Meegan - QTU Sunshine Coast
Today I workshadowed Terry on school visits across the campuses of Chancellor State College. We met with the middle school principal, Glenn Robinson who gave us a tour of the school and we discussed issues occurring in the school. It was great to see his relationship with his staff and the students. In fact, the collegiality within this school is apparent and the sense of belonging the students feel. I have worked with Chancellor State College in the past in my role as STiS (Spatial Technologies in Schools) Projector Officer at the ICT LIC based at the University of the Sunshine Coast (right next door to Chancellor SC), so I therefore knew a large number of staff and it was great to touch base with them and learn of those who are on secondments or in acting promotional positions around the region.
The executive principal, Bevan Brennan was involved with staff across all school campuses and is a supportive school leader. There were some familiar faces at the primary campus also and they seem to identify the importance of strength through unity and support and therefore connect through their QTU identity. Terry's comfortable relationship with school leaders and all members in schools is apparent in his role as a respected organiser for the region.
Chancellor State College - http://www.chancellorsc.eq.edu.au/
I'm learning more about Terry's role and effective advocacy which will assist me in developing further in my current union roles.
I wonder how Paula's day is going?
Paula - SQAC Toowoomba
