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HOSTED BY THE COUNCIL OF CATHOLIC SCHOOL PARENTS NSW/ACTSYDNEY FEDERATION OF CATHOLIC SCHOOL PARENTSCATHOLIC EDUCATION OFFICE, ARCHDIOCESE OF SYDNEY

Workshop SelectionBooklet[Selection sheet at the back]


2010 Catholic Schools Parent Conference

AUSTRALIAN CATHOLIC UNIVERSITY

NORTH SYDNEY CAMPUS

11-12 SEPTEMBER 2010

August Version

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Saturday 11 September Sunday 12 September

Keynote Speaker Keynote Speaker

Mia Freedman Dannielle Miller

Pop Culture, Technology and Your Kids – what parents need to know

Beyond Toxic - Raising Amazing Girls

Mia Freedman began her career doing work experience at Cleo magazine when she was 19. Five years later she became the youngest ever editor of Australian Cosmopolitan magazine where she championed the cause of body image. After becoming the Editor-in-Chief of Cosmo, Cleo and Dolly she left magazines in 2007 to launch her own award-winning website, Mamamia.com.au where she writes every day. She is a columnist for Sunday Life magazine and the chair of the National Body Image Advisory Group. Her best-selling book, Mamamia: A Memoir of Mistakes, Magazines & Motherhood was released last year.

Dannielle is a highly respected and experienced educator, author and media commentator on issues affecting teenage girls.

Dannielle is a founder of Enlighten Education. Enlighten Education's programs help teenage girls (and their parents) decode the mixed messages they receive from an image driven world and support them develop self-esteem and confidence. The programs are designed to be delivered in schools and are targeted at girls aged 12-18.


SaturdaySATURDAY WORKSHOP SPEAKERS - SESSION 1 (11.45am)SATURDAY WORKSHOP SPEAKERS - SESSION 1 (11.45am)SATURDAY WORKSHOP SPEAKERS - SESSION 1 (11.45am)

Paul Dillon - Teens, Alcohol and DrugsPaul Dillon - Teens, Alcohol and DrugsPaul Dillon - Teens, Alcohol and DrugsMany parents, like their children, access information on drugs from inappropriate sources such as the media and as a result there is a great deal of mythology around drugs and their use. This presentation, based on his new book 'Teenagers, Alcohol and Drugs', will attempt to give accurate, up-to-date information on what we know about young people, alcohol and drugs in Australia. It aims to empower parents with some basic information about current trends in alcohol and other drugs by examining the questions young people really want and need answers to. This will assist parents to have meaningful conversations with their child when responding to queries that may be raised.

Paul Dillon has been working in the area of drug education for the past 25 years. For the past 16 years he has worked at the National Drug and Alcohol Research Centre, Sydney where his key role was to disseminate research findings to policy makers, drug and alcohol workers and the general public.

Through his own business, Drug and Alcohol Research and Training Australia (DARTA) he has been contracted by many agencies and organisations across the country to give regular updates on current drug trends within the community. He has also worked with many school communities to ensure that they have access to good quality information and best practice drug education.

Cay Camden - Understanding Grief and Loss in ChildrenCay Camden - Understanding Grief and Loss in ChildrenCay Camden - Understanding Grief and Loss in ChildrenThe workshop on Children’s Grief will support parents and teachers:

• talk to children about Loss and Grief issues

• look at Grief through Developmental Lines

• address other factors that affect children’s response to Loss

• share some ’light bulbs’ and strategies for parents and professionals caring for children who are suffering a loss in their life.

Cay has worked as a Social Worker for over 25 years in the Health and Education areas of NSW, Australia.

Cay has a committed interest in Paediatrics with the majority of her experience in the neo-natal and paediatric palliative care areas. Cay has helped develop the role of Social Work in Paediatric Palliative Care in Australia since 2003. She developed a comprehensive bereavement care program at The Children’s Hospital at Westmead, including specific group programs for mothers and fathers. She was awarded an Australian Local Palliative Care Grant to further her interest in Communication Skilling of Professionals working with the dying child in 2007.

Cay worked as a Primary School Counsellor for the Diocese of Broken Bay in NSW from 2005-10. The main areas of counselling need included Anxiety, Grief and Loss and building Emotional Competencies in the young child. Cay has been delivering Grief Education to Parents and Staff of the Diocese extensively in this time. Currently employed at Oakhill College, Castle Hill as a Full-Time Student Counsellor.


