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CONFERENCE 2019

NAGLE EDUCATION ALLIANCE OF AUSTRALIA

Heart of Action1-3 MAY 2019 • RYDGES SOUTH BANK, BRISBANE

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WelcomeWe are delighted to host you at the sixth Nagle Education Alliance of Australia (NEAA) Staff Conference, at Rydges South Bank, Brisbane 1-3 May 2019.

The theme of our 2019 biennial conference is Heart of Action where we will over the course of the conference reflect on our commitment to the charism of the founder of the Presentation Sisters, Venerable Nano Nagle. The conference provides a meaningful platform for discussion, workshops and extensive networking for Principals, leaders and staff of secondary and primary Presentation schools and Congregation members across Australia.

The conference program includes keynote addresses from Br Michael Green fms, Professor Donna Pendergast – Dean and Head of School of Education Griffith University and Dr Pete Stebbins, Australia’s leading expert on high performance teams in education, as well two workshop sessions presented by Ms Marie-Therese Kilmartin – Principal, Colaiste Bride, Presentation Secondary School, Dublin, Ireland.

Dale MorrowPresident NEAAPrincipal, St Rita’s College, Brisbane

Louise GuntherExecutive Officer, NEAA

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PROGRAMWEDNESDAY 1 MAY 2019

12:00pm–2:00pm Registration

2:15pm-3:45pm Conference Opening including welcome and liturgy

3:45pm-5:00pm Keynote Speaker Br Michael Green fms What’s in their hearts? How spiritual families can enact God's mission in Catholic schools today. At their best, at their most vital, the Church’s spiritual families conduct simply outstanding schools – community driven, mission oriented, innovative and joy filled. That’s because it is in their DNA to offer fresh, accessible and compelling paths of Gospel living for young people. Christ alive! But even great movements can fade into self-referential, exclusive, tepid and nostalgic vestiges of what they once were. What makes the difference? It’s all about the people.

5:00pm–5:30pm Refresh

5:30pm–6:30pm Welcome Reception Level 12 Rooftop, Rydges South Bank

6:30pm Free eveningThere are a range of restaurants within a 10-minute walk from Rydges.

THURSDAY 2 MAY 2019

9:00am Morning Liturgy

9:15am-10:30am Keynote Speaker Professor Donna Pendergast, Griffith University

#teachingatconvergentmomentIt is an exciting and dynamic time to be a part of the education system with a number of convergent factors impacting on the profession including: the need for a new work mindset leading to reflection and re-visioning about the role and purpose of school education; a greater understanding of student learning, especially that of adolescent learning; a shortage of teachers to meet the needs of a changing workforce; and new teacher education practices and standards. This convergent moment provides a unique opportunity for those in the profession to serve as leaders in this space and for a new way of conceiving the role of teachers in our community. This keynote will provide an overview of some of these compelling factors influencing the profession, and how we might use this as a platform for reinvigorating the profession.

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10:30am-11:00am Morning Tea11:00am-12:30pm Concurrent Sessions Block 1 12:30pm-1:30pm Lunch

1:30pm-3:00pm Concurrent Sessions Block 23:00pm-3:30pm Afternoon Tea3:30pm-5:00pm Concurrent Sessions Block 3

7:00pm-10:00pm Conference Dinner including the launch of a new NEAA resource Level 12 Rooftop, Rydges South Bank

FRIDAY 3 MAY 2019

8:30am-9:15am NEAA AGM - for Members (Principals)

9:20am-10.30am Keynote Speaker – Dr Pete StebbinsWellbeing and Relationship Fitness: Maximising Trust and Wellbeing in Teaching Teams In this interactive keynote Pete will share a systemic approach to team wellbeing and trust and practical strategies to manage teaching team trust and wellbeing at a local level in real time, as well as roll up reporting and communication strategies to support whole school transformation.

