Diocesan HEAD TEACHERS Conference 28 February - 1 March 2019 - NORES Supporting Catholic Education and Formation
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NORES
Supporting Catholic Education and Formation
Diocesan HEAD TEACHERS Conference
28 February – 1 March 2019
“Instruct the wise and they will be wiser still; teach the righteous and
they will add to their learning”
PROVERBS 9:9
Aims of the Headteacher Conference: • Personal spiritual input • Time for personal reflection • The practical application of strong spiritual leadership in schools • Networking and mutual support This is a rare opportunity to take time for yourself.
Lift Your Gaze and See Anew
"I raise my eyes toward the mountains. From whence shall come my help?
My help comes from the Lord, the maker of heaven and earth.” Psalm 121, 1-2.
Psalm 121 is one of fifteen psalms known as Songs of Ascents. They are thought
to be songs of pilgrims in the final approach to Jerusalem in the heights of Judea.
The collection is infused with trust, hope and longing. They recall dangers faced
and salvation marvellously wrought. 'Lift up your eyes' is a saving message for a
careworn people whose eyes have become downcast or focused on present
worries. In Isaiah 60, it is a joyous command to returning exiles to witness a
salvation dawning about them.
So much in our days as educators and leaders works to exile us from the peace of
God's presence, the God who is ever watchful, who 'guards your comings and
goings'. From time to time, we need to 'lift up our eyes', put aside what
preoccupies us and make that ascent in spirit to God who waits to renew and
strengthen our hearts for that pilgrim journey we're all called to walk.
This year’s Head Teachers Conference looks at the theme of lifting your gaze to
see anew and explores both leadership within Papal teachings and strengthening
leadership through transforming culture and modelling spiritual leadership. We
have put together a varied programme of speakers for you and we hope you will
find them both thought provoking and informative.
Ani Magill CBE
Ani Magill is the CEO of Xavier Catholic Educational Trust and
Executive Head of St John the Baptist School in Woking,
Surrey. With over 35 years of experience in education she has
been described as both ‘an inspirational leader’ and ‘a force of
nature’.
Fr Eamonn Mulachy CSSp
Fr Eamonn is a Spiritan or Holy Ghost Father originally from
Manchester. A priest since 1980, he has extensive missionary
experience, working with young adults, teaching theology and
giving retreats. He has also been appointed as one of the
Episcopal Vicar for Religious in his home Diocese of Salford.
Thursday 28 February
11.00am Arrivals and coffee
11.15am Opening Prayers
11.30am Developing Leaders with Ani Magill
Growing your own isn’t limited to your vegetable
patch. How do we go about transforming school
culture, modelling best practice and developing
future leaders?
1.00pm Lunch: a hot and cold buffet, served in the dining
room.
1.45pm Stronger Together: School Improvement and
Collaborations with Ani Magill
How to get the best out of existing partnerships
and how to set up new relationships to facilitate
school improvement.
3.15 – 4.15pm Wintershall: Bringing the story of Christ to life.
The Wintershall plays are performed to over
35,000 people a year at various venues across
England. Learn what the Wintershall team can
bring into your school to make the story of Christ
come alive for pupils of all ages.
4.15 – 4.45pm Guided Reflection followed by coffee
6.00pm Conference Mass with Bishop Peter
7.30pm Conference Dinner - sample Hothorpe Halls
resident chefs’ fine cuisine.Friday 1 March
From 8.00am Breakfast in the Dining Room – cooked and
continental options. Also, your chance to clear
your room.
9.00am Morning Prayer
9.15am A Blueprint for Leadership: Pope Francis’
Teachings with Fr Eamonn Mulachy CSSp
Using key Papal writings as your blueprint for
leadership. Looking at Laudato Si (Praise be to
You, 2015), Amoris Laetitia (Love and Family,
2016) and Gaudete et Exultate (Rejoice and be
Glad, March 2018).
10.30am Coffee break
10.45am A Blueprint for Leadership: Pope Francis’
Teachings with Fr Eamonn Mulachy CSSp
11.30am Plenary and Discussion: Time to reflect on the
key messages from the conference and the
implications for practice with Collette Curtis
12.00noon NORES Update: Regional MAT Consultation with
Collette Curtis
12.30pm Closing Prayers
1.00pm Lunch
2.00pm DeparturesOur Venue
Hothorpe Hall opened as a Christian
Conference Centre in 1984 and
subsequent years has seen large
changes; in its owners; structural
changes/additions to the building;
and changes in strategic direction.
Hothorpe’s Christian values remain,
with a large number of Christian
customers, however, Hothorpe’s
customer base grows year-on-year,
now welcoming corporate,
association and government-led customers, as well as individuals for weddings, functions and
leisure breaks, from across the UK and often worldwide.
Getting there:
Use LE17 6QX for your sat nav and then follow roads signs from Theddingworth village.
After turning down Hothorpe Road opposite the bus shelter, you'll find Hothorpe Hall & The
Woodlands approximately half a mile down the road on the right, just beyond the gate houses.
Hothorpe Hall, Theddingworth, Leicestershire, LE17 6QX.
Tel: 01858 881500 office@hothorpe.co.ukBooking Form
Diocesan Head Teachers Conference 28 February – 1 March 2019
Name:
Position:
School Name:
School Address:
Telephone:
Email:
Special E.g. Room requirements, special dietary considerations.
Requirements:
Please enrol me for the above Conference:
Signature:
Date:
Payment:
I enclose a cheque for £295 – payable to RE Service
Please invoice the above school.
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