About AISSA
The Association of Independent Schools of South Australia (AISSA) leads, supports, represents and advocates for the independent sector in South Australia to enhance the success, sustainability and strength of its member schools. Established in 1975 with 14 members it now represents 100% of the independent (non-Catholic, non-Government) schools in SA. The AISSA is the peak body for the Independent school sector in South Australia and is a member of Independent Schools Australia which represents independent schools nation-wide. The AISSA provides a forum for debate on significant policy issues and plays a leadership role in providing advice and information, representing individual schools and the sector.
Across all of its activities, the AISSA is guided by:
- a commitment to the independence of member schools to develop in ways that embody their individual philosophies
- a belief that the Independent sector offers genuine diversity that ensures parents have real choice in selecting their children’s schooling
- a commitment to integrity, excellence and expertise.
For more information about the AISSA’s purpose and priorities please see the AISSA Strategic Intentions.
The AISSA Board
The AISSA Board is a representative Board focused on strategic/policy issues and strategies of significance to member schools and also attends to its role as a governing body. The AISSA Board members are as follows:
Governors of Member Schools
Mr Kym Wallent – Immanuel College
Ms Kymberley Lawrence – Annesley Junior School
Ms Peta St Clair – St Andrew’s School
Mr Ben Stratton – Hills Christian Community School
Principals of Member Schools
Mr Dominic Hopps – Hope Christian College (Deputy Chair)
Mr Paul Weinert – Concordia College
Ms Helen Finlay – St Peter’s Woodlands Grammar School
Mr Marcel Rijken – Temple Christian College
Bursar/Business Manager/Administrator of a Member School
Mr Brenton Howell – St John’s Grammar School (Chair)
Group of “up to four (4) other persons”
Mr Craig Fielke – Executive Director, Lutheran Education SA, NT & WA
Ms Shannon Warren – Principal, Woodcroft College
Mr Michael Potter – Head of Schools, Tyndale Christian School
Uncle John Lochowiak
AISSA Staff
Mrs Anne Dunstan – Chief Executive
Ms Lynn Carter – Minute Secretary
AISSA’s Constitution
AISSA Constitution effective 4 November 2020
Customer Service Standards and Grievance Policy
AISSA Customer Service Standards
AISSA Grievance Policy
To contact AISSA Chief Executive Anne Dunstan please call (08) 8179 1400 or to contact AISSA Board Chair Brenton Howell please call (08) 8278 2233.
Privacy Policy
AISSA Privacy Policy
AISSA Privacy Standard Collection Notice
AISSA Video Conferencing Collection Notice
Choice and Affordability Fund
2020-21 CAF Workplan
2020 CAF Annual Report
2021 CAF Annual Report
2022-2025 CAF Workplan
Non-Government Reform Support Fund
2019-2023 RSF Strategic Plan
2021 RSF Workplan
2021 RSF Annual Report
2022 RSF Workplan
2023 RSF Workplan