1. Policy statement
The Department of Education (the Department) names schools and facilities in accordance with Ministerial direction.
2. Policy rules
Ministerial approval must be obtained for the naming of schools and facilities.
Principals will follow the process for Ministerial approval detailed in the Naming of Public Schools and Facilities Procedures.
3. Responsibility for implementation and compliance
Principals are responsible for implementation of the policy.
The Director, Asset Planning and Services and Director, Public Schools Planning, are responsible for compliance monitoring.
4. Scope
This policy applies to all employees.
5. Supporting procedures
6. Related documents
7. Contact information
Policy manager:
Director, Asset Planning and Services
Policy contact officer:
Director, Asset Planning and Services
T: 9264 4573
8. History of changes
| Effective date | Last update date | Policy version no. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 December 2012 | 1.0 | ||
| Approved by Corporate Executive 16 November 2012. D12/0812988 | |||
| 7 December 2012 | 12 September 2018 | 1.1 | |
| Minor changes to include reference to Public Schools D18/0151652, and changes to position titles and contact D18/0404760. | |||
| 6 August 2019 | 2.0 | ||
| Approved by the Director General on the 17 July 2019. D19/0318612 | |||
9. More information
This policy:
Naming of Public Schools and Facilities Policy v2.0
Supporting procedures:
Naming of Public Schools and Facilities Procedures
Policy and all supporting documents:
Naming of Public Schools and Facilities Policy Bundle
Policy review date
6 August 2022