Southern Cross EDUCATIONAL ENTERPRISES Southern Cross EDUCATIONAL ENTERPRISES PAPUa NEW GUINEA GUINEA NEW PAPUa MEGA-Conference MEGA-Conference April 29 - MAy 1, 2015 Registration Closes 30/03/15 Contents Conference Invitation 2 Conference Speakers 3-4 Conference Schedule 5 Workshop Sessions 6 Registration Form 7 Workshop Selection 8 Early Bird Discount!! See inside for details
Invitation Dear Christian Educator Welcome to the 2015 Accelerated Christian Educators PNG Mega Conference and the Kokopo Educators Conference. As we see the events around the world unfolding and compare them with what the Bible has to say, we recognize that we are in the last days very close to the coming of the Lord Jesus for His saints. How should we respond to this? To be ever more watchful in serving Him faithfully so that we will receive that wonderful welcome: Well done thou good and faithful servant! There are exciting things happening in PNG and we look to the Lord with you to be able to make a real impact on this nation. Especially, we look to the younger generation, those that the Lord will raise up to become leaders in their appointed time. What a wonderful blessing to know that we have been able to play even a small part in preparing them for what lies ahead. It is important to know, however, that just as Zerubbabel was dependent on God for the strength and power to complete the second Temple in Jerusalem, so we are totally dependent on Him to enable us to build the temple of the hearts of these young people. As the Word of the Lord came to Zerubbabel, so it comes to us today: Not by might, nor by power, but by My Spirit, saith the Lord of hosts. Let us join in fellowship and unity together to learn, share our experiences and together labour to see the young people of this nation well prepared for their destiny! Don t forget to register early! There are limited places available and a limited supply of handouts. Once they are gone, they are GONE! Yours for young lives in PNG. Bob Gregory Managing Director Southern Cross Educational Enterprises Ltd. 2
Speaker Profiles Robin Davis Robin Davis has been involved in Bible Worldview education for over 32 years. Robin was involved in establishing a school in Victoria and later took on the role of school pastor and board member at a school in Queensland, Australia. Robin is passionate about nurturing children in their relationship with God and as Pastor of Faith Baptist Church was involved in the daily life of the church-school; nurturing students, leading devotions and chapel, Bible teaching, Scripture memorisation and encouraging students in their Christian growth. Robin and his wife, Rhonda, have raised seven children in the nurture of the Lord and have seen each of them profess personal faith in Christ and become actively involved in serving the Lord in their local church and community. Robin lives in Brisbane, where he is involved in the ministry of his local Church and through his preaching ministry and one-on-one discipleship seeks to encourage others to grow in the Lord. Rhonda Davis SCEE Academic Advisor Rhonda Davis is an Education Consultant with a wide range of experience in the fields of education, leadership, management and business. Rhonda is an international conference speaker and workshop facilitator with expertise in literacy and special education. She is a professional associate member of the Australian Dyslexia Association. She supports schools and home educators with compliance documentation, curriculum auditing, curriculum development, professional development, educational consultancy and mentoring. She has extensive teaching experience in day schools and distance education. Rhonda has over 30 years experience with Accelerated Christian Education materials and methodology. She is a Christian author with a passion for developing Christian leadership within the community. Kathy Fisher SCEE Events Coordinator Kathy Fisher is currently the Events Coordinator at SCEE. Her role involves the organization and running of 6 yearly A.C.E. Student Conventions throughout Australia, NZ, Indonesia and the South Pacific Region. She also organizes and is a speaker at various Educators Conferences and coordinates all Staff Training throughout the Region. Kathy is married to David and they have 3 adult children, all of whom completed their schooling using the A.C.E. Curriculum. Kathy has a passion for Christian Education and believes that Student Conventions, Conferences and Staff Training are an integral part of that educational process. She is delighted to be a part of the ministry of SCEE serving you through Educators Conferences and Student Conventions. Kathy is actively involved in her local church in both Children s and Teaching Ministries and as a part of the Church leadership. 3
Speaker Profiles Stuart Arthur Accountant - Southern Cross Educational Enterprises Stuart Arthur is a Fellow of the Institute of Public Accountants and an Associate Member of CPA Australia. As the Accountant for Southern Cross Educational Enterprises, Stuart provides extensive skills in finance and management having attained a Graduate Certificate in Accounting and a Master of Professional Accounting from the University of New England, Armidale. Much of Stuart s career has been in the position of Chief Financial Officer/Financial Controller for distribution and service businesses, so he also contributes a wealth of over 15 years experience and expertise in this regard. Stuart s broad experience has included accounting in both commercial and public practice environments with a predominant focus on the needs of small and medium size enterprises. He is the father to seven children who have been homeschooling with a Christian curriculum in the USA for over 12 years where Stuart and his wife, Misty, were involved in establishing a home-school co-operative for over 60 families and 200 students in their region. Stuart was raised as a Christian and has had involvement in Youth Ministry and Missions at the