2008 Early Years Conference
Learning, Growing, Achieving
The 2008 Early Years Conference will be held on 15 and 16 July at the Novotel Brighton Beach Hotel, Sydney. International and local keynote speakers will focus on teaching and learning in the Early Years of schooling.
Keynote speakers will address innovative literacy and numeracy practices, how to foster resilience and build student wellbeing, and how to develop effective partnerships between schools, parents and communities. The conference will also focus on successful transition and integrating collaborative technologies into Early Years classrooms.
The conference will showcase the innovative work of schools and regions through a range of workshops and regional presentations.
Why Early Years of Schooling?
The Early Years of schooling are critical for providing children with the foundations for lifelong learning so that they become literate, numerate, well-educated citizens with the capabilities and confidence to make a positive contribution to society.
The transition from home to school is a very significant event in the lives of young children. Providing a safe and supportive school environment in the Early Years can have far reaching effects in terms of a student’s future.
The Early Years of schooling are vital for engaging children in their learning, providing opportunities for success and connecting them to their school community. Positive Early Years experiences help to build resilience and a sense of achievement and belonging. These are powerful protective factors in the lives of children and young people.
This conference will explore approaches to making teaching and learning effective, relevant and engaging for students in the Early Years of schooling to help them learn, grow and achieve.
Who should attend?
Teachers, executive, principals and managers from preschools, primary and central schools, regional and State Office staff who are involved with, and interested in improving learning outcomes for students in the Early Years.
Conference Themes
Learning - The conference program includes internationally and nationally acclaimed keynote speakers, workshops and will showcase case studies of innovative practice.
Growing - Participants will be provided with information about new strategies for instruction and assessment and developing partnerships. The Conference provides the opportunity to build networks in your region and across other regions in the state.
Achieving - Workshops conducted by teachers and leaders from NSW public schools, regional and state offices will showcase current innovation and share research findings in curriculum, school organisation, teaching and learning and student welfare.
Further Information and Registration
For more information about the conference please contact Kim Proctor, Acting Manager, Planning and Coordination on 02 9244 5697 or kim.proctor@det.nsw.edu.au.
To register, go to the Registration Page
Venue
Novotel Brighton Beach
Cnr The Grand Parade & Princess Street
BRIGHTON-LE-SANDS NSW 2216
Further information regarding the venue is available on the Novotel Brighton Beach website.
General Information
Early registration will be available in the hotel foyer from 5.30 pm to 6.30 pm on Monday 14 July 2008.
The main registration will be available on three tables designated alphabetically in the upstairs lobby area of the hotel from 7.30 am to 9.00 am on Tuesday 15 July 2008.
Each delegate will receive a lanyard, ID pouch and a conference satchel.
Refreshments
Refreshments will be provided on arrival (Tuesday) from 8 am to 9.00 am. Morning and afternoon teas and lunch will be provided on Tuesday and Wednesday.
A reception, which is included in the registration, will be held at the conclusion of Day One, Tuesday 15 July 2008, in the area outside the Endeavour Ballroom.
Delegates will be provided with refreshments and finger food at this informal gathering to provide opportunities for further networking and reflection.
Costs
The registration cost per delegate is $390 (plus GST if applicable). GST is applicable to delegates from DET schools ($429) but not to delegates from regional or State Office.
Parking
Underground parking is available at a rate of $10 (day only) or $20 (overnight guests).
