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Join us for a candid fireside chat with South Coast Baptist College as we explore how the school has approached building a safer, more connected campus environment. In this webinar, school leaders will share their real-world experiences, challenges, and lessons learned when modernising their physical security. From improving visibility across campus to supporting staff response and student safety, this session offers practical insights from a school perspective, designed to help others consider ...

This session provides an exploration of the neuropsychology of ADHD and Autism, with an emphasis on understanding the experience of these students and ways that this may present within an educational setting. The content is informed both by current research and by lived experience of students, with the goal of building participants skills in empathising, understanding, and supporting our neurodiverse learners.The session will explore ways that teachers can modify both their teaching methods and ...

Coaching is no longer just for executives—it’s a vital skill for every educator who leads, supports, or inspires others. Coaching Essentials is a dynamic, hands-on workshop designed to equip educators with the mindset, methods, and tools to lead through coaching. Throughout the day, participants will explore the foundations of transformational coaching and understand how coaching can drive growth and positive change in schools. You’ll develop core skills for impactful conversations, practise str...

Network Days provide opportunities for teachers of mathematics to meet and discuss current issues pertaining to mathematics education, to share resources and ideas, and to engage in professional learning. A range of presenters and activities are on offer and cover a variety of topics, such as the 7-10 WA mathematics curriculum, senior secondary courses and teaching and learning best practice. This networking and PL event is targeted at Mathematics Heads of Learning Area.This PL is run in conjunc...

This workshop provides participants with up-to-date knowledge and practical skills to implement effective interventions to address conflict, bullying, and respectful relationships. A range of tools is provided based on current research and best practice to implement and embed sustainable whole school approaches. Strategies are based on positive psychology and strength-based principles to improve student wellbeing, relationships, and whole-school restorative processes, effectively resolving confl...

Australia Wide Taxation & Payroll presents a comprehensive seminar tailored for AISWA Member schools, delivering a full day of expert training in payroll administration, taxation and industrial relations. Running all day, participants will gain practical knowledge on PAYG Withholding, Single Touch Payroll, Fair Work obligations, superannuation, FBT, salary sacrifice, GST and more. Registration includes the latest Taxation & Payroll Manual, 12 months’ Help Desk access and quarterly newsle...

This three-day professional learning program is designed to support women in their educational leadership journey. AISWA has partnered with ACEL to deliver this unique opportunity. Whether you are a senior leader or aspiring to become one, this program offers a unique opportunity to connect, learn, and grow with other successful women. This program immerses participants in effective practices to develop your impact and influence and provides the platform to become a valuable member of a supporti...

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 ...

This professional learning network is tailored for Principals who are either at the beginning of their leadership journey or transitioning into independent education settings. Across three half-day sessions, participants will engage in a collegial and collaborative environment to exchange insights, explore contemporary leadership challenges, and consider practical strategies for leading in independent schools. Each session provides opportunities to reflect on diverse leadership perspectives and ...

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...

Join us for a practical workshop tailored for board members of Independent schools. Serving on a school board is a rewarding but demanding role, requiring a strong sense of responsibility and accountability. This session will help you clearly distinguish between the board’s strategic oversight and the principal’s day-to-day management. You’ll explore how to meet Non-Government School Registrar requirements and implement best-practice governance. Learn strategies for supporting your principal wit...

Step into a dynamic day of learning and reflection with The Principal’s (Senior Leader) Dilemma, a workshop designed for school leaders navigating the complexities of modern education. This immersive experience blends practical strategies with powerful leadership theories to help leaders thrive in times of tension and transition. Participants will explore key leadership paradoxes—such as stability versus change and control versus empowerment—and learn how to apply these concepts within their sch...

AISWA, in partnership with AITSL, will conduct an implementation pilot of the Professional Standards for Middle Leaders in 2026. The purpose of this pilot is to strengthen the leadership capabilities of middle leaders, amplifying their impact as key agents of school improvement. Through a series of structured activities, participants will unpack the Middle Leader Standards to develop the dispositions, knowledge, and skills required for effective leadership. Participants will explore the capabili...

The AISWA Teaching Innovation Fellowship is a hands-on professional learning program that supports teachers to design, test and refine an innovation that improves learning in their classrooms. Across four in-person workshop days and two online Community of Practice sessions, Fellows move through an innovation cycle—Imagine, Design, Experiment and Evolve—working collaboratively to explore evidence, prototype new ideas and reflect on impact. Facilitated by Professor Glenn Savage, the Fellowship em...

