Woohoo! We can’t wait to see you in Manly.

School Marketing Manifesto is thrilled to be holding the 2025 Strategic School Marketing Retreat at the Manly Pacific Hotel in Sydney from Sunday 17 August to Tuesday 19 August 2025.

Places are strictly limited - use the booking form on this page to secure your spot.

Early bird pricing will be applied to all bookings received by Friday 30 May 2025, so don’t dilly-dally!

Here’s what you’ll get at the Retreat…

We guarantee the following:

  • Two days of guidance to draft a strategic marketing plan for your school

  • Strategic workshops designed to help you develop as a strategic school marketer and leader

  • Welcome dinner on Sunday evening

  • Breakfast, morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea on Monday & Tuesday

  • Two nights luxury accommodation at Manly Pacific Hotel in Sydney (Sunday & Monday)

  • Comprehensive electronic materials that will form your draft marketing plan

  • Printed workbook with tools, advice, and tips to build and implement your marketing strategy

Our lawyers said we can’t guarantee these things, but we’re supremely confident that you’ll also be getting:

  • A deep, sea-breeze filled breath of fresh air to help you reset and recalibrate

  • A massive dose of inspiration and momentum for when you return to the office

  • A community of like-minded school marketing professionals that will make sure you never feel alone

  • The chance to potentially find your new school marketing BFF

Don’t believe us? Then check out the testimonial videos from last year’s retreat in Werribee…

When, Where and How Much…

  • Dates

    Arrive Sunday 17 August for Welcome Soiree at 6pm.

    Ends 4pm on Tuesday 19 August.

  • Venue

    Manly Pacific Hotel

    55 N Steyne Manly, Sydney, 2095

    NSW, Australia

  • Cost

    Early Bird: $2,099+GST

    Normal: $2,499+GST

    Early bird rate closes at 5pm on Friday 30 May 2025.

Huge thanks to our wonderful Retreat sponsors who help make the Strategic School Marketing Retreats possible!

Ok, so we know how it works. You need something for your PD application, right?

Here’s a two page flyer that outlines what you’re signing up for.

Good luck!

Book your spot!

To book your place at the 2025 Strategic School Marketing Retreat, complete this form. We’ll send you an invoice and once payment is received, your booking will be confirmed.

Make sure you read and understand the Terms and Conditions of the Retreat before you complete the form.