SATURDAY WORKSHOP SPEAKERS - SESSION 1 (11.45am)SATURDAY WORKSHOP SPEAKERS - SESSION 1 (11.45am)SATURDAY WORKSHOP SPEAKERS - SESSION 1 (11.45am)

Karen Devlin and Jo Spek - The Parent Factor in NumeracyKaren Devlin and Jo Spek - The Parent Factor in NumeracyKaren Devlin and Jo Spek - The Parent Factor in NumeracyThis workshop explores:- the powerful influence of the family on children’s learning - how maths is taught today & the language of maths- the importance of the partnership between home and school in

developing positive attitudes towards mathematics.

The Workshop emphasises the importance of parents & family in developing and encouraging their children’s learning. In particular it: explores our memories of our own schooling, especially in relation to maths and how knowledge of teaching and learning has changed; how to help children at home, and; practical strategies to encourage the child’s early numeracy development.

Jo and Karen work on the Broken Bay Parent Education Team presenting a range of different workshops to parents on the central coast. They present specific programs on literacy and have a special passion for connecting parents to numeracy learning in schools and in the home.

Karen has been a Teacher Librarian at St. Brendan’s Lake Munmorah for the past 10 years and is an active member of the parish and school community. Karen lives at Lake Munmorah with her husband and four fabulous children.

Jo works at St Brendan’s in learning support and has been there for the past eight years. Jo is currently studying a post graduate diploma in Counselling. She is married with four beautiful children and lives on sunny Lake Macquarie.

Lisa Gossling - Habits of Mind: Building Successful Behaviours in KidsLisa Gossling - Habits of Mind: Building Successful Behaviours in KidsLisa Gossling - Habits of Mind: Building Successful Behaviours in KidsThis practical workshop will explores strategies that reflect the thinking around some of the Habits of Mind created by Art Costa. The main focus is on how to work with our children to develop skills for them to independently solve problems and become successful learners in this 'instant' world!

Lisa Gossling has been working in education for approximately 20 years. She completed her Diploma of Teaching, Certificate of Gifted Education, Certificate of Learning Difficulties, Bachelor of Education and Masters of Education. Lisa has been a Primary classroom teacher and held the position of Primary Co-ordinator and Religious Education before taking on her current position as Curriculum Adviser for the Catholic Education Office Sydney.

Lisa has worked in a variety of capacities within this role including Literacy, Numeracy and Religious Education. For the past six year her curriculum focus is gifted education and as of 2010 this includes being on the Early Years Project. Lisa has worked with children, parents, teachers and school executives to facilitate professional development in the areas of curriculum to best cater for gifted children and the early learner. Her keen interest is ‘Habits of Mind’ and how this can support children to become learners who grow in their ability to develop skills which will assist them to overcome adversity and challenging situations.

She currently lives in Sydney with her husband and her three children.


SATURDAY WORKSHOP SPEAKERS - SESSION 1 (11.45am)SATURDAY WORKSHOP SPEAKERS - SESSION 1 (11.45am)SATURDAY WORKSHOP SPEAKERS - SESSION 1 (11.45am)

Franceyn OʼConnor - The Importance of Play in the Early Years: Why Families MatterFranceyn OʼConnor - The Importance of Play in the Early Years: Why Families MatterFranceyn OʼConnor - The Importance of Play in the Early Years: Why Families Matter

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Franceyn will explore the ‘Nature versus Nurture’ argument, exploring findings from brain research and environmental factors that impact on a young child’s development.

Franceyn O’Connor is an Education Officer in Primary Curriculum and is responsible for education policy and change in the Early Years of Primary Schools for the Archdiocese of Sydney. She is a past school principal, curriculum adviser and primary school teacher.

In recent years, in collaboration with academics from the Institute of Early Childhood at Macquarie University, Franceyn has researched the needs of the early learner and facilitated change in school communities for students in Kindergarten to Year 2. Franceyn is also the mother of a 6 year old boy and is therefore both professionally and personally concerned about the educational environment offered to young students in their first years of primary school.

