of reference of this review, who will be conducting the review and when is the review due to conclude? (4) Will this program be closed down? (5) Has any funding been allocated to continue this program, or a replacement program, that supports Aboriginal education in the Bunbury area? Hon GRAHAM GIFFARD replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) The program has been reviewed. (2) The program has been reviewed, along with a number of other programs across the State, to ensure it is meeting its objectives. (3) The terms of reference for the review were whether the program was meeting its own objectives, which were - (a) to improve the retention of Aboriginal children to year 12; (b) to improve the academic performance of Aboriginal children; (c) to improve achievement of the academic expectations of the Aboriginal community. The review was conducted by: the District Director of Education, Dr Barry Bastow; the Director of Aboriginal Education, Mr Robert Somerville; the Coordinator of Aboriginal Education, Bunbury, Ms Charmaine Derschow; and the Manager of Retention and Participation, Mr Douglas Melville. The Bunbury Aboriginal Education Council was also consulted during this process. The review has been concluded. (4) No. The current program at Newton Moore Senior High School will continue using school resources focusing upon retaining the successful aspects of community-school involvement. (5) Yes. Funding has been allocated to focus upon a retention strategy for Aboriginal children in Bunbury. This strategy will take at least six months to properly consult with the Aboriginal community and industry. The program involves the Polly Farmer Foundation, the Smith Family, Red Cross, Aboriginal Education and industry.
(2) If yes, why is this program being reviewed? (3) If the program is being reviewed, what are the terms of reference of this review, who will be conducting the review and when is the review due to conclude? (4) Will this program be closed down? (5) Has any funding been allocated to continue this program, or a replacement program, that supports Aboriginal education in the Bunbury area? Hon GRAHAM GIFFARD replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) The program has been reviewed. (2) The program has been reviewed, along with a number of other programs across the State, to ensure it is meeting its objectives. (3) The terms of reference for the review were whether the program was meeting its own objectives, which were - (a) to improve the retention of Aboriginal children to year 12; (b) to improve the academic performance of Aboriginal children; (c) to improve achievement of the academic expectations of the Aboriginal community. The review was conducted by: the District Director of Education, Dr Barry Bastow; the Director of Aboriginal Education, Mr Robert Somerville; the Coordinator of Aboriginal Education, Bunbury, Ms Charmaine Derschow; and the Manager of Retention and Participation, Mr Douglas Melville. The Bunbury Aboriginal Education Council was also consulted during this process. The review has been concluded. (4) No. The current program at Newton Moore Senior High School will continue using school resources focusing upon retaining the successful aspects of community-school involvement. (5) Yes. Funding has been allocated to focus upon a retention strategy for Aboriginal children in Bunbury. This strategy will take at least six months to properly consult with the Aboriginal community and industry. The program involves the Polly Farmer Foundation, the Smith Family, Red Cross, Aboriginal Education and industry.
(3) If the program is being reviewed, what are the terms of reference of this review, who will be conducting the review and when is the review due to conclude? (4) Will this program be closed down? (5) Has any funding been allocated to continue this program, or a replacement program, that supports Aboriginal education in the Bunbury area? Hon GRAHAM GIFFARD replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) The program has been reviewed. (2) The program has been reviewed, along with a number of other programs across the State, to ensure it is meeting its objectives. (3) The terms of reference for the review were whether the program was meeting its own objectives, which were - (a) to improve the retention of Aboriginal children to year 12; (b) to improve the academic performance of Aboriginal children; (c) to improve achievement of the academic expectations of the Aboriginal community. The review was conducted by: the District Director of Education, Dr Barry Bastow; the Director of Aboriginal Education, Mr Robert Somerville; the Coordinator of Aboriginal Education, Bunbury, Ms Charmaine Derschow; and the Manager of Retention and Participation, Mr Douglas Melville. The Bunbury Aboriginal Education Council was also consulted during this process. The review has been concluded. (4) No. The current program at Newton Moore Senior High School will continue using school resources focusing upon retaining the successful aspects of community-school involvement. (5) Yes. Funding has been allocated to focus upon a retention strategy for Aboriginal children in Bunbury. This strategy will take at least six months to properly consult with the Aboriginal community and industry. The program involves the Polly Farmer Foundation, the Smith Family, Red Cross, Aboriginal Education and industry.
