australasian association of alternative and progressive schools

NATIONAL Conference

19-21 April 2002

LEARNING THROUGH Relationship and understanding

PROGRAMME

FRIDAY APRIL 19th

5:30pm Welcome

6:30pm Dinner - BBQ

7:30pm Jen Burnley (University of Wollongong) Keynote address

9:00pm Supper

SATURDAY APRIL 20th

8:30am Tea & Coffee

9:00am David Cohen (education consultant & co-founder Currambena) - Perils and pitfalls of standardised testing, etc. Keynote address

10:30am Morning Tea

11:00am Forum: Benchmark Assessments the way forward or out!

12:30am Lunch

1:30pm Workshop - Enterprise in learning - Marbury student presenters

2:15pm Workshop -Cec Bradley - cubby culture

3:00 Afternoon Tea

3:30pm Louise Porter (Flinders University) -

Non-punitive approaches to developing self-discipline - Keynote address

4:30pm Workshop - Wood carving - Geoff Bromilow, Artist in Residence

6:00pm Conference Dinner

7:30pm After dinner speaker - Robyn Byrne (Marbury parent) - The parenting journey in adolescence

SUNDAY APRIL 21ST

8:45am Tea & Coffee

9:00 Workshop - Art and social wellbeing - Karen Lyall & Tara Berry

10:00am Morning Tea

10:30am Discussion re the Australasian Association of Alternative and Progressive Schools

12:30pm AGM Australasian Association of Alternative and Progressive Schools

1:00pm Lunch

2:00pm Forum: School Governance

3:00pm Afternoon Tea - Discussion on School Governance to continue

4:30pm Close

australasian association of alternative and progressive schools

NATIONAL Conference

19-21 April 2002

LEARNING THROUGH Relationship and understanding

Venue:

Marbury School

160 Mount Barker Road Aldgate, South Australia

http://www.marbury.sa.edu.au

AIMS OF THE CONFERENCE

• To exchange experiences with other alternative/progressive schools

• To share practices, perspectives and stories

• To discuss current theoretical perspectives within alternative/progressive education

• To explore current socio-political issues relating to education

• To further an organised network of like minded schools within Australia

GENERAL INFORMATION

The venue:

Marbury School is situated within the beautiful and rich environment of the historic Wairoa estate in Aldgate and comprises heritage buildings and gardens, bushland, playing fields and modern school facilities. The school is 25 minutes by car and 35 minutes by bus from Grenfell Street in Adelaide city.

Getting Marbury:

Car: From the city, take the South Eastern freeway toward Stirling and Mount Barker. Turn off the freeway at the Stirling exit and turn left onto Mt Barker Rd. Entrance to the school is on your right just after (next to) the Argentinian Restaurant (Asador Grill) and pedestrian crossing.

Bus: From Grenfell Street (outside Harris Scarfe) take Transitplus bus numbers 163, 166 or 840 to Marbury which is at bus stop number 40.

Accommodation:

Basic accommodation is available at the school. There are several Bed and Breakfast places as well as hotels and motels but few are within walking distance of the school.

About Marbury School:

Marbury was founded as an alternative/progressive school in 1971. It caters for Kindergarten children (4 year olds) through to Year 12 students.

At Marbury we believe that:

• Optimal intellectual, emotional, social and ethical growth of children occurs naturally in an enriched environment free from judgement, coercion, manipulation, punishment and competitiveness.

• A school provides an extension of family life and a bridge into the wider world.

• Supportive, caring, personal relationships with teachers are critical for the child's growth at school. From here the child's ability to develop healthy interpersonal relationships can be nourished and a love of learning and discovery encouraged through children and adults exploring life together.

• A less formal structure and one in which children are supported in finding their own solutions to difficulties provides the greatest opportunity for social learning.

• An atmosphere of mutual care, respect and responsibility is the most powerful influence for ethical development. Consultation, cooperation, the pursuit of working agreements and an absence of punishment lead to self-discipline, rather than passive compliance or active rebellion.

Further information about Marbury School is available from our website http://www.marbury.sa.edu.au

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

All prices are in Australian Dollars

Cost: $110.00 (full fee) $90.00 (concessions)

Registration includes dinner on Friday night, lunches on Saturday and Sunday and morning and afternoon teas.

The conference dinner will be held at a nearby local restaurant on Saturday night. The price for this dinner is $40.00 per person and is NOT included in the Registration fee.

Refund policy

Registered delegates can withdraw up until 8/4/02 and receive a refund less $50.00 administration fee). No refunds will be given to delegates withdrawing after this date.

REGISTRATION FORM

PERSONAL DETAILS:

Title:

Preferred Given Name: Family name:

Contact Information

Postal address:

Work Phone: Fax:

Home Phone: Fax:

Email:

Special dietary requirements (please specify)

I require accommodation Yes / No

Conference Registration: Amount

Full $110.00

Concession 90.00

Conference Dinner 40.00

Total: $

I enclose a cheque/money order for $

Please make cheques/money orders payable to "Marbury School"

Signature:

Date:

Please mail payment to:

AAAPS Conference

Adrienne Huber

Marbury School PO Box 396

Stirling SA 5152

Australia

Email enquiries to: adrienne@huber.net

or sue@marbury.sa.edu.au