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Early Childhood Breakfasts are targeted to support EC and school leadership and will include a guest speaker. In 2026, network meetings will focus on a key aspect of early childhood education each term.Dr Sarah Aiono “Pedagogical Balance: Play as the Missing Piece in Primary Education” Reframing play as a strategic tool for curriculum, wellbeing, and future-ready learners. The session will include the following focus areas:1. Why Play? Why Now?The neuroscience of play and regulation.Future-proof...

Early Childhood Breakfasts are targeted to support EC and school leadership and will include a guest speaker. In 2026, network meetings will focus on a key aspect of early childhood education each term.Dr Sarah Aiono “Pedagogical Balance: Play as the Missing Piece in Primary Education” Reframing play as a strategic tool for curriculum, wellbeing, and future-ready learners. The session will include the following focus areas:1. Why Play? Why Now?The neuroscience of play and regulation.Future-proof...

These workshops build on the knowledge and practical strategies from the Lead with Intention project led by Dr Amie Fabry. They are designed to strengthen the capability of early childhood leaders by deepening their understanding and applying effective leadership practices in real-world settings.Participants will engage in collaborative learning, reflect on their leadership approaches, and explore strategies to support teams, improve outcomes for children, and lead with clarity, confidence, and ...

Join our 2026 webinar, tailored for new Principals, Boards, and Business and Finance Managers in schools. Over one and a half hours, gain a clear and practical understanding of the Commonwealth and WA State Government Recurrent Funding Models. Learn how your school’s Capacity to Contribute (CTC) score affects the School Resourcing Standard (SRS) discount for Federal Funding, with real-world examples. We’ll break down Commonwealth Loadings and outline the State Funding categories, showing how the...

This Chair Connect session will provide School Chairs with an opportunity to connect, share insights and explore current matters affecting Independent Schools. I will provide an overview of key sector developments, followed by a presentation from an external speaker. Details yet to be confirmed. Nibbles and drinks will be provided, ensuring a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere for networking and conversation.

In partnership with Grange Insurance, these sessions provides a practical overview of risk management in schools. Designed for Principals and Executive Leadership teams, including Business Managers, Risk Managers and IT teams, it focuses on responding effectively to incidents and operational risks. Participants will learn how to act decisively to minimise damage and protect their school’s operations and reputation.Session 1: Cyber Incident Response and Managing Cyber IncidentsLearn how scho...

In complex classrooms, even highly skilled and caring educators can find themselves reacting in ways that feel out of step with what they value. Staying calm, connected and steady is not easy when students can be dysregulated, oppositional, disengaged, aggressive, avoidant, demanding, or repeatedly challenging expectations.Across Pre-Kindy to Year 12 contexts, participants will explore:• Why certain behaviours activate strong emotional reactions • How unconscious beliefs can escalate stress...

The Inclusive Education Symposium presents a significant opportunity for learning support teachers and coordinators to immerse themselves in meaningful professional development while fostering connections with fellow educators. Specifically tailored to support those working with students with disabilities, the event focuses on both the strategic and practical dimensions of Inclusive Education. Emphasis is placed on adopting best practices, understanding the latest policy developments, and sharin...

The Inclusive Education Symposium presents a significant opportunity for learning support teachers and coordinators to immerse themselves in meaningful professional development while fostering connections with fellow educators. Specifically tailored to support those working with students with disabilities, the event focuses on both the strategic and practical dimensions of Inclusive Education. Emphasis is placed on adopting best practices, understanding the latest policy developments, and sharin...

Please note: This event is for teachers who are Nationally Certified as HALTs. Those currently underway with the certification process are also welcome to attend. National Certification is dedicated to recognising excellence in teaching practice and advancing career progression, whilst empowering Highly Accomplished and Lead Teachers (HALTs) to drive professional engagement and meaningful impact in their schools. As WA’s certifying authority, AISWA is committed to cultivating deeper profess...

We are inviting schools to take part in an exciting design-based research project exploring how digital technologies can strengthen connections between families, children, and teachers during the critical early years of schooling. Building on five years of research with AISWA and using a Funds of Knowledge strengths-based approach, this project will work with Kindergarten and Pre-Kindergarten teachers, principals, education assistants, and families to:Examine current digital practices in support...

The AI for Educators: From Efficiency to Innovation workshop explores how teachers can harness the power of AI to streamline their workload and enhance student learning. Participants will gain an understanding of AI basics, its implications for education, and the importance of fostering AI literacy. The session will demonstrate AI's capabilities through practical applications, showcasing how to use AI tools effectively for productivity and innovative teaching practices. This hands-on workshop eq...

