We are in the first week of the election process - voting for the 2022- 2024 NSWPPA State Executive. I would like to take this opportunity to acknowledge and applaud the current State Executive. It has without doubt been a privilege as President to work with such a highly skilled team of systems leaders. Their investment, commitment and work ethic collectively has ensured we have been in the room every opportunity presented to us. We have been relentless in the pursuit of the very best outcomes for our school communities in their entirety. Students remain at the heart of the WHY we do what we all do – the business of the Association is about the work Principals lead in schools – how we operate, the conditions that maximise the time we spend with our staff, communities and students is the proactive and responsive work we as an Executive do. The granular detail is the key to reform, policy and procedure landing in schools and how it is operationalised end to end.

I would like to acknowledge Rob Walker, Bob Willetts, Michael Burgess, Jude Hayman, Michael Trist, Norma Petrocco, Trish Peters, Stuart Wylie, Leah Martin, Greg McLaren and Gregory Grinham for their strength of leadership and collegiality through the past two years as the world changed. They not only led their schools as you have, but also led the Association collaboratively with me with focus, relentless energy and heart through the bushfires, pandemic and floods.

I wish those who are standing for election again all the very best and those who are not, a heart-felt thank you for the legacy you leave in your wake. Gregory Grinham | Treasurer and Jude Hayman | Vice President have been invaluable in their roles. Their contribution and influence significant, and the work they have lead has had great impact. Creating a culture of practice is dependent on the values people hold and the goals we wish to achieve. Thank you both for your relentless passion and strong voice for the Principals of NSW. Your work has truly been valued.