Principal joins Cessnock conference

Ettalong Public School principal Mr Colin Wallis joined principals from the Hunter-Central Coast region at the Regional Principals' Conference in Cessnock on April 4 and 5.

Mr Wallis said the conference provided a "wonderful opportunity" to engage in professional learning and leadership developments.

"It was a most valuable time with presentations from our director general of education Michelle Bruniges and the deputy director of education Greg Prior.

"They discussed in length the changes and innovations in public education in NSW and the inherent benefits, emphasising the importance of quality professional learning for teachers and educational leaders.

"Dr Wendy Lawson spoke on the Autism Spectrum Disability and the impact it has on learning and how best schools can accommodate and enrich the education of the students involved.

"On the second day, Michael McQueen enlightened the audience on the impact of the different generations and how best we can accommodate our next generational thinking.

"Hugh MacKay spoke about dealing with change as leaders and the importance of listening.

"The conference was concluded with an inspirational speech by Olympic swimmer Geoff Huegill.

"All in all a most invigorating and refreshing two days of learning," said Mr Wallis.

Newsletter, 9 Apr 2013

Colin Wallis, Ettalong Public School