“Wellbeing is about the combination of our love for what we do each day, the quality of our relationships, the security of our finances, the vibrancy of our physical health, and the pride we take in what we have contributed to our communities. Most importantly, it’s about how these five elements interact.”
– Tom Rath
Invitation and Registration Letter: Wellbeing Conference 2024
Collegiate Girls’ High and Junior Schools will celebrate 150 years of excellence in 2024. There will be various events throughout the year to mark this milestone. A Wellbeing Conference is due to take place from 13-15 June 2024 and we are hoping to involve 250 delegates from around the country. In addition, we will be hosting an exciting Wellbeing Expo for our delegates, and fringe events of presentations and workshops to parents and learners.
Collegiate places a high priority on developing wellbeing among members of our community. Wellbeing is a broad concept and includes a range of psychological and physical abilities. Some types of well-being that we would like to focus on are emotional, physical, social, workplace and societal. Our vision for this conference is to explore the wellbeing of learners and educators in the educational sphere while having a great time at the end of Term Two with delegates who share a vision of exploring ways to create wellbeing among school staff and learners. Some of our keynote speakers include: Estee Cockcroft of Screensmart who will invigorate our understanding of the role of social media on our wellbeing; presenters from Bizskills whose courses are CPTD points accredited; Dr Ela Manga who will change our perceptions on the effects of breathing, energy and burnout;, Devan Moonsamy, author of the well-known book on the isms that divide; and Vivenne Schultz on igniting Occupational Intelligence and transformation.
While we believe that we will want knowledge around wellbeing, we are also determined to ensure that our delegates at the Conference leave feeling well. Therefore, we have planned much fun and laughter as part of the programme. The cost includes sumptuous meals, an outing to Old Grey on Friday night with local performers, some comedic relief and time for bonding and relaxing because we all know you cannot pour from an empty cup.
Date: mid-day 13 June to mid-day 15 June 2024
Place: Collegiate Girls’ High School. Kestell Street, Parsons Hill, Gqeberha.
Cost: R3 200 per delegate
Who should attend: school management teams, grade heads, teachers, psychologists, social workers, therapists, counsellors.
Payment for can be made to:
Name: Collegiate High School
Bank: Standard Bank
Account number: 280916841
Branch Code: 050317
Reference: WC and Name of Business
Please do then email [email protected] your particulars in addition to the proof of payment so that we can monitor payments and to whom we should attribute the payment.
Please note that both transport and accommodation bookings are for your own account and arrangement. Garden Court offers a reduced conference rate with this code: 1643220. Here is the link: https://www.southernsun.com/garden-court-kings-beach. We are also able to offer advice on suitable accommodation via [email protected]. We will offer a shuttle service to and from the Garden Court accommodation, but delegates will need to arrange their own transportation if not staying at this accommodation. We will not be able to offer a shuttle service from the airport to the accommodation, but can provide a shuttle service to the airport at the end of conference.
We look forward to collaborating, networking and making friends, while filling your wellbeing quota, and speaking further on the areas. Please contact Mrs Penny Stephenson at [email protected] or 041 3737705 with any questions that you may have.
Should you wish to register as a delegate, please visit this page:
https://forms.gle/XRZTmVfjUUzhyz2g7
More information can be sourced on our website at https://www.collegiatehigh.co.za/150-years/well-being.
Yours sincerely
Mrs Louise Erasmus
Principal
