Providing cutting edge research on girls' education to our members is a strategic priority for the Alliance. Our Research Officer, Jan Richardson, tracks and summarises prevailing research to keep members up to date with the latest findings (available on our website); we collaborate with researchers working in the area of education; and are committed to funding research into the education of girls and the distinctive work of girls' schools.

We currently have a grant available for research which is specifically relevant to the education of girls at single-sex girls’ schools. The grant provides financial assistance of $15,000 (AUD) to the successful candidate.

Application forms, eligibility criteria and further information are available at www.agsa.org.au or email agsa@agsa.org.au

Loren Bridge, Executive Officer

Focus groups conducted earlier this year by ACER as part of the Australian Workplace and Productivity Agency's national study exploring Australia’s engineering workforce found that, overall, female engineers reported positive education experiences, often describing studying engineering at university as “awesome”.  A single-sex education was also highlighted as an important factor in choosing engineering as a career.

...read the research abstract

25-26 August | Sydney Opera House

It started in Toronto, travelled to Paris, Mexico City, Russia and is now coming to Sydney.

It's going to be an amazing two days of inspiration and empowerment for girls. With incredible keynote speakers including UN Goodwill Ambassador Hannah Godefa and Australia's G20 Sherpa, Dr Heather Smith. Featured panellists include experts from the OECD, UN Women Australia, The Rockefeller Foundation and key Australian influencers including philanthropist Deanne Weir, Sex Discrimination Commissioner Elizabeth Broderick and Chief of the Australian Army, Lt Gen David Morrison.

Designed according to the G(20) mandate and architecture,  G(irls)20 brings together one delegate from each G20 country, plus a representative from the European and African Unions, Afghanistan, Pakistan and the MENA region to design solutions that will economically advance girls and women around the world so they can be active in the economic  growth and political stability of their home countries.

Book your spot for the 5th G(irls)20 Summit @SydOperaHouse visit http://www.sydneyoperahouse.com/whatson/girls20_summit.aspx

2-3 October 2014 | Brisbane
The summit's two-day program will give girls who want to make a difference - in their own lives, their communities and the world - the confidence, skills and ideas to step up and lead. Developed specifically for Year 10 girls, Making a Difference will empower girls to bring their social conscience and inner leader to life.

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Australasia's premier annual event for student leaders of girls' schools will be held at Bond University on Queensland's Gold Coast from January 6 to 10.

The Student Leadership Conference provides unparalleled opportunities for girls to explore leadership styles and strategies, reflect on their own leadship aspirations and build meaningful life-long connections. Our conference program has been designed specifically to meet the needs of this exclusive cohort of girls. Based on research and feedback from past attendees it responds to the challenges faced by girls on their leadership journey. The girls are engaged in a range of activities designed to develop leadership capabilities, resilience and an understanding of themselves and their leadership styles.

...view a video from 2014 conference

...register now

Mentone Girls’ Grammar has become the first school in the world to achieve the highly esteemed International Certification through the Council of International Schools (CIS), headquartered in The Netherlands.

The certificate recognises the work of schools in developing global citizens. Mentone Girls’ Grammar is one of just ten pilot schools chosen around the world to embark on this journey of reflection and analysis, together with staff, student and community members, culminating in an intensive CIS evaluation.

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The newest addition to our Women of Achievement gallery is Deborah O'Neill, Labor Senator for New South Wales and former Federal Member for Robertson. She is an alumnae of St Patrick's College, Campbelltown, and attended Sydney University, UNE and ACU where she obtained a Bachelor of Arts, teaching qualifications and a Masters degree. Deborah was a high school teacher and university lecturer before entering politics. She is Junior Vice President of NSW Labor, Chair of the Senate Select Committee on Health and Deputy Chair of the Parliamentary Joint Committee on Corporations and Financial Services.

Women of Achievement gallery

The Alliance values the generous support of our partners and the benefits and opportunities they provide to our members. Explore how they could enhance the education of girls in your school.

In June, Bond University welcomed its newest member to the Pathways and Partnerships team - Mr Peter Franks, General Manager, Platinum Schools. Peter's role is primarily focused on establishing genuine, innovative and lasting partnerships with a select group of schools within the Brisbane area. 

Peter has had an extensive career within the education sector and, prior to commencing work with Bond University, was the Deputy Headmaster of Newington College, a prominent GPS Boys School in Sydney. He also spent time at Sydney's Trinity Grammar School, after leaving Tasmania where he held a variety of classroom and management responsibilities. These diverse experiences have seen him develop a comprehensive knowledge of the education sector.

Peter can be contacted on 0408 500 010 or email pfranks@bond.edu.au

CSM (Creative School Management) is Australasia's leading suite of monthly journals produced by CIRCLE that equip, empower and enable educational leaders, now available in print and online. It is distinguished by its tradition of providing readers with succinct, practical and relevant wisdom on key management and leadership issues in education.

Together, the journals form a valuable part of a whole school's professional development culture.

CIRCLE is pleased to offer a complimentary gift voucher for Taylors Wines worth AUD$50 to Alliance members who purchase a new subscription to CSM before 30 September 2014.

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World Challenge is the original school expedition company. With over 7,000 students travelling on expedition every year, they have a great deal of experience to draw upon. Teams embark on challenging expeditions to one of 50 destinations around the world in Africa, Asia, South East Asia, South America and Central America.

Young people achieve personal and team goals to develop valuable skills for later life, such as teamwork, leadership, problem-solving and communication.

www.worldchallenge.com.au