Scott Hansen - ICT in the Primary ClassroomScott Hansen - ICT in the Primary ClassroomScott Hansen - ICT in the Primary ClassroomDetails to come


SATURDAY WORKSHOPS - SESSION 2 (1.30pm)SATURDAY WORKSHOPS - SESSION 2 (1.30pm)SATURDAY WORKSHOPS - SESSION 2 (1.30pm)

Francine & Byron Pirola - Faith + Family = Fun!Francine & Byron Pirola - Faith + Family = Fun!Francine & Byron Pirola - Faith + Family = Fun!This workshop will address how to raise your kids in faith and have fun while doing it! It will discuss the challenges that parents face in today’s fast paced, digital culture and learn some practical strategies and family rituals to build a Catholic culture in the home.

Byron & Francine Pirola are the co-authors of marriage programmes Celebrate Love (married couples) and Embrace (Engaged Couples). They are also the authors of the My School Diary series – a family based homework diary that is used by 90,000 Catholic school students across Australia.

Married for 23 years and parents of five gorgeous children, they are popular speakers on the topic of marriage and family life. www.thepmrc.org

Ruth Fordyce - Raising Kids that CopeRuth Fordyce - Raising Kids that CopeRuth Fordyce - Raising Kids that CopeThis workshop will present a model of developing resilience in children and adults so they have the confidence and skills to cope with life and the many challenges it presents.

The Resilience Doughnut is a simple and practical resilience-building tool that can be easily used by anyone, including young people themselves.

The workshop is interactive and creative and provides skills and strategies to raise kids that cope in a modern world. The Resilience Doughnut is an extremely practical and helpful process for parents and also others who work with or support young people.

Ruth is a Psychologist working in a counselling practice in Sydney. She works closely with Lyn Worsley as an Accredited Trainer of the Resilience Doughnut process and has presented Resilience Doughnut workshops and training programs to parents, school students and practitioners across Australia and in Canada.

Previously, Ruth worked as a youth worker in the north west of Sydney where she gained her passion for working with young people to identify their strengths and abilities, deal with stress, and set goals for their future. Ruth has many years’ experience in running workshops and seminars for parents and youth workers. Ruth also has a passion for social justice and volunteers with a program that supports disadvantaged people in western Sydney.


http://www.thepmrc.org/

http://www.thepmrc.org/


Seamus OʼGrady - The New National Curriculum: All you need to knowSeamus OʼGrady - The New National Curriculum: All you need to knowSeamus OʼGrady - The New National Curriculum: All you need to knowIn October this year, the first subjects in the National Curriculum – English, Mathematics, Science and History for Years K-10 will be released for implementation by the States and Territories. What will happen in NSW? How will my child’s pattern of study be affected? How will teachers adapt to the new curriculum? And what about the Senior Years: the curriculum for the same four subjects will be arriving soon after K-10. This session will involve a short presentation but will mainly focus on trying to answer parents’ questions!

Seamus the Director of Curriculum in the Catholic Education Office, Sydney. He holds post-graduate qualifications in Science, Education and Theological Studies. Seamus held the position of Secondary School Principal for 17 years in three States of Australia, and was Consultant and Education Officer in Sydney prior to his current role as Director of Curriculum.

Seamus has been a member of the Sydney Archdiocesan Catholic Schools Board since 1997 and a member of the Catholic Education Commission NSW Education Policy Committee since 1998.He is currently one of four representatives of the National Catholic Education Commission (NCEC) on the ACARA Curriculum Directors Group.

Dr Jenny Cartwright - Cybersafety and Kids TodayDr Jenny Cartwright - Cybersafety and Kids TodayDr Jenny Cartwright - Cybersafety and Kids TodayWorkshop details to come. Dr Jenny Cartwright is the Coordinator of the Crime Prevention Team,

High Tech Crime Operations, Australian Federal Police. Dr Cartwright attained her PhD from the University of Melbourne in 2003. She worked for over ten years as a Research Manager at the Australian Institute of Criminology, and has published widely, presenting her work nationally and internationally. She currently leads a Team whose main purpose is to develop and implement cyber safety and security crime prevention strategies, including the award winning cyber safety program ThinkUKnow.



Gary Burrows - Relationship Building and Raising TeenagersGary Burrows - Relationship Building and Raising TeenagersGary Burrows - Relationship Building and Raising TeenagersMr Gary Burrows is a teacher with 35 years experience in Secondary education.

He holds a double degree in Commerce, Diplomas in Education, and Religious Education and certification as a counsellor in Choice Theory/Reality Therapy.

