President Update

2025 Leaders’ Summit Leading Learning for Impact.

NTPA presentation and representation

Title: Collective Strength: The NTPA Advantage 

I reflected on the NTPA’s 40th birthday, noting alumni stories that highlighted long-term commitment and collective advocacy. I acknowledged and recognised the heavy responsibilities and challenges principals faced i.e. administrative overload, occupational violence and aggression, remote‑area difficulties and impacts on wellbeing. Citing recent surveys and reports, I summarised recommendations to strengthen association engagement, peer support, policy advocacy and leader wellbeing. These reports shared evidence-based recommendations to strengthen association engagement, peer support, policy advocacy and leader wellbeing. I closed with a wellbeing metaphor (the NTPA “green frog”) before inviting attendees to view examples of the NTPA advantage in action.

The NTPA Stakeholder Stall on the Concourse was a hive of activity. A special shout out to Jo for managing the stall while we attended various sessions and to the Executive who attended during break times.

The NTPA ended the Leaders’ Summit with a relaxing harbour cruise and this was the perfect way to unwind after two busy days.

Workshop Overviews

It was fantastic to see so many school presentations across the two days.  A big shout-out to NTPA members who co-presented or led four workshops, showcasing their schools’ journeys and the positive impact on their work.

Top End Reading Network 

Presenters: Amy Tambling, Danielle Banicek, Sue Ray, Tina Raye 

Summary: Schools in the Top End Region have collaborated to enhance reading delivery through a structured Literacy Block, informed by the Science of Reading. The workshop highlighted their journey and the positive impact on regional reading approaches.

Strengthening Culture and Practice through the Implementation of Sprints 

Presenters: Leah Crockford, Ebone Coats 

Summary: This session discussed how effective literacy outcomes hinged on strategic leadership, a transformative culture, and a Sprint Process that bridged theory with practice, resulting in rapid improvements through collaborative inquiry.

Successful Implementation of Data-Driven Literacy and Numeracy Pedagogy 

Presenters: Noella Goveas, Ristan Blokland 

Summary: This session explored a structured data-driven approach to literacy and numeracy instruction, focusing on educator wellbeing and family partnerships to achieve student-set goals.

Forrest Parade Our School Improvement Journey

Presenter: Annie Keighran 

Summary: As a new school established in 2017, Forrest Parade emphasised collaboration for strategic improvement. The presentation shared their journey towards becoming a communication accessible school, empowering every child to learn and express themselves.

Thank you for your dedication, resilience and unwavering commitment to excellence in education.

Carolyn

Carolyn Edwards