JOURNEYING WITH YOUTH
A wide range of topics was covered by 30 members of staff and key Leaders of Learning from Jesuit and Companion Schools Australasia who gathered at Xavier College Kew to engage in a learning and teaching workshop titled: ‘Educating in the 21st Century through an Ignatian Lens’. From 26 to 28 August, representatives from Xavier College Kew; Saint Ignatius’ College Riverview; CathWest Innovation College; Saint Ignatius’ College, Adelaide; St Aloysius’ College, Milsons Point; Xavier Catholic College Ballina; Xavier Catholic College Llandilo and Saint Ignatius’ College Geelong explored:
- Educating in an Ignatian tradition;
- The learning environment – hopes, trends, expectation and challenges;
- Digital Transformation and AI;
- Forming a Resilient Faith;
- Accompaniment;
- The Ignatian Teacher.
Keynote speakers included Matthew Esterman, Dr Paul Sharkey, Fr Chris Gleeson SJ, Fr Chris Middleton SJ, William (Bill) Doherty, Principal of Xavier College Kew, and Jennie Hickey.
Fr Chris Gleeson SJ in the new Kostka Chapel at Xavier College Kew, with those who attended the workshop. The striking stained-glass panels, recently refurbished, are the work of the late Alan Sumner MBE.
The three days also enabled staff to learn from each other as they showcased initiatives they have developed across the areas of: Inclusivity and Diverse Learning; the Caught Curriculum; Curriculum Renewal, Coaching, Professional Reading groups; Beyond the ATAR and Planning for Impact.
The program included learning walks around the two Xavier College campuses – both primary and secondary. Not only were the participants able to see the school in operation but to also explore the new facilities that have been designed to assist with learning experiences at the College.
Participants extended their gratitude to Fr Chris Middleton SJ, Bill Doherty, Monique Dali, Brigid DeNeefe and the Xavier College community for their generosity in hosting this workshop. The JACSA Learning Leaders Network creates strong partnerships between our schools and other associated schools as we continue to share ideas and explore the ways in which distinguish Jesuit and Ignatian education.
