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C O - E D U C AT I O N A L S C H O O L S ( H I C E S )

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COURAGEOUS

SPONSORSHIPThis Conference is proudly sponsored by the following companies whom we

sincerely thank for their support:

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GOLD SPONSORS

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SPONSORSHIP

SILVER SPONSORS

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INVITATION FROM THE CHAIR

On behalf on the Heads of Independent Co-educational Schools (HICES) of NSW I extend an invitation to attend the 2016 Conference to be held at the Novotel Brighton Beach Hotel Sydney.

The Conference theme of ‘Courageous Leadership’ implies that as educators we are required to make tough decisions to ensure students are well prepared for life beyond School.

We have assembled an excellent keynote speakers program with a wide variety of prominent and capable leaders who will provide valuable examples of ‘Courageous Leadership’. This conference will be of value to leaders at all levels of schools. While HICES has organised and sponsored this conference it is not exclusively for Co-educational schools. This conference will appeal to teachers, middle managers and leaders from all Independent schools across Australia.

The 2016 HICES Conference: Courageous Leadership is presented with support from the Association of Independent Schools of NSW.

Completing the 2016 HICES Conference: Courageous Leadership will contribute 10 hours and 30 minutes of QTC Registered PD addressing 1.2.4, 4.5.4, 6.3.4, 6.4.4 and 7.1.4 from the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers towards maintaining Lead Teacher accreditation in NSW.

PAPERLESS CONFERENCEPlease note that there will not be printed material distributed by the Conference at any stage.

All relevant information will be available at www.hices.nsw.edu.au with the website formatted for smart phone use.

As the Chair of HICES and a member of the Conference Organising Committee I am confident that delegates who attend our 2016 Conference will gain professional knowledge and expertise by accepting this invitation.

On behalf of the Conference Organising Committee I would like to thank the Chair of the Conference, Mr Paul Teys and his team for the work they have put into the planning of the 2016 Conference. I look forward to welcoming all delegates to the Novotel on Sunday 26 June, 2016.

Yours sincerely

Brian KennellyHICES Chair

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PROGRAMSUNDAY 26 JUNE 2016

1:00PM Registration

3:00PM Welcome

HICES Chair, Brian Kennelly, Principal, Kinross Wolaroi School

Acknowledgement of Country

3.15PM Conference Opening

Senator Bridget McKenzie, The National Senator for Victoria

4.15PM Keynote 1

A Peacekeeper’s Perspective on Leadership, Resilience and Change

Major Matina Jewell (retired), Global Keynote Speaker, Author & Thought Leader

5:30PM Welcome Reception in the Pavilion, Novotel Brighton Beach Hotel

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MONDAY 27 JUNE 20168.30AM Registration continues

9:00AM Keynote 2: Caring for Kids in an Online World Susan McLean, Director, Cyber Safety Solutions

10:00AM Keynote 3: Mao’s Last Dancer – Li’s Inspirational Journey Li Cunxin, former ballet dancer and stockbroker and currently the Artistic Director of the Queensland Ballet

11:00AM Morning Tea with Trade Exhibitors

11:30AM Keynote 4: The Moral Purpose of Courageous Leadership Dr Jan Robertson, Senior Researcher, Institute of Professional Learning, University of Waikato, NZ

12:30PM Lunch with Trade Exhibitors

1:30PM Keynote 5: The Epitome of Courage: A Structured Conversation with the Conference Chair Allan Border, Australia’s 38th Test Cricket Captain

2:30PM Keynote 6: Boys’ Education and Leadership in the Digital Age Ian Lillico, Executive Director & Founder, Boys Forward Institute 3:30PM Afternoon Tea with Trade Exhibitors

4.00PM Personal time for delegates to:

(i) take a walk along the Grand Parade and ‘Seven Mile Beach’ taking in the expansive views of Botany Bay

(ii) use the Hotel’s day spa and health centre with large modern gymnasium, steam room and indoor pool

(iii) pre-plan a network session with colleagues and meet at the outdoor Pavilion and Terrace

(iv) get some retail therapy at the various local shops in Brighton-le-Sands

(v) have a sleep and get ready for a great dinner

6:30PM Pre-Dinner Drinks

7.00PM Conference Dinner

After Dinner Entertainment - James O’Loghlin, one of Australia’s most respected, entertaining and experienced corporate speakers, corporate comedians and media personalities, best known as the host of over 300 episodes of “The New Inventors”

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TUESDAY 28 JUNE 20168.30AM Registration continues

