2014 APPA Conference – Sydney
Creating the Future Together
Sofitel Sydney Wentworth,
22-24 October 2014
Conference Proceedings Coming Soon
2013 11th World Convention of the International Confederation of Principals – Cairns
Inspiring Global Leadership
Cairns Convention Centre,
1 – 4 July 2013
At the ICP Convention, APPA held a pre-convention symposium titled ‘A Primary Learning Conversation: Using the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers for Development and Performance’ featuring Louise Stoll of the London Centre for Leadership in Learning (Uni of London). Louise is a world renowned author and educator and she shared her insights and wisdom about principals leading educational conversations in the primary school setting. This was a ‘no cost’ symposium which was held prior to the APPA AGM on Monday 1st July.
Go to the ICP Online website to see material from the Convention presenters.
APPA Symposium
Download the presentation by Stoll (840Kb PDF file) / Read a related literature article (268Kb PDF file) / Visit the presenter’s website.
2012 Joint APPA NZPF Trans-Tasman Conference
Our Primary Purpose: Leading and Learning
Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre,
18 – 21 September 2012
The joint conference with the New Zealand Principals Association included keynote presentations by four of the world’s leading experts in education and public policy and APPA have published their conclusions in a Conference Communiqué. Plenary and Workshop sessions have been video recorded for the first time and these are available to view as well as listening to audio recordings, reading session notes or papers and viewing slide presentations.
Go to the Conference Media Library website to see material from the Convention presenters.
Read the Conference Communiqué ‘Schools in Australia are facing their greatest challenge’ (85Kb PDF file).
View the conference brochure (3Mb PDF).
2011 APPA Conference – Adelaide
A Brilliant Blend: Cultivating Primary Leadership
Adelaide Convention Centre
22-24 June 2011
A Welcome Address was delivered by APPA Presiden Norm Hart which included the presenation of Life Membership of APPA to LeonieTrimper. The Official Opening was performed by Jay Weatherill, Minister for Education in South Australia. The KidsMatter Lunch Address ‘Experience the Blend’ was given by Peter Garrett, Minister for School Education.
Read the Kids Matter Launch Address (185Kb PDF file) by the Hon Peter Garrett AM, MP.
View the conference brochure (2.5Mb PDF).
Go to the past conference proceedings page to see material from the Convention presenters.
2010 APPA Conference – Perth
Balancing Primary Leadership
Burswood Entertainment Complex
21-24 September 2010
The Opening Address was given by Colin Barnett, Premier of Western Australia, himself a former Education Minister in the State Government.
Go to the past conference proceedings page to see material from the Conference presenters.
2009 APPA Conference – Gold Coast
Surfing Sustainable Primary Education
Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre
16-18 September 2009
Go to the past conference proceedings page to see material from the Conference presenters.
2007 APPA Conference – Hobart
The Roaring Forties – Winds of Change: Leadership, Learning, Performance
Convention Centre, Hotel Grand Chancellor
30 September – 3 October 2007
Organised by the Tasmanian Principals Association, this was a combined APPA and Australian Secondary Principals Association conference. About 700 delegates attended the conference. The conference was opened by David Bartlett,
Minister for Education in Tasmania.
Go to the past conference proceedings page to see material from the Conference presenters.
2006 APPA Conference – Alice Springs
Venture In: To New Territory
Alice Springs Convention Centre
16-19 July 2006
The conference was held in conjunction with the Association of Northern Territory School Educational Leaders (ANTSEL)
Go to the past conference proceedings page to see material from the Conference presenters.
Past Conferences
| Year | Venue | Theme | President |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | Canberra | The Art of Engaging Children – Living, Learning, Being | Leonie Trimper |
| 2004 | Melbourne | Creative Thinkers, Dynamic Schools | Tom Croker |
| 2003 | Adelaide | Extraordinary Leadership for Extraordinary Times | Tom Croker |
| 2002 | Perth | Primary Education – Primary Importance | Tony Misich |
| 2001 | Brisbane | Teaching – Rediscovering its Heart and Soul | Tony Misich |
| 2000 | Christchurch | Celebrating Leadership into the New Millennium | Tony Misich |
| 1999 | Hobart | Creative People, Creative Places | Tony Misich |
| 1998 | Darwin | Pathways to an Optimistic Frontier | Chris Cameron |
| 1997 | Sydney | Making the Difference | Chris Cameron |
| 1996 | Canberra | Diversity in a National Approach | Peter Paul |
| 1995 | Melbourne | Primary Education – Priority One | Peter Paul |
| 1994 | Adelaide | In Our Hands | Marilyn Gilbertson |
| 1993 | Perth | Primary Education – Worth Celebrdating | Mike Berson |
| 1992 | Brisbane | The Realisation of Potential – A Challenge for our Future | Stan Plath |
| 1991 | Sydney | Primary Education – Foundation and Future | Barry McConville |
| 1990 | Hobart | Celebrating a New Era in Education | Les Bishop |
| 1989 | Alice Springs | The Restructuring of Primary Education – Issues, Influences, Inspirations (cancelled) | Peter Dermody |
| 1988 | Canberra | Today's Children – Our Primary Link with the Future | David Dillon |
| 1987 | Melbourne | Policy Makers in Education – Would the real policy makers please stand up | John Cabassi |
| 1986 | Adelaide | A Fair Way To Go – Equal Opportunity | Brian Pocock |
| 1985 | Perth | The Impact of Communities on the Development of Effective Schools | David Nockolds |
| 1984 | Brisbane | Primary Education – Quo Vadis | Maurie Kelly |
| 1983 | Sydney | The Primary Principal, Demands, Desires, Decisions | Bernie Gregory |
| 1982 | Launceston | Practices, Problems, Projections | Nigel Bentley |
| 1981 | Darwin | Educating Citizens for the 21st Century | Brian Hassell |
| 1980 | Canberra | Educational Patterns of the 1980s | Ron Sandeman |
| 1979 | Melbourne | Preparing Principals for Schools in the 1980s | Jim Downey |
| 1978 | Perth | Role of the Principal in Staff Development | Don Wignall |
| 1977 | Brisbane | Curriculum Development in Schools | Maurie Kelly |
| 1976 | Sydney | Role of the Principal | Kevin Hepworth |
| 1975 | Launceston | ||
| 1974 | Adelaide | Pressures For Educational Change | Neil Mason |