Queensland Association of State School Principals

Queensland Association of State School Principals QASSP is a school leader professional association dedicated to improving educational outcomes for state school students in Queensland.

Our work impacts 325,000 students, their families and communities. QASSP is the voice of Queensland’s state primary schools. We approach our advocacy with an emphasis on building the relationship. On behalf of our 1300 members, the Association sits on over 50 committees and responds to all education related government policy. On the national stage, QASSP is an active member of the Australian Gover

nment Primary Principals Association and the Australian Primary Principals Association. The strength of the Association lies in the voluntary support members give to fellow members. Our network of 45 branches is assisted by a team working from our fully-owned office in Brisbane's Fortitude Valley. Since 1966, the work done and services offered have been in direct response to member need, overseen by a member-elected Management Committee and President. QASSP also provides professional learning opportunities for school educators – from classroom teachers and curriculum leaders to aspiring, new and experienced school leaders. Our programs include: Phonemic Awareness, Fierce Conversations, 7 Habits for Highly Effective People, and Designed InGenuity. Members can access international study tours, work shadowing and mentoring programs and research and publishing opportunities. The Association’s professional journal – The Queensland Principal– is published quarterly and is available for purchase by subscription.

PLACES FILLING FAST // Limited spots remain for Professor Lorraine Hammond AM's full-day workshops - "Science of Reading...
14/06/2026

PLACES FILLING FAST // Limited spots remain for Professor Lorraine Hammond AM's full-day workshops - "Science of Reading and Instructional Practice: What Teachers Need to Know." With Brisbane now sold out, the Sunshine Coast and Gold Coast events are your last chance to secure a place for your team!

📍 Sunshine Coast - Monday 11 August
📍 Gold Coast - Tuesday 12 August

Effective reading instruction goes beyond following a program. This workshop equips teachers with the behavioural, cognitive and neurological research behind how children learn to read, and what that means for classroom practice every day. Attendees will gain hands-on experience across key literacy areas and leave with practical skills ready to use from day one.

Just $220 inc. GST for members and non-members alike. Don't miss out — register your team now at www.qassp.org.au/UpcomingEvents

RETIREMENT CONGRATULATIONS // QASSP's Bayside Branch was delighted to present John Bray with a retirement certificate at...
11/06/2026

RETIREMENT CONGRATULATIONS // QASSP's Bayside Branch was delighted to present John Bray with a retirement certificate at their recent branch meeting.

Over more than 25 years, John has made his mark on QASSP through service on numerous subcommittees, culminating in four years as Chair of the First Nations Subcommittee. Throughout it all, he has shown genuine dedication to the work and the people it serves.

John, your contribution to QASSP and to Queensland state schooling has meant a great deal to so many. Thank you for everything you have given to our Association and we wish you a wonderfully happy retirement!

COMING TOGETHER IN CAIRNS AND CAPE // 22 members of QASSP's Cairns and Cape Branch came together yesterday for their Ter...
05/06/2026

COMING TOGETHER IN CAIRNS AND CAPE // 22 members of QASSP's Cairns and Cape Branch came together yesterday for their Term 2 meeting, tackling the hot topics impacting schools and communities across the region.

A highlight of the afternoon was a presentation from Head of Campus Justine Edward, on the North Queensland Youth Alcohol and Other Drugs Residential Service — sharing valuable insights into the support available for young people in our communities.

Thank you to all who attended, contributed to the discussion, and made it such a meaningful professional learning and networking opportunity.

QUEENSLAND SCHOOLS ARE GOING DIGITAL // From the Cape York down to the Tweed and everywhere in between, Digital School ...
05/06/2026

QUEENSLAND SCHOOLS ARE GOING DIGITAL // From the Cape York down to the Tweed and everywhere in between, Digital School Signs is helping Queensland schools transform the way they communicate with students, families and their wider communities.
With hundreds of installations across the state, our digital signage solutions are making school messages more visible, more engaging and easier to manage than ever before.
Smarter communication. Stronger school communities.

PATHWAYS TO LEADERSHIP RETURNS // Due to overwhelming demand following our first Pathways to Leadership series, we're pl...
02/06/2026

PATHWAYS TO LEADERSHIP RETURNS // Due to overwhelming demand following our first Pathways to Leadership series, we're pleased to be delivering the program again from 30 June at the QASSP Leadership Centre in Fortitude Valley.

These photos capture highlights from Session 1, where aspiring school leaders came together to reflect, plan and grow under the guidance of QASSP President Pat Murphy.

Places are filling quickly for this three-part professional learning series. To find out more or secure your place, visit www.qassp.org.au/upcomingevents

COLLEGIALITY IN THE FAR NORTH // Members of QASSP’s Tablelands Branch gathered yesterday, for their termly meeting and w...
28/05/2026

COLLEGIALITY IN THE FAR NORTH // Members of QASSP’s Tablelands Branch gathered yesterday, for their termly meeting and wellbeing dinner. This catchup has become a fixture each term, where they come together to share, learn, connect and advocate for their profession.

THANKS FOR THE INVITE // President Pat Murphy attended this week’s meeting of QASSP’s Brisbane South Branch hosted by Al...
22/05/2026

THANKS FOR THE INVITE // President Pat Murphy attended this week’s meeting of QASSP’s Brisbane South Branch hosted by Algester State School. It was gratifying to see a strong mix of principals and middle leaders engaging in professional learning and networking together.

Algester State School proudly showcased their literacy program, with attendees gaining direct line of sight into classrooms where two exceptional teachers demonstrated an impressive array of teaching talents and strategies in action. Tingalpa State School also presented their innovative use of technology to support both staff and students in literacy teaching and learning.

Congratulations to Janine Leach, who was presented with a QASSP Service Award in recognition of her contribution to the branch and to Melissa Provost-Boyle on receiving her 10-year QASSP membership certificate.

18/05/2026

Some events call for subtlety.
Not this one.

Thanks Queensland Association of State School Principals for letting us help you celebrate your 60th birthday. The Bling was Blung!

CONNECTION AND INFLUENCE //In our final session, attendees at The School Leadership Conference 2026 have learned from be...
15/05/2026

CONNECTION AND INFLUENCE //
In our final session, attendees at The School Leadership Conference 2026 have learned from behaviour expert Anthony Laye how attuned thinking and communication can empower and lift leaders to guide their schools toward inspirational breakthroughs. It’s been an action-packed program, and we thank our delegates, speakers on stage and in our break out sessions, business partners and exhibitors, the incredible staff at our venue - the Royal International Convention Centre - and our QASSP team and Conference Committee. We hope to bring you all together again at The School Leadership Conference next year!

LEADING ON THE EDGE // Antarctica expedition leader Rachael Robertson, in this morning’s keynote at The School Leadershi...
15/05/2026

LEADING ON THE EDGE // Antarctica expedition leader Rachael Robertson, in this morning’s keynote at The School Leadership Conference 2026, has revealed how she kept her team inspired and productive through the continent’s long, dark winter. Rachael explained how she built a culture of collaboration, integrity and trust with a diverse group of complete strangers. Minister for Education The Hon. John-Paul Langbroek joined us in our second session of the day. He spoke about his Department’s current focus areas and thanked our school leaders for the work they do every day to create brighter futures for the 325,000 students in our state primary schools, their families and communities.

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29 Baxter Street
Brisbane, QLD
4006

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Monday 7am - 4pm
Tuesday 7am - 4pm
Wednesday 7am - 4pm
Thursday 7am - 4pm
Friday 7am - 4pm

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