Share your school's journey

Flourishing Leaners Conference 2027

We invite MACS schools to submit an abstract sharing their school improvement journey. Tell us where you started, the steps you took to strengthen teaching and learning or a particular area, and the impact on students. Share the challenges, successes and lessons along the way, helping other schools learn from your experience and apply these insights in their own contexts.

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ABSTRACTS CLOSE 11 DECEMBER 2026

Conference: 27-28 May 2027 | Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre

CONFERENCE THEME

Excellence and equity in action

Submissions should show evidence-based practice that aligns with the MACS School Improvement Framework and at least one MACS Vision.

ELIBILITY

Who can submit?

Presentations must be submitted by a MACS school and endorsed by the principal.

ABSTRACT CONTENT

What we are looking for

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1.

Context and challenges

What need or challenge did your school address?

2.

Practice and implementation

What did teachers do?

3.

Evidence and impact

What evidence shows the impact on students so far?

4.

Reflection and lessons learned

What did your school learn, and what would you refine?

5.

Practical takeaways

What can other schools apply in their own classrooms?

PRESENTATION FORMAT

40-minute practical workshop

Use practical examples to show the teaching practice in action.

You may include supporting resources such as:

Data
Video
Worksheets
Handouts

PRESENTER SUPPORT

Support to prepare your presentation

The conference team will support our presenters to ensure the best outcomes

Guidance to refine your presentation

Conference presentation template

Presenter

Briefings

Practical Presenting Advice

READY TO SHARE

Start your abstract submission

Complete the form below to register your contact details. We will email you a link to the Abstract Submission Portal, where you can prepare and submit your abstract and follow its progress through review.

If your abstract is approved, you will receive instructions to register as an official presenter.

Abstracts close: 11 December 2026

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Flourishing Learners Conference 2027

27-28 May 2027

Contact

flourishing@macs.vic.edu.au

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