During his last Principal-ship he undertook a major change in how the school managed students. This strategy called ‘Restorative Justice’ eventuated in a change in the culture for the school that brought emotional, academic, and personal benefit to students, staff and parents.

Gary Burrows is a teacher with 35 years experience in Secondary education. Having taught thousands of young people in this time, he has held roles as a Year Coordinator, Subject Coordinator, Assistant Principal and Principal. At present he is a Project Officer for the Catholic Education Office, Sydney and Catholic Education Commission of NSW.

He holds a double degree in Commerce, Diplomas in Education, and Religious Education and certification as a counsellor in Choice Theory/Reality Therapy.

During his last Principal-ship that particular school undertook a major change in how they managed students called ‘Restorative Justice’ which eventuated in a change in the culture for the school that brought emotional, academic, and personal benefit to students, staff and parents.

Jenny Van Gorder- Reading with the Special Needs Child at HomeJenny Van Gorder- Reading with the Special Needs Child at HomeJenny Van Gorder- Reading with the Special Needs Child at HomeWhether your child has learning or behavioral difficulties Jenny’s inspiring presentation will teach you about reading and how children learn to read. She will arm you with the skills to support from home the learning that takes place at school. Her enthusiasm and knowledge will help you to choose and use picture books to build your child’s skills and help them develop a real joy in reading.

Jenny Van Gorder is a Speech Pathologist and Lecturer in Literacy & Special Needs. She has along background in teaching in primary schools and as a Teacher educator at both Sydney University and the Australian Catholic University. She has been continually involved in working with the Catholic Education Office Sydney to promote and enhance the parent role in literacy especially for children with special learning and behavioral needs.

She is currently lecturing in Community languages at Wollongong University and in Inclusive Education at the Australian Catholic University.


SATURDAY WORKSHOPS - SESSION 3 (3pm)SATURDAY WORKSHOPS - SESSION 3 (3pm)SATURDAY WORKSHOPS - SESSION 3 (3pm)

Ralph Kershler - Meditation for Healing and WholenessRalph Kershler - Meditation for Healing and WholenessRalph Kershler - Meditation for Healing and WholenessThose choosing this workshop will have the opportunity to experience: Deep Relaxation; The Spiritual benefits of experiencing God, simply in the air we breathe each day; A visualization that has the possibility to cleanse and heal one emotionally, physically and spirituality; Christian Mantra, and Tibetan healing bowls.

This experience will take place in a candlelit Sacred Space, accompanied by moving soulful music and powerful DVD clips amongst pools of reflective silence.

Ralph Kershler is an experienced and qualified practitioner and leader in meditation. At present he is the Youth Ministry Coordinator at St Leo's Catholic College Wahroonga as well as facilitator of young teachers' spiritual formation CSO Diocese of Broken Bay. He also conducts regular meditation sessions for his local community. Ralph's ministry includes retreats and spirituality days for both school staff and students.

Colleen Zurowski - Ages and Stages of ChildrenColleen Zurowski - Ages and Stages of ChildrenColleen Zurowski - Ages and Stages of ChildrenAges and Stages of Children is designed to help parents gain a better understanding of the social-emotional development of their primary school age child.

This workshop provides a 'parent-friendly' overview, consolidating information from a wide variety of sources to help parents learn common age related patterns of behaviour and how to support children to meet developmental tasks during their primary school years.

Ages and Stages has been developed as part of the Parent Educator model of the Catholic Schools Office, Diocese of Broken Bay where parents present to parents in a relaxed, interactive environment - acknowledging the wisdom in the room.

Colleen Zurowski has worked as a Parent Educator in many Sydney Catholic primary schools. Her different presentations support parents understandand develop children's early literacy and numeracy, as well as assisting parents understand the developmental stages of children.

Colleen is an accredited trainer of Triple P and 123 Magic and has a Master's in Children's Literature.



Kerry Caligiore and Alicia Moore - Protective Behaviours: Perspectives on BullyingKerry Caligiore and Alicia Moore - Protective Behaviours: Perspectives on BullyingKerry Caligiore and Alicia Moore - Protective Behaviours: Perspectives on BullyingThis workshop will address bullying behaviours and the messages we give to children about bullying. It will address the impact of bullying on children and the skills our children need to help to keep them safe. The session will also address rights and responsibilities, safe and unsafe feelings, recognizing early warning signs and teaching problem solving skills and ‘persistence’ as a way to empower children to keep themselves safe.

