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Matt's involvement on School Council started as a teacher representative at Alice Springs High School in the 1990s, and then as a parent representative at Larapinta Primary School, Alice Springs High School/Centralian Middle School and Centralian Senior College throughout his childrens’ schooling (1999-2015).

After attending a COGSO Annual Conference that featured Edward de Bono and Jim Stynes as keynote presenters, he became interested in contributing to the COGSO Executive, representing the Southern Region. In that time he learnt how COSGO engages with the NT Department of Education leadership and the Minister of Education, to draw attention to matters that affect equitable educational opportunities and outcomes for students. COGSO represents the largest voting block - parents - and so have significant influence on policy and funding arrangements.

 

Alan commenced with NTCOGSO from Katherine for the School Council of Clyde Fenton School. He progressed to being Chair of the local group until he left Katherine in 1989.

Things worked that he was involved at Wulagi and then Sanderson High where he was voted onto the Executive of NTCOGSO.

During his time on the Executive he was fortunate enough to represent parents on the NT Board of Studies, when Dr Harry Payne was chair. He was also voted onto the Executive of ACSSO and continued on there when Richard Creswick was elected President of that organisation.

He also chaired many Selection Panels for School Principals and Vice Principals.

It was an active involvement until he left the NT in 1995.