Providing advocacy and action for Catholic School Leadership

The Australian Catholic Primary Principals’ Association (ACPPA) provides a valued and considered voice for Australian Catholic primary school leaders. ACPPA represents Catholic Primary Principals and Leaders from over 1220 primary schools and 150 combined primary/secondary schools in every state and territory in Australia. 

ACPPA Partners with Higgins for Principal Leadership Fund

ACPPA is proud to have partnered with Higgins Coatings as the sponsor of the Principal Leadership Fund. By sponsoring the inaugural Principals Leadership Fund, Higgins supports ACPPA in providing principals with the resources and training they need to effectively lead and foster positive educational environments for students. The ACPPA will make the Principal Leadership Fund available each year and applicants are evaluated based on specific criteria. This year, 11 applications from around Australia were received, requesting financial support to attend conferences, support further study, provide coaching, and attend overseas study tours.

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Higgins Partners with ACPPA

ACPPA Principal Leadership Fund Recipients 2024

PHOTO: ACPPA EO Gez Mulvahil, Higgins Representative, Nicole Carbone and ACPPA President Peter Cutrona

ACPPA Outstanding Service Award Presentations

The final presentations of the Australian Catholic Primary Principals' Association Outstanding Achievement Award 2024 took place in Sydney last Friday. Congratulations to Fran Bonanno and Julie King who were acknowledged and thanked for their work with both the Association of Catholic School Principals NSW and the ACPPA. Congratulations Fran and Julie!

📷 Julie King with ACPPA NSW Director Mark Bateman

📷 Fran Bonanno and Mark Bateman
📷 ACSP NSW President Iris Nastasi, Julie King, Fran Bonanno, Mark Bateman

State and Territory Associations

Want to know more about ACPPA? Get in touch with your State and Territory Association who provide advocacy and action at a local level.

ACPPA Board

President Newsletter

ACPPA publishes a 'President's Newsletter' at times throughout the year. Stay in touch with what ACPPA has been working on, current topics of interest and ways to continue to connect with principals across Australia.

A Message from our President

Welcome to our community. I hope you will take the time to explore our site and learn more about what we offer to support you as a Catholic Primary Principal. We are here to support you in your professional development, to connect you with other Catholic Primary Principals, and to provide you with the resources and tools you need to succeed. Thank you for your dedication and hard work as a Catholic Primary Principal. You play a vital role in our Catholic education system, and I am grateful for your contribution.

Mr. Peter Cutrona (ACPPA President)

Explore our Community

ACPPA Members now have a place to connect, collaborate and celebrate.  The mycommunity platform will launch in 2024 for members to join.  Contact your State or Territory Association for more information, or ACPPA directly via the contact details below.

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ACPPA Valued Partners

ACPPA’s aim is to be able to partner with organisations that are compatible with our mission and philosophy and that will both enhance our role as a national association and provide mutual benefit to both ACPPA and our partners.

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