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Australian Secondary Principals' Association @aspaleaders.bsky.social · 01/05/2026
ASPA President @andymison.bsky.social was in Darwin yesterday for the NTPA Executive Meeting. NT Chief Executive Susan Bowden, along with Deputy Chief Executives Aderyn Chatterton and Tony Considine were there to acknowledge the wonderful achievements of outgoing NTPA president Carolyn Edwards.
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Australian Secondary Principals' Association @aspaleaders.bsky.social · 22/03/2026
Tomorrow marks the start of the 2026 ASPA National Summit. Join us for two days of presentations, discussions, and collaboration with Australia’s education community. 𝟮𝟰-𝟮𝟱 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗚𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝗔𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗮 𝗶𝗻 𝗖𝗮𝗻𝗯𝗲𝗿𝗿𝗮
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Australian Secondary Principals' Association @aspaleaders.bsky.social · 21/03/2026
Only three days remain until the 2026 ASPA National Summit. We look forward to welcoming education leaders for a program of meaningful dialogue and professional exchange. 𝟮𝟰-𝟮𝟱 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗚𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝗔𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗮 𝗶𝗻 𝗖𝗮𝗻𝗯𝗲𝗿𝗿𝗮
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Australian Secondary Principals' Association @aspaleaders.bsky.social · 20/03/2026
With 4 days remaining, the ASPA National Summit 2026 is approaching. Prepare to engage with distinguished speakers and explore the key issues shaping secondary education. 𝟮𝟰-𝟮𝟱 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗚𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝗔𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗮 𝗶𝗻 𝗖𝗮𝗻𝗯𝗲𝗿𝗿𝗮
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Australian Secondary Principals' Association @aspaleaders.bsky.social · 19/03/2026
The 2026 ASPA National Summit is just 5 days away. Join principals, policymakers, researchers, and education leaders for 2 days of insightful discussion and collaboration. 𝟮𝟰-𝟮𝟱 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗚𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝗔𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗮 𝗶𝗻 𝗖𝗮𝗻𝗯𝗲𝗿𝗿𝗮
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Australian Secondary Principals' Association @aspaleaders.bsky.social · 16/03/2026
𝙈𝙚𝙚𝙩 𝙊𝙪𝙧 𝘿𝙞𝙨𝙩𝙞𝙣𝙜𝙪𝙞𝙨𝙝𝙚𝙙 𝙎𝙥𝙚𝙖𝙠𝙚𝙧 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝘾𝙤𝙣𝙩𝙧𝙞𝙗𝙪𝙩𝙤𝙧 We are honoured to welcome Senator Penny Allman-Payne, a Greens Senator for Queensland, a former secondary school teacher and advocate for education, social services, and community engagement. #2026ASPANationalSummit
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Australian Secondary Principals' Association @aspaleaders.bsky.social · 13/03/2026
𝙈𝙚𝙚𝙩 𝙊𝙪𝙧 𝘿𝙞𝙨𝙩𝙞𝙣𝙜𝙪𝙞𝙨𝙝𝙚𝙙 𝙎𝙥𝙚𝙖𝙠𝙚𝙧 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝘾𝙤𝙣𝙩𝙧𝙞𝙗𝙪𝙩𝙤𝙧 We are honoured to welcome Hon Julian Leeser MP, Member for Berowra and an experienced federal parliamentarian, bringing legal, policy, and leadership insights to the Summit program. #2026ASPANationalSummit
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Australian Secondary Principals' Association @aspaleaders.bsky.social · 11/03/2026
𝙈𝙚𝙚𝙩 𝙊𝙪𝙧 𝘿𝙞𝙨𝙩𝙞𝙣𝙜𝙪𝙞𝙨𝙝𝙚𝙙 𝙎𝙥𝙚𝙖𝙠𝙚𝙧 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝘾𝙤𝙣𝙩𝙧𝙞𝙗𝙪𝙩𝙤𝙧 We are honoured to welcome The Honourable Jason Clare MP, Australia’s Minister for Education and a long‑serving federal parliamentarian with extensive experience in national policy and leadership. 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗻𝗼𝘄: tcm.swoogo.com/aspa2026/reg...
