Seminar 1 : Wednesday 10 June 2015 : 1.30pm

A6a

The Pastoral Challenges of the Family in the

Context of Evangelisation

This seminar will provide reflection on the Synod on the

Family.

Cardinal John Dew

Archdiocese of Wellington

A6b

Signs of the Times: Seven Paths of Hope for a Troubled World

In his new book Signs of the Times L’Arche founder Jean Vanier identifies seven paths of transformation to help us rediscover a vision of society that grows outwards from the poor and disadvantaged. These paths are an excellent way of reflecting on the role and function of spiritual leadership within schools.

Sr Gemma Simmonds CJ

Heythrop College , University of London, London

A6c

Maori Spirituality in the School Context

This session will take a glimpse of Maori community,

tangata whenua and mana whenua and where this sits

in relationship to school communities. To explore this

we will address some aspects of Maori spirituality and

what it is to be Maori and Catholic.

Deacon Danny Karatea-Goddard

Vicar to Maori, Diocese of Palmerston North

A6d

What’s the Buzz about Suzanne Aubert?

Suzanne Aubert was and is all about Compassion

(not surprising, eh?)

Children in Catholic schools deserve to know about

Suzanne’s mission and her cause to be recognised as

New Zealand’s very first saint.

Come along to this session to find out more about

Suzanne Aubert and to take away simple, practical

activities which can be undertaken with children of all

ages.

Stasia Kennedy St Joseph's Catholic School – Levin And Sr Lusiana Raratini, DOLC and Sr Josephine Gorman, DOLC

A6e

Leaders, Luddites, Learners: Catholic Church in the social media age

Are you a social media leader, luddite, or learner?

We’ll ask why we should use social media.

We’ll explore what the digital age offers those of us in Catholic education.

We’ll discuss what more we can do.

We’ll leave with a framework for educators to utilise as we deepen our contribution to the digital age.

We’ll have fun doing it.

David Mullin

Director Support Services

Archdiocese Of Wellington

A6f

Please hold: the world is calling

Rosmini College’s Over the Back Fence Project is a collaborative project. Older students teach skills and knowledge, and model life skills to younger students. The programmes reach is expanding fast as a result of replication in other countries. OtBF

develops young people to be men and women who bring hope to others

educates for life in a global world use of digital tools in education

Rosmini College students will demonstrate how they reach out to touch the lives of about a thousand students per week using simple video technology. They will share with you their mentoring efforts in the Pacific Islands, their work with students with disabilities, environmental health and safety collaborations, and exploring new directions. Efforts to assist students gain hope, skill and new directions present exciting outreach and everyone is invited to join the reach.

Geoff Wood HoD -- Health And Life Skills Rosmini College And 3 Students Takapuna, Auckland

A6g

Doing the little Things Well

This session will outline some simple and practical ways

that the Catholic character can be enhanced within the

school and by linking to the parish faith community. This

session will answer questions like: how do we make new

families feel welcome? How do we enrich the faith life of

students and their families through Catholic traditions

and sacrament?

Angela Cole

St Theresa's School Porirua

A6h

'A Student Centered Approach to Assessment and Self Reporting using the On Line Environment'

Assessment and reporting processes designed to develop student agency through student self-reporting are explored in this seminar. Supported by current research on the power of student self-reporting and a Learning Vision: 'To develop Assessment Capable Students, Teachers, School Leaders and Parents', St Mary’s Tauranga report using Learning Stories in ePortfolios. A student centered approach to assessment and reporting is examined.

Janet McCarroll

Deputy Principal and Curriculum and Assessment Leader

A6i

Social Justice Interactive Activities

This seminar is designed for a maximum of 50 people

and involves a rotation around five social justice themed

interactive activities. This is an opportunity for people

to experience some activities which they will then be

able to use in the classroom with their students.

Suitable for teachers of Yr 7-13 students.