10:30am-11:00am Morning Tea

11:00am-12:30pm Facilitated Workshops: 1. Faith/Charism 2. Education 3. WellbeingConference delegates may select from one of the three conference themes

12:30pm-1:30pm Closing Remarks Bringing it all together – acknowledgments and thanks

1:30pm-2:30pm Lunch

2:30pm Conference Concludes

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CONCURRENT SESSIONSTHURSDAY 2 MAY 201911:00am-12:30pmCONCURRENT SESSIONS BLOCK 1

FAITH / CHARISMBr Michael Green fms

Leadership Matters, A Lot. Priorities and possibilities for charismic leadership in schools.What is the primary source of credible authority for someone in a leadership role in a Catholic school? How can that authority be nurtured and distributed? And what difference does it make when the school claims to be part of a particular spiritual tradition of the Church? Charism-linked language can be both helpful and misconceived in answering such critical questions. The ongoing integrity and vitality of spiritual families depend on getting the answers right.

EDUCATIONMs Marie-Therese Kilmartin, Principal, Coláiste Bride, Presentation Secondary School, Dublin

Action is inspired by our Values - Living the legacy of Nano 300 years later - How are we doing this in our modern global society? As educators in a Presentation School we face many challenges on a daily basis which often draw on our understanding of the ethos of our school as we respond. How do we link our Mission, Vision and Values into our daily activities in school? This workshop aims to encourage reflection on ‘why’ and ‘how’ we take actions that are inspired by the legacy of Nano Nagle and the Presentation Sisters whilst living out gospel values in a global community. How is a Presentation School different? Or is it? How do we promote and link in with our fellow Presentation schools? How can we sustain our characteristic spirit /ethos moving forward? Who is responsible for upholding & promoting the school ethos? How can Presentation schools develop greater global links and build identity.

WELLBEINGDr Pete Stebbins

Leveraging Diversity: The Foundations of Collaboration in Teaching TeamsIn this interactive workshop Pete shares the foundation strategies and toolkit needed to leverage diversity in High Performance Teaching teams and how to deepen subsequent collaboration using learning walls and feedback protocols with real life case studies and examples.

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FAITH / CHARISM1. Presentation Congregations and International Presentation Association (IPA)Anne Young , Mission Coordinator, Presentation Sisters Victoria, VicIn this session Anne Young will explain the International Presentation Association (IPA), a networking of the various congregations of Sisters of the Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary around the world, formed to foster unity and to enable collaborations for the sake of mission.

2. The Nano Nagle Icon explored Sr Mary Franzmann, pbvm, Congregation Leader, Presentation Sisters QueenslandSr Mary will unpack the Nano Nagle Icon and explore the prominent image of Nano Nagle in the centre of the icon as well as follow Nano’s story as it unfolds through the use of symbols in the surrounding panels.

EDUCATIONEngaging Young Adolescent LearnersProfessor Donna Pendergast, Dean and Head of the School of Education and Professional Studies, Griffith University, QldResearch supports an approach to schooling dedicated to the middle years as a distinct, significant and unique period of life, with all its complexity, challenge and change. The use of age-appropriate pedagogies and approaches in response to the identified needs of early adolescence is an approach underpinned by evidence-based pedagogical practices. In this workshop, we will explore several frameworks currently operating in Australia and employ these as tools for participants to reflect on the practices utilised in their schooling context to identify gaps that can serve as sparks for reform. A focus on social and emotional wellbeing will also be featured.

WELLBEING 1. Walking with the Sisters: The Pastoral Partnership Catherine Allen, Deputy Principal Students, St Rita’s College, Qld An overview of our College pastoral program which, by design, supports the Presentation Sisters and their pillars through House allocated ministry and wellbeing initiative support. The session will outline the process for the expansion of the House structure; the timeline, the process for decisions (colours, mottos, crests, etc), buy-in and the linking that provides action to the mottos devised for each House. The wellbeing initiatives are colour coordinated too.