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Australian Secondary Principals' Association @aspaleaders.bsky.social · 09/03/2026
𝙈𝙚𝙚𝙩 𝙊𝙪𝙧 𝘿𝙞𝙨𝙩𝙞𝙣𝙜𝙪𝙞𝙨𝙝𝙚𝙙 𝙎𝙥𝙚𝙖𝙠𝙚𝙧 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝘾𝙤𝙣𝙩𝙧𝙞𝙗𝙪𝙩𝙤𝙧 We are honoured to welcome Andy Mison, President of ASPA, Director of AITSL, an experienced educator, and advocate for Australian school leaders and their communities. 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗻𝗼𝘄: tcm.swoogo.com/aspa2026/reg... #2026ASPANationalSummit
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Australian Secondary Principals' Association @aspaleaders.bsky.social · 06/03/2026
𝙈𝙚𝙚𝙩 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝘿𝙖𝙮 1 𝙎𝙥𝙚𝙖𝙠𝙚𝙧s We are pleased to present the remaining distinguished speakers who will contribute their expertise to Tuesday’s program. Full program details here: tcm.swoogo.com/aspa2026/tue... Register now: hhttps://tcm.swoogo.com/aspa2026/registration #2026ASPANationalSummit
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Australian Secondary Principals' Association @aspaleaders.bsky.social · 04/03/2026
𝙈𝙚𝙚𝙩 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝘿𝙖𝙮 1 𝙎𝙥𝙚𝙖𝙠𝙚𝙧𝙨 We are pleased to introduce some of the distinguished speakers who will share their insights and expertise at Tuesday’s program. Check the full program details here: tcm.swoogo.com/aspa2026/tue... Register now: tcm.swoogo.com/aspa2026/reg... #2026ASPANationalSummit
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Australian Secondary Principals' Association @aspaleaders.bsky.social · 01/03/2026
The Australian Secondary Principals’ Association is pleased to welcome John Cleary and Summer Howarth, who will MC the ASPA National Summit 2026, facilitating lively dialogue and debate over our two days together! 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗻𝗼𝘄: tcm.swoogo.com/aspa2026/reg... #2026ASPANationalSummit
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Australian Secondary Principals' Association @aspaleaders.bsky.social · 24/02/2026
The ASPA board met with WA Director General Jay Peckitt in Perth this week, to discuss new learning pathways and schooling models, disability education, policy collaboration between school leaders and systems, and contemporary definitions of learning success.
Australian Secondary Principals' Association and Jay Peckitt
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Australian Secondary Principals' Association @aspaleaders.bsky.social · 09/02/2026
Registrations are now open for the 𝗔𝗦𝗣𝗔 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗦𝘂𝗺𝗺𝗶𝘁 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲: 𝘼𝙜𝙚𝙣𝙘𝙮 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙀𝙦𝙪𝙞𝙩𝙮 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙀𝙭𝙘𝙚𝙡𝙡𝙚𝙣𝙘𝙚, to be held at the National Gallery of Australia in Canberra. Learn more & register: tcm.swoogo.com/aspa2026 #ASPA2026NationalSummit
ASPA National Summit: 24–25 March 2026
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Australian Secondary Principals' Association @aspaleaders.bsky.social · 28/11/2025
A big week of leadership in Queensland! Andy Mison is connecting with principals, delivering a ‘National Agenda’ workshop, and attending the QSPA state council. Thank you to outgoing QSPA President Mark Breckenridge and welcome to new QSPA President Kirsten Ferdinands!
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Australian Secondary Principals' Association @aspaleaders.bsky.social · 27/11/2025
We were pleasantly surprised to see ASPA president Andy Mison included in Newscorp's 'National Education Power List' this week. It's a welcome recognition of ASPA's advocacy and influence on behalf of public school leaders. www.dailytelegraph.com.au/subscribe/ne...
