Association of Independent Schools of NSW

16/07/2025

We’re excited to welcome Dr Nathaniel Swain to the 2025 AISNSW Curriculum Conference! 🎉

A cognitive scientist, teacher, and podcaster, Nathaniel is renowned for translating research into powerful classroom practice. As the voice behind Dr Swain’s Cognitorium and author of Harnessing the Science of Learning, he brings deep expertise in language, learning, and evidence-informed instruction.

Don’t miss this opportunity to hear from one of Australia’s leading voices in education as we explore how research can transform real-world teaching — and leave empowered to lead curriculum with clarity and impact.

📅 25–27 August 2025
📍 International Convention Centre, Sydney
🔗 Register now: https://ow.ly/tpU450WoV3A

14/07/2025

AISNSW is now on YouTube. Subscribe to our channel to find more stories of inspiration and excellence in NSW Independent schools.

The Association of Independent Schools of New South Wales is the peak body and membership association supporting and representing Independent education, specifically Independent schools in NSW and ACT.

11/07/2025

Yesterday we launched Leadership for Operational Staff, a program designed to strengthen leadership capacity for school staff in non-teaching roles including HR, marketing, enrolments, finance and more.

We are excited to support the people who help Independent schools thrive behind the scenes.

09/07/2025

Meet Dr Mark Donovan — clinical psychologist, academic, and lead trainer of the Reflective Supervision Team.
With more than two decades of experience supporting young people and families, Mark brings deep expertise in clinical supervision, ACT, CBT, and mindful parenting.

At this year’s AISNSW School Counsellors Conference, he’ll guide us through sustainable practices that can support the professional supervision for school counsellors - with real-world examples, interactive discussion and live demonstration.

📅 14 August | 📍Deckhouse, Woolwich

Register today: https://ow.ly/mM4r50WmKQi

07/07/2025

AISNSW Education Consultant Jennifer Woods shares ideas to help maths teachers engage their students with the beauty of mathematics.

Read more: https://ow.ly/QGUF50WjrwV

07/07/2025

This week is NAIDOC week, and this year's theme, 'The Next Generation: Strength, Vision & Legacy' reminds us that every classroom can be a place of Cultural pride, truth-telling and transformation.

AISNSW celebrates the role of educators in engaging with and weaving Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander voices across their schools to authentically and respectfully embed Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander curriculum content for all students year-round, not just this week.

We remain committed to walking alongside schools as they grow Culturally safe, inclusive and future-focused communities.

04/07/2025

As part of AISNSW's recently released Technology News we're uncovering the brilliant work being accomplished by ICT teams across the sector.

AISNSW Chief Information Officer, Maurice Cummins sat down with Amity College's Issam Ibrahim to discuss some of the projects he and his team are targeting, as well as the benefits of being a member of the AISNSW Technology Consultative Group.

ICT Directors, look out for edition 2 of Technology News coming to your inbox early Term 3.

This is "A conversation with Issam Ibrahim, Director of ICT, Amity College" by AISNSW on Vimeo, the home for high quality videos and the people who love them.

02/07/2025

If you missed this article earlier in the year, learn how your school can navigate the evolving landscape of generative AI. Our Generative AI consultant Miriam Scott breaks down some go-to strategies.

Read more: https://ow.ly/y3kR50WjrrT

02/07/2025

We’re thrilled to welcome Dr Thomas Britz, mathematician from UNSW Sydney, as a keynote speaker at this year’s AISNSW Mathematics Conference on 8 August.

In his keynote, 'Why I Love Maths (but Didn’t as a Student)', Thomas will share his personal and professional journey—from disliking maths as a student to becoming an enthusiastic mathematician, editor of the Parabola journal, and passionate advocate for mathematical thinking and student wellbeing.

Get a taste of Dr Britz talking about emotions and beauty in mathematics: https://ow.ly/jOvG50WjtCG

📅 Don’t miss your chance to connect with passionate educators, explore the new Stage 6 syllabuses, and see maths through a fresh lens.
Register today: https://ow.ly/sbeE50WjtCF

30/06/2025

Last month educators from several schools in the North Coast gathered at Pacific Coast Christian School for two days of immersive On-Country learning as part of the Waratah Project.

Pacific Coast produced this video, highlighting the joy and connection of the two days.
Watch here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9JQ3bNgYspY

30/06/2025

Those "lightbulb" moments for students are hard to compare.

Hear from Dr Alexander Burton at Danebank Anglican School For Girls on why he finds teaching to be such a satisfying career.

26/06/2025

Congratulations to Mark Bokenham from St Joseph's College, Hunters Hill who was recently named 2025 VET Trainer/Teacher of the Year for the Central & Northern Sydney region as part of the 2025 NSW Training Awards. He is currently Head of Agriculture and Primary Industries at Joeys.

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