ASPA has developed three document that describe its strategic directions for the future and the plan for implementing them.

• ASPA's Principles and Priorities - Strategic Priorities for Effective Student Learning
• Implementation Plan
• Statement of Commitment - National

The  Australian Secondary Principals Association (ASPA) endorses and supports the Melbourne Declaration on Educational Goals for Young Australians and the bi-partisan support by education ministers of the direction, purpose and aspirations of our Australian education  system.      

Melbourne Declaration Goal 1: Australian schooling promotes equity and excellence.

Melbourne Declaration Goal 2: All young Australians become successful  learners, confident and creative individuals, and active and informed citizens.

ASPA believes that the two goals stipulated in the Melbourne Declaration are fundamental goals that, if achieved, will contribute meaningfully to "building a democratic, equitable and just society ...".

ASPA'S main priority is to improve the schooling outcomes of Austrlaian students.

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With over 2500 attendees now registered and just a few weeks to go before EduTECH, we’re delighted to update you on FOUR new features which add value and excitement:

1. Win a CAR competition!

With thanks to a group of 20 exhibitors, we've made the exhibition more interactive by adding a ‘Passport’ competition where we’ll be giving away a brand new CAR to one eligible EduTECH visitor.

For details – and to see if you are eligible – please visit http://www.edutech.net.au/winacar.html

2. Battle of the Bands - Casting Call

EduTECH is running a competition for schools that would like to showcase their band’s musical talent during the Evening Networking Function.

Schools are invited to submit a short video of their school band (shot on mobile phone or camcorder), plus a short description. We will share these submissions on our social media platforms! One lucky band will be selected by our online community and that band will be invited to perform in front of over 1500 people!

For details, visit the “Battle of the Bands” page http://www.edutech.net.au/battleofthebands.html

3. Back to School competition (in partnership with Samsung)

Visit http://www.edutech.net.au/competition.html find out how you can win your school a Samsung Education Bundle valued over $20,000!

Entering the competition is simple! For every person from a school who registers for EduTECH before May 17th, that school will receive ONE entry into the prize draw – the more people who attend from any one school, the better the chances are for that school to win!

We’ll be doing a live draw to pick the winner at the Samsung Networking Drinks at the end of Day One.

4. Special discounts for any 5 Post-Congress MASTERCLASSES (5th June)

If you have already registered for one of the Congresses, but forgot about the Post-Congress Masterclasses - we are offering a one-off promotion fee of just $750 incl. GST (25% Discount) between 3rd May – 20th May. Simply contact us 02 8908 8555 to upgrade your booking.

We look forward to seeing you this year at EduTECH and wish you the best of luck if you choose to enter one or all of the competitions.

ASPA welcomes today’s announcement that NSW Premier Barry O’Farrell has committed to the Federal Government (Gonski) school funding reform.

ASPA believes that the opportunity to implement meaningful education reform that addresses disadvantage is now one step closer for young Australians in government secondary schools.

ASPA President Sheree Vertigan said: “The vast majority of disadvantaged students and students with disabilities are in the local government school and the new funding model addresses the inequity that exists”.

The adoption of the model in NSW will enable NSW government secondary schools to focus on improved student learning outcomes; specifically targeting those with greatest need.

ASPA urges all other states and territories to accept the funding reform.

Ms Vertigan said: “It is a moment in time and a chance to address the great divide that is exists in Australian schools and communities”.

The photograph shows the ASPA Board with some of the delegates to the 2013 Zhongshan International Forum for Distinguished Secondary School Principals. The report from the forum will be on the website soon.

You can download and read the latest ASPA Newsletter by clicking here. It includes the latest flyer about the 2013 ICP Convention in Cairns.