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Australian Secondary Principals' Association @aspaleaders.bsky.social · 27/11/2025
ASPA President Andy Mison had the privilege of speaking to the NSW Secondary Principals Council retired principals group yesterday about the national landscape. This experienced group plays an important role in supporting current leaders and public education. We stand on the shoulders of giants!
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Australian Secondary Principals' Association @aspaleaders.bsky.social · 27/11/2025
ASPA President Andy Mison attended the NSW Secondary Principals Council State Council last week to hear Murat Dizdar speak in strong support of public education, calling to close the ‘learning poverty gap’ and boost micro-credentialling for Years 9–10.
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Australian Secondary Principals' Association @aspaleaders.bsky.social · 12/11/2025
The Australian Government is continuing its support for aspiring teachers through the Commonwealth Teaching Scholarships Program. 📅𝐑𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝 𝟑 𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐧 𝟏𝟕 𝐍𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓 Learn more: education.gov.au/teaching-sch... Toolkit: 6469bd8b-c707-41f7-aa9d-fcf04f3563ff.filesusr.com/ugd/d0bd1d_b...
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Australian Secondary Principals' Association @aspaleaders.bsky.social · 06/11/2025
ASPA President Andy Mison met with Shadow Education Minister Julian Leeser MP to discuss principals’ wellbeing, raising esteem for educators, the National Teaching and Learning Commission, and equity and excellence for all students.
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Australian Secondary Principals' Association @aspaleaders.bsky.social · 31/10/2025
Today, on 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱 𝗧𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗿𝘀’ 𝗗𝗮𝘆, we acknowledge the remarkable contribution of teachers across Australia. We commend the dedication, skill, and care of teachers who inspire learning and nurture the potential of young Australians. #WorldTeachersDay #HatsOffToTeachers
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Australian Secondary Principals' Association @aspaleaders.bsky.social · 22/10/2025
ASPA Directors Colin Axup (VASSP) and Mark Breckenridge (QSPA) are concluding their terms this year, and the Board celebrated and acknowledged their leadership and service to public secondary education at the national level over the years with ASPA. Thank you, Colin and Mark!
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Australian Secondary Principals' Association @aspaleaders.bsky.social · 22/10/2025
The ASPA Board met with Jo Palmer MLC, Tasmanian Minister for Education, and Ginna Webster, Secretary, DECYP, in Hobart. Discussions focused on public secondary education, school leader wellbeing, admin burden, and student success. ASPA remains committed to collaboration.
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Australian Secondary Principals' Association @aspaleaders.bsky.social · 21/10/2025
ASPA President @andymison.bsky.social and TPA President Mat Grining visited Don College and Sheffield K–12 School in Northern Tasmania - two innovative schools delivering fantastic programs and outcomes. Inspiring public school leadership! Thanks John & Wendy for having us!
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Australian Secondary Principals' Association @aspaleaders.bsky.social · 15/10/2025
The 𝗔𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗮𝗻 𝗦𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗱𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗣𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗽𝗮𝗹𝘀' 𝗔𝘀𝘀𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 (𝗔𝗦𝗣𝗔), in partnership with 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗴 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲 𝗔𝗴𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 (𝗬𝗖𝗔), is proud to launch 𝗘𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘂𝗿𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗹𝘀! EOI opens TODAY: aspa.asn.au/entrepreneurial-schools #EntrepreneurialSchools #InnovationInEducation
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Australian Secondary Principals' Association @aspaleaders.bsky.social · 09/10/2025
The Entrepreneurial Schools project is a two-year national initiative supporting secondary schools to strengthen student agency and innovation. Delivered by Young Change Agents and ASPA. EOIs open October 15, 2025 Learn more: aspa.asn.au/entrepreneurial-schools
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Australian Secondary Principals' Association @aspaleaders.bsky.social · 29/09/2025
ASPA has been in New Delhi this week for the ICP Annual Council with a strong Aussie contingent. School leaders from Africa, the Americas, Asia, Oceania & Europe gathered under the theme Leadership in Action to examine critical challenges in educational leadership globally.