Kerry is a Protective Behaviours Consultancy Group of NSW Senior Trainer. Kerry has worked with families for more than 20 years. She has been a Parent Educator and Workplace Trainer for 13 years. She facilitates the world renowned Triple P (Positive Parenting Program) to Parents across Sydney through her private practice and continues to work in the area of prevention through her role as Senior Trainer for the Protective Behvaiours Consultancy Group of NSW.

Alicia has worked in Prevention Education for 23 years but more specifically in Child Protection Prevention education for 15 years and is the Program Coordinator for the Protective Behaviours NSW. Alicia teaches both the Children at Risk course and Creating Inclusive, Safe and Supportive Schools for pre-service teachers at the Australian Catholic University at Strathfield and over the last seven years has returned to teaching at a Special School for Emotionally and Behaviour Disturbed students.

Tim McMullen - Demystifying the HSCTim McMullen - Demystifying the HSCTim McMullen - Demystifying the HSCThis session will provide opportunities for parents to raise questions about the HSC and, in particular, how Catholic secondary schools generally organise and conduct senior courses. There will not be a formal presentation. Participants will be asked to nominate a number of issues which will then be discussed and clarified. Participants will be given opportunities to share their concerns with each other.

Tim has been Head of Secondary Curriculum, Catholic Education Office Sydney, for the last 16 years. Previously he held positions as Assistant Principal and KLA Coordinator in Sydney Catholic schools as well as Acting Head of Policy and Programs for the NSW Board of Studies and Curriculum Adviser in the southern Region. He has been strongly involved in BOS Syllabus Committees, the appointment of HSC Supervisors of Marking and the implementation of the new HSC curriculum over the last decade.



Christina Wiseman - Bright Thinking: Developing Creative & Confident KidsChristina Wiseman - Bright Thinking: Developing Creative & Confident KidsChristina Wiseman - Bright Thinking: Developing Creative & Confident KidsThis is an innovative and activity-based workshop to help parents discover what makes confident children tick. The workshop will explore the development of creativity in children and how this can be enriched using optimistic language, positive attitudes and resilience-building activities.

This workshop will present parents with easy-to-use resources that nurture creativity and confidence in the ‘everyday’ moments as well as preparing their kids to live life with humour, imagination and self- assurance.

Christina is an Intern Psychologist who works closely with Lyn Worsley in the north western suburbs of Sydney. She is an Accredited Trainer in the Resilience Doughnut process and has presented the Resilience Doughnut in various settings, including at a number of high schools, where she has helped build the Resilience Doughnut into the secondary school curriculum.

Christina has experience in teaching effective communication and team building in organisations, as well as working with children, adolescents, adults and families. Christina has a passion for helping people discover their strengths and learn how to live empowered lives.

She facilitates classes in Bright Thinking for young children and works with parents in Community organisations.

Angie Wilcock - Transition Strategies for High School and BeyondAngie Wilcock - Transition Strategies for High School and BeyondAngie Wilcock - Transition Strategies for High School and BeyondTransition to high school is more than an 'event', more than a simple 'orientation' - it is a significant period of physical, emotional, social and cognitive development for our children. As their child's first and best teacher, parents should and need to be involved in this critical phase. The B.O.A.T Transition to High School program focuses on developing strategies to support the partnership between home and school and between parent and child.

Four key issues are addressed in this session: balance between work and play; organisational skills - the need for a 'system'; attitude - setting goals and understanding learning styles to support a positive attitude; time management skills - how to stay on top of the increased workload and study.

With more than 20 years in teaching, Angie has focussed her attention for the past four years on the needs of parents and students in transition from primary to high school. She presented her work at the APC/ACSSO National Education Conference in 2009 and has subsequently worked with staff, parents and students across Australia.

She has had numerous articles on transition, learning styles and time management strategies published in national and state educational journals and on educational websites, and is an online advisor on parenting issues in education on the U.S website AllExperts. Her topic is the impact of transition to high school on our young people.


