Novotel Sydney ParramattaSydney
2 March 2027
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DAY ONE
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08:30 - 08:35
Opening Remarks from the Chair
- Frederick Osman - President, The Teachers Guild of NSW
08:35 - 09:00
Keynote Address: The Future of Teaching in an Ever-Changing Society
- Dr Anne Johnstone - Head of School, Cranbrook School
09:00 - 09:30
Panel - Leading NSW Education in 2027: Strategic Challenges and Cross-Sectoral Collaboration
- Margery Evans - Chief Executive, Independent Schools NSW
- Jack de Groot - CEO, Catholic Schools Parramatta Diocese
09:30 - 09:55
Curriculum Challenges for 2027
- Paul Martin - CEO, NESA
09:55 - 10:20
Navigating Educational Transformation in Complex Times
- Phil Lambert - PSM, Phil Lambert Consulting
10:20 - 10:50
Morning tea
10:50 - 11:15
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
11:15 - 11:40
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
11:40 - 12:10
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
12:10 - 13:10
Lunch
Showing 3 of 3 Streams
STREAM A – Primary Education
STREAM B - Leadership | Stream Chair: Liliana Mularczyk, Principal in Resident & former Director, Secondary Education, NSW Department of Education - Current Education Portfolio (Schools, Boards, Universities)
STREAM C – Evidence Based Teaching
13:10 - 13:30
Differentiation That Works — Meeting Diverse Needs in Mixed-Ability Classrooms
- John Goh - Principal, Merrylands East Public School
13:30 - 13:50
To Be Confirmed
13:50 - 14:10
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
13:10 - 13:30
The Future of School Leadership: Reimagining School Leadership: Building Leadership Capacity Across the School
- Dr Kylie Lipscombe - Associate Professor, Educational Leadership, University of Wollongong
13:30 - 13:50
Strategic Leadership in School Turnaround
- Darren Cox - Principal, Marsden Park Anglican College
13:50 - 14:20
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
13:10 - 13:30
Evidence-Informed Mathematics Education: From Research to Classroom Practice
- A/Prof Chrissy Monteleone - Associate Dean Learning & Teaching, La Trobe University
13:30 - 13:50
Evidence-Informed English Education: From Research to Classroom Practice
- Karen Yager - Principal, The Hills Grammar School
13:50 - 14:10
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
14:20 - 14:40
Afternoon tea
Showing 3 of 3 Streams
STREAM D - Student Wellbeing | Stream Chair: Kathryn Taylor, Chair and Director, Wellbeing Australia
STREAM E - Future Focussed Education | Stream Chair: Brett Salakas, Education Ambassador, HP
STREAM F - School Improvement | Stream Chair: Bronwyn Lobsey, Dean of Teaching, Pacific Hills Christian School
14:40 - 15:00
Beyond wellbeing: Expanding the Framework to Include Character Education
- Lucy Koorey - Head of Upper Primary, Arden Anglican School
15:00 - 15:20
To Be Confirmed
15:20 - 15:50
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
14:40 - 15:00
Making STEM Accessible and Engaging: Building Inclusive STEM Pathways
- Russ Taunton - STEM Project Officer, Corrimal High School
15:00 - 15:20
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
15:20 - 15:50
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
14:40 - 15:00
School Improvement at Scale - Whole School Writing improvement
- Jane Stocks - Deputy Principal, North Sydney Girls High School
15:00 - 15:20
Live interview with a school making significant improvements across its ecosystem
15:20 - 15:50
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
15:50 - 15:55
Closing remarks and Networking Drinks
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