Event Recordings and Materials
For Religious Studies Educators
ASA Connections Forum 2026
Keynote Presentation
Approx 123 mins
Answering Tricky Questions in the Classroom
Mr Nate Armsberry is the Centre for Public Christianity Youth and Schools Co-ordinator. He has more than twenty years’ experience working with teenagers as a chaplain, high school teacher and youth pastor.
Presenter Session
Approx 19 mins
Capabilities for Formation: Teaching the Curriculum with Intention
The Reverend Toby Sherring is Chaplain at Swan Valley Anglican Community School in Western Australia and a Religious Studies Educator with extensive experience in Anglican schools in Western Australia and the United Kingdom. He has a BA (Hons) in Theology and a PGCE in RE from Exeter University, and a Master’s Degree in Applied Theology from Oxford University.
Presenter Session
Approx 22 mins
Finding Something Spiritual – Encouraging a Practice of Authentic Communication
Ms Fiona Hammond is a teacher, facilitator, creator, and communicator. She has worked as a high school English/History/Religious Education teacher, a youth minister and spends time writing curriculum resources to help teachers stay engaged and passionate about their work.
2026
For Chaplains
Webinar recording: The Lay of the Land
Presenter: Dom Fay
Held on: 24 February 2026
2025
For Chaplains
Webinar recording: Pastoral Care During a crisis
Presenter: The Reverend Michael Hyam
Held on: 9 September 2025
Session resources:
Webinar recording: Planning for Creative Chapels
Presenter: The Reverend Gillian Moses
Held on: 11 March 2025
This session covers:
🔹 Creative Content– Generating fresh themes and engaging messages.
🔹 Creative Locations – Reimagining where and how chapel can take place.
Download the PDF guide to the webinar here: Creative Chapels.
Webinar recording: The Anglican Chaplains’ Toolkit
Presenter: The Reverend Dr Eleanor O’Donnell
Held on: 23 April 2024
For Religious Studies Educators
ASA Connections Forum 2024
Welcome & Introductions
Approx 15 mins
Kathryn Paul, Director of Teaching and Learning, Anglican Schools Commission
The Reverend Dr Eleanor O’Donnell, Director of Anglican Identity, Anglican Schools Commission
Opening Address: The Reverend Peter Laurence OAM, CEO, Anglican Schools Australia
Debbie Dunwoody, ASA President and Principal, Camberwell Girls Grammar School
Archbishop’s Reflection: The Most Reverend Kay Goldsworthy AO, Archbishop of Perth and Metropolitan of the Province of Western Australia
Keynote Presentation
Approx 66 mins
Flourishing Together: Christianity as a Global World Faith
Alysia-Lara Ayonrinde, National Education Lead for Racial Justice, Church of England Education Office (UK)
Simon Atkinson, Joint Head of Curriculum and Inclusion, Church of England Education Office (UK)
Presentation: Philosophical Inquiry
Approx 12 mins
Andrew Rogers, Senior School Teacher, Religion, Philosophy and Ethics, Guildford Grammar School
Further resources for students, educators and schools click here
Presentation: Life and Faith from the Student Perspective
Approx 23 mins
Maria Thompson, Head of Faculty, Cannon Hill Anglican College
Presentation: Prayer Spaces
Approx 22 mins
Phil Togwell, 24-7 Prayer International, Prayer Spaces in Schools, International Director
Presentation: Social Media and Faith
Approx 13 mins
Dom Fay, Head of Faith, Coomera Anglican College
Presentation: Using Cartoons and Visual Devices in Teaching
Approx 18 mins
Paul Joy, Chaplain, Yarra Valley Grammar