MYP for Administrators workshop

Programme Schedule

 

The structure of each subject workshop features 12 sessions delivered over the course of 3 days. Refer to the cover page for the subjects offered at the venue.

 

TIME/DAY	DAY 1	DAY 2	DAY 3
8.30 – 10.00	Welcome Address Session 1	Session 5	Session 9
10.00 -10.30	AM BREAK
10.30 – 12.00	Session 2	Session 6	Session 10
12.00 – 1.00	LUNCH
1.00 – 2.30	Session 3	Session 7	Session 11
2.30 – 3.00	PM BREAK
3.00 – 4.30	Session 4	Session 8	Session 12 (ends at 4.00pm)
4.30	END OF DAY

 

Prerequisites

Refer to the workshop descriptions at www.ibo.org/ibap/workshops  to ascertain the level of IB teaching experience(s) in that specific subject needed to attend a workshop.

 

Representatives from schools that have registered interest to implement IB programmes and independent teachers who are not currently teaching in IB schools may register for introductory and/or Category 1 workshop only.

 

Agenda

A copy of the subject agenda will be forwarded to participants before the date of workshop.

 

Certificate of Attendance

An official “IB Certificate of Attendance” is only awarded to registered participants who have attended ALL sessions of a subject workshop.  Please ensure that your travel arrangements do not preclude your candidacy for a certificate.

 

Workshop Fee includes:-

Refreshment breaks and lunches for 3 days

·       Catering would be no pork no lard only, Vegetarian food will be available

·       Workshop materials

** Fee excludes cost of travel and hotel accommodation.  Participants should not book travel and accommodation until the workshop is confirmed.  Travel insurance should be purchased at the time of booking.

Standard Registration Fees: $A 661 plus GST.  Early Bird Registration which concludes up to and including Thursday 26 April: $A 614 plus GST.  AAIBS members will NOT receive a rebate for participation in the workshop which is being offered as a service to members.
VENUE DETAILS

 

Workshop Venue

 

 

Blackwood High School

 

4 Seymour Street, Eden Hills

South Australia 5050

Phone +61 8 8278 0900

Fax +61 8 8278 0999

Website:  http://www.bhs.sa.edu.au

 

Located in the charming foothills of Adelaide, Blackwood High School offers the world class IB curriculum IB Middle Years Program

Opened in 1961, the school has served the local community for over 50 years, gaining a reputation for high academic standards, high participation rates for sports, and an active arts program. Girls can apply to join the Special Interest Netball program which, in collaboration with Netball SA, focuses on skill development and offers students a high level of competition. Our theme, The Culture of Achievement and Respect, helps to guide our students to achieve their personal best and learn how to live their life with respect and dignity. Our curriculum is supported by a wireless network enabling students to connect and learn with the world.

The location of Blackwood High School may be found on the school website at http://www.bhs.sa.edu.au/vtour.php .  The school is approximately 17 Km or 25 minutes drive south of the central business district.

 

Workshop Secretariat

 

AAIBS has engaged a professional conference manager to manage the conduct of the workshop.  The workshop secretariat details are:

 

sapro is part of the sapmea group   Unit 12, 202 Glen Osmond Road, Fullarton SA 5063

Tel: +618 8274 6060 Fax: +618 8274 6000 Email: mail [email protected] Web: www.sapmea.asn.au

 

Registration

 

Registration will be through the sapro website.  Registrants should paste the following link into their chosen browser to access the on line registration process. https://events.sapmea.asn.au/iEBMS/reg/reg_p1_form.aspx?oc=10&ct=FULLREG&eventid=5206

 Links to this registration website are also provided on the AAIBS website (www.aaibs.org) and the IB website (http://www.ibo.org/events/workshops.cfm ).

 

Entry Visa

Detailed information about Visa requirements can be found on the Australian Government Immigration website http://www.immi.gov.au/business/iecn.htm

 

An invitation letter can be requested from the Executive Officer, AAIBS by email to [email protected]

 

Air Transportation

Adelaide has an airport with international connections to Hong Kong, Kuala Lumpur and Singapore. Otherwise, you may consider a transit from Melbourne which is less than 1 hour. For more information, check out http://www.aal.com.au

 

Airport Departure Tax

This should be included in the ticket price.

 

Airport Transfer

There are 3 options for airport transfer:-

1) Taxi to City Centre – Approx A$20 - A$25

2) Skylink Airport Shuttle Service: A$10.00 (one-way) or A$16 (return) 2 adults one way A$18.  Set downs and pick-ups from most major city hotels are available.   For more information, check out http://www.skylinkadelaide.com

3) Adelaide Metropolitan Bus Service  Jet Bus Service, 7 days a week, 4.30 am to 11.35 pm.   A$4.70 (one-way) For more information, check out http://www.adelaidemetro.com.au/routes/jetbus

 

Ground Transportation

The City Centre is compact and can be easily covered on foot, but for the leg weary there are two free buses and free tram travel between South Terrace and the Entertainment Centre.

Travel around Adelaide City centre by either the FREE 99C City Loop bus or the Adelaide Connector bus between the city and North Adelaide.  For a map of the route check out http://www.cityofadelaide.com.au/assets/coa/Info/adelaide_connector.pdf

 

For a map of bus services visit http://www.adelaidemetro.com.au/assets/pdfs/routes/CBDmap_160111.pdf