9:00AM Keynote 7: Courageous Leadership for Disruptive Times Glen Gerreyn, Director, The HopeFull Organisation

10.00AM Parallel Sessions

A1 Courageous Leadership Ian Lillico, Executive Director & Founder, Boys Forward Institute

A2 Courageous Leadership? No way! I was Brave, Passionate, Stupid, Naive, Wishful and Female! Susan McLean, Director, Cyber Safety Solutions

A3 The Leadership Effect! Glen Gerreyn, Director, The HopeFull Organisation

A4 Coaching Courageous Leadership Through a Focus on Moral Purpose Jan Robertson, Senior Researcher, Institute of Professional Learning University of Waikato

11.00AM Morning Tea with Trade Exhibitors

11.30AM Keynote 8: More than a Decade of Struggle and Success on Behalf of Indigenous Australia Noel Pearson, Advisor to the Cape York Partnership & Chairman of Good to Great Schools Australia

12.30PM Close and Lunch

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The National Senator for VictoriaSenator Bridget McKenzie

Bridget’s family has lived and worked in regional Victoria for generations. Growing up with the traditional rural influences of small business, sport and agriculture, Bridget is firm in her belief that strong regional economies and secure regional communities are critical to the future prosperity of our great nation.

Her experiences as a parent, secondary school teacher and university lecturer have fuelled Bridget’s passion for education and our youth. She is committed to improving opportunities for young Australians, no matter where they live.

Bridget’s penchant for research and evaluation fits well with her role in the Senate, where she is an active member of several Senate Committees. This enables her to hear evidence from members of the public and consider policy matters across a broad range of portfolios.

A big netball fan and general sports enthusiast, Bridget is proud to promote healthy, active lifestyles and community connectedness through grassroots sport. As a Senator dedicated to those who live and work outside the cities, Bridget has established her electorate office in the geographical centre of Victoria, Bendigo.

A Peacekeeper’s Perspective on Leadership, Resilience and ChangeMajor Matina Jewell (retired),Global Keynote Speaker, Author & Thought Leader

During her 15 year military career, best-selling author Matina Jewell tracked down war lords, worked with the US navy seals, fast roped out of helicopters onto ships, and successfully led a UN peacekeeping mission in Lebanon where she found herself thrown into the middle of a devastating war.

Matina’s lessons of resilience and leadership have transformed some of the country’s biggest companies and her message of courage continues to empower leaders from all walks of life. Her story has audiences on their feet time and time again.

With enthralling footage, stories of hardship and valuable learning from her many life-threatening missions, Matina will take you on a journey that will affect long lasting positive change in your leaders, teams and organisations for years to come.

PRESENTERS

KEYNOTE 1OPENINGCONFERENCE

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Caring for Kids in an Online World Susan McLeanDirector, Cyber Safety Solutions

Susan McLean is Australia’s leading expert in the area of cyber-safety and was a member of Victoria Police for 27 years. She was the first Victorian Police officer appointed to a position involving cybersafety and young people. She is the only person in Australia with her specific background, experience and qualifications. She has completed advanced training in the USA in both 2007 & 2012 including the Protecting Children Online Certificate from Fox Valley Technical College and has successfully completed the ‘University Certificate in Child Safety on the Internet’ from the University of Central Lancashire, United Kingdom. She works closely with the main social media sites of Facebook, Instagram and Twitter and also with Google, and is regularly consulted by these organisations for input into their impact on Australian children especially in relation to safety and reporting.

She is a sought-after advisor to schools, providing crisis management, policy development and confidential advice to Principals. Susan is a member of both the Federal Government’s Cybersafety Working Group and the National Centre against Bullying, and supports the Alannah and Madeline Foundations e-Smart programs. She is afforded expert status by the Safer Internet Programme Europe. Susan is a published author with her first book, ‘Sexts, Texts and Selfies - How to keep your child safe in the digital space’.

Abstract: Susan will address the issue of Cybersafety & young people for Principals & those with a School Leadership role. With the explosion of technology, we are also seeing a dramatic rise in its misuse. Cyber bullying & ‘sexting’ are emerging as the number one issue confronting the safety and wellbeing of young people and the wider community.

Mao’s Last Dancer – Li’s Inspirational JourneyLi CunxinFormer ballet dancer and stockbroker and currently the Artistic Director of the Queensland Ballet

Li Cunxin’s journey is simply remarkable. He was born into utter poverty in Mao’s Communist China and at a very young age was selected to train at Madame Mao’s Beijing Dance Academy. So began Li’s journey. The 7 years of harsh training regime at the Beijing Dance Academy taught him discipline, resilience, determination and perseverance. Li’s outstanding drive and relentless work made him one of the best dancers in the world.

