Whole-School Wellbeing Conference – Cultivating Connections
About
Immerse yourself in interactive workshops, learn from inspiring speakers, and make the most of networking opportunities with like-minded educators, counsellors, and leaders in schools.
Hosted by Christ’s College in Christchurch from 3–4 April, the inaugural Whole-School Wellbeing Conference provides the rare opportunity to connect and collaborate to benefit your whole school community. This conference is for educators ranging from early childhood to primary, intermediate, and secondary school levels.
Keynote speakers include:
- Dr Denise Quinlan, co-founder of the New Zealand Institute of Wellbeing & Resilience, Collective Resilience: How your school team can support each other through challenge and uncertainty
- Jase Te Patu, founder and CEO of M3 Mindfulness, exploring self care and the art of connection
- Keri Campbell, Head of Te Reo & Indigenous Studies Department & Cultural Coordinator at Christ’s College, sharing his expertise on culturally responsive wellbeing in Aotearoa
- Dr Emma Woodward, Child, Educational & Family Psychologist, Cultivating Hope as the Key to Future Focused Education
A range of conference workshops including:
- Building a Culturally Responsive Wellbeing Model, Paul Tupou-Vea, Clifftop Wellbeing
- A Whole-School Approach to Wellbeing, Anna Mowat, Real Collective
- Supporting the Wellbeing of our Students, Clare Erasmus, Medbury School
- Strong Relationships for Wellbeing, Robin Sutton, Hornby High School
- Embedding Whole-School Wellbeing, Garth Wynne & Caroline Black, Christ’s College
Engage, listen and learn from experts in their fields as well as hear from primary, intermediate and secondary school leaders and educators as they share their insights and learning in whole-school wellbeing.
Join us for a day and a half of growth, connection, and learning as we elevate the wellbeing culture in our schools and build and strengthen our wellbeing community in education. We look forward to seeing you and supporting the valuable role that you play in your school.
Monday 3 April 2023
9.15am – Registration & refreshments
9.45am – Welcome
10.15am – Opening Keynote
11.15am – Morning tea
11.45am – Workshop Choices
12.30pm – Panel Discussion
1.15pm – Lunch
2.00pm – Keynote
2.45pm – Keynote
3.30pm – Reflections & questions
4.00pm – Conference concludes
6.00pm – Drinks & Convos
Tuesday 4 April 2023
8.30am – Welcome to Day 2
8.45am – Conference breakfast & Keynote
10.00am – School Stories Session 1
10.45am – School Stories Session 2
11.30am – Morning tea
12.00pm – Keynote
12.45pm – Reflections & questions / Conference wrap up
1.00pm – Conference concludes
Location
Christ's College
Rolleston Avenue, Christchurch