(4) Will this program be closed down? (5) Has any funding been allocated to continue this program, or a replacement program, that supports Aboriginal education in the Bunbury area? Hon GRAHAM GIFFARD replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) The program has been reviewed. (2) The program has been reviewed, along with a number of other programs across the State, to ensure it is meeting its objectives. (3) The terms of reference for the review were whether the program was meeting its own objectives, which were - (a) to improve the retention of Aboriginal children to year 12; (b) to improve the academic performance of Aboriginal children; (c) to improve achievement of the academic expectations of the Aboriginal community. The review was conducted by: the District Director of Education, Dr Barry Bastow; the Director of Aboriginal Education, Mr Robert Somerville; the Coordinator of Aboriginal Education, Bunbury, Ms Charmaine Derschow; and the Manager of Retention and Participation, Mr Douglas Melville. The Bunbury Aboriginal Education Council was also consulted during this process. The review has been concluded. (4) No. The current program at Newton Moore Senior High School will continue using school resources focusing upon retaining the successful aspects of community-school involvement. (5) Yes. Funding has been allocated to focus upon a retention strategy for Aboriginal children in Bunbury. This strategy will take at least six months to properly consult with the Aboriginal community and industry. The program involves the Polly Farmer Foundation, the Smith Family, Red Cross, Aboriginal Education and industry.
(5) Has any funding been allocated to continue this program, or a replacement program, that supports Aboriginal education in the Bunbury area? Hon GRAHAM GIFFARD replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) The program has been reviewed. (2) The program has been reviewed, along with a number of other programs across the State, to ensure it is meeting its objectives. (3) The terms of reference for the review were whether the program was meeting its own objectives, which were - (a) to improve the retention of Aboriginal children to year 12; (b) to improve the academic performance of Aboriginal children; (c) to improve achievement of the academic expectations of the Aboriginal community. The review was conducted by: the District Director of Education, Dr Barry Bastow; the Director of Aboriginal Education, Mr Robert Somerville; the Coordinator of Aboriginal Education, Bunbury, Ms Charmaine Derschow; and the Manager of Retention and Participation, Mr Douglas Melville. The Bunbury Aboriginal Education Council was also consulted during this process. The review has been concluded. (4) No. The current program at Newton Moore Senior High School will continue using school resources focusing upon retaining the successful aspects of community-school involvement. (5) Yes. Funding has been allocated to focus upon a retention strategy for Aboriginal children in Bunbury. This strategy will take at least six months to properly consult with the Aboriginal community and industry. The program involves the Polly Farmer Foundation, the Smith Family, Red Cross, Aboriginal Education and industry.
Hon GRAHAM GIFFARD replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) The program has been reviewed. (2) The program has been reviewed, along with a number of other programs across the State, to ensure it is meeting its objectives. (3) The terms of reference for the review were whether the program was meeting its own objectives, which were - (a) to improve the retention of Aboriginal children to year 12; (b) to improve the academic performance of Aboriginal children; (c) to improve achievement of the academic expectations of the Aboriginal community. The review was conducted by: the District Director of Education, Dr Barry Bastow; the Director of Aboriginal Education, Mr Robert Somerville; the Coordinator of Aboriginal Education, Bunbury, Ms Charmaine Derschow; and the Manager of Retention and Participation, Mr Douglas Melville. The Bunbury Aboriginal Education Council was also consulted during this process. The review has been concluded. (4) No. The current program at Newton Moore Senior High School will continue using school resources focusing upon retaining the successful aspects of community-school involvement. (5) Yes. Funding has been allocated to focus upon a retention strategy for Aboriginal children in Bunbury. This strategy will take at least six months to properly consult with the Aboriginal community and industry. The program involves the Polly Farmer Foundation, the Smith Family, Red Cross, Aboriginal Education and industry.
I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) The program has been reviewed. (2) The program has been reviewed, along with a number of other programs across the State, to ensure it is meeting its objectives. (3) The terms of reference for the review were whether the program was meeting its own objectives, which were - (a) to improve the retention of Aboriginal children to year 12; (b) to improve the academic performance of Aboriginal children; (c) to improve achievement of the academic expectations of the Aboriginal community. The review was conducted by: the District Director of Education, Dr Barry Bastow; the Director of Aboriginal Education, Mr Robert Somerville; the Coordinator of Aboriginal Education, Bunbury, Ms Charmaine Derschow; and the Manager of Retention and Participation, Mr Douglas Melville. The Bunbury Aboriginal Education Council was also consulted during this process. The review has been concluded. (4) No. The current program at Newton Moore Senior High School will continue using school resources focusing upon retaining the successful aspects of community-school involvement. (5) Yes. Funding has been allocated to focus upon a retention strategy for Aboriginal children in Bunbury. This strategy will take at least six months to properly consult with the Aboriginal community and industry. The program involves the Polly Farmer Foundation, the Smith Family, Red Cross, Aboriginal Education and industry.
