absnz annual conferences & EVENTS
Each year we host conferences for educators of boys' schools. These events are the meeting place for many of the leading researchers and practitioners in the field of educating young men. Attendees have described our events as "a journey into the future of education in the company of those creating it." It's a combination of best practices, top research and groundbreaking content in an immersive and focused environment.
HEADMASTERS CONFERENCE: 17-18 September 2020
The 2020 annual conference for Headmasters (without Head Boys this year) is scheduled be held at the James Cook Hotel in Wellington on 17-18 September 2020. Use the link below to access the Conference Programme and Registration Form.
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IBSC Sports Conference postponed to 2021
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Westlake Boys High School and The Scots College, Sydney (in conjunction with the IBSC), have postponed the planned ‘Sport in Boys’ Schools’ Conference to 2021 due to Covid-19.
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The aim of the conference is to afford some of the leading educators in boys’ education the opportunity to connect, share good practice, reflect on current trends/research and enjoy what is a significant and special feature of all boys’ schools– the healthy competition, pride and enjoyment that comes from being involved in school sport.
This exclusive conference aims to blend practical sessions, hands-on workshops, leading keynote speakers and evidence based research to further improve the excellent work that is a key part of a boy’s sporting and wider education.
The conference is a must for Directors of Sport, Coaches, Strength and Conditioning Specialists, Teachers and Sports Administrators.
Sessions will be held at the NZ Olympic and High Performance facility, known as the Millennium Institute of Sport and Health, and at Westlake Boys High School. Both venues are based on the North Shore of Auckland, NZ.
We look forward to meeting you, sharing your leadership and insights, as well as enjoying the opportunity to connect with other like-minded educators from boys’ schools from across Australasia.
This exclusive conference aims to blend practical sessions, hands-on workshops, leading keynote speakers and evidence based research to further improve the excellent work that is a key part of a boy’s sporting and wider education.
The conference is a must for Directors of Sport, Coaches, Strength and Conditioning Specialists, Teachers and Sports Administrators.
Sessions will be held at the NZ Olympic and High Performance facility, known as the Millennium Institute of Sport and Health, and at Westlake Boys High School. Both venues are based on the North Shore of Auckland, NZ.
We look forward to meeting you, sharing your leadership and insights, as well as enjoying the opportunity to connect with other like-minded educators from boys’ schools from across Australasia.
Headmasters and Head Boys Conference: 13-14 May 2021
The annual conference for Headmasters and Head Boys is tentatively scheduled be held at the Hilton Hotel, Auckland on 13-14 May 2021. Further information will be forthcoming closer to the time.
2020 CONFERENCE; BUILDING A 'HIGH PERFORMANCE CULTURE' IN A NZ BOYS' SCHOOL
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The ABSNZ Research Committee met earlier this term and began planning for a two-day conference which will be held in late 2020, aimed at Associate and Deputy Principals. The theme of the conference will be building a “high-performance culture” in a NZ boys’ school.
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We would like to be able to discuss some examples of highly effective practice in the 6 areas of the “high-performance culture” identified in the 2019 CIRCLE Education report:
- The whole work of boys’ schools: developing civic, performance, and moral competencies
- The progress of schools in communicating a compelling narrative of yesterday, today and tomorrow
- The learning journey of schools: building the expertise of staff in pursuit of high standards
- The culture of schools: delivering an education for C21st character and competencies
- The preferred future of schools: fit-for-purpose strategic thinking and implementation
- The knowledge engines of schools: focusing on student outcomes and competencies
IBSC Conference in auckland 2023
Further information will be forthcoming as soon as possible about the IBSC Conference which will be hosted by Westlake Boys High School in Auckland during 2023.
Association of Boys' Schools of New Zealand / 30 Forrest Hill Rd / Forrest Hill, Auckland 0620