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 In celebrating the annual National Conference of the Australian Primary Principals’ Association (APPA) in Perth, Western Australia, we invite you to join in this outstanding occasion.
Registrations are now open! Click here to go to the registration website. The APPA Conference has become the most highly regarded national conference to Australian educational leaders. It has continued to remain one of the most prestigious and largest educational conferences across the nation and is an event you as a School Leader definitely should not miss - especially in Western Australia. In 2010, the APPA National Conference will be held at the Burswood Entertainment Complex from 21 to 24 September. When this conference was last hosted in Perth, it attracted a record 820 Principals and Deputy Principals representing Catholic, Independent and Public schools from across Australia and New Zealand. As we move rapidly towards our 2010 Conference, we anticipate equal or greater success and even higher participation rates. To enable a maximum number of delegates to attend to ensure a successful high level conference, registration costs will be kept to a minimum. 1, 2 and 3 day packages will be offered, with discounts being offered for members of State Associations, Earlybird Registrations and multiple registrations from the same school. Registration includes all morning teas and lunches, tickets to the Welcome Reception, Friday breakfast and a seated lunch on Friday. Click here to download all the information on this website page in a PDF file. You can find the conference website by clicking here. APPA NATIONAL CONFERENCE – PERTH – 2010 ‘BALANCING PRIMARY LEADERSHIP’ About the Conference
The theme chosen for the 2010 conference is ‘Balancing Primary Leadership’ and has been developed with the view of equipping delegates with the skills and knowledge necessary to lead schools at a time when the challenges facing school leaders appear to be numerous (and increasing) in all schools. How does a school leader balance the academic, social/emotional and pastoral challenges presented by staffs, students and school leaders themselves? Making the important decisions in relation to having every student a ‘successful student’ is more than just managing the finances and physical resources. Becoming a more effective leader is a key focus of the three days and balancing the roles of management, leadership and health and well-being will be central to the conference. Where is it?
The Conference will be conducted at the fabulous Burswood Entertainment Complex, will open on Tuesday 21 September and will continue through to Friday 24 September with a world class program throughout the Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. Social Program
To keep registration costs to a minimum, we have separated out most of the Social Functions so that delegates can decide what they prefer to attend. However, we are sure that when you see what we have planned, you will certainly want to attend. Tickets to the Welcome Reception on Tuesday are included in all registrations. Our Gala Dinner tickets will include Pre-Dinner drinks, a fantastic 3 course meal complete with beverages and entertainment from the ‘The Blues Brothers’ tribute band. So bring your sunnies, we will supply the hats, and we’ll all have a great time. Preliminary Program
The committee is made up of representatives from each of the Public, Catholic and Independent sectors and is currently finalising a highly professional and exciting program. Each day will include Keynote and Concurrent presentations and each presentation has been carefully scrutinised to ensure that it meets one of Curriculum, Leadership, Social and Emotional and/or Pastoral Care aspects. The Concurrent presentations will give delegates the opportunity of many choices. This program ensures that there is something for everyone. The Conference opening on Tuesday 21 September will include a Welcome Reception which will be a celebration of Western Australian food and wines. We will continue through to Friday 24 September with outstanding national and international speakers and will conclude with a seated 2 course lunch and celebration with the highly regarded, very funny and much loved, Anh Do. The Program at a Glance
Tuesday 21 September
Registration for delegates will commence at 10.00am and continue through the day. During the morning associations will conduct their Annual General Meetings. Official proceedings will commence at 4 00pm with the Conference Opening, followed by the Welcome Reception. Wednesday 22 September
Registration for delegates will commence at 7.30am and continue through the day. The conference program will include Keynote and Concurrent presentations giving delegates the opportunity to choose which sessions they prefer to attend. Social events for Wednesday evening are almost complete – these will be a separate registration cost to the Conference Registration, enabling those who prefer to have free time to do so. Thursday 23 September
The conference program will reflect Wednesday’s and will again provide many opportunities for delegates. The Gala Dinner will be held on Thursday night. The theme for the night is ‘The Blues Brothers’ and will include pre dinner drinks, a 3 course meal including beverages and entertainment. Bring your sunnies, we will provide the hats for what promises to be a great fun evening! Friday 24 September
The conference program will open with Breakfast and will include a Keynote Speaker. The remainder of the day will reflect the previous conference days again with Keynote and Concurrent presentations and will conclude with lunch with Anh Do and the Closing Ceremony. Burswood Accommodation
The Burswood has many styles of accommodation which are very conveniently all on the same site as the Conference. We have negotiated specially reduced rates at both the Holiday Inn and the Intercontinental. Although we have reserved a block of rooms in each venue, we encourage you to book early as closer to the conference dates, availability will be limited. Just click on the link to your choice of hotel. Following the Conference – Where to go and what to see
For those delegates not rushing to Victoria for the AFL Grand Final (remember to book your flights early so that you don’t have to pay a premium) there are simply endless opportunities to explore our beautiful Western Australia. September is the best month to view our stunning wildflowers – you can see them in their very natural habitat 2 minutes from the city in Kings Park. You may wish to travel a little to the north towards Geraldton, or to the south where you will see just as beautiful a show. The Tulip Festival is also on during September. If you’re keen on visiting our wineries or chocolate farms, you can either venture into our beautiful Margaret River region or into the nearby Swan Valley. There are tours offered through the Margaret River region which cover a number of wineries and will drop you back at your accommodation which allows you to enjoy our wines without driving. Rottnest Island is always worth a visit – for a day or two or a week (you will need to book in advance if you want a chalet). This is one place you can relax and enjoy our fantastic spring weather. So don’t rush home – stay awhile and enjoy WA!
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