(1) The program has been reviewed. (2) The program has been reviewed, along with a number of other programs across the State, to ensure it is meeting its objectives. (3) The terms of reference for the review were whether the program was meeting its own objectives, which were - (a) to improve the retention of Aboriginal children to year 12; (b) to improve the academic performance of Aboriginal children; (c) to improve achievement of the academic expectations of the Aboriginal community. The review was conducted by: the District Director of Education, Dr Barry Bastow; the Director of Aboriginal Education, Mr Robert Somerville; the Coordinator of Aboriginal Education, Bunbury, Ms Charmaine Derschow; and the Manager of Retention and Participation, Mr Douglas Melville. The Bunbury Aboriginal Education Council was also consulted during this process. The review has been concluded. (4) No. The current program at Newton Moore Senior High School will continue using school resources focusing upon retaining the successful aspects of community-school involvement. (5) Yes. Funding has been allocated to focus upon a retention strategy for Aboriginal children in Bunbury. This strategy will take at least six months to properly consult with the Aboriginal community and industry. The program involves the Polly Farmer Foundation, the Smith Family, Red Cross, Aboriginal Education and industry.
(2) The program has been reviewed, along with a number of other programs across the State, to ensure it is meeting its objectives. (3) The terms of reference for the review were whether the program was meeting its own objectives, which were - (a) to improve the retention of Aboriginal children to year 12; (b) to improve the academic performance of Aboriginal children; (c) to improve achievement of the academic expectations of the Aboriginal community. The review was conducted by: the District Director of Education, Dr Barry Bastow; the Director of Aboriginal Education, Mr Robert Somerville; the Coordinator of Aboriginal Education, Bunbury, Ms Charmaine Derschow; and the Manager of Retention and Participation, Mr Douglas Melville. The Bunbury Aboriginal Education Council was also consulted during this process. The review has been concluded. (4) No. The current program at Newton Moore Senior High School will continue using school resources focusing upon retaining the successful aspects of community-school involvement. (5) Yes. Funding has been allocated to focus upon a retention strategy for Aboriginal children in Bunbury. This strategy will take at least six months to properly consult with the Aboriginal community and industry. The program involves the Polly Farmer Foundation, the Smith Family, Red Cross, Aboriginal Education and industry.
(3) The terms of reference for the review were whether the program was meeting its own objectives, which were - (a) to improve the retention of Aboriginal children to year 12; (b) to improve the academic performance of Aboriginal children; (c) to improve achievement of the academic expectations of the Aboriginal community. The review was conducted by: the District Director of Education, Dr Barry Bastow; the Director of Aboriginal Education, Mr Robert Somerville; the Coordinator of Aboriginal Education, Bunbury, Ms Charmaine Derschow; and the Manager of Retention and Participation, Mr Douglas Melville. The Bunbury Aboriginal Education Council was also consulted during this process. The review has been concluded. (4) No. The current program at Newton Moore Senior High School will continue using school resources focusing upon retaining the successful aspects of community-school involvement. (5) Yes. Funding has been allocated to focus upon a retention strategy for Aboriginal children in Bunbury. This strategy will take at least six months to properly consult with the Aboriginal community and industry. The program involves the Polly Farmer Foundation, the Smith Family, Red Cross, Aboriginal Education and industry.
(b) to improve the academic performance of Aboriginal children; (c) to improve achievement of the academic expectations of the Aboriginal community.
(c) to improve achievement of the academic expectations of the Aboriginal community.
The Bunbury Aboriginal Education Council was also consulted during this process. The review has been concluded.
(5) Yes. Funding has been allocated to focus upon a retention strategy for Aboriginal children in Bunbury. This strategy will take at least six months to properly consult with the Aboriginal community and industry. The program involves the Polly Farmer Foundation, the Smith Family, Red Cross, Aboriginal Education and industry.
