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Wellington Public School

Wellington Public School

Where every child is known, valued and cared for.

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SASS Recognition Week

School Administrative Support Staff (SASS) Recognition Week – Their Jobs Support EducationSASS are the backbone of the school and provide support to the Principal, Executive, teachers, parents and students. Every one of our SASS deserve to be recognised for their professionalism and dedication to education. The Public Service Association (PSA) acknowledges all SASS in schools and commends them on the extraordinary work they do in supporting public education.

Do you know who does what at our school?         

Our School Administrative Manager (SAM),Bev Conn, manages the school office, supervises School Administrative Officers (SAOs), monitors work output and quality, provides high quality, professional customer service, assists with parent enquiries and is responsible for the financial management of the school.                                                                  

Our School Administrative Officers, Dixie Hyde, Alanna Stone and Margaret Lewisenrol students, perform banking and procurement procedures, maintain effective communication systems, assist the SAM and Principal with various administrative duties and provide a professional and welcoming environment for students, parents and community members.                                                         

Our School Learning and Support Officers (SLSO) Mary-Lee Batho, Kaylene Brien, Tracey Reid, Marion Conn, Deborah Reid, Kara Staggs, Brad Rodgers, Kim Miller, Shawn Todhunter and Simone Smith assist teachers and students in implementing individual learning plans and programs, assist in the care and management of students with disabilities, behaviour difficulties and additional learning needs, support teachers in providing opportunities for students to develop personal, social and independent living skills, assist in timetabling and playground activities and help prepare learning materials and resources. Our Preschool and Kindergarten SLSO Catherine Whiteman, Lyn Dowton,  Cheryl Stanley,Mavis Hannelly, Michelle Staggs, Debbie George and Narelle Goninan,  assist teachers in helping children become capable and competent learners, set up activities in the learning spaces for class activities, support teachers with the day to day organisation of work and resources and assist students with personal care where needed.                                                                      

Our Aboriginal Education Officers (AEOs) Shirley Thompson and Trent Forrest assist aboriginal students in all activities and settings, work with teachers to discuss students' educational progress with their parents, assist in identifying and develop learning resources to support positive engagement, help maintain effective relationships with Aboriginal parents and encourage in Aboriginal students their participation, attendance and retention.   

Our General Assistant, Peter Leederhelps to enhance students' safety and their school environment, performs minor maintenance of buildings and equipment,  maintains and beautifies playing fields and the school grounds, assists in keeping the school secure, assists with the management of resources and their storage and responds to requests for assistance with  operational management as required.     The tasks our SASS perform every day are too numerous to mention individually but it is certain that the school would not be able to operate without the efficiencies and support they give – together we all make a positive and effective team!  We appreciate our SASS and say thank you for all that you do.