New committees to give parents and communities more say

THE recent establishment of committees at two Central Australian schools is set to give parents and communities a greater say on education

Murray Downs Imangara School LEaD Committee Chairperson Sharon Spratt (left) and member Martin Spratt

THE recent establishment of Local Engagement and Decision Making (LEaD) committees at two remote Central Australian schools is set to give parents and communities a greater say on education.

Murray Downs Imangara and Neutral Junction Schools recently established LEaD committees, taking the number of Northern Territory schools to embrace the initiative to 20.

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LEaD committees help build the capacity of Aboriginal parents to work with their local school to inform and influence education decisions that impact their children.

At Murray Downs Imangara School, about 200km southeast of Tennant Creek, parents and families recently joined students and staff to celebrate the committee’s formation. Sharon Spratt will chair the Murray Downs Imangara School LEaD Committee.

“It’s really good that we’re having the meetings so we can come here and talk about the things that we need at the school. It’s good for us to help the teacher and principal.”

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LEaD committees receive a one-off grant of $20,000 to pay for training for members and improvements within schools.

Ms Spratt said the committee was hoping to drive cultural learning, beautify school grounds and upgrade kitchen facilities.

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