The EPP LGG provides executive support, advice, and strategic decision-making to guide program delivery for schools, students, industry partners, and employers. A highlight of session was a dedicated strategic workshop with the Secretary, continuing valuable dialogue initiated during the Term 1 EPP Principal Champions planning meeting at Inverell High School.

Elevating school leadership and practitioner voice

EPP Principal Champions serve as vital sources of advice, frontline leadership, and operational excellence across participating schools. 7 Principal Champions attended the meeting and lead key presentations:

• Kirstine Gonano, Principal, Liverpool High School
• Tim Lloyd, Principal, Plumpton High School
• Scott Dinham, Principal, Grafton High School
• Wayne Fowke, Principal, Inverell High School
• Richard Finter, Principal, Bowral High School
• Joumana Youssef, Principal, Granville South Creative and Performing Arts High School
• Anthony Angel, Principal, Glendale Technology High School

Strategic agenda with the Secretary

During the session, Principal Champions updated the Secretary and Deputy Secretary on the establishment of their working group and its progress supporting Our Plan for NSW Public Education, specifically Pillar 6: Provide meaningful post-school pathways.

The workshop examined 3 key priorities:

• Governance and progress - Joumana Youssef outlined the working group’s terms of reference, governance structure, and initial milestones.
• Broadening pathways success metrics - Scott Dinham facilitated a discussion on current indicators used to assess student pathway outcomes and explore ways to expand the scope of these measures.
• Driving system-wide improvement – Kirstine Gonano and Tim Lloyd led a discussion on how the department can best harness the expertise of EPP Principal Champions and successful school models to lift careers education across all public secondary schools.

Following presentations by the school leaders, the Secretary shared feedback, provided strategic guidance, and discussed the department’s overarching vision for vocational learning and post-school transitions.