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Ecumenical Schools Australia comprises a diverse group of member schools which share commitment and vision for their schools and the network. The key benefit to member schools is access to all the advantages of being part of a collective, without needing to adhere to any prescribed mould, beliefs or processes. As ESA members, schools are still able to retain their independence and individuality.
Ecumenical Schools Australia supports a smaller membership model in order to create a comfortable and collegial environment for the sharing of ideas. As a result, the relationship between members is more cohesive and supportive than is the case within some larger networking groups.
Member schools have access to a range of shared learning opportunities. Principals and Business Managers and school Board Chairs are offered leadership and governance based professional learning. Teachers and student leaders have access to system-wide learning events, which are not just rich in learning content, but provide the opportunity to meet and collaborate with counterparts from other member schools.
Special interest networks exist for Deputy Principals, Heads of Teaching & Learning, Heads of Junior School, Heads of Year 9 & Middle School, Faith & Wellbeing Leaders, Learning Support and Enrichment Leaders, all of which have professional learning and networking sessions tailored to their specific needs.
Not solely educationally focussed, the network also provides guidance, networking and professional learning opportunities to schools in areas of governance, financial viability, risk, Human Resources, and enrolment management in order to promote strong school leadership and sustainability within members.
Ecumenical Schools Australia acts as a conduit between the Commonwealth and Victorian Governments, which means that members generally do not need to deal directly and individually with the education departments at both levels of government. Many of the reporting requirements for State and Commonwealth funding are done by ESA on behalf of member schools.
Ecumenical Schools Australia acknowledges that many of its members are faced with specific challenges due to their location in regional centres, and seeks to provide an effective means of addressing these problems for schools and school leaders.
Collectively, Ecumenical Schools Australia’s members have a stronger voice than they do individually. The schools which belong to the network are able to take comfort in the knowledge that they are part of a group representing over 21,000 local students, over 3,300 staff, and many regions of Australia.
Membership of Ecumenical Schools Australia is growing and enquiries from schools regarding prospective membership are welcomed.
Collectively, Ecumenical Schools Australia members have a stronger voice than they do individually. Member schools are able to take comfort in the knowledge that they are part of a group representing over 21,000 local students, over 3,300 staff, and many regions of Australia.
“Better and stronger together”