This week EOI’s are due for External Evaluation Peer Principal roles for 2022. This term, I was privileged to hold that role. I have to say, it was such a gift to be part of it and engage in the conversations. To hear from the panel who contextualised and personalised the evidence, as well as. To hear the pride the Principal and the team expressed, was something to behold.

I was also in awe of the role of the PSL’s take as they lead the conversation around School Excellence. It was such a fabulous experience and more importantly an invaluable insight into the amazing work being done in schools, and, the wealth of evidence schools have demonstrating excellence. Principals, teachers, support staff, administrators, students and communities have much to be proud of.

There was strong messaging from the teams about the support their PSL had afforded them in the preparation for External Validation. The time it takes to thoroughly review and explore the evidence and documentation submitted is was worth it – the acknowledgement of the schools work and the richness of the conversations on the day is second to none. As a system OUR schools do such incredible work – self assessment and validation drives school improvement and it importantly recognises growth and impact. Something our school communities can celebrate.

I’ve signed up for 2022 – hope you have too.