Last night we welcomed parents, educators, and community members for our Community Forum 'Helping Children and Young People Thrive in a Changing World'. Hosted in collaboration with SMJ Horsham and Diocese of Ballarat Catholic Education Limited (DOBCEL), the evening offered a chance to hear from internationally recognised leaders in education.
Professor Pasi Sahlberg, originally from Finland and now a professor at Melbourne University, shared insights into the trends and challenges facing young people today, drawing on his work with DOBCEL schools.
Dr Jean Stiles of Canada, spoke about the importance of student agency and the
positive impact of empowering students to influence decisions that affect them.
Facilitated by Dave Runge of Future Schools, a panel discussion featuring Pasi, Jean, and DOBCEL Executive Director Tom Sexton, gave guests the opportunity to ask questions and engage in meaningful conversation. Artificial intelligence, technology and student engagement emerged as key themes throughout the evening.
We extend our sincere thanks to Pasi, Jean, Dave and Tom for sharing their expertise and bringing this important conversation to our community.
It was wonderful to see so many parents and community members in attendance, engaging with and contributing to the discussion. We look forward to continuing these important conversations across our College and wider community.