2. From Homeroom Teacher to Learning MentorChris Burn, Deputy Principal Students and Sarah Tymensen, Deputy Principal Learning & Teaching, Star of the Sea College, VicThis presentation will outline the process of our journey re-imagining the role of the homeroom teacher from a wellbeing role to one which incorporates the homeroom teacher as a learning mentor. We started our journey, posing the question: “What will the role of the homeroom teacher look like at Star of the Sea to best suit the wellbeing and academic needs of our students in the 21st century in the context of a Presentation School?” It will encompass the research connecting wellbeing with learning and our consultation process with staff and students. Data will be utilised in this presentation to highlight the positive change for our staff and students.

1:30pm-3:00pmCONCURRENT SESSIONS BLOCK 2

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3. Highway HeroesJeromie Mack and Melissa Kelly, Iona Presentation College, WAIn 2018, Iona Presentation College Junior school implemented the “Highway Heroes” social and emotional program. Students learn that everyone is on their own emotional highway filled with BUMPS and HAZARDS. Everyone is a HERO. HEROES use TOOLS to help overcome challenges. The session will discuss how students and staff at Iona have benefited from having a school-wide approach to dealing with friendship and wellbeing, focussing on practical ways to implement the program and how the language that it generates allows children to express their feelings in a relatable way.

4. Making Connections: Country to CitySimone Irvine and Years 11 and 12 students from St Rita’s College, QldIn 2016, St Rita’s College was ‘Travelling Lightly’ through its commitment to the Presentation pillar of Simplicity. In living out this theme, students in Kildare House built on the common Presentation heritage shared with St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School in Murgon and with their House motto as their inspiration, “Strength and Growth, from Humble Beginnings,” raised funds to give the St Joseph’s students an unforgettable experience. Hosting the Years 5 and 6 students from Murgon for a ‘Country to City Weekend’, the weekend built on the well-established relationship between these two schools, a relationship that sees the St Rita’s students visit St Joseph’s every year on an immersion. Connections such as these allow students to embrace their schools’ shared Presentation heritage and also gain a greater understanding of each other’s culture.

3:30pm – 5:00pmCONCURRENT SESSIONS BLOCK 3

FAITH / CHARISM1. Sharing the Presentation Charism Delma Horan, Principal, Nagle College Blacktown, NSW Delma will share how the Presentation Charism is embedded within her college and the ways that both staff and students at Nagle College embrace the Presentation story and the legacy of Nano Nagle.

2. Promoting Nano’s LegacyRose Briscoe, Religious Education Coordinator, Star of the Sea College, TasRose will share how Star of the Sea promote the ideals of Nano Nagle: Attentiveness, Hospitality and Compassion to both their primary and secondary students in a K-10 school.

3. The Impact of Pilgrimage on Staff FormationMaree Trims, Deputy Principal Studies, St Rita’s College and Carol Sayers, Principal, St Agatha’s Primary School, QldAs leaders in Presentation schools we are charged with carrying Nano’s lantern which has burned brightly for hundreds of years. The opportunity to walk in the footsteps of Nano in her homeland and see the laneways where she once walked has had a deep impact on staff who have been on pilgrimage to Ireland. As leaders, this opportunity has deepened our commitment to the Presentation charism, and we know the importance of ensuring the Presentation pillars are lived and evident in our schools in the 21 century. Join us as we share with you the pilgrimage to Ireland. You too will want to visit Ireland to strengthen your understanding of Presentation charism.

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EDUCATION1. Literacy in the Primary YearsMark McCall, Jo Noble, Danny Williams, Thea Cowdroy-Ling and Carol Sayers, St Agatha’s Primary School, QldAt this interactive presentation facilitated by staff members of St Agatha’s primary school Clayfield, you will learn effective teaching strategies and be exposed to new resources for enriching your students’ literacy journey at school. Our teaching team have developed pathways for successfully engaging reluctant writers and supporting young learners to find a voice in the creative world of language. Come along and find out how “well above is the new at” in Literacy.

2. Catholic Social Teachings Across the CurriculumKirsten Karey and Sue McIntosh, Our Lady of the Angels Primary School, QldThis session will explore the school-wide implementation of the teaching and learning of Catholic Social Teachings (CST’s) across the curriculum in a primary school context. By combining a critical literacy model with the pastoral spiral students respond to a variety of picture books and/or multimedia content to explore what is Here (what is directly stated), Hidden (whose perspective is being shared; who has been silenced; what do we need to gain more information about), Head (what do we think about this issue), Heart (how do we feel about this), and Hands (what is our response as a Catholic community).

