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Simon Gipson OAM

Simon Gipson OAM

Featured Speaker

Educational Consultant and Board Chair, Association of Independent Schools Victoria

Simon Gipson OAM has led and advised schools for more than three decades across Australia, Asia and the UK. As Head and CEO of St Michael's Grammar School (2000–2017) and later CEO of The Song Room, he oversaw major cultural and organisational reform. Now an independent consultant, he supports schools in leadership development, strategic planning and cultural alignment. His governance work spans multiple boards and he continues to mentor principals nationwide.

Sessions at COSC 2026

Breakout Session Day 1 or Day 2 β€’ Block Session

Futurewise β€” Aligning Values and Culture

Post-pandemic schooling exposed the gap between declared values and daily practice. Simon Gipson explores how leaders can embed coherence across policy, behaviour and belief. He offers a structured approach to reconnect organisational systems with core values and rebuild community confidence in schools as learning ecosystems.

Key Ideas

  • Audit the alignment between values and systems.
  • Translate ideals into policies and routines.
  • Build cultural coherence across the school community.

Additional Session: He will also present Leadership Alignment and Decision Practice β€” A Provocation for Change.

Ready to Transform Your School Culture?

Join Simon and other experts β€’ Sydney, 21-22 May 2026

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