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Australian Secondary Principals' Association @aspaleaders.bsky.social · 16/09/2025
ASPA President joined students and colleagues from around the country at the 3rd annual We Are More meeting in beautiful Arrente Country, Alice Springs. This movement to support learner agency, realise the Mparntwe goals, and enable every young person to thrive is growing across Australia.
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Australian Secondary Principals' Association @aspaleaders.bsky.social · 08/09/2025
ACEL and headspace Schools & Communities are partnering on a national pilot to strengthen mental health and wellbeing supports for school leaders. Register your EOI today: headspace.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_... For inquiries, please contact: schools&communities@headspace.org.au
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Australian Secondary Principals' Association @aspaleaders.bsky.social · 21/08/2025
ASPA President @andymison.bsky.social joined Queensland DG Sharon Schimming and two student leaders on a panel reimagining education—from hierarchy to partnership, where students are co-architects of their learning. ASPA looks forward to seeing Queensland schools lead this shift.
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Australian Secondary Principals' Association @aspaleaders.bsky.social · 21/08/2025
A big turnout of QLD public secondary school leaders in Brisbane for the future-focused QSPA conference 'What If?'. We heard from Queensland Minister for Education John Paul Langbroek and QSPA President Mark Breckenridge opened the conference, celebrating 60 years of QSPA growth and strength.
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Australian Secondary Principals' Association @aspaleaders.bsky.social · 15/08/2025
Victorian Education Minister Ben Carroll highlighted the strong performance of Victorian public schools and acknowledged there is more work to do to fully fund our schools and address conditions for teachers and school leaders, at the VASSP conference in Melbourne today. @andymison.bsky.social
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Australian Secondary Principals' Association @aspaleaders.bsky.social · 04/08/2025
ASPA President @andymison.bsky.social is privileged to be at the WASSEA conference in Perth. WA Minister for Education expressed strong support for teachers and school leaders, and acknowledged the increasing complexity being managed very well. Great message too from WASSEA president!
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Australian Secondary Principals' Association @aspaleaders.bsky.social · 23/07/2025
The ASPA Board had constructive discussions yesterday in Adelaide with SA Minister for Education Blair Boyer and SA Education Department Chief Executive Professor Martin Westwell on principal wellbeing, teacher workforce, national reform, and the great work in SA public schools.
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Australian Secondary Principals' Association @aspaleaders.bsky.social · 09/07/2025
ASPA president @andymison.bsky.social was honoured to open the Quality Teaching in Practice conference at Newcastle University this week. An excellent gathering of education professionals and academics, treated to a fabulous and diverse program of speakers and workshops focused on pedagogy.
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Australian Secondary Principals' Association @aspaleaders.bsky.social · 20/06/2025
ASPA President @andymison.bsky.social visited Jerrabomberra High School today to meet with Principal Scott O'Hara and observe this thriving public school in action. Highlights were visits to industrious Big Picture, woodwork, visual arts classrooms, and a spontaneous musical performance.
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Australian Secondary Principals' Association @aspaleaders.bsky.social · 10/06/2025
ASPA president @andymison.bsky.social is privileged to be attending the fantastic NSWSPC annual conference 'Beyond the Horizon' in wintery Bathurst this week, together with almost 300 dedicated NSW public secondary school principals.
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Australian Secondary Principals' Association @aspaleaders.bsky.social · 28/05/2025
ASPA President @andymison.bsky.social is in Wellington for the SPANZ conference at Te Papa. A valuable opportunity to share knowledge across the Tasman. Thanks to Vaughan Couillault and incoming president Louise Anaru for the warm welcome. We look forward to strengthening our relationship!
