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National Adelaide Hills
Convention Centre,
Lutheran Hahndorf
29 Aug – 1 Sept 2021
Principal
Conference
2021
Embracing our Past,
Inspiring our Future
LUTHERAN
PRINCIPALS
AUSTRALIA
‘Building Leadership Capacity’
Message
from the
Chair
Since 1838, Hahndorf has played an important
role in the German and Lutheran story in Australia.
In and around Hahndorf, there is a deep and rich
heritage in many places, people and practices,
which has had an enduring influence on this story.
We all experienced various levels of personal, professional and community
challenge and change during 2020 as we faced and then responded to
the COVID-19 global pandemic. We have been fortunate that we were able
to postpone our National Lutheran Principals’ Conference and maintain the
essence of the original theme, which has at its heart a story of change.
The 2021 National Lutheran Principal’s Conference, with the theme
“Embracing the Past, Inspiring our Future”, will enable us to explore how
our heritage provides a compass and touchstone for our current practices,
how these practices embed a legacy for our future and how looking into “If you want to
that future can inspire and shape our leadership and schools. know what God
As we explore this theme, we will be informed, affirmed and challenged. wants you to do,
The range of speakers, seminars and practical experience will enable ask Him, and He
conference delegates to encounter and contemplate the interplay
will gladly tell you”
between past, present and future, and as we contemplate and engage
with each other, it will also be important to recognise God’s wisdom in any - James 1:5.
considerations and determinations we make.
“If you want to know what God wants you to do, ask Him, and He will gladly
tell you, for He is always ready to give a bountiful supply of wisdom to all who
ask Him; He will not resent it.” - James 1:5.
By having the conference in Hahndorf, we return to some of the roots of
the engagement and influence of Lutheran tradition upon the cultural,
religious and educational landscape in Australia. It is an engagement and
influence that can continue to make an inspiring difference into the future.
I warmly encourage and strongly recommend your attendance at the
National Lutheran Principal Conference in late August 2021.
Craig Fielke
Chair, Lutheran Principals Australia
Registration All Principals, Deputy Principals and Heads of School (2IC) can register for the full conference by clicking on the below link and booking a ticket. Upon registering for your ticket, an invoice will be emailed to your school within 14 days, where payment can be made to Lutheran Principals Australia by EFT using the invoice number as the reference. Please ensure you include your full name, position title, school or organisation, email address and phone number when registering. It is important to note on your ticket registration if you require a bus transfer to and from the Adelaide Airport at the commencement and conclusion of the conference. NOTE: If you have already made payment on your invoice from the 2020 NLPC registration, a new invoice will not be sent to you, however ticket registration is still required. REGISTER HERE There are two tickets available for purchase: Full Conference Ticket / 29 August - 1 September $745.00 Inclusions: All sessions, dinners and tours from 29 August – 1 September Partner Ticket / 29 August $300.00 Inclusions: Attendance Sunday August 29, two dinners (Monday & Tuesday evening) & Hahndorf Walking Tour. Accommodation The Adelaide Hills Convention Centre is located within the Hahndorf Resort. The award-winning resort offers modern, quality accommodation types and a modern Bistro, nestled on 32 acres of scenic manicured rolling hills and bushland, with unparalleled views of the magnificent Adelaide Hills. Standard room rates From $154.00 - $235.00 per night Breakfast (From 7.30 am at the Adelaide Hills Convention Centre) $30 per person per day To reserve your room, please contact the Hahndorf Resort directly on 1300 763 836 to select your preferred room type and quote ‘National Lutheran Principal Conference’. A credit card will be required to guarantee the booking. Please note booking early is essential. Cancellation Policy: A deposit is required is the first night’s tariff for the accommodation type, plus payment to confirm breakfast. Hahndorf Resort requires a minimum of 72 hours or more to receive full refund of your deposit, minus a $25.00 cancellation/administration fee. Any cancellation made within the 72 hours will forfeit the full deposit.
Pre-Conference:
Early Career Principals
Please register and book your ticket below (there is no cost for this program):
REGISTER HERE
Early Career Principals (ECP) are invited to attend pre-conference workshops which have been
designed to support them in their role, provide a wonderful opportunity to connect, network and
learn from each other. These closed sessions will be facilitated by Principals who will provide
insight, reflections and advice. Based on from feedback provided from the 2018 NLPC,
a responsive program has been developed.
