❓ Hon Sue Ellery asks the Minister for Education about the future of Catalyst School in Wanneroo, seeking assurance it won't close due to financial issues. The Minister confirms the school's registration is being cancelled due to failure to meet registration standards, despite receiving maximum funding.
AnsweredQoN 823Legislative Council
QuestionView source ↗
CATALYST SCHOOL, WANNEROO
823. Hon SUE ELLERY to the Minister for
Education:
I refer to the Catalyst Curriculum
and Re-engagement School in Wanneroo.
Can the minister assure the students
and parents that this school will not be forced to close because of financial
difficulties, and outline what he is doing to keep the school operating?
823. Hon SUE ELLERY to the Minister for
Education:
I refer to the Catalyst Curriculum
and Re-engagement School in Wanneroo.
Can the minister assure the students
and parents that this school will not be forced to close because of financial
difficulties, and outline what he is doing to keep the school operating?
AnswerView source ↗
I thank the
honourable member for some notice of this question.
I wish to assure the honourable
member, together with the parents and students at Catalyst School, that
Catalyst has been supported in its endeavours to establish itself as a CARE
school that operates at the minimum standard expected by the community. There
are many aspects that non-government schools are required to meet to ensure
that students receive an appropriate standard of education and care. Despite
receiving the maximum funding available for CARE school students from the state
and commonwealth governments, this non-government school has been unable to
meet a number of registration standards. The school has been given ample
opportunity to address these concerns. As required by legislation, I have
indicated to the school that I am cancelling its registration as a
non-government school. The school is able to appeal this decision. I have
requested officers from my departments to develop plans for the transition of
students into alternative arrangements if required, including the possible
involvement of other CARE schools.
honourable member for some notice of this question.
I wish to assure the honourable
member, together with the parents and students at Catalyst School, that
Catalyst has been supported in its endeavours to establish itself as a CARE
school that operates at the minimum standard expected by the community. There
are many aspects that non-government schools are required to meet to ensure
that students receive an appropriate standard of education and care. Despite
receiving the maximum funding available for CARE school students from the state
and commonwealth governments, this non-government school has been unable to
meet a number of registration standards. The school has been given ample
opportunity to address these concerns. As required by legislation, I have
indicated to the school that I am cancelling its registration as a
non-government school. The school is able to appeal this decision. I have
requested officers from my departments to develop plans for the transition of
students into alternative arrangements if required, including the possible
involvement of other CARE schools.
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