New South Wales Primary Principals’ Association

Art of Leadership Program update: A new milestone with over 210+ enrolments reached so far for 2026! View the 2026 Art of Leadership Schedule & Enrol now! Places are filling quickly. Newcastle, Sydney 6, Ballina, Dubbo, Canberra, & Masterclass 2(Sydney) places still available. View flipsnack.com/ACB5ACA8B7A/20… @nswppa #support #empower #advocate #lead Register via CVENT cvent.me/DM1e3Z

As we close out the year and Season 3 of the NSWPPA Educational Leadership Podcast, thank you to all of our listeners for your support.We finish the season with a fitting final conversation with @KhalilKhay on service and leadership in public education.With thanks to @NSWPPA and @NSWEducation.We look forward to returning with Season 4 in 2026. Listen on your favourite platform or directly via: buzzsprout.com/2141475/episod… @buzzsprout #support #empower #advocate #lead

Art of Leadership 2026 Program: Secure your seat for 2026! After a record year in 2025 with 320+ school leaders enrolled across 11 programs and 2 Masterclasses, the Art of Leadership continues to be the NSWPPA’s @nswppa flagship professional learning program. In 2026, we’re expanding to 12 programs and 2 Masterclasses, delivered across rural and metropolitan NSW. This 6-day program (two 3-day phases) is practical, skill-based, and experiential, underpinned by powerful research — and provides 45 hours of NESA Lead Level accreditation. Learn more: nswppa.org.au/art-of-leaders… Book now: cvent.me/DM1e3Z #Leadership #NSWPPA #ProfessionalLearning #ArtOfLeadership @nswppa #support #empower #advocate #lead

Students at Woodberry Public School are helping to reawaken the local language, and they are flourishing along with it. Every student, from Kindergarten to Year 6 as well as the school’s support classes, have Wanarruwa lessons with Mrs Hunter at Woodberry. education.nsw.gov.au/news/latest-ne…

Amazing Public School Talent at the NSW State Dance Festival - thanks to Joanne King & the team at the Arts Unit, our teachers across Public Schools who support & grow this talent - Phenomenal! Don’t miss your tickets for Schools Spectacular 28-29 November.

Culture is boosting success and wellbeing at Moree East Public School. The passion and pride in our students’ faces when they dance and sing, listen and learn, speaks volumes on how important culture is for all in the Moree East Public School community. education.nsw.gov.au/news/latest-ne…

Congratulations to the Bongil Bongil Community of Schools for facilitating the Flourish Showcase with 240 students from Boambee PS, Bonville PS, Crossmaglen PS, Sawtell PS, Toormina HS, Toormina PS, & William Bayldon PS! Thank you to our staff for facilitating this experience.

Moss Vale Public School principal Katherine Hurst has been recognised on the world stage, receiving a prestigious Rotary Award for Excellence in Service to Humanity. Congratulations Katherine on being one of only 150 Global Humanitarian award recipients! education.nsw.gov.au/news/latest-ne…

Thank you to our keynote speakers and presenters for Day 1 - Dr Richard Chambers, Greg McLaren, Unity Taylor-Hill and Dr Kylie Lipscombe.

When learning is new or complex explicit teaching reduces the load on a student’s working memory and maximises learning. Learn more about 'how learning happens' by exploring the explicit teaching webpage for research publications, posters & more. education.nsw.gov.au/teaching-and-l…

Thank you to our Principal Panel for sharing your wealth of experience and knowledge. We truly appreciate you giving up your time to be with us. Peter D’Ermilio Tim Gardner Bob Willetts Tara Hosking Rachel Brown

What a wonderful experience for our Newington Public School students! Thank you Mel Gainsford-Taylor, Ian Thorpe & Kerri Pottharst for taking time out of your day to speak with students. x.com/7NewsSydney/st…

Our Day 2 keynote speakers were amazing - inspirational and motivational. Thank you Heston Russell, Adam Voigt and Steve Francis.

The Australian Council Educational Leaders (ACEL) NSW branch awards have recognised individuals who have dedicated themselves over many years to making a profound difference in education. Find out more about the ACEL awards & see the list of recipients: education.nsw.gov.au/news/latest-ne…

Just wrapped up an amazing two-day Performance & Coaching Conversations workshop with Art of Leadership Master Class fascilitator Rob Stones at Jamisontown Public School, in collaboration with @nswppa It was hands-on, practical, and so relevant for school leaders. We covered key conversations including: Setting clear Boundaries Giving Positive Feedback that motivates Coaching ‘Plan Doing’ for achievable goals Coaching ‘Plan Being’ for unattainable wants Driving growth with the 5% Improvement or ‘Awakening’ conversation Future-focused Performance FeedForward Effective Delegation and Mediation These tools are ready to use in our daily leadership to inspire and empower our teams! Missed it? Join the next session: 📅 Term 4: 21st & 22nd October (Term 4 Week 2) 📍 Ultimo NSW PPA Office Book now: cvent.me/2ZPGwq Details: nswppa.org.au #NSWPPA #SchoolLeadership #CoachingConversations #performanceconversations

Greenacre Public School’s first Poetry Slam event was a huge success with 11 students sharing their poems with the audience. Thank you Paris Richardson, Rochelle Rennie, Andrea Gavrielatos & all who helped our students have this learning experience. Thank you for the invitation!

Culture is built through repeated moments where intelligence is invited, not diminished. Start today. #LeadershipCulture #Multipliers #TheWisemanGroup

"LAMP taught me how to work with someone over time to improve their practice." Listen to Cranebrook HS DP Judith explain how our Lead and Aspire Mentoring Program has supported both her leadership and the growth of others. Find out more and apply for 2026! tinyurl.com/SLIlamp

R U Ok? Day – 11 September is a national day of action encouraging everyone to have meaningful conversations about mental health & wellbeing. See a range of @ruokanyday classroom resources at the link. ruok.org.au/education #ruokanyday

Elevate your leadership with REAL Conversations Sydney 2025/2026! Next session: 23rd September at the NSWPPA Office in Ultimo for a transformative Learning Event Series for PPCs and executive teams. Why attend? Master the exclusive 5-step proprietary curriculum. Full-day workshop led by Mitch, global psychology thought leader Expert support facilitators, plus books & resources included 12 months access to the Online Academy (eLearning, downloads, & more) 12 months of coaching support with live monthly masterclasses & community Register now: cvent.me/5Yrb3a Learn more: nswppa.org.au/realconversati… #NSWPPA #REALConversations #ProfessionalLearning #support #empower #advocate #lead @nswppa