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Australian Secondary Principals' Association @aspaleaders.bsky.social · 12/05/2025
Congratulations @jasonclaremp.bsky.social on your reappointment as Education Minister for a 2nd term. ASPA welcomes the continuity of collaborative leadership and looks forward to building on the foundations of vital education reform for all young Australians.
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Australian Secondary Principals' Association @aspaleaders.bsky.social · 02/05/2025
ASPA, in partnership with The Australian Learning Lecture & The University of Melbourne, launches Next-Generation Learning for Public High Schools Initiative. 👉🏻Register EOI: forms.gle/9dKtnEWZXvFE... 🔍Learn More: aspa.asn.au/next-generat... #auspol #EducationReform #NextGenLearning #ASPA
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Australian Secondary Principals' Association @aspaleaders.bsky.social · 04/04/2025
ASPA's 2025 Policy Briefing provides a roadmap for transformative change in Australian education. Learn more about our key policy positions and strategies for achieving a stronger, more equitable education system. Access it here: www.aspa.asn.au/_files/ugd/d...
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Australian Secondary Principals' Association @aspaleaders.bsky.social · 03/04/2025
ASPA proudly announces its 2025 Policy Briefing, a blueprint for transformative education reform developed with principals across Australia. It focuses on student flourishing, strong leadership, and positioning Australia as a global leader in education. Read here 🔗 www.aspa.asn.au/_files/ugd/d...
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Australian Secondary Principals' Association @aspaleaders.bsky.social · 24/03/2025
Tomorrow's the day! Join us at the 2025 ASPA National Education Summit! Follow #ASPANationalSummit2025. See you there! Read press release here: www.aspa.asn.au/national-edu... Access summit materials and event details here: www.aspa.asn.au/summithome25
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Australian Secondary Principals' Association @aspaleaders.bsky.social · 23/03/2025
Getting close! Just 2 days until the 2025 ASPA National Education Summit. See you at the #ASPANationalSummit2025! Access summit materials and event details here:https://www.aspa.asn.au/summithome25
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Australian Secondary Principals' Association @aspaleaders.bsky.social · 22/03/2025
3 days to go! We can't wait to share the important discussions and insights emerging from the 2025 ASPA National Education Summit. Follow #ASPANationalSummit2025 to be part of the conversation. Access summit materials and event details here: www.aspa.asn.au/summithome25
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Australian Secondary Principals' Association @aspaleaders.bsky.social · 21/03/2025
Only 4 days left! We're looking forward to exploring the future of secondary education with you at the 2025 ASPA National Education Summit. Stay tuned to #ASPANationalSummit2025. Access summit materials and event details here: www.aspa.asn.au/summithome25
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Australian Secondary Principals' Association @aspaleaders.bsky.social · 20/03/2025
We're just 5 days away from the 2025 ASPA National Education Summit in Canberra! Excited to share key insights and updates with you. Follow along using #ASPANationalEducationSummit2025. Access summit materials and event details here: www.aspa.asn.au/summithome25
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Australian Secondary Principals' Association @aspaleaders.bsky.social · 06/03/2025
ASPA President @andymison.bsky.social is listening to the strong focus on equity and the needs of students from NSW principals today at the NSWSPC State Assembly in Sydney. With Denise Lofts and Lila Mularczyk.
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Australian Secondary Principals' Association @aspaleaders.bsky.social · 05/03/2025
Today Professor Michele Bruniges spoke powerfully at the Sydney Morning Herald Schools Summit highlighting growing educational inequality in Australia. We at ASPA believe it's time for an honest, fearless national conversation and reforms to ensure equity for every child, in every Australian school
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Australian Secondary Principals' Association @aspaleaders.bsky.social · 19/02/2025
The ASPA Board met with @AITSL CEO Tim Bullard today to discuss our shared long term ambition for Australian Education. We are looking forward to a closer ongoing engagement between AITSL and school leaders. @andymison.bsky.social
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