Catholic Schools NSW Secondary Curriculum Reform Conference 2023

The NSW Curriculum Reform has been a time of reflection, consultation and change. This reform aims to ensure our young people are well-prepared to make a contribution to our society and the world. The reformed NSW syllabuses are the roadmap to this future. Now is the time to seize this once in a generation opportunity to optimise learning and engagement, enhancing our practice across the secondary curriculum.  

Please join Catholic teachers and leaders from across the State to consider this exciting opportunity and responsibility to make lasting change. 

Preliminary Conference Details 

When: Thursday, 24 and Friday, 25 August 2023 

Where: Sydney CBD 

Confirmed speakers 

• Dr Phil Lambert – Conference Facilitator 
• Andreas Schleicher – Director for the Directorate of Education and Skills. OECD 
• Simon Breakspear – Education Leader, researcher and speaker  
• Representatives from The Professional Teachers’ Council NSW.

The conference will consider the opportunity for curriculum reform through the lenses of: 

1. the syllabuses  
2. the cross-syllabus drive to improve reading, writing and communication 
3. assessment & data  
4. ensuring we meet the learning needs of the most disadvantaged  
5. leadership and change management.

 Registration details will be released in the coming weeks.