b'NSW/ACT Chapter NewsThiswasanothermomentousyearforourChapter.TheIacknowledgetheextraordinaryworkoftheCommittee regionalengagementstrategyprovedpopularandwellincludingGeoffAnderson,SarahBeresford,GrantBirse, attended and this will no doubt continue to evolve in comingTina Fleming, Julia Glass, Jo Hutchens, Belinda James, Kelly years. Likewise, the Masterclass initiative seemed to hit theMancey,LynONeill,LizPellinkhof,KatrinaRendell,and mark and was of considerable benefit to all who participated. Phillippa Zingales.A special thank you to all those members who were part of ourThis dedicated service has been valued and appreciated by showcase event, EDGE Sydney 2019. Thank you for taking theour members, who returned to their schools and institutions opportunity to advance your skills and to use those skills inempowered and inspired to lead.educational Advancement. Of course, the Committee enjoyed the professional support A two-day conference event of this calibre would not have beenofEducatePlusCEONeilMcWhannellandhisteam possiblewithoutthesupportofourConferencePartners,including Tina Fleming, Jane Cree, Sheila Molloy and Michelle LeonardsAdvertisingandDigistorm,alongwithourmanyStrawbridge. sponsors and exhibitors including Sonic Sight, iDat, EnrolHQ,A genuine privilege of being Chapter President is that you YouTour,SpectrumAnalysis,Somersault,GoodThings,choose the recipient of the Presidents Awardhonouring the Pixevety, Meritis, Toucan Tech, B2Me, Humanitix, Tigernix,member or members who have made the most outstanding Advanced Life Photography, Potentiality and Monsido. contribution to our Chapter over the last year or two.IthankeachpartnerfortheirpersonalcommitmentandI have been very fortunate to be supported by a great team contributiontothesector.Itsvaluedandmakesarealof enthusiastic professionals on the Chapter and Conference difference. Committeesanyoneofwhom,wouldbeworthyofthis Your Conference Committee worked tirelessly throughout therecognition.year to make our vision for Edge Sydney 2019Challenge Your Mind, a successful reality.Above:NSW Conference Committee. Below (L-R) Jen Harwood Keynote Speech at the NSW/ACT Chapter Conference, NSW/ACT Awards Ceremony.26 6 FAFCAEC E22 AFCAEC EM AMGAAGZAIZNIENE2F'