Good Principals can develop great schools. And the benefits of great schools are felt well beyond the school gate and well after the bell rings for the day. For those of us dedicated to the education and wellbeing of our children, there can be no greater reward than leading a school of dedicated and skilled teachers.

This paper focuses on four issues related to the use of Generating Artificial Intelligence (Gen AI) in Australian schools, specifically in the context of equity and excellence. The issues are examined primarily from a policy perspective to inform and assist key decision makers across the Australian education sector.

Education and training are critical pathways into employment and social participation and a means of escaping poverty. Education is also critical to creating economic growth, generating higher standards of living and creating the basis of a socially cohesive society.

The traditional model of schooling in Australia, is characterised by a unionised workforce with restricted flexibility in workforce practices, strict regulation governing teacher qualifications and eligibility to teach in schools, and a school structure organised by year levels.

Imagine a vibrant Australian school where every student is purposefully and actively engaged in their learning. In this environment, assessment occurs in many forms and does not drive the curriculum; instead, the focus is on holistic education that nurtures each student's unique interests and talents.