Li then made a successful career transition from ballet into finance. He was a senior manager at one of the largest stockbroking firms in Australia. Li served on the boards of the Bionics Institute and The Australian Ballet, and was Councillor of the Australian Council for the Arts. He was awarded a Doctorate by the Australian Catholic University for his contribution in Dance and Literature and he was named 2009 Australian Father of the Year. In 2014 Li was awarded Queensland Australian of the Year. Li is currently the Artistic Director of Queensland Ballet.

The inspirational story of Li’s life is recounted in his memoir Mao’s Last Dancer, which quickly rose to number one on the Australian bestseller list and won Book of the Year Award in Australia and received Christopher Award for literature in the USA. It went on to become an international bestseller and is now in its 52nd print. Mao’s Last Dancer is also a block-buster film.

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The Epitome of Courage: A Structured Conversation with the ChairAlan Border

Allan Border, AO is a former Australian Cricket Captain. His playing nickname was “A.B.”. He played 156 Test matches in his career, a record until it was passed by fellow Australian Steve Waugh. Border still retains the world record for the number of consecutive Test appearances of 153 and the number of Tests as Captain. He was primarily a left hand batsman but also achieved sporadic success as a part time left arm orthodox spinner. Border amassed 11,174 Test runs (a world record until it was passed by Brian Lara in 2005). He hit 27 centuries in his Test career. He retired as Australia’s most capped player and leading run-scorer in both Tests and One Day Internationals. His Australian record for Test Match runs stood for 15 years before Ricky Ponting overtook him during the Third Ashes Test against England in July 2009. Border was one of the 55 inaugural inductees of the ICC Cricket Hall of Fame and in 2000 was inducted into the Australian Cricket Hall of Fame.

KEYNOTE 4 KEYNOTE 5The Moral Purpose of Courageous Leadership Dr Jan RobertsonSenior Researcher, Institute of Professional Learning University of Waikato

Jan is a photographer, an author, a kayak fisher, a mother, an international leadership consultant, a senior researcher for the Institute of Professional Learning at the University of Waikato, an Adjunct Professor at Griffiths University, and the Academic Director of the New Zealand Aspiring Principals’ Programme.

Abstract: Although leaders tell me they know the importance of moral purpose in education, my research and development work with aspiring principals has indicated that leaders seldom have the conversations with teachers about moral purpose, nor talk to them about their own. Leaders’ agency and efficacy, along with clarity of their moral purpose, can lead them to the courageous leadership that is needed today to address the inequities currently experienced in our education communities.

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KEYNOTE 6 KEYNOTE 7Courageous Leadership for Disruptive TimesGlen Gerreyn CSPDirector, The HopeFull Organisation

Glen Gerreyn will help change your life. For the past twelve years Glen has made speaking and writing his career. Collectively he has spoken to over 500,000 people around the world. He works with children and parents, high school students, employees and business leaders, sporting groups and community organisations. In 2012 he received international accreditation as a Certified Speaking Professional (CSP). He’s spoken at world famous TEDx events, appeared on the Today Show and Can of Worms, ABC National radio, and written blogs for mamamia.com. He’s written four books — Gifted for Greatness, Men of Honour, Oxygen 102, Get Your Hopes Up. Glen lives in Sydney with his wife and four children.

Abstract: Leaders are dealers in hope. Hope is the ability to face the facts that are against you, while keeping faith in the vision that is in you. We naturally mimic the expressions and moods of the people around us with studies showing it only takes one person with a negative or positive mood to infect or affect the rest of the group. The result of this is even more prominent for leaders who, because of their position of influence, can alter an atmosphere in as little as seven minutes. Like an uncovered sneeze can penetrate the health of those next to you, in less than 420 seconds the mood of any leader is just as contagious to their team, employees, students or children. How is your mood, persona or attitudes influencing the courage in the rooms you walk into and the outcomes for those in your reach? This seminar helps all leaders manage their emotional wellbeing and create a climate where both students and teachers can flourish.

Boy’s Education and Leadership in the Digital Age Ian LillicoExecutive Director & Founder, Boys Forward Institute

Ian is a former High School Principal and consultant in gender and middle schooling throughout Australia and internationally. He has done action research throughout Australia and New Zealand from 1992 and in the Northern Hemisphere during his Churchill Fellowship in 2000. He has been with the Education Department of WA for 31 years and has held the positions of Teacher, Head of Department, Deputy Principal and Principal. Ian is founder of the Boys Forward Institute. He is a National Fellow of The Australian Council of Educational Leaders (ACEL) and was the 2006 National Travelling Scholar. Ian works at Edith Cowan University (Perth).

