WHO WE ARE?   This page last updated - January 2001 MISSION STATEMENT PASTA exists to serve the needs and to represent its members, by: Promoting and Representing S.R.C. Teacher Advisers at School, Region, State and National levels Providing the opportunities for Student Advisers to develop their expertise in promoting Student Leadership, Participation and Representation Promoting Student Leadership Promoting Student Participation Promoting Student Representation   INCORPORATION INFORMATION PASTA was incorporated on 8 August, 1995 under the Associations Incorporation Act 1894 by the Department of Consumer Affairs. Copies of its Certificate of available on request. AFFILIATIONS PASTA is affiliated with: The Professional Teachers Council - NSW CONNECT, Australia's student participation magazine (since 1979) The National Association of Secondary School Principals (NASSP in the USA) through its Department of Student Activities The Canadian Association of Student Activity Advisors (CASSA) (see International Connections)   We work in association with: NSW Department of Education & Training Other Australian State & Territory Education Departments Catholic and independent schools Federation of Parents & Citizens Associations of NSW The University of Newcastle, Central Coast Campus (Ourimbah) University of Sydney Other national & international organisations with similar aims or projects EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEMBERS - 2000 Jeanne Bow - President Ralph Murray - Vice-President, Metropolitan; Immediate Past-President & CSC Founder Charles Kingston - Vice-President, National / International Affairs Gae Regan - Vice-President, Country vacant - Vice-President, Independent Schools vacant - Vice-President, Primary Ellen Sheerin - Acting Secretary (Secretary Bob Kijurina currently on leave) Greg Arrow - Assistant Secretary Ken Page - Treasurer Sue Page - Teacher Committee Member Tony Gleeson - Teacher Committee Member Kadie Martin & Rorey Redfern -Student Representatives from the 2000 NSW SRC   MEMBERSHIP DETAILS Membership is open to anyone with an interest in our mission and aims or projects (go to How To Join?) The majority of members are teacher advisers, schools or school SRCs as institutional members. Membership includes a student membership category Many student members are amongst the most active, with one ex-student on Executive and others in positions of responsibility re. various projects (eg ISRC 2000) Members currently come from New South Wales, Victoria, Tasmania, Queensland, South Australia, the ACT and overseas There is a PASTA branch in Victoria and active moves towards one in Tasmania PASTA's contact list includes c. 1000 individuals, schools, government departments and organisations We work through member schools, SRCs and advisers. Please join us to help make student councils in our schools effective and the role of advisers valued.   BENEFITS OF MEMBERSHIP   1. Annual subscription to CONNECT, incorporating the PASTA Newsletter & ISRC 2000 Bulletin   2. Access to "Leadership for student activities" Magazine (published by NASC in the USA 9 times a year)   3. Information re. historical and current resources and the opportunity to contribute to them and be published 4. Reduced rates to In-Service opportunities in this field 5. Recognition through the CSC (Community Service Certificate) of your voluntary citizenship contributions 6. Ownership of PASTA's innovative projects such as the Overseas Tours & the 1st International Student Representative Conference - Sydney, 13-17 December 2000 7. Active support for working conditions for SRC Advisers 8. Collegial support and the satisfaction of contributing to this vital curriculum area.   DO YOU WANT MORE INFORMATION ABOUT ...? Constitution National Focus Aims International Associates Office Bearers Student Members Membership History     CONTACTS: Bob Kijurina - Secretary PO Box 963 Campbelltown NSW 2560 Home Phone (+612) 4625.7952   Greg Arrow - Assistant Secretary University of Sydney garr7071@mail.usyd.edu.au
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