What does school leadership look like in real life, beyond titles and organisational charts?

In our launch episode of School Leadership Matters, host Darta Hovey sits down with School Improvement Leader Kendall Aglinskas, to unpack formation, trust and the ‘first conversations’ that shape confident, ethical leaders.

From launching our leadership program Aedificare across the Sandhurst Diocese, to the everyday practice of leading people, they discuss what helps emerging leaders say “yes”, build capability, and keep students at the centre.

Together, Darta and Kendall explore:

• The Aedificare program - its purpose, reach, and what participants are really asking for.
• How relational leadership shows up in practice, from building trust to timing tricky conversations and returning to the “why”.
• Practical growth moves for emerging leaders
• How system coherence supports culture
• And ways to navigate seasons of leadership, so life changes doesn't mean stepping away from impact or ambition.

Leadership shows up in classrooms, teams and the decisions we make every day. This episode offers practical steps, candid stories, and a clear invitation to keep growing wherever you are on the journey.

So let’s explore what truly matters in school leadership.

Catholic Education Sandhurst is home to 51 Catholic schools and six early learning centres across regional and rural Victoria, educating 15,298 students. We empower regional young people, their families, our staff and communities to have 'life to the full' (John 10:10).

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