3. Leading 21st Century Learning - a Whole School ApproachBelinda Connolly, Deputy Principal Learning & Teaching, St Ursula’s College, QldThis presentation will respond to the following: What are 21st century skills? Why do we need to prepare students for a changing world? How can we develop, consolidate and/or refine these skills in authentic ways in a whole school program? Case study: St Ursula’s College Yeppoon.

4. The Presentation Heritage ProjectGemma Thomson, Leader of Mission and Faith Formation, Iona Presentation College, WAAn overview of an exciting, innovative module of work and assessment - the “Presentation Heritage Project” - introduced in 2018 to our Year 7 Religious Education program and can be modified for other Year levels. This program has a duration of seven weeks teaching Year 7 students about the historical narrative of Nano Nagle, the Presentation values and the different types of ministries that Presentation people undertake, before assessing the girls on their content knowledge and engaging in a creative, tactile, self-directed task using Blooms Taxonomy and Multiple Intelligences. This session will show visual samples of the assessment pieces undertaken and discuss the positive impact on our student engagement in learning about our Presentation Heritage.

WELLBEINGWellbeing for AllMs Marie-Therese Kilmartin, Principal, Coláiste Bride, Presentation Secondary School, DublinThis workshop aims to look at practical strategies for promoting ‘wellbeing for all’ in our school communities. How can policy be translated into action? How are members of our school community supported? Participants will engage in reviewing practices within their schools, sharing successful initiatives or practices with each other and identifying ways in which wellbeing links with the core themes of leadership and learning for all within our schools.

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Day 1Wednesday 1 May

Day 2Thursday 2 May

Day 3Friday 3 May

8:30am NEAA AGM for members (Principals)

9:00am Morning Liturgy

9:15am KEYNOTE:#teachingatconvergentmoment Prof Donna Pendergast

KEYNOTE: Wellbeing and relationship fitness Dr Pete Stebbins

10:30am Morning Tea Morning Tea

11:00am Concurrent sessions Block 1: (choose Faith/Charism OR Education OR Wellbeing)

Facilitated workshops (choose Faith/Charism OR Education OR Wellbeing)12:00pm Registration

12:30pm Lunch Closing and reflections

1:30pm Concurrent sessions Block 2: (choose Faith/Charism OR Education OR Wellbeing)

Lunch

2:00pm

2:15pm Conference opening including welcome and liturgy2:30pm Conference Concludes

3:00pm Afternoon Tea

3:30pm Concurrent sessions Block 3: (choose Faith/Charism OR Education OR Wellbeing)3:45pm KEYNOTE:

What’s in their hearts? Br Michael Green fms

5:00pm Refresh

5:30pm Welcome Reception

6:00pm

6:30pm

7:00pm Conference Dinner

10:00pm

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Keynote SpeakersFAITH / CHARISMBrother Michael Green fms

Brother Michael Green fms has been involved in Catholic education for over forty years as a teacher, school principal, administrator, author, and course presenter. He was the foundation National Director of Marist Schools Australia. Brother Michael’s studies have been in the disciplines of history, theology, scripture, and education. His doctorate, which explored the charismic culture of Australian Marist schools, brought together the anthropological concept of culture and the theological dynamic of charism. He has a special interest in the ways in which the spiritual families of the Church can contribute to its vitality and renewal. His latest book, Now With Enthusiasm. Charism, God’s Mission and Catholic Schools Today, which was published in 2018, crystallises more than two decades of his scholarship in this area. Brother Michael is currently the Rector of Aquinas College, a Catholic residential college for university students in Adelaide.

