Schools Reference Group

The 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 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.

2008 membership

• Mr Tom Urry, Regional Director, South Western Sydney, NSW Department of Education and Training
• Mr Lindsay Wasson, Regional Director, Western Sydney, NSW Department of Education and Training
• Mr John DeCourcy, Head of Strategic Accountabilities Services, Catholic Education Office, Diocese of Parramatta
• Ms Netty Broekman, Head of Secondary School Services, Catholic Education Office, Diocese of Wollongong
• Ms Estelle Lewis, Director Teacher Accreditation, Association of Independent Schools of NSW
• Mr Mark Rix, University/School Liaison Officer, Catholic Education Office, Diocese of Sydney
• Mr Mark Anderson, School Education Director, Nirimba, NSW Department of Education and Training
• Mr Barry Roots, Principal, Penrith Anglican College
• Ms Christine Howe, Principal, Caroline Chisholm College, Glenmore Park
• Mr Paul Erickson, Principal, Kingswood High School
• Ms Angela Lyris, Principal, Strathfield Girls’ High School
• Mr Ian Morey, Principal, Canley Vale Public School
• Mr John Barrington, Principal, Mt Carmel High School, Varroville
• Mr Doug Meaney, Principal, Glendenning Public School