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Promoting freedom of choice & diversity in education to support the needs of each individual student

Independent Schools Tasmania is an association of independent schools within the state who together educate over 11,000 students. Each independent school is fully autonomous and separately accountable to its parents and community. We promote freedom of choice and diversity in education to support the needs of each individual student.

30/08/2026

In the latest episode of The Learning Landscape, and the last episode of our Lifting Literacy Series, Independent Schools Tasmania CEO Simon Matthews met with Lauren Makepeace, Learning Support Coordinator at Tamar Valley Steiner School.

In this episode, Lauren discusses implementing a multi-tiered system of support within a distinctive educational philosophy into the Steiner School and the journey the staff and students have undertaken.

Find the Learning Landscape on Spotify and Apple Music, or watch it video on YouTube to hear the whole discussion.
https://youtu.be/RR5dnC6o7NA

27/08/2026

In the latest episode of The Learning Landscape, Independent Schools Tasmania CEO Simon Matthews sat down with Luke Ingram from OneSchool Global.

Based in Launceston, the school is part of a global network of schools for the Plymouth Brethren Christian Community, with more than 30 campuses across Australia working within the national curriculum.

Luke had already completed an earlier Independent Schools Tasmania course covering the theory of structured literacy, but it was a four-term Lifting Literacy course run in line with the Tasmanian Government's mandate that gave him the practical “how” to put that theory into daily classroom practice.

Find the Learning Landscape on Spotify and Apple Music, or watch it video on YouTube to hear the whole discussion.
https://youtu.be/k2o-uHOGu4Y

20/08/2026

In the latest episode of The Learning Landscape, and as part of our Lifting Literacy Series, Independent Schools Tasmania CEO Simon Matthews met with Emma Nuttall from The Hutchins School.

Already proud of its phonics and P–2 literacy program, the school used an Independent Schools Tasmania organised study tour to Victoria to test and refine, rather than overhaul its approach too literacy.

Emma and Simon discuss the learnings her team gained on this tour and how their implementation has changed helped the students in literacy.

Find the Learning Landscape on Spotify and Apple Music, or watch it video on YouTube to hear the whole discussion.
https://youtu.be/lcYAOflgakw

19/08/2026

Congratulations to the Reading Intervention Team at Circular Head Christian School.

Independent Schools Tasmania is delighted to celebrate the Reading Intervention Team at Circular Head Christian School, who have been named Team Finalists in the Australian Teacher Aide of the Year Awards.

This recognition reflects the team’s outstanding commitment to supporting student achievement and growth through targeted, evidence-based literacy intervention.

Their collaborative approach is helping students strengthen their reading fluency and accuracy while building the confidence that is so important to successful learning.

The work of education support professionals is vital to our schools.

By working alongside teachers and school leaders, this team helps build the collective capacity of the school to respond to individual learning needs and ensure every student is provided with the opportunity to succeed.

Congratulations to the entire team on this well-deserved national recognition.

We wish you every success when the award winners are announced on 3 September!

17/08/2026

A wonderful recognition for one of IST’s own!

Independent Schools Tasmania is delighted to congratulate Tim Chugg on his nomination for the 2026 Tasmanian Community Achievement Awards – Education Impact & Community Partnership Award.

Those who work with Tim know the depth of knowledge, experience and commitment he brings to the pursuit of equity and excellence in education.

Tim has an extraordinary ability to work alongside school leaders and teachers, always bringing the conversation back to what matters most: how do we create the conditions for every student to learn, belong and thrive?

His influence also extends well beyond our sector. Tim works collaboratively and generously with leaders across Independent, Catholic and government education in Tasmania, recognising that improving outcomes for young people is shared work.

And nationally, Tim continues to be a strong and respected voice for equity in Australian education - ensuring the experiences and needs of Tasmanian students and schools are part of the conversation.

This nomination is wonderful recognition of a career characterised by knowledge, collaboration, generosity and an unwavering belief in the potential of every learner.

👏 Congratulations, Tim, from all of us at Independent Schools Tasmania. We are enormously proud to have you as part of the IST team!

13/08/2026

In the latest episode of The Learning Landscape's Lifting Literacy series, Independent Schools Tasmania CEO Simon Matthews met with Andrew Nash, Deputy Principal of Calvin Christian School.

The school had been using a largely successful and well-loved literacy program for over a decade. A review showed a small cohort of students finding literacy difficult, which led to the school embarking on a process to find a new program to close the literacy gaps.

Find the Learning Landscape on Spotify and Apple Music, or watch it video on YouTube to hear the whole discussion.
https://youtu.be/Rg1pdC6WUiM

05/08/2026

In the latest episode of The Learning Landscape, and the second episode of our Lifting Literacy series, Independent Schools Tasmania CEO Simon Matthews discusses literacy at the Friends School, with teacher and Learning Leader Nicola Collins.

Since the implementation of the Lifting Literacy Plan, The Friends School have undertaken a number of changes that have improved student and parent literacy satisfaction.

Nicola and Simon discuss the ways they have achieved this, and the lessons they have learned in the process.

Find the Learning Landscape on Spotify and Apple Music, or watch it video on YouTube to hear the whole discussion.
https://youtu.be/LtoTn0GhZe8

02/08/2026

A reminder the Instructional Coaching Done Well Roadshow is coming to Hobart on 13 and 14 August - we are a proud event partner!

This special learning experience is designed to equip school leaders, instructional coaches and educators with a practical blueprint to drive growth and success for students, teachers and coaches.

Understand how to structure and sustain coaching programs in your setting.
Get practical solutions for overcoming challenges in instructional coaching.
Learn how to support coaches effectively so they can drive real change.
Gain insights from 30 years of research and evidence in coaching success.

See details below and get your tickets today!

https://www.growthcoaching.com.au/courses/instructional-coaching-roadshow/

30/07/2026

In the latest episode of The Learning Landscape, and the first episode of our Lifting Literacy series, Independent Schools Tasmania CEO Simon Matthews meets with Bethany Armstrong, Principal of Northern Christian School.

At the time of the implementation of the Tasmanian Government’s Lifting Literacy Plan, Northern Christian School took the opportunity to review their school’s literacy data and investigate new practices.

Since then, Bethany has been carefully modelling the literacy practices in the school, which has had a major impact on the students.

Find the Learning Landscape on Spotify and Apple Music, or watch it video on YouTube to hear the whole discussion.
https://youtu.be/LtoTn0GhZe8

23/07/2026

The Instructional Coaching Done Well Roadshow is coming soon to Hobart - we are a proud event partner!

This special learning experience is designed to equip school leaders, instructional coaches and educators with a practical blueprint to drive growth and success for students, teachers and coaches.

Understand how to structure and sustain coaching programs in your setting.
Get practical solutions for overcoming challenges in instructional coaching.
Learn how to support coaches effectively so they can drive real change.
Gain insights from 30 years of research and evidence in coaching success.

Seats are limited. See details below!

https://www.growthcoaching.com.au/courses/instructional-coaching-roadshow/

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Level 3⁄33 Salamanca Place
Hobart, TAS
7000

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Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm

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+61362240125

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https://independentschools.tas.edu.au/

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