KEY NOTE: What’s in their Hearts: How spiritual families can enact God’s mission in Catholic schools todayWORKSHOP: Leadership matters a lot: Priorities and possibilities for charismatic leadership in schools

EDUCATIONProfessor Donna Pendergast

Professor Donna Pendergast is Dean of the School of Education and Professional Studies at Griffith University. Her fields of research expertise are educational transformation and efficacy, with a focus on middle year’s education and student engagement, initial and professional teacher education, and school reform.

Donna commenced her career as a school teacher working in secondary, P-10 and senior college settings before shifting to the role of academic, working at the Queensland University of Technology, The University of Queensland and, since 2009, at Griffith University. She has served in many roles at state and federal government levels and is presently Chair of the Board of the Queensland Education Leadership Institute (QELI); Director on the Board of the Australian Institute for Teaching and School Leadership (AITSL); Chair of the AITSL Teacher Education Expert Standing Committee. She is also Chair of the Queensland Council of Deans of Education and sits on the Board of the Australian Council for Deans of Education. Donna has more than 160 refereed publications; 19 books and 16

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commissioned reports, including the popular Teaching Middle Years: Rethinking curriculum, pedagogy and assessment, that is now in its third edition and the recipient of an international Choice Award as an Outstanding Academic title.

Donna has conducted numerous competitive research projects related to school education together valued at more than AUS$4 million, including playing a pivotal role in preparing school leaders for the shift of Year 7 to Secondary and the implementation of Junior Secondary in 2015 in Queensland. This reform was built around the Educational Change Model that was developed a decade earlier by a team led by Donna conducting research about effective teaching and learning in the middle years around the nation. The successful shift of Year 7 is recognised as the most significant reform in education in Queensland in the last half century. Donna is now engaged in the shift of Year 7 in South Australia.

In 2015 Donna received the Research Supervision Award in the Griffith University Vice Chancellor’s Research Excellence Awards, and in 2017 she received a National Commendation from the Australian Council of Graduate Research for Excellence in Graduate Research Supervision. In 2018 she was awarded the Australian Council for Educational Leadership Miller-Grassie Award of Outstanding Leadership in Education.

Donna belongs to a family that places high value on the transformative potential of education and her aspirations have been shaped by these beliefs.

KEYNOTE: #teachingatconvergentmomentWORKSHOP: Engaging young adolescent learners

WELLBEINGDr Pete Stebbins

Dr Pete Stebbins, PhD is a leading expert on high performance teams in education and Director of the High Performance Schools Project. Over the last four years, Pete has worked with 1127 education leaders across 202 schools supporting 5169 teaching and non-teaching staff with significant improvements in both staff engagement and student outcomes visible within 12 months. Professor John Hattie said: “Accomplishing the maximum impact on student learning depends on teams of teachers working together...”. Pete’s big goal is to ensure that ‘every teacher in every school across Australia belongs to a High Performance Team!’

With over 20 years’ experience, Pete is an enthusiastic facilitator, keynote speaker and executive coach. Pete is also a published researcher and author of books on leadership, change, resilience and teams including the best seller iTeams: Why High-Performance Teams ‘Fit In’ and ‘Stand Out’ and most recently Level Up: Building The Highest Performance Teams.

KEYNOTE: Wellbeing and Relationship Fitness: Maximising Trust and Wellbeing in Teaching TeamsWORKSHOP: Leveraging Diversity: The Foundations of Collaboration in Teaching Teams

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INTERNATIONAL WORKSHOP PRESENTER Ms Marie-Therese Kilmartin, Principal, Coláiste Bride, Presentation Secondary School, Dublin

Marie-Therese Kilmartin has been Principal of Coláiste Bríde, Presentation Secondary School in Dublin since 2003. She began her career in 1990 teaching Religious Education, Irish and Civic, Social and Political Education and has completed further studies in Educational Management and School Development Planning. Marie-Therese is actively involved in delivering programs for school leaders in Ireland as well as representing school leaders at a national level as a member of Ireland’s National Council for Curriculum and Assessment (NCCA), National Council for Special Education (NCSE) consultative forum and the Council for the Association of Management of Catholic Secondary Schools (AMCSS). She was also involved in planning for the Tercentenary #Nano300 with the Presentation Sisters North-East province in Ireland. Coláiste Bride won the first national Workplace Wellbeing Award for medium sized organisations in 2016 and they continue to showcase their initiatives to other schools. Twitter: @mariettk @colaistebride