AISWA is proud to present the AICD Governance Foundations course for Not-For-Profit Directors of Independent Schools. This 1.5-day online course is open exclusively to Governing Board Members and Principals of AISWA schools and is being run in partnership with the Australian Institute of Company Directors (AICD), a leading provider of governance education and development programs. The course has been tailored to the unique governance needs of Independent schools, providing participants with prac...

Join us for a dynamic professional learning series designed for early childhood educators who are passionate about the power and potential of play. The Playful Pedagogies Series explores how intentional environments, nature-based learning, and purposeful transitions can enrich children’s daily experiences and strengthen their sense of agency in early learning settings. Across the series, participants will engage with practical strategies and reflective provocations that highlight how play foster...

AISWA is proud to present the AICD Governance Foundations course for Not-For-Profit Directors of Independent Schools. This 1.5-day online course is open exclusively to Governing Board Members and Principals of AISWA schools and is being run in partnership with the Australian Institute of Company Directors (AICD), a leading provider of governance education and development programs. The course has been tailored to the unique governance needs of Independent schools, providing participants with prac...

This three-day professional learning program is designed to support women in their educational leadership journey. AISWA has partnered with ACEL to deliver this unique opportunity. Whether you are a senior leader or aspiring to become one, this program offers a unique opportunity to connect, learn, and grow with other successful women. This program immerses participants in effective practices to develop your impact and influence and provides the platform to become a valuable member of a supporti...

Join internationally respected educator and author Lisa Burman for an inspiring two-day workshop that reimagines literacy in early childhood settings. Grounded in the belief that every child is a powerful communicator, this session explores how bookmaking, story tables, and rich literacy experiences can transform your classroom into a vibrant community of storytellers and meaning-makers. Through hands-on provocations, collaborative inquiry, and reflective dialogue, educators will learn how to nu...

This face-to-face professional learning session is designed for schools who want to move beyond theory and into real, workable practice. Teachers and wellbeing staff often understand the importance of respectful relationships education but feel stuck when it comes to implementation. Competing demands, parent concerns, leadership expectations, time pressures and student disengagement can all become barriers – particularly when responsibility feels siloed within specific roles.This session creates...

Join internationally respected educator and author Lisa Burman for an inspiring two-day workshop that reimagines literacy in early childhood settings. Grounded in the belief that every child is a powerful communicator, this session explores how bookmaking, story tables, and rich literacy experiences can transform your classroom into a vibrant community of storytellers and meaning-makers. Through hands-on provocations, collaborative inquiry, and reflective dialogue, educators will learn how to nu...

This 1.5-hour Term 2 webinar is designed to build participant confidence and understanding in using AISWA’s NAPLAN platform, Valuate. The session provides a guided walkthrough of the full functionality of Valuate 1 and 2, clearly explaining the purpose and use of each tab. Through practical, step-by-step examples, participants will learn how to navigate the system efficiently, locate relevant student and cohort data, generate visual reports, and interpret key insights to identify strengths, tren...

In leadership, being able to communicate clearly and with conviction is more than just a skill—it's a superpower. Bold Talk is an engaging, practical course crafted for leaders and executive staff wanting to enhance their communication skills and confidently tackle difficult conversations. This program empowers you to express ideas effectively and persuasively, equipping you with tried-and-tested techniques for impactful communication. You'll learn to approach sensitive topics with empathy, conf...

Network days provide opportunities for teachers to meet and engage in Professional Learning throughout the academic year.  The Network Days are designed to meet the specific needs of teachers engaged in the various English courses.  A range of presenters and activities are sourced for these events to address the demands of each of the courses.The focus of this meeting will be the ATAR course, both Literature and English and held in conjunction with CEWA.

Join us for a full-day school facilities tour during the July 2026 school holidays. Hop aboard our bus from the AISWA offices (or meet us at the first stop),  to visit three schools showcasing innovative building projects, including a new design & technology centre, a gymnasium build, GLA classrooms, and construction of a swimming pool. One school has recently completed an extensive master planning exercise.At each stop, you’ll meet with Principals and Business Managers along with infra...