2018 International Conference Report

74 Queenslanders made the trip across the ditch to the 2018 Conference. Most of us will still chuckle every time we hear a kiwi try and say “App”. Banter aside what amazing opportunity to share and learn with our peers.

Please see our conference wrap video:

Some of the highlights shared include:

• Our admissions professionals found Geordie Mitchell, Director of Enrolment Management at Buckingham Browne and Nichols School in the USA sessions very stimulating.
• Lynne Wester Principal and Founder, Donor Relations Guru (USA) presented refreshing and even low cost creative ‘thank yous’ and outlined how cultivating an attitude of gratitude can boost fundraising.
• Dr Briony Scot, Wenona session on Why school leaders are encouraged to connect and engage with their community on social media, Sydney has our marketers getting their Principals tweeting and posting madly.
• Paul Nolan – St Patrick’s College Ballarat sharing their response and positive repositioning after the Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse. Their award-winning video “What makes a great man” was an unexpected reward.
• Churchie and Citipointe College gaining High Commended in the Awards. Citipointe for Marketing and Communications on line, recognising excellence and/or innovation in online/digital media and Churchie for the 100 Year Old Boy Anniversary watch.
• Jeff Buchanan receiving his fellowship for his long-time support of Educate Plus/ADAPE in Queensland.
• John Collins receiving the Trevor Wigney Award – John has been a stalwart supporter of not only Queensland but the organisation as a whole – well deserved John!

A huge thanks must also go to all the Queenslanders who presented and chaired sessions who all helped to make the conference such a success.