WORKSHOP 1: Living the legacy of Nano 300 years laterWORKSHOP 2: Wellbeing for all

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General InformationCONFERENCE VENUE RYDGES SOUTH BANK BRISBANE

Enviably located in the heart of Brisbane’s arts and entertainment precinct, Rydges South Bank Brisbane has a wide range of attractions on its doorstep.

Rydges South Bank has a wide variety of rooms and suites available to suit your accommodation needs, many with panoramic views of the Brisbane city skyline and iconic Wheel of Brisbane, Mount Coot-tha and the village of West End.

The rooms feature complimentary high-speed Wi-Fi and modern amenities including a minibar, hairdryer, iron, ironing board, high definition LCD TV, workspace and a digital safe. Need to relax while you’re here? Take a dip in the pool or keep in shape with a visit to our Life Fitness Gymnasium which is also home to our spa and sauna.

ACCOMMODATIONTo book accommodation at Rydges please call the Reservations department directly on 07 3364 0822 or email reservations_rydgessouthbank@evt.com. Mention that you are attending the NEAA Conference from 1-3 May.

Delegates can also choose from a wide variety of accommodation options located within walking distance of the conference venue. A list of suggestions prepared by St Rita’s College students are available on the NEAA website.

CAR PARKINGIt is recommended that delegates park at the Brisbane Convention Centre, next door to Rydges South Bank. www.bcec.com.au/visit/car-parking/

WEATHERWith May marking the last month of autumn in Brisbane, and the end of the hot summers, the weather gets cooler and comfortable, and the city gears up for winter. The city experiences low humidity and less rain. The average temperature during the month of May ranges between highs and lows of 23 degree Celsius and 13 degrees Celsius respectively.

DIETARY ALLERGIES / INTOLERANCESWhen you register, please specify any dietary allergies or intolerances. Please note, these are required by the venue two weeks prior.

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AIRPORT TRANSFERS FROM BRISBANE DOMESTIC AIRPORTRydges South Bank is approx. 16km from Brisbane airport and there are a number of ways to get from Brisbane airport to Rydges South Bank:Train – Domestic airport station, every 30 minutes, disembark at South Brisbane, approx. 5-minute walk to Rydges South Bank, cost between $14-$21Taxi – approx. 20 minutes (depending on traffic) and will cost between $40-$50Uber – approx. 20 minutes (depending on traffic) cost between $28-$40

REGISTRATION DETAILS:Conference registration is available online at http://www.neaa.edu.au/2019-registration

Full registration (Wed 1 May - Fri 3 May)* includes all catering, Welcome Reception, Conference Dinner, plus all sessions.Day registration (Thur 2 May)* includes all sessions, morning/afternoon tea, lunch (excluding conference dinner)Half-day registration (Wed 1 May)* includes afternoon sessions, tea/coffee on arrival and welcome receptionHalf-day registration (Fri 3 May)* includes morning sessions and lunch

Pricing Members Non-members Full registration: Individual $780 $880 Full registration: Five or more from one secondary school $680 $780 Full registration: Three or more from one primary school $680 $780 Full registration: Individual congregation member $680 $680 Day registration: Individual Thur 2 May $350 $450 Half-day registration: Individual Wed 1 May $150 $200 Half-day registration: Individual Fri 3 May $150 $200

Guest TicketsWelcome reception $70 $70 Conference dinner only $120 $120

CANCELLATION POLICYRegistration cancellations will not be accepted unless made in writing. Cancellations made before Wednesday 10 April 2019 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.

PRIVACY ACTIn registering for this conference, relevant details (name, position and school) will be incorporated into a delegate list for the benefit of all delegates and may be made available for Conference Sponsors (subject to conditions of their sponsorship arrangements with NEAA.)

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