Bourke AECG supports families in schools

The Bourke AECG meeting at St Ignatius School last week – back l-r: Israel Rogers, Gordon Means, Priscilla Grimes, Janet Anstee and Fred Hooper.Middle: Una Taylor, Iain Thornton, Lisa Rankmore, Maxine Mackay and Amanda Smith. Front: Lizzy Mann, Alana Hibbard, Emily Bowden and Eliza Urquhart. Photo TWH

The Bourke Aboriginal Education Consultative Group (AECG) had a monthly meeting last week to consider local educational issues for Bourke’s students, families and teachers.

Publicity Officer Lisa Rankmore said that the Bourke AECG was available to parents and carers who need support regarding their child’s education.

“The AECG can also advise parents, carers and families on communicating with the schools,” Lisa said.

 “We have three member schools – the Bourke High School, St Ignatius Parish School, and Bourke Public School, and we are lucky enough to have Enngonia Public, Wanaaring Public and Bourke & District Children’s Services join us as well.” 

This month, our local AECG had Priscilla Grimes (Pussy) who is the treasurer and she’s also a delegate for our Western 2 area

From Thursday 20 March until Sunday 24 March the Bourke AECG Treasurer and Western area delegate – Priscilla Grimes represented the local area at the AECG State AGM in Sydney. 

The present Bourke AECG office bearers are:

• President: Maxine Mackay

• Vice Pres: Cecil Towney 

• Secretary: Anne-Maree Riches 

• Treasurer: Priscilla Grimes 

• Region reps: Bridgett Dickson and Priscilla Grimes 

• Publicity Officers: Lisa Rankmore and Bridgett Dickson 

The next AECG meeting will be at Bourke High School on Wednesday 21 May from 3:30pm everyone is welcome. 

If you have any questions, please contact Anne-Maree Riches at Bourke Public School.