Boys’ Education Professional Development Conference
Exploring innovative and contemporary approaches to enhance and share stories of best practices in Boy’s Education.
Date: Monday 22 July 2024, 8.00 am – 3.15 pm
Location: De La Salle Catholic College Caringbah – 389 Port Hacking Road, Caringbah
Tickets: $25.00 per person
All are welcome to attend – book your place today!
Keynote Speakers:
Agenda:
| Session 1 |
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| 8.00 – 8.45am Arrival & Registration |
| 8.45am Acknowledgement to Country, prayer and welcome |
| 9.15am Keynote Speaker: Dr John Best What do young men need and how are young men needed in their world now and into the future? |
| 9.45am Keynote Speakers: Chris Lawrence, Josh Reynolds, Aaron Woods How to get buy-in from your sporting stars to support a positive school culture |
| 10.15am Q&A with keynote speakers |
| 11.00am Morning Tea |
| Session 2 |
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| 11.30am Renowned educators – David McInnes, Paul (Cotta) Leary and Gabrielle Rose share their insights into: – Schools that provide an environment where boys thrive – Effective teaching strategies for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students |
| 12.35pm Short break |
| 12.45pm Presentations by Mrs Gemma Moore Vice President of International Regulatory Affairs for Edwards Lifesciences and Cochlear. Mr Paul Cooper Chemistry teacher, Business Manager of Intellectual Disability Foundation of St George, President of Burning Palms Surf Life Saving Club and life member of Tamarama Surf Life Saving Club. Working with boys and young men holds great promise for a more equitable future for everyone. |
| 1.25pm lunch |
| Session 3 |
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| 2.00pm Choice of 2 workshops (select two): |
| Workshop 1: Leveraging AI to enhance learning in boy’s education. Workshop 2: Exploring masculinity in boys through the lens of a broad liberal education. Workshop 3: An Auspicious Life Wellbeing and Learning Framework. (Be your own GENTLE man). Workshop 4: Engaging boys in Creative and Performing Arts/Music. Workshop 5: What does cricket have to do with behaviour management strategies in boy’s education? Workshop 6: Spiritual curiosity through social justice immersions (Street Retreat) in boy’s education. Workshop 7: The future of boys of education. Workshop 8: MyLife Design: Empowering young people to unlock their unique potential so that they can thrive in their wellbeing, learning and career! |
| 3.00pm Closing Address De La Salle College Principal, Mr Peter Buxton |
| 3.10pm-5.00pm Social gathering on the Green |