NSW: Term 2 Conference 2025 "ICT Project and Change Management" @ St Catherine’s School

8:00 - 8:50

(50 mins)

Coffee, Registration

Morning Session

9:00 - 9:15

(15 mins)

Welcome, Acknowledgement of Country, Housekeeping 

MITIE and St Catherine's School

9:15 - 9:45

(30 mins)

Overview of ICT at School

David Beattie - Change Management with Management Change

9:45 - 10:30

(45 mins)

Session 1 - Covert Change Management: Leading from the Middle

How can change be meaningfully driven from the middle leadership of a school? This session explores the implementation of a whole-school LMS as a catalyst for cultural and operational improvement. In the context of evolving leadership and entrenched practices, we’ll examine how clear vision, strong communication, and small wins can build momentum and foster long-term change. With a focus on refining processes, engaging staff, and sustaining motivation, this session offers practical strategies for creating scalable, reflective, and future-focused systems in dynamic school environments.

Speaker: Liam Curd

10:30 - 11:15

(45 mins)

Morning Tea

Middle Sessions

11:15 - 12:00

(45 mins)

Session 2 - Navigating Change: A Blueprint for School-Based Project Success

Discover how schools of all sizes can deliver effective change without dedicated project teams. Drawing from the real-world journey of St Philip’s Christian Education, this session offers practical habits, stakeholder strategies, and governance tips that work in education. Hear about methods to empower your ICT team, engage sponsors, and build shared ownership for lasting impact.

Speaker: Hayden Shaw & Ton Dijkgraaf

12:00 - 12:45

(45 mins)

Session 3 - Empowering School Leaders: Driving Change with Strategic IT Support

In today’s independent schools, transformational change isn’t just a tech initiative—it’s a leadership imperative.

What we will discuss:

• How non-IT leaders can drive change aligned with school vision and values
• The role of IT governance in enabling secure, scalable transformation
• Practical tools for collaboration, communication, and change planning

Why It Matters:

Change is no longer optional—and it’s no longer just the IT department’s job. This session will show you how to lead it, shape it, and sustain it.

Speakers: Damien Lumby & Graeme Kachel

12:45 - 13:00

(15 mins)

MITIE Update

Speaker: MITIE Committee

13:00 - 14:15

(75 mins)

Lunch

Afternoon Session

14:15 - 15:00

(45 mins)

Session 4 - What do Teachers want from IT Support?

Among school IT managers we often talk about providing secure and stable systems. However, without a strong understanding of what teachers expect from IT, relationships between IT support staff and teachers can become siloed and confrontational. I proposed an understanding of what teachers want and refined it with several teachers at various levels of responsibility. This presentation will share the results, so you might build better relationships and progress further with your IT improvement journey.

Speaker: Michael de Raadt

15:00-15:30

(30 mins)

Sponsors session & Door prizes

15:30

Closing