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As education professionals, we understand the needs of schools and their leaders.

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SAPPA Board Members 2026

SAPPA would like to announce our President and Board Members for 2026 Tobias O’Connor President Briony Ackland Burra Community School Josh Anderson McLaren Flat Primary School Ngari Boehm Hahndorf Primary…

Congratulations to our winner and to all who were nominated

Congratulations Amanda Badcock of Aldinga Beach Primary School. Inaugural winner of the SAPPA Early Career Principal Award. An amazing leader with a bright future in public education ahead. We…

SAPPA is proudly sponsored by 18 businesses.

SAPPA members have the opportunity to engage with our valued sponsors who provide high quality products and services at great rates. SAPPA sponsors look forward to the opportunity of speaking with members about their school’s individual needs and how they can assist.

The SAPPA Conference is also a great chance to network with our sponsors and is enjoyed by members and sponsors alike each year.

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Welcome from the SAPPA President

Tobias O’Connor

SAPPA is the strong and credentialed voice of primary leaders in South Australia, providing an informed perspective on education issues and advocating for members on relevant matters. We are an association of primary leader professionals promoting public education, quality leadership and the support that enables us to be and lead well.

SAPPA members are united by our commitment to equity, quality, diversity and cohesion, collaboration, community, and democracy; the characteristics of public education in SA.

Collegial support underpins SAPPA membership. Through the member only SAPPA-talk, leaders exchange ideas, share resources, and find answers to challenges. Quality professional learning builds capacity, leadership confidence and professional networks.

Join now to be part of this influential network.

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Member Benefits

Benefits of belonging to SAPPA include: access to information on current topics, collegiate networking, professional development opportunities and the sharing of common issues and support amongst peers.

SAPPA Talk

One of the most valuable aspects of SAPPA membership is our exclusive chat mail, SAPPA-talk. This is a discussion line for SAPPA members to exchange information, share school policies and practices, discuss ideas and connect with colleagues.

Latest Information and Advice

As a SAPPA member, you’ll receive up-to-date information, notifications and advice about relevant issues including newsletters and ‘real time’ communication from the President.

SAPPA-News

An informative collection of current topics collated by the SAPPA President and emailed to members twice per school term.

Annual Conference

The annual SAPPA Conference is a popular and unique learning event and great opportunity to benefit from 2 days of professional learning, collegial connections and networking.
Conference registration
The 2026 conference will be held on Thursday 11 and Friday 12 June at the Morphetville Racecourse

Professional Learning Opportunities

SAPPA regularly provides opportunities to attend workshops, webinars and information sessions covering topics relevant to members. SAPPA continues to lobby for effective and systemic professional learning.

Sponsor Deals

SAPPA's 18 sponsors are enthusiastic in their support and provide members with special deals and savings on a range of quality products and services.

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SAPPA is a recognised and respected association of education leaders in public primary schools.

SAPPA promotes and influences public primary education, including consultation on development of policies and practices in the Department for Education and nationally.

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The 2026 SAPPA Conference will be held Thursday 11 and Friday 12 June. We are excited to announce we will be located at a new venue, the Wolf Blass Event Centre, Morphettville Racecourse. Stay tuned for further details.