William Light School

In reply to Mr GARDNER (Morialta) (29 July 2016). (Estimates Committee A)

The Hon. S.E. CLOSE (Port Adelaide—Minister for Education and Child Development, Minister for Higher Education and Skills): I have been advised of the following:

The New CBD School stakeholder group includes parent representatives (the governing council chairs of selected primary schools), a nominated primary and high school representative, along with the Australian Education Union and relevant principals' associations. The Adelaide High School Governing Council Chair has also been included on the group.

The primary schools' governing council chairs on the stakeholder group were selected to ensure representation for families living in the education area:

Central CBD (Gilles Street Primary School)

North (Prospect Primary School)

East (Walkerville Primary School)

South West (Richmond Primary School)

In addition, the principals of North Adelaide Primary School and Adelaide High School were selected to represent the feeder primary schools in the area and the neighbouring secondary schools, respectively. The principal of the New CBD School will also be on the stakeholder group, once selected, along with the designated Education Director.

DECD will provide the opportunity for other neighbouring schools , such as William Light R-12 School, to provide input regarding the New CBD School and any feedback on decisions that may impact them.