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Nick Ludgate - Changing Role of FathersNick Ludgate - Changing Role of FathersNick Ludgate - Changing Role of FathersThe Changing Role of Fathers will be an interactive session where participants discuss not only the changes and expectations of fathers but the role fathers currently play in the healthy development of their children. This seminar will outline some of the behaviours children display that can flag underlying issues and look at ways fathers can support their children’s emotional growth and assist their children develop resilience.

Nick works for CatholicCare in their Parent Education and Family Skills area.

Linda McNeil - P&F 101: All you needed to know about P&Fs but were afraid to ask!Linda McNeil - P&F 101: All you needed to know about P&Fs but were afraid to ask!Linda McNeil - P&F 101: All you needed to know about P&Fs but were afraid to ask!If your P&F Association is a vibrant, dynamic association then please come along to share your experience with others or if you are looking for ways to make your P&F more relevant to the school parent body then this workshop is a must. Join Linda McNeil to delve deeply into the why’s and wherefore’s of parent associations while workshopping useful tips and strategies for making your parent association more effective. Through interactive sessions, ‘what if’ scenarios and group dialogue, Linda will lead participants to gain clarity around the purpose of their parent association; the roles of the office bearers; good meeting procedure; as well as what to do in the event of conflict.

Linda McNeil has been the Parent Liaison & Resources Officer with the Maitland-Newcastle Diocese for the past 8 years. In that role, Linda is involved with over 50 P&F associations and communicates with approximately 15,000 families through newsletters and reports. Her area of expertise is conflict management and she is the first point of contact for complaints in the diocese. Linda has presented at conferences in Australia and overseas on topics such as restorative practices, sustainable P&F’s and cyberbullying.


SUNDAY WORKSHOPS - SESSION 1 (9.30am)SUNDAY WORKSHOPS - SESSION 1 (9.30am)SUNDAY WORKSHOPS - SESSION 1 (9.30am)

David Belasic - Anxiety in ChildrenDavid Belasic - Anxiety in ChildrenDavid Belasic - Anxiety in ChildrenAnxiety is the most common mental health problem in children, but it is also a problem that is easily treatable. The presentation will help people to understand anxiety, how to identify signs of problem anxiety in children, and look at the steps involved in helping a child to face their fears.

His presentation will focus on anxiety in children. Anxiety is the most common mental health problem in children, but it is also a problem that is easily treatable. The presentation will help people to understand anxiety, how to identify signs of problem anxiety in children, and look at the steps involved in helping a child to face their fears.

David Belasic is from the Mental Health Association NSW. He is a psychologist and works on the Small Steps Program, aimed at increasing anxiety awareness in primary school communities.

Jo Marlin and Glennis Baumann - Building Partnerships: The Vital Role of Parents in Literacy LearningJo Marlin and Glennis Baumann - Building Partnerships: The Vital Role of Parents in Literacy LearningJo Marlin and Glennis Baumann - Building Partnerships: The Vital Role of Parents in Literacy LearningResearch studies show there is a strong connection between parents being actively involved in their child’s reading, and the level of the child’s reading attainment.

The workshop explains and demonstrates the vital role parents play in the child’s literacy learning and calls on the current research, the ‘on-the-ground’ experience of the presenters, advice from professionals and some of Australia’s leading authors in this area.

Parents are a child’s first and natural teachers. The workshop helps parents recognise that what they do at home helps literacy learning at school. It also helps parents value the learning which takes place at home and how they help that learning. The earlier this is done the more it benefits the child.

Parents will gain new ideas on how they can help their children’s learning at home and school, especially in the early schooling years.

Jo Marlin and Glennis Baumann are members of the Diocese of Broken Bay Parent Council Parent Education Team and facilitate workshops for parents across the central coast of NSW.

Jo completed Early Childhood studies, then took on a position in Special needs /Learning support 7 years ago.

Glennis trained as a primary school teacher and is now employed in Early Childhood education.

Jo and Glennis present these workshops from a parent’s point of view and explain, through research and experiences from professionals and leading authors , how parents and teachers can build partnerships. Parents are a child’s natural teachers and can have such a huge influence on their children’s learning.