(1) Is this program being reviewed, or about to be reviewed? (2) If yes, why is this program being reviewed? (3) If the program is being reviewed, what are the terms of reference of this review, who will be conducting the review and when is the review due to conclude? (4) Will this program be closed down? (5) Has any funding been allocated to continue this program, or a replacement program, that supports Aboriginal education in the Bunbury area? Hon GRAHAM GIFFARD replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) The program has been reviewed. (2) The program has been reviewed, along with a number of other programs across the State, to ensure it is meeting its objectives. (3) The terms of reference for the review were whether the program was meeting its own objectives, which were - (a) to improve the retention of Aboriginal children to year 12; (b) to improve the academic performance of Aboriginal children; (c) to improve achievement of the academic expectations of the Aboriginal community. The review was conducted by: the District Director of Education, Dr Barry Bastow; the Director of Aboriginal Education, Mr Robert Somerville; the Coordinator of Aboriginal Education, Bunbury, Ms Charmaine Derschow; and the Manager of Retention and Participation, Mr Douglas Melville. The Bunbury Aboriginal Education Council was also consulted during this process. The review has been concluded. (4) No. The current program at Newton Moore Senior High School will continue using school resources focusing upon retaining the successful aspects of community-school involvement. (5) Yes. Funding has been allocated to focus upon a retention strategy for Aboriginal children in Bunbury. This strategy will take at least six months to properly consult with the Aboriginal community and industry. The program involves the Polly Farmer Foundation, the Smith Family, Red Cross, Aboriginal Education and industry.
(2) If yes, why is this program being reviewed? (3) If the program is being reviewed, what are the terms of reference of this review, who will be conducting the review and when is the review due to conclude? (4) Will this program be closed down? (5) Has any funding been allocated to continue this program, or a replacement program, that supports Aboriginal education in the Bunbury area? Hon GRAHAM GIFFARD replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) The program has been reviewed. (2) The program has been reviewed, along with a number of other programs across the State, to ensure it is meeting its objectives. (3) The terms of reference for the review were whether the program was meeting its own objectives, which were - (a) to improve the retention of Aboriginal children to year 12; (b) to improve the academic performance of Aboriginal children; (c) to improve achievement of the academic expectations of the Aboriginal community. The review was conducted by: the District Director of Education, Dr Barry Bastow; the Director of Aboriginal Education, Mr Robert Somerville; the Coordinator of Aboriginal Education, Bunbury, Ms Charmaine Derschow; and the Manager of Retention and Participation, Mr Douglas Melville. The Bunbury Aboriginal Education Council was also consulted during this process. The review has been concluded. (4) No. The current program at Newton Moore Senior High School will continue using school resources focusing upon retaining the successful aspects of community-school involvement. (5) Yes. Funding has been allocated to focus upon a retention strategy for Aboriginal children in Bunbury. This strategy will take at least six months to properly consult with the Aboriginal community and industry. The program involves the Polly Farmer Foundation, the Smith Family, Red Cross, Aboriginal Education and industry.
(3) If the program is being reviewed, what are the terms of reference of this review, who will be conducting the review and when is the review due to conclude? (4) Will this program be closed down? (5) Has any funding been allocated to continue this program, or a replacement program, that supports Aboriginal education in the Bunbury area? Hon GRAHAM GIFFARD replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) The program has been reviewed. (2) The program has been reviewed, along with a number of other programs across the State, to ensure it is meeting its objectives. (3) The terms of reference for the review were whether the program was meeting its own objectives, which were - (a) to improve the retention of Aboriginal children to year 12; (b) to improve the academic performance of Aboriginal children; (c) to improve achievement of the academic expectations of the Aboriginal community. The review was conducted by: the District Director of Education, Dr Barry Bastow; the Director of Aboriginal Education, Mr Robert Somerville; the Coordinator of Aboriginal Education, Bunbury, Ms Charmaine Derschow; and the Manager of Retention and Participation, Mr Douglas Melville. The Bunbury Aboriginal Education Council was also consulted during this process. The review has been concluded. (4) No. The current program at Newton Moore Senior High School will continue using school resources focusing upon retaining the successful aspects of community-school involvement. (5) Yes. Funding has been allocated to focus upon a retention strategy for Aboriginal children in Bunbury. This strategy will take at least six months to properly consult with the Aboriginal community and industry. The program involves the Polly Farmer Foundation, the Smith Family, Red Cross, Aboriginal Education and industry.
