First Annual Australian

Cambridge International Examinations

Educators Symposium
(02) 9704 5666
enquiries@plc.nsw.edu.au
www.plc.nsw.edu.au
IN ASSOCIATION WITH PLC ARMIDALE
Friday 17 October 2014
Presbyterian Ladies College, Sydney
Roderick Gillespie Director Assessment, Cambridge International Examinations
Roddy joined Cambridge as Director Assessment in June 2014. He comes to Cambridge from his previous position
as Head of Curriculum for Excellence at the Scottish Qualifications Authority where he played a leading role in a
comprehensive, transformational redevelopment of national qualifications and assessment for Scotland. Before joining
SQA, and after a successful early career as a naval officer, he spent a decade teaching. During this time he was also a
principal examiner and senior verifier with several awarding organisations. He has Masters degrees in Education and
Educational Management, with research interests in curriculum management, assessment and pedagogy.

Roger Franklin-Smith Senior Schools Development Manager (New Zealand, Australia and Pacific Islands)
Roger has an extensive teaching background including senior leadership positions in New Zealand private and state
schools. He has been involved with the implementation of Cambridge International Examinations within the national
and international education community for 13 years. Prior to his current appointment, Roger has contributed to major
education reform projects in Mongolia, Kazakhstan, Bermuda and Macedonia through his own consultancy business
and Cambridge International Examinations. His interests lie in curriculum design and building school internal capacity
to effectively manage curriculum and assessment change.
David Hastie Director of Cambridge International Courses at Presbyterian Ladies College, Sydney
David manages and teaches the Cambridge International Courses at Presbyterian Ladies College, Sydney.
David is in the final stages of his PhD, examining the impact of religious schooling on Australian education. In
addition to academic publications, he is published widely in broadsheet media, education and religious sector
media, and has presented extensively at education conferences.
For more information or to reserve your place, please contact David Hastie on
(02) 9704 5666 or email: dhastie@plc.nsw.edu.au.
You are warmly invited to attend the First Annual Australian Cambridge International Examinations
Educators Symposium, to be held on Friday 17 October 2014 at Presbyterian Ladies College, Sydney.
This annual meeting is for any educators involved with delivering Cambridge International
Examinations programs or qualifications in the Australian Education context. This includes teachers,
school curriculum managers and principals. The event offers an opportunity to enhance collegiality,
share resources, and forward-plan around your schools curriculum and qualification offerings. Others
inquiring about, researching or curious about what Cambridge might have to offer for their curriculum
are also most welcome to attend.
In support of the event, senior representatives of Cambridge International Examinations will
provide updates on the latest developments and will take time to address your questions and feedback.