Regional Symposiums 2025 NZ
The ABSA Regional Symposium series is designed to make boarding professional learning more available to all members. Save the date of your nearest Symposium to ensure you don't miss this outstanding opportunity the develop your boarding skills.
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Each symposium will feature a comprehensive program tailored to address the unique challenges and opportunities within the boarding school community. Attendees can expect an engaging keynote presentation, a regional specific workshop and valuable networking opportunities with peers and industry experts.
We encourage all boarding school staff to take advantage of this unique opportunity to enhance their professional skills and contribute to the ongoing improvement of boarding practices across the country.
PROGRAM
9:00am Welcome and Acknowledgement of Country
9:05am - Session One - Adapting to AI: Empowering Boarding School Staff to Reclaim Time and Reduce Mental Load - Simone Douglas
10:45am - 15 minute break for morning tea
12:30pm - Lunch
1:00pm - Session Two - Boarding with a Regional Lens
This session focuses on issues which directly relate to those staff working within the local region, and will include discussions and a panel of boarding staff discussion relevant issues.
2:00pm - 15 minute break
2:15pm - Session Three - Boarding with a National Lens
This session will concentrate on issues which all boarding facilities are facing, and will centre on practical strategies for everyday wellbeing - for staff and students.
3:15pm - Day concludes.
Session One Overview:
In the fast-paced world of boarding schools, where staff juggle student care, administrative demands, and operational challenges, finding ways to simplify workflows and lighten the mental load is essential. This interactive, hands-on session will introduce boarding school staff to the transformative potential of artificial intelligence (AI). Through practical guidance and real-world examples, attendees will learn how to integrate AI tools into their daily routines to save time, improve efficiency, and reduce stress.
Led by Simone Douglas, a digital strategist and AI trainer, this session focuses on developing practical AI skills, including prompt engineering frameworks, training AI models for specific tasks, and leveraging automation to manage repetitive workloads. Attendees will leave equipped with actionable knowledge to harness AI tools effectively, enhancing both their professional capabilities and mental well-being.
This session is designed for boarding school staff at all levels, offering insights and skills to help them adapt to an AI-powered future while maintaining the personal touch essential to boarding school communities.