Recent Conferences and Themes
Combined ACSSQ & CaSPAQ Conference 2025
DIVERSITY, EQUITY & INCLUSION
May 14-16, 2025 Rydges Southbank, Brisbane
This exciting conference brings together two significant associations connecting Catholic Education across Queensland, the Catholic Secondary Principals Association of Queensland and the Association of Catholic Secondary Schools Queensland.
The conference program includes engaging keynote addresses and three streams of presentations:
The theme of Stream 1 relates to wellness and leadership of staff
Stream 2’s theme centres upon the religious life of our colleges
Stream 3 focusses on educational psychology and student wellbeing
Wayne Chapman (ACSSQ President) and Dan McMahon (CaSPAQ President) (Conference Co-convenors)
Keynote Speakers:
Dr Tom Bruznell, Fr Frank Brennan SJ AO, Madonna King, Allan Blagaich
Session Presenters:
Dr Amy Green, Dr Maurice Ryan, Br Tony Leon FMS, Dr Justin Coulson, Auntie Nicole Williams, Dr Anthony Young, Karen Young, Dr Tessa Opie, Sandra Robinson.
ACSP Conference
The theme of our conference is Living Waters: Leading with Hope, Inspiring Faith Communities. In this we recognise that principals are crucial to the success of our future, nurturing not only the intellect but also the spiritual, social, and emotional wellbeing of our young people, our future.
Keynotes: Simon Breakspear, Daniela Falecki, Dr Yong Zhao , Prof Lea Waters Phd, Austen Ivereigh, Derek Wenmoth
PAVCSS Conference
Synodality: The Pilgrim’s Compass
Our theme for 2025 centres on Synodality as the guiding compass for our shared journey as “Pilgrims of Hope.” This theme resonates deeply within our school communities, positioning Synodality as a source of both spiritual and communal direction. Just as a compass provides orientation on a journey, Synodality offers clarity and purpose to our Catholic educators, enabling us to navigate a hopeful path together.
The imagery of “Pilgrim” and “Compass” will serve as focal points throughout our sessions as we reflect on what it means to be a pilgrim in today’s educational landscape. Our discussions will draw upon Pope Francis’s inspiring call in his promotion of the Jubilee Year: “We must fan the flame of hope that has been given to us, and help everyone to gain new strength and certainty by looking to the future with an open spirit, a trusting heart and far-sighted vision.”
We are thrilled to announce our keynote speakers as: Dr Elissa Roper and Fr Frank Brennan SJ AO