Schools Reference Group

The Schools Engagement Reference Group was first established in 2007 to provide advice and assistance in development of the Schools Plans. In 2008 the group’s Terms of Reference were revised as work progressed from development to implementation.

Terms of Reference

Responsibilities of the Schools Engagement Reference Group include:

• Providing strategic advice and guidance to assist in implementation of the Strategic Plan Building Better Relationships with Schools:2008-10;
• Contributing to the development and implementation of annual Action Plans;
• Advising on emerging issues, trends and developments affecting schools in Greater Western Sydney;
• Facilitating UWS/school sector relationships and partnerships, and promoting UWS/schools engagement; and
• Monitoring progress in implementation of the Strategic and Action Plans, and participating in review of the plans.

2011 membership

• Ms Sue Bremner, Literacy Consultant, Association of Independent Schools of NSW
• Ms Marianne Carahalios, School Education Director Campbelltown, Department of Education and Training
• Ms Janet Chan, Relieving School Education Director The Hills, Department of Education and Training
• Mr Paul Erickson, Principal, Kingswood High School
• Ms Christine Howe, Principal, Caroline Chisholm College  
• Mr John Lo Cascio, Principal, Magdalene Catholic High School
• Mr Nick Magriplis, Principal, Moorebank High School 
• Mr Greg Mason, Principal, Bankstown Public School
• Mr Doug Meaney, Principal, Glendenning Public School
• Mr Anthony Morgan, Professional Officer, Community Engagement, Catholic Education Office, Diocese of Sydney
• Mr David Phipps, Regional Director, Western Sydney, NSW Department of Education and Training 
• Mr Mark Raue, Head of Religious Education and Learning Services, Catholic Education Office, Diocese of Wollongong
• Mr Barry Roots, Principal, Penrith Anglican College
• Mr Tom Urry, Regional Director, South Western Sydney,  NSW Department of Education and Training
• Ms Sue Walsh, Director System Learning, Catholic Education Office, Diocese of Parramatta
• Mr John Wilson, Manager, Business Deveopment, Centre for Learning Innovation, Department of Education and Training