10 Jun Charles Sturt University Principals’ Dinners: Fostering Collaboration in Regional Education
Principals, teachers, and career advisors wield significant influence, particularly in shaping higher education outcomes. The annual Charles Sturt University Principals’ Dinners serve as vital forums for collaboration and positive change in regional education.
These gatherings, held annually, provide platforms for principals from government and non-government schools across regional NSW to convene and strategize on enhancing outcomes for regional students. The significance of these dinners in 2024 was highlighted by the success of Charles Sturt’s Collaborative Teacher’s Aide Pathway (CTAP) program, empowering support staff to become qualified teachers while remaining integral to their school communities.
Charles Sturt University welcomed Principals and staff from various regions, including Port Macquarie, Kempsey, Taree, Glenn Innes, Tamworth, Bathurst, Orange, Lithgow, Oberon, Portland, Blayney, and Molong. These gatherings sparked conversations, facilitated networking, and created collaborative opportunities.
Such partnerships, bridging universities, TAFE institutions, and schools, drive transformative change in shaping children’s futures. As another successful round of Principals’ Dinners concluded, the echoes of collaboration and collective ambition offer hope for the future of regional education in Australia.