SUNDAY WORKSHOPS - SESSION 1 (9.30am)SUNDAY WORKSHOPS - SESSION 1 (9.30am)SUNDAY WORKSHOPS - SESSION 1 (9.30am)

Michele Juratowitch - Raising Bright SparksMichele Juratowitch - Raising Bright SparksMichele Juratowitch - Raising Bright SparksParents of children with high abilities may be confronted by many challenges and questions: How can parents identify children’s strengths and nurture talents? How can we understand and manage the child’s sensitivities? How do friendships and behaviour patterns of children with high abilities influence academic achievement? How can we guide children through the delicate balance of fitting in and standing out? What preparation do they need to manage a positive transition to secondary school? Bright sparks are healthy, happy and confident achievers. Parents of high ability children will learn how to promote their children’s academic achievement and emotional wellbeing.

Michele Juratowitch is Director of Clearing Skies and provides a range of support services, including private counselling services for gifted students; workshops for parents; training for teachers and consultancies for schools. Through her continuing work with the Gifted Education Research, Resource and Information Centre (GERRIC), at UNSW, Michele is a guest lecturer in the Certificate of Gifted Education; conducts GERRIC professional development seminars and parent workshops; managed a Parent Workshop Project that delivered fifty workshops for parents of gifted children throughout regional and remote areas of Australia and is Manager of GERRIC’s Student Residential Programs for gifted students. Michele has qualifications in Social Work and Gifted Education and worked in school settings for over twenty years before establishing her private practice. In 2003, Michele was awarded a Churchill Fellowship to study the counselling and intervention needs of gifted children, adolescents and families.

Simon Crook - eLearning in Secondary SchoolsSimon Crook - eLearning in Secondary SchoolsSimon Crook - eLearning in Secondary SchoolsBased on Bloom’s Taxonomy and more recently Bloom’s Digital Taxonomy, ‘Creating’ is deemed to be the highest order thinking skill.

Now all Year 9 and 10 students have access to laptops (thanks to the Federal Government’s Digital Education Revolution), we endeavour to engage the students and integrate eLearning across the curriculum capitalising on the creative qualities of the laptops and Web 2.0 applications.

This workshop will introduce these themes and more importantly provide delegates with the chance to explore and play with some of the fascinating, creative and fun Web 2.0 tools we are using in secondary schools.

This will be a hands-on workshop!

Simon is an eLearning Adviser to 17 secondary schools in the Southern Region of Sydney. He assists schools with the Federally funded 1-to-1 Laptop program and Digital Education Revolution and runs professional development for teachers, school leadership and CEO colleagues on eLearning e.g. Web 2.0

Simon was seconded in 2009 to help design 21st Century Science Laboratories and formulate the CEO bids for the ‘Building the Education Revolution’. He has been an eLearning and Administration Coordinator, a Physics teacher in the UK and has presented workshops in Victoria and the USA, He has just been accepted at University of Sydney to embark on postgraduate research into ‘The Impact of 1-to-1 Laptops on Student Performance in Science’.

He is married to Julianna with a 13 month old son James.




2010 Catholic Schools Parents Conference

SATURDAY SESSION 111.45 - 1.00PM






SUNDAY SESSION 19.30 - 10.45AM

SUNDAY SESSION 19.30 - 10.45AM

Teens Alcohol and DrugsPaul Dillon

Faith + Family = Fun!Francine & Byron Pirola

Meditation for Healing and WholenessRalph Kershler

The Changing Role of FathersNick Ludgate

Understanding Grief and Loss in ChildrenCay Camden

Raising Kids that CopeRuth Fordyce

Ages and Stages of ChildrenColleen Zurowski

P&F 101Linda McNeil

The Parent Factor in NumeracyKaren Devlin, Jo Spek

The National Curriculum -All you need to know…Seamus OʼGrady

Positive Behaviours -Perspectives on BullyingKerry Caligiore, Alicia Moore

Anxiety in ChildrenDavid Belasic

Habits of Mind: Building Successful BehavioursLisa Gossling

Cybersafety and kids todayJenny Cartwright

Demystifying the HSC Tim McMullen

Building Partnerships in Literacy – the vital role of parentsJo Marlin, Glennis Baumann

The Value of Play in the Early YearsFranceyn OʼConnor

Relationship Building and Raising TeenagersGary Burrows

Bright Thinking - Developing Creative and Confident KidsChristina Wiseman

Raising Bright Sparks Michele Juratowitch –

ICT in the primary classroomScott Hanson

Reading with the Special Needs Child at HomeJenny Van Gorder

Transition Strategies for High School and BeyondAngie Wilcock

ICT in the Secondary classroomSimon Crook

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