Character Education: The Who Is Our Why
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Wellbeing for Future Focused Schools
| Thursday, May 14, 2026 |
| 9:40 AM - 10:10 AM |
| P2 |
Overview
What is good character and how is it formed? How should we educate people to build the character they need for lives that are both worthwhile and well-lived? How might we lead for and with the character required to thrive in our world? Now, perhaps more than ever, we need the influence of strong, positive character. This presentation explores how we can put the "Who?" at the forefront of a school's educational purpose and practice in pursuit of future focused graduate outcomes. Drawing on over 15 years of research by CIRCLE Education that has led to the establishment of the Sydney Character Initiative at the University of Sydney, Prof Phil Cummins will share a story of character and the formation of the whole child in communities of inquiry and practice that that are responding to the compelling call for the values and value proposition of an education for character, competency and wellness.
Speaker
Dr Phil Cummins FRSA FACEL FIML RAA
Hooke Family Professor of Practice in Educational Leadership
University of Sydney
Character Education: The Who Is Our Why