Gemma Sinnott

Social Justice Education Advisor

Caritas Aotearoa New Zealand

Auckland

And Esther Robinson

A6j

Really, you want to make a complaint about that?

This seminar is based on the overarching principle of maintaining and building outstanding relationships within the school community through effective management of complaints/concerns.

It will provide participants with tools and tips on effectively minimising the impact of complaints on the school and its community, including the effective management of complaints or concerns raised by parents and/or teachers using dispute resolution strategies, and tools to minimise impact when a complaint escalates.

Simon Roughton

Mediator / Dispute Resolver

Orb Solutions Ltd

Wellington

And Ava Gibson

A6k

Meditation with Children

This seminar is aimed at all teachers in primary and

secondary Catholic schools, especially Principals and

Directors of Catholic Education. The objective of the

seminar is to pass on a simple prayer practice within the

Christian tradition which can equip a student for life and

which should become part of the culture of the school.

Peter Murphy

St Mary's Parish

Auckland

And Hugh McLaughlin

A6l

But How Do You Know?

Driving Pasifika achievement through effective self-review

ERO is about to complete a study on effective self-

review in schools. St Joseph’s Primary Onehunga was

included in this project on the basis of the high-quality

self-review practices identified in the school’s most

recent ERO review.

The board and senior leadership team share some

insights into how they “strengthen faith, develop pride

and seek excellence”.

Leilani Hoyt- Namara (BoT parent-elected rep),

Deacon David Randall (BoT chair, proprietor’s rep),

Andy Thompson(principal),

Valerie Anderson, (deputy principal),

Eileen Harris(BoT staff rep)

A6m

Change For Change – How to inspire students

to change the lives of those in need

In 2014 the students of St Patrick’s college Kilbirnie

identified a school in need in Samoa and raised

$23,000 in order to help rebuild and provide

resources to the school. This whole project was

student led and was successful in not only raising

the money and building a relationship with the

overseas school but also in inspiring the students of

surrounding colleges to join the project.

Mr Kaylub Masoe-Hewitt

Mr Ivan Antonio

St Patrick's College Kilbirnie

Wellington

A6n

“Creating a Josephite Schools Network”

This workshop is an opportunity to create and establish connections between Josephite Schools as a way to share programmes, resources, activities, events, celebrations that will enhance and enrich Josephite charism, stories and actions within our own schools.

We will also be exploring what is currently happening in Josephite Schools with the Junior Joey programme and sharing available resources especially the wonderful Josephite website.

JOIN US as we continue our conversation from our previous gathering at the 2012 Convention, with contributions around forming a framework for Josephite Schools Network possibilites!

Peta Lindstrom

Star Of The Sea School/Josephite Companions Aotearoa

Jane Gunson

St Francis Xavier, Whangarei

Helen Dougherty

Cullinane College, Whanganui

Sr Jill McLoughlin

Sr of St Joseph, Auckland

Bringing communities together in a connected world

What do we really want to be connected to, and how does the drive for BYOD and 1 to 1 devices bring us closer or further away from that? How can the skills we already have help us guide our community’s digital journey? And how can N4L’s services contribute to creating a safer environment for students and staff in this connected world? Presenters: Andy Schick & Pete Hall Andy leads the marketing and communications team, managing all brand activity and external communications coming from within N4L. Prior to joining N4L he was involved in a number of entrepreneurial endeavours, entering the telecommunications industry when selling his most recent start-up to an ISP. Before moving into the world of technology he was involved with start-up social justice organisations in Australia, the United States Europe, driving community transformation. In his role at N4L, Pete is focussed on gathering and sharing stories of great teaching and learning to better connect our community, and he is also involved in several projects to help educators connect and collaborate using the tools and services that N4L offers. Pete joined N4L following 13 years in education, most recently as Acting Principal at Upper Harbour Primary School in Auckland. He has a passion for organisational change, cooperative learning and practical ways to apply critical thinking to the use of technology, and has previously presented on game mechanics in education, leading change and engaging community.