(4) Will this program be closed down? (5) Has any funding been allocated to continue this program, or a replacement program, that supports Aboriginal education in the Bunbury area? Hon GRAHAM GIFFARD replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) The program has been reviewed. (2) The program has been reviewed, along with a number of other programs across the State, to ensure it is meeting its objectives. (3) The terms of reference for the review were whether the program was meeting its own objectives, which were - (a) to improve the retention of Aboriginal children to year 12; (b) to improve the academic performance of Aboriginal children; (c) to improve achievement of the academic expectations of the Aboriginal community. The review was conducted by: the District Director of Education, Dr Barry Bastow; the Director of Aboriginal Education, Mr Robert Somerville; the Coordinator of Aboriginal Education, Bunbury, Ms Charmaine Derschow; and the Manager of Retention and Participation, Mr Douglas Melville. The Bunbury Aboriginal Education Council was also consulted during this process. The review has been concluded. (4) No. The current program at Newton Moore Senior High School will continue using school resources focusing upon retaining the successful aspects of community-school involvement. (5) Yes. Funding has been allocated to focus upon a retention strategy for Aboriginal children in Bunbury. This strategy will take at least six months to properly consult with the Aboriginal community and industry. The program involves the Polly Farmer Foundation, the Smith Family, Red Cross, Aboriginal Education and industry.
(5) Has any funding been allocated to continue this program, or a replacement program, that supports Aboriginal education in the Bunbury area? Hon GRAHAM GIFFARD replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) The program has been reviewed. (2) The program has been reviewed, along with a number of other programs across the State, to ensure it is meeting its objectives. (3) The terms of reference for the review were whether the program was meeting its own objectives, which were - (a) to improve the retention of Aboriginal children to year 12; (b) to improve the academic performance of Aboriginal children; (c) to improve achievement of the academic expectations of the Aboriginal community. The review was conducted by: the District Director of Education, Dr Barry Bastow; the Director of Aboriginal Education, Mr Robert Somerville; the Coordinator of Aboriginal Education, Bunbury, Ms Charmaine Derschow; and the Manager of Retention and Participation, Mr Douglas Melville. The Bunbury Aboriginal Education Council was also consulted during this process. The review has been concluded. (4) No. The current program at Newton Moore Senior High School will continue using school resources focusing upon retaining the successful aspects of community-school involvement. (5) Yes. Funding has been allocated to focus upon a retention strategy for Aboriginal children in Bunbury. This strategy will take at least six months to properly consult with the Aboriginal community and industry. The program involves the Polly Farmer Foundation, the Smith Family, Red Cross, Aboriginal Education and industry.
Hon GRAHAM GIFFARD replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) The program has been reviewed. (2) The program has been reviewed, along with a number of other programs across the State, to ensure it is meeting its objectives. (3) The terms of reference for the review were whether the program was meeting its own objectives, which were - (a) to improve the retention of Aboriginal children to year 12; (b) to improve the academic performance of Aboriginal children; (c) to improve achievement of the academic expectations of the Aboriginal community. The review was conducted by: the District Director of Education, Dr Barry Bastow; the Director of Aboriginal Education, Mr Robert Somerville; the Coordinator of Aboriginal Education, Bunbury, Ms Charmaine Derschow; and the Manager of Retention and Participation, Mr Douglas Melville. The Bunbury Aboriginal Education Council was also consulted during this process. The review has been concluded. (4) No. The current program at Newton Moore Senior High School will continue using school resources focusing upon retaining the successful aspects of community-school involvement. (5) Yes. Funding has been allocated to focus upon a retention strategy for Aboriginal children in Bunbury. This strategy will take at least six months to properly consult with the Aboriginal community and industry. The program involves the Polly Farmer Foundation, the Smith Family, Red Cross, Aboriginal Education and industry.
I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) The program has been reviewed. (2) The program has been reviewed, along with a number of other programs across the State, to ensure it is meeting its objectives. (3) The terms of reference for the review were whether the program was meeting its own objectives, which were - (a) to improve the retention of Aboriginal children to year 12; (b) to improve the academic performance of Aboriginal children; (c) to improve achievement of the academic expectations of the Aboriginal community. The review was conducted by: the District Director of Education, Dr Barry Bastow; the Director of Aboriginal Education, Mr Robert Somerville; the Coordinator of Aboriginal Education, Bunbury, Ms Charmaine Derschow; and the Manager of Retention and Participation, Mr Douglas Melville. The Bunbury Aboriginal Education Council was also consulted during this process. The review has been concluded. (4) No. The current program at Newton Moore Senior High School will continue using school resources focusing upon retaining the successful aspects of community-school involvement. (5) Yes. Funding has been allocated to focus upon a retention strategy for Aboriginal children in Bunbury. This strategy will take at least six months to properly consult with the Aboriginal community and industry. The program involves the Polly Farmer Foundation, the Smith Family, Red Cross, Aboriginal Education and industry.
