Frank Chiment KSJ

Delighted to be part of a panel at today’s CSNSW CSSA Symposium on Differentiating the K–12 Curriculum. Great discussion on families and schools working together to personalise learning and support student achievement.

Australia’s widening gender gap in education, especially in boys’ literacy, engagement and completion demands urgent attention. Policymakers should revisit existing research, including work of the Family Action Centre at the University of Newcastle. dailytelegraph.com.au/education/scho…

Great reminder coaching isn’t just about techniques - it’s about intention. This article highlights that effective coaching managers make time for people, build credibility through how they lead, & focus on helping others grow. Worth a read for leaders. trainingzone.co.uk/what-does-it-t…

Leadership Gap Explained—Why Leaders Must Develop Leaders forbes.com/sites/cherylro…

AI in the classroom – ‘master prompting’ as a crucial skill. teachermagazine.com/au_en/articles…

Pleasing news from Catholic Schools NSW about the positive enrolment trends in Catholic schools. Providing equity, inclusion, and opportunity in an environment of faith and excellence is important. catholicweekly.com.au/nsw-catholic-s…

How the ‘science of reading’ is reshaping literacy education news.stanford.edu/stories/2026/0…

This is a good read for school educators. Drawing on research, it thoughtfully reframes persistence and resilience as shaped by classroom design and teacher response, offering practical insights for strengthening student learning. teachermagazine.com/au_en/articles…

Swedish schools said they didn’t need books. Pupils proved them wrong. thetimes.com/uk/get-britain…

A strong article on explicit instruction that challenges common misconceptions. High-quality explicit teaching doesn’t limit independence - it builds it. Well worth a read for educators focused on evidence-informed practice and improved student outcomes. blog.aare.edu.au/three-concerns…

Great to welcome Prof Alex Frino, Deputy Vice-Chancellor at the University of Notre Dame Australia, today. Valuable discussions were held about potential future collaboration and there was a wonderful opportunity to showcase our campus and student learning in action.

Strong reminder that teacher–student relationships matter for teachers too. This research shows positive relationships support teacher wellbeing, engagement and longevity. Relational work isn’t a “nice to have” in schools - it’s essential. lens.monash.edu/connection-cou…

The Human-Centered Leadership Skill Set Of The Future forbes.com/councils/forbe…

@pruecar Best wishes Prue.

Thank you so much to everyone who supported me through what's been a difficult seven months through my breast cancer journey. I can't wait to get back to work for the people of NSW. 🩷

This morning, the College was pleased to host Monica O’Brien, Head of Curriculum and Assessment at CSNSW. Monica shared an insightful presentation with our staff on “The Essence of the New K–12 Curriculum: Knowledge Illuminated by Faith.”

Drawing on St Thomas Aquinas and St John Bosco, this article reminds us that Catholic schooling is about forming the whole person through faith, reason, and loving relationships, which is at the heart of authentic Christian discipleship. madisoncatholicherald.org/ss-thomas-aqui…

Great to gather at Rosehill for our Leadership Team Symposium - sharing ideas and planning for the year ahead. Grateful to Dr Paul Kidson (ACU) for his insights on Courageous Leadership for Transformational Change in Catholic Schools.

Timely reading for system and school leaders navigating rapid change. A reminder that leadership is also about how people experience uncertainty, along with the importance of leading the “now and the next” with clarity, empathy and trust. weforum.org/stories/2026/0…

Pope embraces youth of Rome, tells them setting world ablaze requires a burning heart ncronline.org/vatican/pope-e…