The Tom Ffrench Annual Award

The Tom Ffrench and Dineen Awards are dedicated to showcasing and celebrating innovative and effective parent, family and community engagement in children’s learning and schooling.

These awards also serve to celebrate the significant contributions of Tom Ffrench and Des and Gen Dineen who were founding members of  The Federation of Catholic School Parent Communities (SA) in 1967.

Elected to Life Membership for their exceptional service to the Federation, Tom also served as Vice President, and Des as President, of the Australian Parents Council for many years.

St Joseph’s Education Centre – Case Study