Message from the President

2022: A year of many firsts

It is almost the end of the year, and what a year it was (again!).

It’s not a secret to anyone that life is full of firsts: first steps, first day of school, first date and so forth. However, there always seems to be a time when our lives become somewhat predictable. Well, I think this was not the case for 2022, a year that was, if anything, unpredictable.

This year I had my first encounter with COVID (and the only one so far!). I gave a TEDx-style talk for the first time. I had my last day at one job and my first day at another. I had my first car crash (not fun). I bought my first SUV. That’s quite a few firsts, I reckon. I dare say that 2022 was a year of firsts and new ventures for many of you.

Among all those firsts and the uncertainty of the past two years, our regular coffee catch-ups, networking drinks and meetings on week five and week eight were something to rely on and to look forward to attending!

Reflecting on what I enjoyed the most this year, the Educate Plus International Conference comes front of mind. While this was not my first conference, after so many years without attending one, it certainly felt like it! After more than two years in the making, it was terrific to come together and reconnect with many colleagues we had not seen in person for months – if not years.

As the year’s end slowly encroaches on our busy schedule, I wish to remind you of our End of Year Drinks.

• Date: Wednesday, 23 November
• Venue: The Caledonian Hotel
• Time: 5pm: Networking Drinks and AGM. 7pm: Dinner (optional).
• Cost: Free to attend. Click here for more info and to register

We will have a brief AGM to elect the 2023 committee members for the SA/NT Chapter Committee. We are looking for new members to join us, so if you are interested or would like to nominate a colleague, please click here.

Beyond 2022, preparations are already underway for the SA/NT Chapter Summit at the Adelaide Hills Convention Centre. The organising committee is excited about the Summit and has already begun putting together a list of topics and engaging speakers to ensure the program is full of highly relevant sessions for you. Should you have any suggestions for topics or speakers, please do not hesitate to get in contact.

Stay tuned for more details!

Ana Gozalo | Educate Plus SA/NT Chapter President

e: ana.gozalo@pulteney.sa.edu.au | t: 08 8216 5537 | m: 0437 822 264