Turning Students into Capable Writers and Lifting NAPLAN Outcomes

Tuesday, 17th March 2026 | 12:00 pm AEDT

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SPEAKERS

Paul Mead

Australia Country Director
Writer's Toolbox

Chris Cummings
Head of Humanities
Aviation State High School

Carmel O'Brien

Principal
St Mary's Catholic College, Kingaroy

Dean Kelley

Former Deputy Principal - Teaching and Learning

St Joseph's Catholic School, Cloncurry

Behind every strong NAPLAN writing result is a classroom where students see themselves as engaged, capable writers. As national trends spiral downward, the schools pulling ahead are those reshaping daily writing practice and student engagement.

In this webinar, leaders from schools who've turned around their NAPLAN writing outcomes will share how they built a culture of writing excellence—from common expectations in every classroom to practical routines that boost student confidence and performance.

Attend to discover how to:

Create a consistent writing experience for students across year levels
Foster self‑directed, motivated writers who are ready for NAPLAN and beyond
Connect classroom practice with school‑wide strategy for lasting improvement

If you want to shift student engagement and see that reflected in your NAPLAN writing data, this session will equip you with ideas to try in your school.

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