Abstract: This keynote will cover contemporary ways of engaging boys (in the presence of girls) and improving their outcomes in school. Ian will deal with the issue of leadership and resilience for boys and provide participants with a number of practical strategies and ideas to use in schools and classrooms. Ian will look at learning styles in the information age and the role that digital education and E-learning will play in transforming traditional classrooms. Ian will discuss the leadership needed by administrators to bring about these changes and the ways that boys have adapted their learning and lifestyles.

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CONFERENCE DINNER: MASTER OF CEREMONIESKEYNOTE 8

Advisor to the Cape York Partnership & Chairman of Good to Great Schools AustraliaNoel Pearson

Noel Pearson is one of the most influential indigenous lawyers and activists who has for many years campaigned tirelessly on behalf of the Aboriginal people.

A member of the Guugu Yimidhirr community of Hopevale on South Eastern Cape York Peninsula, Noel studied Law and History at the University of Sydney, and was involved in the establishment of the Cape York Land Council, Cape York Partnerships, Apunipima Cape York Health Council and Balkanu Development Corporation.

He is now Chair of the Cape York Group and has been Executive Chairman of Cape York Partnerships and the Director of the Cape York Institute for Policy and Leadership, a body that drives new directions in public policy on indigenous issues, working closely with the Queensland and Commonwealth governments.

Since 1999 Noel has campaigned for Welfare Reform in indigenous communities.In 2008 the Welfare Reform Project, driven by Cape York Institute and Cape York Partnerships, was implemented in four pilot communities in Cape York.

Noel continues to work in close association with all Cape York regional organisations and the philanthropic sector on issues of economic development, education, health and justice. His end goal is to enable Cape York’s indigenous people to have the capacity to choose the life they have reason to value by reinstating the rights of Aboriginal people to take responsibility for their lives.

Entertainer, Media Personality and LawyerJames O’Loghlin

James O’Loghlin is one of Australia’s most respected, entertaining and experienced corporate speakers and media personalities, best known as the host of over 300 episodes of “The New inventors” on ABC-TV, and for his witty and entertaining programs on ABC Local Radio.

James became a commercial lawyer in 1991 and soon after realised that he had made a terrible mistake. He then became a stand-up comedian and a criminal lawyer. Through the 90’s he was a lawyer by day and comedian by night, whilst also juggling television appearances on Good News Week, Hey, Hey It’s Saturday, and more, whilst also working as a writer for Andrew Denton on his Triple M breakfast show, and at the Logies. In 1998 he performed Lawyer, Lawyer, to full houses at the Melbourne Comedy Festival.

It was this role that fuelled James’ interest in innovation, a subject he will speak on at the Conference Dinner when he will also share his abundant talents as our MC.

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A1Courageous LeadershipIan Lillico, Executive Director & Founder, Boys Forward Institute

This facilitated workshop will extract from participants their notions of contemporary educational courage on a variety of topics including technology, staff management and performance, curriculum, student wellbeing and moving schools forward. Ian will discuss the notion of leadership versus management and present some scenarios for participants to discuss. The whole session will be interactive, very engaging and useful.

A2Courageous Leadership? No way! I was Brave, Passionate, Stupid, Naive, Wishful and Female! Susan McLean, Director, Cyber Safety Solutions

“You’re blonde and female. Not much going for you is there?” and with that comment delivered by my jealous male superior, I could feel my dreams of establishing a cybersafety unit within Victoria Police quashed in the most sensational manner. I had fought hard to get to that point, had survived 25 years in a male dominated occupation and all the associated discrimination that came with it, yet at that moment, I wondered if it was all worth it. Should I just give up now? Forget all about cybersafety? Forget about the vulnerable children? Of course not. I was not a quitter, so how did I get from conscientious student to an international leader in cybersafety and young people? From being the only girl in my Year 10 Chemistry Class, the first female Police Officer appointed to the Eltham Police Station, the first Victorian Police officer appointed to a position involving cybersafety and young people and the establishment of the leading Cybersafety Consultancy in Australia, I have lead both unintentionally and intentionally. This session, based on my personal journey, will look at the many and varied definitions of courage in leadership.

A3The Leadership EffectGlen Gerreyn, Director, The HopeFull Organisation

Whilst some of us possess inbuilt leadership traits, we can all, and should all, learn to be better leaders so we can positively impact the world around us. All students have the potential to make their mark and better the lives of others but many don’t know how. The Leadership Effect explores how to draw out the inherent and learned leadership abilities of young people, thereby inspiring action and social change.