Saturday 28 August
12.30 pm Bus pick up: Adelaide Airport, transport ECP to Adelaide Hills
Convention Centre (AHCC)
2.30 pm Bus pick up: AHCC to Cornerstone College
3.00 pm Session 1:
• “Principalship – Past, Present, Future” - Lead by Barry Kahl Former
Principal and Regional Director
• “The first 3 years – Surviving and Thriving” - Lead by Luke Schoff
current Early Career Principal
5.00 pm Bus pick up: Cornerstone College, to The Haus Hahndorf
5.30 pm Dinner at The Haus in Hahndorf (partners welcome)
Sunday 29 August
From 7.30 am Breakfast (Adelaide Hills Convention Centre)
10.00 am Session 2 (Adelaide Hills Convention Centre):
• “Principal and Spiritual Leadership” - Lead by Ruth Butler former Principal
• “The Wonder Walk – Collegial reflections and conversations”
- Lead by an experienced and current Principal
12.30 pm Lunch
For further information please contact
David Field on 0419 850 978
or david.field@mls.sa.edu.au
Key Note Speakers Michael McQueen Social researcher,Professional Speaker & Author Michael McQueen is a multi-award winning speaker, trend forecaster and bestselling author of 8 books. With clients including KPMG, Pepsi and Cisco, he has helped some of the world’s most successful brands navigate disruption and maintain momentum. In addition to featuring regularly as a commentator on TV and radio, Michael is a familiar face on the international conference circuit having shared the stage with the likes of Bill Gates, Dr. John Maxwell and Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak. Michael has spoken to over 500,000 people across 5 continents since 2004, and is known for his engaging, entertaining and practical conference presentations. Having been recently named Australia’s Keynote Speaker of the Year, Michael was inducted into the Professional Speakers Hall of Fame. In 2019, Michael released two books in quick succession. His 7th book Teaching for Tomorrow focused on the education sector and explored the key paradigm shifts that policy makers and classroom educators will need to make in order to equip today’s students for tomorrow. Ruth Butler Former Lutheran School Leader Ruth Butler served as a teacher and school leader for over thirty years in four Lutheran schools, including seventeen years as Principal of St Andrews Lutheran College, Tallebudgera (1999-2009) and Grace Lutheran College, Rothwell and Caboolture (2010-2016). Her motto was: “My job is to join together in a mission for good, those who think they have no faith, with those who think they do.” In her retirement she serves as an educational consultant for LCA International Missions to Lutheran Schools in Indonesia and works as a mentor and presenter with schools and church groups in her main areas of interest: spiritual formation, identity and mission, Restorative Practices and service-learning. Ruth and her husband, Geoffrey, became Lutherans after several years in Lutheran schools, realising their work empowered them to live out their Christian faith authentically and holistically, within a community that is serving the world. Ruth and Geoffrey have four children and ten grandchildren who live in Australia, the UK and Central Asia.
Key Note Speakers Dr Tom Nehmy Clinical Psychologist Dr Tom Nehmy is a clinical psychologist with over 13 years’ experience. His passion is preventing psychological problems in people of all ages while also enhancing resilience and wellbeing. His doctoral research in developing the Healthy Minds Program produced the world’s first prevention program to prevent the onset of symptoms of depression and anxiety while also reducing risk for eating disorders. He was subsequently awarded the 2015 Flinders University Vice-Chancellor’s Prize for Doctoral Thesis Excellence. Tom currently works with companies, schools and professional organisations to help them build psychological skills for mental health, wellbeing and resilience. Tom maintains an active interest in psychological research - especially preventing the onset of psychological problems - and has co- authored ten scholarly articles in peer-reviewed scientific publications. He is the author of the new book Apples for the Mind: Creating emotional balance, peak performance and lifelong wellbeing. He (Dr Tom Nehmy) is the author of the new book Apples for the Mind: Creating emotional balance, peak performance and lifelong wellbeing.
