Combined CSA/CEN Principals' meeting

Join us as we unpack the theology of formation with Rev Dr Graham Stanton. Together, we will explore key questions such as: What is the role of the Christian school in cultivating complex environment? How do we honour the diversity of Christian traditions represented amongst our staff? And how do we remain welcoming and hospitable to those exploring faith?

Whether you are leading withing an open or closed enrolment context, this practical networking event will equip you to wrestle with deeper theological issues and provide an opportunity to learn from fellow leaders as you consider how to lead faithfully amid competing cultural narratives.

This event is open to people from member and non-member schools and is ideally suited to Principals, Deputy Principals, Heads of Schools or Departments.

There is no registration costs for this event

To register for this event, simply click on the Register Now button and follow the prompts. Once you have registered, you will receive an email confirming your registration (please note this may also end up in your junk mailbox).

An outline of the program is provided below:

• 9:30am  Arrival/Tea/Coffee
• 9:45am  Prayer & House Keeping
• 10:00am  Session 1: Graham Stanton Keynote
• 10:50am  Morning Tea
• 11:20am  Session 2: Principals' Workshop 1
• 12:30pm  Lunch
• 1:15pm  Session 3: Principals' Workshop 2
• 2:00pm  Optional tour of Joshua Centre

Please note this program is subject to change.

Rev Dr Graham Stanton

Rev Dr Graham Stanton Lectures in Practical Theology and is the Director of the Centre for Children's and Youth Ministry at Ridley College, Australian University of Theology. Graham's book Wide Awake in God's World explores approaches to spiritual formation of teenagers in today's culture of expressive individualism, bringing insights from the aesthetic pedagogy of Prof Maxine Greene to practices of Bible engagement in youth ministry. Graham's latest book, Welcome to Youth Ministry provides a warm introduction to sharing Jesus with young people in the local church. Graham is a regular presenter at the CSA Compass Student Leaders Conference.

This event is hosted by CSA VIC/TAS Executive Officer,Jennifer Trodden.

At the conclusion of this event, a certificate of professional learning, for self-accreditation, will be made available to participants, via your member dashboard. The event will address the following AITSL standards and Christian Distinctive Focus areas: 

AITSL Professional Teacher and Leadership Standards:
»  6.2 Engage in Professional Learning and Improve Practice
»  6.3 Engage with colleagues and improve practice
»  7.4 Engage with professional teaching networks and broader communities
» Leading the Management of the School

Christian Distinctive Focus Areas:
»  7B Contributes to the development of distinctive Christian practice in the school, profession and wider community

Want to learn more about the CSA Christian Distinctive Focus areas? Click here.

All cancellations must be made in writing to the Event Organiser. Unfortunately, no refunds will be issued after 7 days out from the event. Any cancellations made after this date will be charged the full registration fee. 'No Shows' to the event will be charged the full registration fee. 

Please note that registration fees do not include insurance to cover loss of any fees/deposit through cancellation of your participation in the event or through cancellation of the event itself. A full refund will be issued if the event is cancelled by the organiser (CSA) due to any reasons out of the organisers control.

The event program is subject to change and we may not be able to provide prior notice.