Please note, this course costs $2,240. The noted fee of $240 is the deposit only. Invoices will be sent directly to your school for deposit and course payments. The HALT program enhances teacher professionalism by recognising excellence in practice and supporting career progression. Aligned with the AITSL National Certification framework and AISWA’s Guide to Certification of Highly Accomplished and Lead Teachers in Western Australia, this program provides a structured pathway for teach...

Discover the power of schema play with Lynnette Brock in this interactive, hands-on workshop designed for early childhood educators. This session explores how children’s repeated patterns of play provide insight into their thinking, problem-solving, and emerging theories about the world. Participants will examine a range of common schemas and learn how to observe, interpret, and intentionally respond to them through thoughtful planning and environment design. The workshop aligns with EYLF V2.0 a...

The AI for Educators: From Efficiency to Innovation workshop explores how teachers can harness the power of AI to streamline their workload and enhance student learning. Participants will gain an understanding of AI basics, its implications for education, and the importance of fostering AI literacy. The session will demonstrate AI's capabilities through practical applications, showcasing how to use AI tools effectively for productivity and innovative teaching practices. This hands-on workshop eq...

An opportunity for teachers of Media to meet and discuss current issues pertaining to the Media Arts courses, to share resources and ideas, and to engage in professional learning. The focus for this network meeting is broad and includes the 7-10 syllabus, as well as the Senior Secondary courses. Teachers will have the opportunity to share relevant resources and knowledge.The course is run in conjunction with Catholic Education WA. The agenda will be finalised and distributed closer to the event.

This full-day workshop, led by mathematics consultant Sheila Griffin, focuses on effective use of the concrete–representational–abstract (CRA) approach in mathematics teaching. With an emphasis on concrete materials and making the proficiencies visible in the classroom, participants will explore a wide range of hands-on resources and practical strategies for using them across year levels. Educators will engage in activities that deepen understanding of key mathematical concepts and examine how c...

This event is EOI application. Please contact Lucy Sabatini, AISWA Wellbeing Manager, for more information: lsabatini@ais.wa.edu.auThe Consent and Respectful Relationships Education and Wellbeing Pilot School initiative has been designed to support AISWA Member Schools. The vision of the initiative is to facilitate the delivery of evidence-based and age-appropriate wellbeing, consent and respectful relationships education for Independent schools in Western Australia.This initiative will empower ...

Is your school carrying payroll compliance risk you can't actually see? Most schools can't. It’s not because their finance and payroll teams aren't capable, but because the exposure sits in places day-to-day processing was never designed to catch: Award and Enterprise Agreement interpretation, leave accrual set-up, superannuation fund data, legacy system configuration.Join this complimentary webinar, presented by Cole School Experts and designed specifically for School Business Managers, Fi...

Literacy Bites is a series of workshops led by literacy specialists, each exploring a different aspect of K–6 literacy teaching. The sessions are fully stand-alone, allowing educators to attend one, several, or the entire series based on their interests and professional needs.In the final session, AISWA Literacy Consultant Kerry Handley will explore key considerations for supporting EALD learners, including beliefs about language acquisition and the importance of valuing students’ linguistic and...

Wrap up the year with our Term 4 Professional Learning session, focusing on reflection and planning for the year ahead. Celebrate successes, share challenges, and collaborate on ways to sustain and grow your impact in supporting First Nations students. This session will provide practical guidance for setting goals and aligning strategies with your school’s vision for reconciliation and inclusivity.

As schools look to modernise ageing security systems, many are considering a move to cloud-based physical security. This webinar provides a practical overview of what schools need to know when migrating security to the cloud, including key considerations, common challenges, and lessons learned from education environments. Designed for school leaders, IT, and operations teams, the session will explore how cloud security can simplify management, improve visibility, and support safer campuses—while...

School-based psychologist network meetings are held biannually at AISWA, one in Term 2 and one in Term 4. The meetings allow psychologists in Independent schools to meet with their peers. Each meeting focuses on a topical psychology issue. The topic for Term 4 2026 is Supporting your School to implement the National Framework for Addressing Bullying in Australian Schools. Please bring your school’s relevant policy documents, such as Bullying Policy and/or Behaviour Policy, to support c...

Western Australia is entering a period of significant economic transformation, driven by global demand for critical minerals, the energy transition, major infrastructure investment, technological innovation and changing workforce needs.For school leaders, understanding these trends is increasingly important as we prepare students not only for their first job, but for careers that may not yet exist.Designed exclusively for Independent School Principals, this unique leadership experience will prov...

This project is specifically designed for K–2 educators who are eager to integrate inquiry-based learning into their teaching practice. Guided by Kath Murdoch, an internationally recognised consultant renowned for her expertise in inquiry, participants will be supported throughout the journey. The focus of the project is on enhancing pedagogy and empowering children to be capable, curious, and actively engaged learners. Educators will delve into practical strategies and collaboratively design ex...