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Calling all NISPA Members! Please remember to log into your account and Renew your membership! We have many exciting events planned for the 2026/2027 year, with a focus on creating community through authentic connection, and empowering independent school leadership though networking and professional learning opportunities. We look forward to welcoming you back to NISPA!
Use of AI in School Shops This year’s Shop Managers’ Event, generously hosted by Upper Canada College, showcased the growing momentum of AI innovation across NISPA schools. The session featured an engaging workshop led by Kathleen Peak, UCC’s Head of Technology and Innovation, and was organized by Shop Manager Patti Cawker, who has been collaborating […]
Engage, Connect, Support: Rethinking Fundraising Through Friend-Raising The most recent NISPA event, hosted at the prestigious St. Anne’s School in Aurora on April 15th, was a resounding success, with 47 attendees from 19 NISPA member schools, providing inspiration and thoughtful dialogue. The leadership team from St. Anne’s set the tone with an insightful presentation that […]
NISPA Panel Discussion – Wednesday, January 21 2026 More than 60 NISPA members gathered for a timely and insightful virtual event exploring AI and the Future of Education, featuring four noteable speakers who shared perspectives from K–12 and postsecondary contexts. Natalie Vera, Director of Educational Technology and Innovation at Crescent School, presented Crescent’s data-driven AI Framework, highlighting […]
NISPA Workshop – Wednesday, November 19th 2025 The NISPA workshop at St. Mildred’s-Lightbourn School (SMLS) brought together an incredible group of parent leaders, all committed to building stronger, more connected school communities. The energy in the room was electric — driven by a shared mission to foster collaboration, build community and ensure every voice in our schools […]
The Shop Manager’s Event, hosted by Appleby College, was a great success, attracting attendees from Crescent School, De La Salle, St. Michael’s School, Sterling Hall, SMLS, and UCC. The day started with a delightful breakfast provided by Deb from Top Marks. Participants were introduced to the Top Marks Uniform Program, renowned for its exceptional quality, […]
The NISPA community gathered for a welcome breakfast at Ridley College on September 22nd, for an engaging and thought-provoking morning featuring keynote speaker, Dr. Hanna Redpath Kidd, a teacher, registered psychotherapist, and school counsellor with over two decades of experience in developing social, emotional, and physical wellbeing in others. In her talk on “Solution-Focused Leadership,” […]
The NISPA Annual General Meeting took place on Monday, May 26th, 2025 at Bishop Strachan School drawing an attendance of 50 members from the NISPA community. Centered around the theme “Stronger Together: Building Our Community”, the event featured insightful discussions on fostering unity and collaboration. Guest speakers included the Head of College and Deputy Head of College, […]
On May 21st, 2025, Parkdale Novelty hosted a Shop Managers event at their Mississauga facility, welcoming 19 shop managers from various schools. Attendees were given a comprehensive tour of the facility, where hosts Donna and her brother Rob extended warm hospitality throughout the visit. They showcased a variety of products manufactured by Parkdale Novelty, highlighting […]
In April, Upper Canada College hosted a NISPA event to discuss parent organization structures and nominations process. The event began with a warm welcome from Head of School followed with the PA chairs speech. There were 48 participants from 24 independent schools. The cold temperature couldn’t stop the warm discussions and communication. Everyone was eager […]