CaSPA National Conference 2024 – register now

Registrations for the 2024 CaSPA Conference are now open. 

Visit https://eecw.eventsair.com/caspa2024/ to register.

CaSPA 2024 National Conference – Planning well underway

The CaSPA board met last week in Perth and had the opportunity to experience first-hand the world class luxury facilities on offer at Crown Perth, the venue for our 2024 national conference to be held 14 – 16 July 2024.

As we head into the final weeks before the festive season, here are some updates on the planning for next year’s event. Be sure to express your interest to attend the conference via the conference website here

Conference theme and logo

Dreaming the future of Catholic Education will provide an opportunity to reconnect, imagine and dream the future of Catholic Education as we gather on the lands of the Whadjuk people of the Noongar Boodja (country).

We recognise and acknowledge that as leaders of our schools we are already on the journey to shaping the future of catholic education. Grounded in our faith, the conference will take us on a deeper journey of innovation, imagination, and collaboration.

Together, we will delve into visionary ideas and innovative strategies that will shape the future of Catholic education, ensuring it remains a beacon of hope and wisdom for generations to come.

Our conference logo has been designed using CaSPA’s commissioned artwork piece from Dr Miriam-Rose Ungunmer Baumann titled Unity. Further information on this piece and the essence of the painting can be found here

Program Outline

The two-day program includes keynote speakers, student panels and abstract presentations and workshops. The themes will range from innovation and adaption, inclusivity and diversity, faith integration and community engagement. You will have a choice of school visits where you will be hosted by the principal and have a chance to see how we work in Western Australia.

Call for Abstracts Now Open

While you are taking some time out over the festive season to rest, rejuvenate and reflect – consider how you could possibly make a contribution to the 2024 conference program by submitting an abstract for consideration.

As we face the challenges and opportunities of the 21st century, we must collectively dream, envision, and act to ensure that we continue to lead Catholic education to transform lives and serve society.

How do we evolve as leaders in the changing landscape of education? How do we continue to lead and innovate our teaching practices and education systems while retaining our faith and mission? How can we lead and be progressive in a fast-changing world where values drive strong communities? What will leadership look like, how will we lead?

The Themes

We are seeking abstracts that delve into the heart of Catholic education's future. We invite you to submit your innovative ideas, research findings, and practical insights that address:

· Leading Innovation and Adaptation: Explore innovative teaching approaches, technological advancements, and new methods to nurture the growth and vitality of Catholic education.

· Leading Inclusivity and Diversity: Share your perspectives on creating inclusive educational environments that embrace diversity, foster unity, and maintain Catholic values.

· Leading Faith Integration: Reflect on ways to infuse faith, ethics, and spirituality into modern curriculum and teaching practices, ensuring the enduring relevance of Catholic identity.

· Leading Community Engagement: Present strategies for strengthening the ties between Catholic educational institutions, local communities, and the global world, emphasizing service, outreach, and social justice.

Meet our Conference MC

Karen Tighe is a well-known face and voice of ABC TV and radio sport since joining the ABC in 1989.

She has co-hosted ABC Radio’s cover of the Sydney, Athens and Beijing Olympics, Kuala Lumpur and Manchester Commonwealth Games and has hosted six Paralympic Games (Lillehammer, Barcelona, Atlanta, Sydney, Beijing and London) with ABC TV. Karen was the Media Award Winner at the 2000 and 2001 Australian Sports Awards and in 2020 received a Lifetime Achievement Award at the Sports Australia Media Awards in Sydney.

Karen is married to former ABC sports commentator Glenn Mitchell and is mother of James who has recently finished school. Karen’s polished communication skills, professionalism and engaging personality have made her one of Perth’s most requested masters of ceremonies and we are delighted to have her as our MC for the 2024 National Conference.