We are looking forward to welcoming you and hosting you our National Conference and AGM, in Sydney commencing 9am Saturday 22nd March and finishing by 1pm on Sunday 23rd March 2025.
Learning in the Stretch is a conference designed for boards and executive Leaders in Christian education, focused on navigating the unique challenges and opportunities that arise in times of growth, change, and tension. This gathering invites leaders to explore what it means to “stretch” – to extend beyond comfort zones, adapt to evolving needs, and embrace the complexities of leading faith-based schools in today’s rapidly shifting landscape.
Learning in the Stretch will empower boards and executive leaders to navigate their roles with a renewed sense of purpose and confidence, equipping them to lead with strength and integrity amid the demands of modern Christian schooling.
The conference is open to all members of CEN including Principals, Board Members, and Business Managers. We encourage you to send more than one member of your board and leadership team to this conference.
We are excited to be welcoming Rev. Dr. Matthew Kaemingk from Fuller Theological Seminary, Sam Burrows and Chris Watkin.
Further details to come including registration details.
Registration Costs
- AGM Voting Delegate – 1 night: Saturday $ no cost (1 per association)
- AGM Voting Delegate – 2 nights: Fri & Sat $270
- All other delegates – 1 night: Saturday $770
- All other delegates – 2 nights: Fri & Sat $1050
- All other delegates – No Accommodation $350
Program Overview
Wednesday 19th
NSW Principals Meeting: 9am-3pm
CEN New Principals’ Gathering: 10:30am-4:30pm, dinner together
CEN Business Manager’s Meeting: 1:30pm-5pm
Thursday 20th
Executives Conference 2025: ‘Leaders Stay at the Table’ 8:30am – 4pm
Conference Dinner (offsite)
Friday 21st
Executives Conference 2025: ‘Leaders Stay at the Table’ 8:30am – 1pm
AACS Advocacy and Policy Summit 2-9pm, NSW Parliament House
Saturday 22nd
National Conference & AGM 2025: ‘Learning in the Stretch’ 9am-4pm
Conference Dinner (onsite)
Sunday 23rd
National Conference & AGM 2025: ‘Learning in the Stretch’ 9am-12:30pm
