A shared commitment to sustained professional growth
On Tuesday 3 February 2026 educators from across Tasmania came together for our hybrid All System Day. School communities gathered in person in Launceston, or virtually from their schools.
This learning day provided time and space to reaffirm our shared focus in supporting student learning. It was also an important opportunity to reflect on the achievements of the Insight into Learning initiative over the past three years and its role in implementing high-impact teaching practice across all 38 Catholic Education Tasmania schools.
Interviews filmed at Guilford Young College and Sacred Heart Catholic School Launceston offered a reflective perspective on the journey so far. Through the voices of teachers and students, the interviews highlighted meaningful changes in classroom practice, positive learning experiences, and a clear sense of direction for the work ahead.
Following a welcome from Dr Terry McCarthy, Interim Executive Director of Catholic Education Tasmania, the day commenced with a keynote from internationally renowned behaviour specialist Tom Bennett OBE recorded from our third annual Teaching Matters Summit last September.
Tom shared practical, evidence-based strategies for implementing a Behaviour Curriculum that supports consistent and predictable learning environments. His presentation reinforced the importance of a clear and shared pedagogical approach to behaviour across schools.
The theme of this All System Day, ‘Elevating Practice’, reflected Catholic Education Tasmania’s shift in focus to deepening, embedding, and sustaining for the long term.
The Teach First Initiative has equipped colleagues with practical tools and techniques to refine their craft, supported by peer-to-peer coaching, observation, and feedback. Through a series of focused sprints, educators engage with the theory underpinning Rosenshine’s Principles of Instruction and apply these principles purposefully in their classroom practice.
The day also marked the commencement of the modelling sprint with a keynote from Dr Simon Breakspear. Simon highlighted the importance of breaking down complex tasks and narrating the thinking process as a means of building student confidence and supporting deeper learning.
Teacher Assistants participated in two dedicated breakout sessions facilitated by Clinical Psychologist Rosie Maunder who specialises in educational assessment. These sessions focused on practical strategies to support neurodiverse students and strengthen inclusive practice across classrooms.
For Dr Terry McCarthy, the day demonstrated the strength, coherence, and unity of the system.
“It was a pleasure to see our schools come together for a day of shared learning. The collective energy generated through collaboration, professional dialogue and engagement set a positive tone for the year ahead.”
This All System Day played a vital role in strengthening shared practice, celebrating collective achievement, and equipping educators to deliver the best possible outcomes for every learner. The Insight into Learning team is grateful to all those who contributed to the success of the day.