Conference
Program
Sunday 29 August
Time Session
12.30 pm Bus pick up: Adelaide Airport, transport delegates to Adelaide Hills
Convention Centre. www.ahconventions.com.au
From 2.00 pm Conference registration at Adelaide Hills Convention Centre
3.00 pm Refreshments - Coffee and Tea
4.00 pm Conference Welcome
4.10 pm Opening Worship & Other Welcomes and Greetings
5.15 pm The Reuther Oration as presented by Dr Roger Hunter, Former
Director Lutheran Schools Queensland. Dr Hunter has had significant
involvement for many years in education circles.
6.30 pm Dinner (Adelaide Hills Convention Centre)
Conference
Program
Monday 30 August
Time Session
From 7.30 am Breakfast (Adelaide Hills Convention Centre)
9.00 am Opening thoughts – Conference Chaplain
9.30 am KEYNOTE
‘The L in Lutheran Schools’ Presenter: Ruth Butler
In this presentation Ruth explores whether the original essence for
Lutheran Schooling still prevails and what might the essence be
today. How does that essence manifest itself in Lutheran school
communities today? This session will create some provocations to be
explored in the next session.
10.15 am Round Table Talks
10.45 am Morning Tea
11.15 am Q&A Session – Probing and provocative questions for a panel of
selected guests and with interplay with conference delegates
12.15 pm LPA Annual General Meeting (AGM)
12.30 pm Lunch with Corporate Sponsors
1.30 pm – 4.30 pm History walk through Hahndorf and surrounds as arranged by local
professionals, including a visit to the iconic artist Hans Heysen home
and studio gallery. You will hear, see and sense the story and influence
of German and Lutheran heritage. www.hansheysen.com.au
6.00 pm Bus departs AHCC to Lot 100 www.lot100.com.au
9.00 pm Bus departs Lot 100 to AHCC
Conference
Program
Tuesday 31 August
Time Session
From 7.30 am Breakfast (Adelaide Hills Convention Centre)
8.30 am Bus departs for Tanunda (Barossa Valley)
10.00 am Arrive at Langmeil Church for German style morning tea
10.30 am Morning devotion in a historic church, followed by a story of Faith,
Mission, Outreach and Christian Education for the Young, as first
Lutherans to settle in the Barossa. Walking history tour organised by
Ev Leske, former Principal, Lutheran educator and noted historian
12.15 pm Bus departs Langmeil Church
12.25 pm Arrive Faith Lutheran College for welcome by Principal, Steve Wilksch
followed by Regional Barossa Luncheon
1.15 pm KEYNOTE
‘The World of Tomorrow’ Presenter: Futurist Michael McQueen
www.michaelmcqueen.net
2.15 pm Reflection
2.25 pm Student Voice
Three senior students present their vision of Lutheran Schooling
2.45 pm Tours of Faith Lutheran College, including an afternoon snack and
wine tasting on-site
4.00 pm Bus departs Faith Lutheran College for return to Hahndorf
5.30 pm Arrive Adelaide Hills Convention Centre
6.15 pm Pre-Dinner Drinks
6.45 pm German style dinner with ‘Oompha Band’ and entertainment
Conference
Program
Wednesday 1 September
Time Session
From 7.30 am Breakfast (Adelaide Hills Convention Centre)
9.00 am Opening Thoughts
9.15 pm KEYNOTE
‘Apples for the Mind’ Presenter: Dr Tom Nehmy
Practical actions based on deep research for sustained wellbeing.
Presenter: Dr Tom Nehmy. Creator of ‘The Healthy Minds Program’, a
cutting-edge approach to preventive psychology: building resilience,
wellbeing and performance.
www.tomnehmy.com
10.45 pm Morning Tea
11.15 pm WORKSHOP
“Making Educational Change Stick”, led by Michael McQueen
12.30 pm Conference Summary and Closing Worship
1.10 pm Lunch Hosted by Corporate Partners and Final Acknowledgements
2.00 pm Bus departs for Adelaide AirportConference
Sponsors
Lutheran Principals Australia would like to
acknowledge our corporate sponsors.
www.furnwareaus.com.au www.lll.org.au www.lutheransuper.com.au
The School
Photographer
www.qldschoolphotography.com.au www.rtg.com.au www.theschoolphotographer.com.au
Contacts
For further information
please contact:
Robert Hoff
Chair, Conference Planning Committee
T: 0424 147 267
E: roberthoff48@gmail.com
Carly Jones
LPA Executive Officer
T: 0413 412 998
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