About

The School of Innovation – Kura Auaha is set in the vibrant city of Sydney. This will be an unparalleled leadership, coaching and wellness experience including a coaching masterclass, and a digital masterclass to enhance your productivity with some of Australasia’s smartest minds. 

Details:

Attendees:     Principals and Senior School Leaders

Date:               Sunday (Check in) 8th June – Wednesday 11th June 2025

Location:        West Hotel Sydney, Curio Collection – By Hilton

Join the Growth Culture team, along with executive leadership coaches and wellness experts for the School of Innovation.

Be inspired and equipped to lead more efficiently and effectively, as well as being rejuvenated through whanaungatanga, connectivity, and unparalleled networking opportunities at this leadership, innovation and wellbeing conference.

Key Focus Areas

Leadership Coaching Masterclass

​An experience money can’t buy (coinciding with Edutech, Australia’s biggest Education and Tech/Future focused conference). School of Innovation is for every future focused principal in Aotearoa! This is not just an event; it’s a commitment to your professional growth and personal well being.

AI Innovation in Education

Innovation in Education Workshop where educational experts will coach you through how the latest digital technology is impacting education. Learn how to use these to enhance your productivity and unravel the potential in your leadership.

Wellbeing Masterclass

Wellbeing Masterclass, providing insights and tools for fostering professional and personal wellbeing and positive school culture.

Leadership Kaiārahi | Hosts

Marshall Diggs

School of Innovation / GCLA Director

Marshall has a background as a principal, community leader and keynote speaker, Marshall’s role as Director at the Growth Culture Leadership Academy perfectly combines his incredible ability to inspire educators, with his strengths in leadership, coaching and mentoring.

Marshall and his wife are also deeply committed to global impact. Currently, they are pioneering community transformation projects in Australia, Uganda, Fiji and New Zealand in partnership with several charitable organisations including the Strengths Foundation and World Vision.

Bex Rose

Head of Impact

Bex is a passionate advocate for education with 20 years of experience in the field. Committed to ongoing learning and professional development, Bex has a strong track record of success, including facilitating Digital Technology for 2 years and demonstrating strong business acumen through 2 years in Business Development for an education-based PD provider. Known for galvanising teams and innovative problem-solving skills,

Course Costs

Course Costs

$3997 + GST

Includes

+ Conference Registration
+ 3 nights Accommodation
+ Daily Breakfast (Buffet), Morning Tea, and Dinner (Buffet)
+ Conference Booklet and Material​

NB – Flights are additional.

NB – This is all for senior leaders (Deputy Principals/ Assistant Principals). In most cases funding can be accessed through the Principals Wellbeing and PGC Fund.

Optional  – Partner Package $ 750 inc GST 

Please contact us directly if you would like to book the partner package once you have registered online.