Victorian Principals Association - CONNECTED - UNITED - EMPOWERED

In this special end-of-year episode of the VPA Podcast, President Andrew Dalglish takes a moment to say thank you to principals and school leaders across Victoria for their dedication, leadership and commitment throughout 2025.
Andrew shares a Christmas message, wishing everyone a safe, restful and joyful holiday season, also welcoming a very special guest to say a few words.
The episode wraps up with a look back at 2025 — acknowledging the challenges, resulting growth and collective achievements of the profession — and turns the focus forward to what lies ahead in 2026, with optimism, purpose and continued advocacy for school leaders.
A heartfelt message of gratitude, reflection and hope to close out the year.

Creators and Guests

Host
Andrew Dalgleish
Andrew is a dedicated leader and passionate about education. A family man with a desire to improve education outcomes for all!
Host
Bashir Riachi
Bashir is an educator at heart, 20 years in corporate australia but now leading the charge with Podcasting in Teams, Schools, Clubs and Business. Bash brings a unique experience in education loves being able to support VPA.
Host
Timothy Arnold
Tim is the Founder of Free Agency Australia, a business partner of VPA. Tim is supporting VPA to tell their story through podcasting and connection.

What is Victorian Principals Association - CONNECTED - UNITED - EMPOWERED?

VPA Podcast gives you an insight to our Principals and the work being done to support schools, principals, leaders and future leaders.

The Victorian Principals Association (VPA) is a professional association that recognises the opportunities and challenges that are faced by educational leaders and actively advocates for them in their complex roles of school leadership, by ensuring they are connected, united and empowered. The VPA was originally formed in 1971 to represent the professional interests of principals in Victorian primary schools. Today the organisation has grown, representing Educational Leaders – Principal Class and Leading Teachers - in Victorian government schools.