(1) The program has been reviewed. (2) The program has been reviewed, along with a number of other programs across the State, to ensure it is meeting its objectives. (3) The terms of reference for the review were whether the program was meeting its own objectives, which were - (a) to improve the retention of Aboriginal children to year 12; (b) to improve the academic performance of Aboriginal children; (c) to improve achievement of the academic expectations of the Aboriginal community. The review was conducted by: the District Director of Education, Dr Barry Bastow; the Director of Aboriginal Education, Mr Robert Somerville; the Coordinator of Aboriginal Education, Bunbury, Ms Charmaine Derschow; and the Manager of Retention and Participation, Mr Douglas Melville. The Bunbury Aboriginal Education Council was also consulted during this process. The review has been concluded. (4) No. The current program at Newton Moore Senior High School will continue using school resources focusing upon retaining the successful aspects of community-school involvement. (5) Yes. Funding has been allocated to focus upon a retention strategy for Aboriginal children in Bunbury. This strategy will take at least six months to properly consult with the Aboriginal community and industry. The program involves the Polly Farmer Foundation, the Smith Family, Red Cross, Aboriginal Education and industry.
(2) The program has been reviewed, along with a number of other programs across the State, to ensure it is meeting its objectives. (3) The terms of reference for the review were whether the program was meeting its own objectives, which were - (a) to improve the retention of Aboriginal children to year 12; (b) to improve the academic performance of Aboriginal children; (c) to improve achievement of the academic expectations of the Aboriginal community. The review was conducted by: the District Director of Education, Dr Barry Bastow; the Director of Aboriginal Education, Mr Robert Somerville; the Coordinator of Aboriginal Education, Bunbury, Ms Charmaine Derschow; and the Manager of Retention and Participation, Mr Douglas Melville. The Bunbury Aboriginal Education Council was also consulted during this process. The review has been concluded. (4) No. The current program at Newton Moore Senior High School will continue using school resources focusing upon retaining the successful aspects of community-school involvement. (5) Yes. Funding has been allocated to focus upon a retention strategy for Aboriginal children in Bunbury. This strategy will take at least six months to properly consult with the Aboriginal community and industry. The program involves the Polly Farmer Foundation, the Smith Family, Red Cross, Aboriginal Education and industry.
(3) The terms of reference for the review were whether the program was meeting its own objectives, which were - (a) to improve the retention of Aboriginal children to year 12; (b) to improve the academic performance of Aboriginal children; (c) to improve achievement of the academic expectations of the Aboriginal community. The review was conducted by: the District Director of Education, Dr Barry Bastow; the Director of Aboriginal Education, Mr Robert Somerville; the Coordinator of Aboriginal Education, Bunbury, Ms Charmaine Derschow; and the Manager of Retention and Participation, Mr Douglas Melville. The Bunbury Aboriginal Education Council was also consulted during this process. The review has been concluded. (4) No. The current program at Newton Moore Senior High School will continue using school resources focusing upon retaining the successful aspects of community-school involvement. (5) Yes. Funding has been allocated to focus upon a retention strategy for Aboriginal children in Bunbury. This strategy will take at least six months to properly consult with the Aboriginal community and industry. The program involves the Polly Farmer Foundation, the Smith Family, Red Cross, Aboriginal Education and industry.
(b) to improve the academic performance of Aboriginal children; (c) to improve achievement of the academic expectations of the Aboriginal community.
(c) to improve achievement of the academic expectations of the Aboriginal community.
The Bunbury Aboriginal Education Council was also consulted during this process. The review has been concluded.
(5) Yes. Funding has been allocated to focus upon a retention strategy for Aboriginal children in Bunbury. This strategy will take at least six months to properly consult with the Aboriginal community and industry. The program involves the Polly Farmer Foundation, the Smith Family, Red Cross, Aboriginal Education and industry.
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