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School Leadership Conference - Where Leaders Inspire Leaders
PORG International School is proud to share that Headmistress Barbora Gazdová attended the 2025 AoBSO School Leadership Conference – Where Leaders Inspire Leaders in London, joining heads and senior leaders from British Schools Overseas to exchange ideas and best practices that elevate learning and wellbeing across international contexts.
Why this conference matters for PORG International School
Policy insight with impact. Briefings from the UK Department for Education and BSO inspectorates offered forward‑looking guidance on the future of British international education – insights that inform our quality assurance, curriculum alignment, and inspection readiness.
A stronger professional network. By engaging with school leaders worldwide and AoBSO business partners, we deepened partnerships that accelerate staff development, digital innovation, and student opportunities beyond the classroom.
Student wellbeing and safeguarding. Conference themes reinforced the core values we live every day at PORG – resilience, empathy, and leadership – and will shape upcoming advisory, safeguarding, and character‑education initiatives.
Living our mission. The community also reflected on the legacy of Dr Mark Evans and thanked the AoBSO Executive Committee for an impactful programme – reminders that enduring leadership is built on service, integrity, and collective purpose.
Inspiring voices which framed the conversations
While the conference centred on school leadership and collaboration, several keynote speakers added depth and inspiration:
- Martine Wright MBE highlighted resilience, teamwork, and inclusion through her Paralympic journey.
- Mandy Hickson translated high‑stakes decision‑making from the RAF cockpit into practical leadership behaviours for schools.
- Katie Piper OBE advocated for dignity, representation, and inclusive cultures that empower every learner.
- Max Whitlock MBE shared performance mindsets that sustain excellence through practice and consistency.
- Anthony Bennett encouraged a “say‑yes” outlook and teamwork that turn adversity into growth.
- Dr Tessy Ojo CBE spotlighted youth leadership and social action as engines for student agency.
- Della Wright underscored vigilant, trauma‑informed safeguarding.
These perspectives reinforce PORG’s commitment to nurturing confident, compassionate learners and strengthening systems that help every student thrive.
What’s next for PORG International School?
Insights from Richmond will feed directly into staff professional learning, student leadership opportunities, and our whole‑school wellbeing and safeguarding roadmap. PORG International School looks forward to reconnecting with this global community at the next conference in November 2026, continuing our journey of shared learning and continuous improvement.
