New Principals Network 2025 2025012Z

Date and time

In person sessions

• Monday 3 March 2025, 9.30 am to 3.30 pm (in person)
• Monday 4 August 2025, 9.30 am to 3.30 pm (in person)

Webinars

1. Monday 28 April 2025, 4.00 pm to 6.00 pm (online) 
2. Monday 19 May 2025, 4.00 pm to 6.00 pm (online)
3. Monday 2 June 2025, 4.00 pm to 6.00 pm (online)
4. Monday 16 June 2025, 4.00 pm to 6.00 pm (online)
5. Monday 18 August 2025, 4.00 pm to 6.00 pm (online)

Monday 13 October 2025, 9.30 am to 3.30 pm (in person) TBC

Delivery mode

A blend of in person and online - for the online components a Zoom link will be provided 24 hours prior to the event.

Audience 

New Principal, continuing Principal who is new to their context

Description

Principalship requires knowledge, courage and wisdom across an unprecedented range of disciplines – from governance, compliance and risk, learning and wellbeing, to data analysis, literacy and procurement. As part of ISV’s commitment to developing leadership capacity within our Member Schools, new leaders are invited to join our New Principals Network 2025*. ISV has been running leadership development programs for new principals for 18 years. The New Principals Network has been developed in partnership with current principals, recently retired school leaders and respected education professionals.

* Formerly known as the Principals Executive Network and Principals Accelerator.

Key takeaways

• advancement in your leadership development
• expanded network and opportunities to share ideas about your school context
• exploration of current trends and challenges for school improvement
• strategies to build wellbeing and resilience for you and your staff
• development of an ongoing and supportive relationship with ISV.

Presenter information

Heather Schnagl

Dr Heather Schnagl retired as Principal of Ivanhoe Girls' Grammar School, a position she held for 20 years, at the end of 2017. Initially a research scientist in both university and industry, Heather then discovered her passion for teaching and helping young people learn. Her years as a student (in her final undergraduate year) and as a tutor at St Hilda’s College were truly formative, especially in developing her love of teaching.

Heather was one of the inaugural Council Members at the Victorian Institute of Teaching and is currently a Disciplinary Panel Member. She has been a member of various educational councils and associations, including 17 years on the Board of Independent Schools Victoria, where she now supports a number of programs, especially in school leadership, the NCCD and COVID19 on a part-time basis. She has also served as a Board Member, and subsequently as the Chair of the Ethics Committee at the Peter MacCallum Cancer Institute. Heather was made a Member of the Order of Australia for her significant service to education as a school principal, and through roles with professional organizations in 2014. Heather holds Fellowships from both the Australian College of Educators and Australian Council for Educational Leaders. She also received the Hedley Beare Educator of the Year in 2010 and was awarded the James Laing Professional Development Award from the Principals Australia Institute in 2012. She received an honorary Doctorate from La Trobe University in recognition of her contribution in the field of education in 2016 and was awarded the Sir James Darling Medal by the Australian College of Educators in 2017 for her outstanding and continued contribution to education in Victoria.

 

Glen McKeeman

Glen McKeeman has over 40 years’ experience as a teacher and leader in independent schools in Victoria. His passion to make a positive difference in the lives of young people was evident during his time at Carey Baptist Grammar, The Geelong College and at Christian College Geelong where he served for 32 years, the last fifteen as Principal. 

Glen’s contribution to education included his involvement with the Association of Heads of Independent Schools of Australia (past Branch Chair) and the Independent Schools Victoria Board. 

He has a desire to support school leaders as he believes that school communities thrive when they are well led and supported to provide the absolute best for students and staff. 

Before completing his full-time career, he held the position as Head of Innovation and Learning at ISV. His current role as a Principal Ambassador at ISV allows him to continue his contribution to the education sector. 

Cancellations and changes

Please ensure that you provide Independent Schools Victoria with seven (7) days’ notice in writing of any cancellations or changes to your enrolment. Cancellations within seven (7) days of the learning event and not in writing will incur the full fee. Participants will be notified if there are any changes to the learning event or if it is fully booked and enrolments cannot be accepted.

Venue and parking

In-person learning events will be held at Independent Schools Victoria, 40 Rosslyn Street, West Melbourne, located close to Flagstaff Train Station and tram routes 57 and 58. Commercial car parks and on-street meter parking are available at participants’ own expense.