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Schools Summit Australia
Novotel Sydney ParramattaSydney

2 March 2027

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DAY ONE

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DAY ONE
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08:25 - 08:30
Opening Remarks from the Chair
  • Frederick Osman - President, The Teachers Guild of NSW
08:30 - 08:55
Keynote Address: The Future of Teaching in an Ever-Changing Society
  • Dr Anne Johnstone - Head of School, Cranbrook School
08:55 - 09:15
Fireside Chat - The Hon Mark Speakman MP, Shadow Minister for Education in conversation with Dr Fred Osman, President, The Teacher's Guild of NSW
  • Mark Speakman MP, Shadow Minister for Education
  • Frederick Osman - President, The Teachers Guild of NSW
09:15 - 09:45
Panel - NSW Schools in 2027: Navigating Strategic Challenges and Emerging Opportunities
  • Peter Yates - Interim CEO, Catholic Schools NSW
  • Susan Ledger - Former Dean of Education, Academic Advisor, University of Newcastle
09:45 - 10:05
Curriculum Challenges for 2027
  • Paul Martin - CEO, NESA
10:05 - 10:30
Navigating Educational Transformation in Complex Times
  • Phil Lambert - PSM, Phil Lambert Consulting
10:30 - 11:00
Morning tea
11:00 - 11:25
Preparing Students, Teachers and Schools for Tomorrow's World
  • Phil Cummins - Hooke Family Professor of Practice in Educational Leadership, Director of the Sydney Character Initiative, The University of Sydney
11:25 - 11:50
Preparing students for a changing world of work
  • Prof Scott Sleap - Professor of Practice STEM Education, The University of Sydney, STEM Enrichment Coordinator, NSW Department of Education
11:50 - 12:20
Principals’ Panel
  • Gavin Hays - Principal, Parramatta Marist High School
  • Tim Lloyd - Principal, Plumpton High School
  • Christine Taylor - Principal, St Ives North Public School
  • Iris Nastasi - Principal, Rosebank College
  • Jack de Groot - CEO, Catholic Schools Parramatta Diocese
12:20 - 13:15
Lunch
Showing 3 of 3 Streams
13:15 - 13:20
Opening Remarks from The Chair
13:20 - 13:40
Differentiation That Works — Meeting Diverse Needs in Mixed-Ability Classrooms
  • John Goh - Principal, Merrylands East Public School
13:40 - 14:00
Quality Assuring the Reading Market: Separating Evidence from Marketing
  • Louise Stewart - CEO, EdAssure
14:00 - 14:20
Panel: Navigating the Challenges in Primary Education in 2027
  • Adam Larby - Deputy Headmaster, The King’s School, Head of School, The King’s School Tudor House
  • Jenny Walker - Principal, Kellyville Public School
  • Margaret Rowan - Principal, Holy Family Primary School, Emerton
  • Edmund Maher - School Performance Leader, Armidale Catholic Schools
13:15 - 13:20
Opening Remarks from The Chair
  • Liliana Mularczyk - Principal in Resident & former Director, Secondary Education, NSW Department of Education - Current Education Portfolio (Schools, Boards, Universities)
13:20 - 13:40
The Future of School Leadership: Reimagining School Leadership: Building Leadership Capacity Across the School
  • Dr Kylie Lipscombe - Associate Professor, Educational Leadership, University of Wollongong
13:40 - 14:00
Strategic Leadership in School Turnaround
  • Darren Cox - Principal, Marsden Park Anglican College
14:00 - 14:30
Panel: Next Generation School Leadership
  • Stef Thom - Learning Partner: Teacher Development & Accreditation, Catholic Schools Broken Bay
  • Vicki Sheehan - Dean of Staff, Meriden; Board Member, HALT Association NSW
  • Nerina Bridges - Assistant Principal, Samuel Terry Public School
  • Cherine Spirou - Director of Teaching & Learning, The Lakes Christian College
13:15 - 13:20
Opening Remarks from The Chair
13:20 - 13:40
Evidence-Informed Mathematics Education: From Research to Classroom Practice
  • A/Prof Chrissy Monteleone - Associate Dean Learning & Teaching, La Trobe University
13:40 - 14:00
Evidence-Informed English Education: From Research to Classroom Practice
  • Karen Yager - Principal, The Hills Grammar School
14:00 - 14:20
Panel: Addressing the Challenges of Implementing EBT in the Classroom
  • Jane Stocks - Deputy Principal, North Sydney Girls High School
  • Cameron Jones - Principal, Chatswood Public School
  • Rebecca Birch - Head of Secondary Learning, Catholic Schools Parramatta
  • Bronwyn Lobsey - Dean of Teaching, Pacific Hills Christian School
14:30 - 14:45
Afternoon tea
Showing 3 of 3 Streams
14:45 - 14:50
Opening Remarks from The Chair
  • Kathryn Taylor - Chair and Director, Wellbeing Australia
14:50 - 15:10
Beyond wellbeing: Expanding the Framework to Include Character Education
  • Lucy Koorey - Head of Upper Primary, Arden Anglican School
15:10 - 15:30
Empowering Anxious Students for Classroom Excellence: Building Whole-School Capability
  • Jodi Richardson, Expert in Student Anxiety and Staff Wellbeing
15:30 - 16:00
Panel: Navigating Different Paths to Staff and Student Wellbeing
  • Bronwyn Wake - Head of Character & Wellbeing, St Andrew’s Cathedral School
  • Kathryn Taylor - Chair and Director, Wellbeing Australia
  • Dianne Van Berlo - Executive General Manager Student Support, Catholic Schools Parramatta
14:45 - 14:50
Opening Remarks from The Chair
  • Brett Salakas - Education Ambassador, HP
14:50 - 15:10
Making STEM Accessible and Engaging: Building Inclusive STEM Pathways
  • Russ Taunton - STEM Project Officer, Corrimal High School
15:10 - 15:30
Lifting the Lid on GenAI, the Brain, and Learning: What the Science Tells Us, — and How to Use It Well
  • Miriam Tanti - Deputy Dean Commercial Growth, La Trobe University
15:30 - 16:00
Panel AI in the Classroom: Friend or Foe?
  • Lee Barrett - AI Education and Advocacy Lead, Cenet
  • Julian Ridden - Head of AI, The Anglican Schools Corporation
  • Miriam Tanti - Deputy Dean Commercial Growth, La Trobe University
14:45 - 14:50
Opening Remarks from The Chair
  • Bronwyn Lobsey - Dean of Teaching, Pacific Hills Christian School
14:50 - 15:10
School Improvement at Scale - Whole School Writing improvement
  • Jane Stocks - Deputy Principal, North Sydney Girls High School
15:10 - 15:30
Transforming School Performance Through Sustainable Improvement: 'The Brilliant Basics'
  • Chris Bradbury - Principal, Radford College
15:30 - 16:00
Panel: Transforming Curriculum Challenges into Teaching Triumphs
  • Monica O'Brien - Head of Curriculum and Assessment, Catholic Schools NSW
  • Patrick Lunney - Head Teacher, Teaching and Learning, Sydney Girls High School
16:00 - 16:05
Closing remarks and Networking Drinks
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