A4Coaching Courageous Leadership Through a Focus on Moral Purpose Jan Robertson, Senior Researcher, Institute of Professional Learning University of Waikato, NZ

This participatory workshop will focus on the importance of our own moral purpose in leadership, and how, as leaders, we can then have courageous conversations about moral purpose, asking the hard questions that lead to changes in teachers’ practice and a difference to student learning outcomes. Coaching moral purpose is the key to leaders becoming systems leaders and developing shared accountability for the quality of education.

PARALLEL SESSIONS

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SOCIAL FUNCTIONS

WELCOMERECEPTION

VENUEThe Pavilion, Novotel Brighton Beach Hotel

DATESunday 26 June 2016

TIME5.00pm – 7.00pm

DRESSSmart Casual

COSTIncluded in Full Registration

EXTRA TICKET$80.00

PROVIDEDDrinks & canapés

CONFERENCEDINNER

VENUENovotel Brighton Beach

DATEMonday 27 June 2016

TIMEPre-Dinner Drinks 6.30pm

DRESSLounge Suit or Evening Wear

COSTIncluded in Full Registration

EXTRA TICKET$125.00

PROVIDED3 - Course meal and drinks

AFTER DINNER SPEAKERJames O’Loghlin

Proudly Sponsored by Raeco Proudly Sponsored by Extend

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GENERAL INFORMATION

CAR PARKINGThere are three levels of parking located directly underneath the Hotel with internal lift access to the lobby and function rooms. The following rates apply (and are subject to change):Day Delegates: $15.00 per car, per dayOvernight Delegates: $25.00 per car, per dayPlease note that the overnight car parking charges are valid for 24 hours from the first point of entry into the car park.

WEATHERSydney enjoys a temperate climate with a mild winter, and has more than 340 sunny days a year. Average minimum temperatures in the winter months of June through to August are around 9 to 18 degrees Celsius.

SPECIAL DIET OR OTHER REQUIREMENTSDelegates with special requirements should ensure details are included on the registration form in the “special diet or other requirements” section. Special dietary requirements must be advised in advance, as special meals cannot be arranged without seven days’ notice to the venue. During the breaks please look for the “Special Diets” table. If there is no allocated seating at the Conference Dinner you will need to ask the waiter for your special meal.

WHAT TO WEARDress for the conference is smart casual, except for the Conference Dinner where the dress is lounge suit or evening wear.

CONFERENCE VENUENovotel Sydney Brighton Beach is ideally located overlooking the white sandy beaches of beautiful Botany Bay, yet is only 20 minutes from central Sydney and just 10 minutes from Sydney Airport’s domestic and international terminals. The hotel offers a variety of facilities including an outdoor swimming pool with spa, restaurant and bar and a day spa and health centre with large modern gymnasium, steam room and indoor pool. Close by there are numerous cosmopolitan cafes, restaurants and boutique stores as well as bike tracks and running paths parallel to Botany Bay.

GENERAL INFORMATION

PROGRAM DISCLAIMERThe speakers, topics, and times are correct at the time of publishing; however, in the event of unforeseen circumstances, the organisers reserve the right to alter or delete items from the Conference Program.

PRIVACY ACTIn registering for this conference, relevant details will be incorporated into a delegate list for the benefit of all delegates (name and organisation only), and may be made available to HICES sponsors (subject to strict conditions). By completing the registration form, you acknowledge that the details supplied by you may be used by these organisations. Should you not wish your details to be used for these purposes, please tick the box on the registration page.

CONFERENCE PARTNERS’ POLICYWe respectfully remind you that partners accompanying delegates are not eligible to attend conference sessions and do not qualify for refreshments and lunches during the day unless they have registered. Any partner wishing to attend events not previously selected and paid for in his or her registration may do so at the Conference Registration desk. We would be pleased to accommodate any requests where possible.

CANCELLATION POLICYRegistration cancellations will not be accepted unless made in writing. Cancellations made before Friday 27 May 2016 will be refunded less 25% of the Conference Registration fee, to cover administration costs. No registration refunds will be given after this date, however, substitute delegates are welcome.

REGISTRATION AND ACCOMMODATION CHANGES POLICYRegistration and accommodation changes will not be accepted unless made in writing. Changes made within 14 days of the event may incur costs due to specific hotel and venue policies.

Please refer any registration queries toinfo@bccm.com.au

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PAYMENT)

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Website: www.hices.nsw.edu.au