The Sydney Region Primary Executive Network (SRPEN) is launching a new initiative, ASPIRE, for classroom teachers who are interested in seeking promotion in the future. ASPIRE will address issues such as Preparing for Leadership, the Qualities of a School Leader, the Leadership Capability Framework, Applying for Positions and Developing a CV. There will be two meetings in 2009 (Term 2 & 3) and further meetings are planned in the future as an ongoing professional learning opportunity. Interested classroom teachers, who have their Principal’s endorsement, are invited to attend the first meeting on 23^rd June, 2009. For further details please direct your staff to the Sydney Region PEN website www.srpen.nsw.edu.au. Information will also be distributed via InPrincipal. For further information please contact Sharon Tollis, Carlton Public, sharon.tollis@det.nsw.edu.au, Ph: 9587 3717 or Trish Fisher, Randwick Public, trisha.fisher@det.nsw.edu.au Ph: 9398 6022.