Director, Educational Leadership, Department of Education, Australia. All views expressed are my own.
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Jun 12
Warami team running strong, #BetterTogether Thank you for your leadership, commitment and professionalism over 8 years. Inspiring excellence, community partnerships impacting student learning across #CowpastureNetwork @k_rigas
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Jun 11
Girls rugby league in public schools is on the rise with 200 girls from across NSW competing in the inaugural NSWPSSA Girls Rugby League Championship – the first girls-only competition of its kind at the primary school level. Well done to our students! education.nsw.gov.au/news/la…
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Jun 10
Albury High School’s Sienna Toohey has broken a Personal Best to earn a Commonwealth Games spot backed every stroke by her school and dad, Damian, who is also her principal. Congratulations Sienna – we’re so proud of you!
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Jun 3
#CowpastureNetwork thanking our wonderful HSLO Nic for his dedication & commitment to children, our school’s & community, making a difference “one child at a time.!” #BetterTogether 🐮🎉
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Applications for the Term 3 cohort of our new Shadowing for Success program are now open!
Don't miss out on the chance to observe real-time excellence in teaching and leadership in action, or share your expertise as a host.
Find out more and apply: tinyurl.com/SLISfS
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That’s a wrap on day 2 of leadership learning for Cohort 12 of Growing Great Leaders! It's been a pleasure getting to know the engaged group of 42 principals and their facilitators. Learn more about GGL and register for the next cohort here: bit.ly/4uei8Z5
#NSWDoEGGL
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Apr 10
Language is access 🙌🏼
Proud to be a co-author of this new PETAA publication, part of a collective effort to support multilingual learners across talk, reading and writing.
📘 petaa.edu.au/ItemDetail?iPro…
#EALD #Literacy #Language #TESOL #MultilingualLearners
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Mar 22
Well done to our NSW public schools that performed at Pulse Alive 2026! Pulse Alive is a vibrant celebration of creativity, connection, & opportunity in the performing arts, showcasing thousands of singers, dancers, actors, & musicians from across NSW.
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Mar 20
Providing ongoing, effective teacher feedback helps students to grow. Teachers match their feedback to each student’s progress. Find out more about this explicit teaching strategy here: education.nsw.gov.au/teachin…
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Feb 18
Future Student Engagement Year 12 Conference @westernsydneyu was a great success. Thanks to all staff who make this experience possible, giving our students hope for exciting futures #BetterTogether
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Jan 3
Very proud to watch Westfields Sports High School alumni Usman Khawaja don the baggy green for the last time at the Sydney Ashes Test. Usman has been a wonderful role model and epitomises public education values of excellence, opportunity and inclusion.
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30 Dec 2025
And that’s a wrap on 2025! Happy New Year and best wishes for the year ahead.
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21 Dec 2025
From Aboriginal Studies to Religion, NSW public school students have come first in the State in a wide range of HSC subjects. Read about Abigal, Alice, Angelina, Arielle, Bateson, Ella, Emily P, Emily S, Emma, Hanun, Jay, Madeleine, Milly, Rupali & others. education.nsw.gov.au/news/la…
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18 Dec 2025
As the 2025 school year comes to a close, I’d like to thank all school & education support staff for your collective work in helping our students thrive. I look forward to working with you so we can continue to make a difference in the lives of students. Enjoy your holiday break!
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29 Nov 2025
Congratulations to all involved in Schools Spectacular – what a triumph 2025 has been! Since 1984 @SchoolsSpec has showcased the talents of NSW public school students & grown to be an iconic cultural event that highlights diverse backgrounds & communities from across NSW.
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28 Nov 2025
For the past 20 years, Cabramatta High School has celebrated Peace Day to honour the winner of the annual Sydney Peace Prize. Judge Navanethem (Navi) Pillay, lifelong advocate for justice, is this year’s winner. education.nsw.gov.au/news/la…
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26 Nov 2025
Great to meet 120 of our students who are in the Future Teachers Club to learn about a teaching career at @Macquarie_Uni today. Thanks Jan Dolstra & Perry Celestino for continuing to grow the number of students who aspire to teach through your work with the Future Teachers Club.
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24 Nov 2025
Today marks the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women. Access the department’s Respectful Relationships Education teaching resources to raise awareness to prevent and end violence against women and girls. education.nsw.gov.au/teachin… #NoExcuse
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19 Nov 2025
Congratulations Woolooware High School for leading the ‘Walk for Respectful Relationships’ with 25 public schools today. Students listened to speeches discussing how to create a safer community for all. Thank you Mardi Benson & team for facilitating the event. #StandUpSpeakOut
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27 Oct 2025
Celebrated as one of the country’s best chefs is Chloe Sharp who was named a finalist in the Good Food Guide 2026 Young Chef of the Year Awards. The former Thomas Reddall High School student is now a sous chef at The Palomar Restaurant in Sydney. education.nsw.gov.au/news/la…
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