Church his family attended in Missouri, USA over the past decade. Tobias Nangunduo Principal - Institute of Christian Academy, Port Moresby; Chairman - PNG Accelerated Christian Education School Association Tobias Nangunduo attended high school at the PNG Bible Institute, and A.C.E. School in Mt. Hagen. He then taught under the late Jay Freeman at Mt. Hagen Christian Academy. In 1992, he studied at Penn View Bible Institute in Pennsylvania, USA, and graduated with an Advanced Diploma in Ministerial Studies and Christian Education. Returning to Papua New Guinea in 1996, he taught at Port Moresby Christian Academy until he became the Principal in 2000. He stayed there until 2005, when he established his own A.C.E. school: Institute of Christian Academy. ICA is the largest A.C.E. School in the world, with over 1000 students, and is also the first PNG school to attend the International Student Convention with students. In 2010, Tobias started an A.C.E. School in the Philippines, which after 3 years of work is now registered with the Education Department in the Philippines. In 2011 he formed the PNG Accelerated Christian Education School Association, of which he is the chairman. Phillip Sorulen Principal - Calvary Christian School, Lae; Pastor - Calvary Baptist Church, Lae Pastor Phillip Sorulen is the Principal Administrator of Calvary Christian School in Lae, Morobe Province. The school is a teaching ministry of Calvary Baptist Church, of which he is also the Pastor. He has been pastoring the church and fulfilling the role of Principal Administrator for over 14 years. Prior to him becoming a pastor, he was in the secular workforce working as a senior salesperson. He got saved when he was 19 years old at Grace Baptist Church in Port Moresby. Johanna Kilembe Principal - A.O.G. Christian Academy, Lae Johanna Kilembe began with A.C.E. as a student in 1984. She used A.C.E. to homeschool two children in 1995-1996, and in 1999 she started as a supervisor at AOG Christian Academy. From there, she moved into Administration within the school, and then on to Principalship. She now oversees Kokopo Christian Academy, ENBP; Lihir Christian Academy, NIP; and Beacon Christian Academy, Madang. She is also a training officer and consultant to Zuen Chrisitian Academy, Lihir Island; and Kings Academy, Port Moresby. 4
Conference Schedule Wednesday 29 th April TIME SPEAKER TOPIC 8.00-9.30 Registration & Networking 9.30-9.45 Mrs Kathy Fisher Welcome 9.45-10.30 Pastor Robin Davis Not By Might 10.30-11.00 BREAK 11.00-11.45 Mrs Rhonda Davis Teaching & Learning 11.45-12.30 Mrs Kathy Fisher Student Convention 12.30-1.30 LUNCH 1.30-2.30 Workshop 1 See Workshop Selection 2.45-3.30 Panel Question and Answer Session 3.30-4.15 Mr Stuart Arthur SCEE Update Thursday 30 th April TIME SPEAKER TOPIC 8.30-9.00 TBA Devotions 9.00-9.45 Pastor Robion Davis Not By Might 9.45-10.45 Workshop 2 See Workshop Selection 10.45-11.15 BREAK 11.15-12.00 Mrs Kathy Fisher The Power of Affirmation 12.00-12.45 Pastor Phillip Sorulen Gateway to the World - (through Christian Education) 12.45-1.45 LUNCH 1.45-2.45 Workshop 3 See Workshop Selection 2.45-3.15 Mrs Rhonda Davis Learning Styles 3.15-4.00 Pastor Robin Davis Discipleship Friday 1 st May TIME SPEAKER TOPIC 8.30-9.00 Tobias Nangunduo Devotions 9.00-9.45 Pastor Robin Davis Not By Might 9.45-10.30 Mrs Kathy Fisher Professionalism in the Learning Centre 10.30-11.00 BREAK 11.00-11.45 Mrs Rhonda Davis Reading 11.45-12.30 Mrs Kathy Fisher Building the Dream Team 12.30-1.30 LUNCH 1.30-2.30 Workshop 4 See Workshop Selection 2.30-3.15 Panel Question and Answer Session 3.30-4.15 Pastor Robin Davis Not BY MIght/ Farewell/ Certificates This year, registrations will be accepted via phone. You will need to have the following details ready BEFORE you call: Name of each attendee School Name Customer Code Workshop Selection for each attendee Registrations will also be accepted by fax, email, and post. You may also download this kit from www.scee.edu.au and you will be able to download PDF forms that you can fill in on your computer and email back to us. 5
Workshop Sessions This year we are proposing to run several workshops as a part of the PNG Mega-Conference. You will need to nominate four (4) workshop sessions that you want to attend during the Conference and mark them in the space provided on the Registration Form. If you do not choose the sessions that you want to attend, we will allocate you to workshop sessions. This is to allow us to prepare enough materials for each session. Some workshops have limited space, so register early! The workshop topics are as follows: Workshop 1: (Choose 1 Session) a) b) c) d) Phonics Part 1 - Strictly ONLY for SCEE REGISTERED SCHOOLS - Mrs Uke Kundi, Mt Hagen Christian Academy - learn how to make the phonic sounds correctly - recommended for all RR and ABC s staff. Staff choosing this workshop should also take Phonics 2 and 3 to cover the topic fully. School Budgets - Mr Stuart Arthur - Practical workshop on how to prepare and use a budget for your school - recommended for all Principals and School Administrators. Diagnostic Tests - Strictly ONLY for SCEE REGISTERED SCHOOLS Mrs Rhonda Davis - How to use Diagnostic Tests and write prescriptions for students - recommended for Senior Supervisors Teaching Christianly - Mrs Kathy Fisher - what is a Christian Teacher and how can we incorporate Christianity into every lesson? Workshop 2: (Choose 1 Session) Phonics Part 2- Strictly ONLY for SCEE REGISTERED SCHOOLS - Mrs Uke Kundi, Mt Hagen Christian Academy - learn a) how to make the phonic sounds correctly - recommended for all RR and ABC s staff. Staff choosing this workshop should also take Phonics 1 and 3 to cover the topic fully. b) Teaching Creatively - Johanna Kilembe - How to bring your lessons alive! Student Convention - The New Guidelines - Mrs Kathy Fisher - A close-up look at the Student Convention Guidelines c) for 2015. There have been significant changes made to these Guidelines. Recommended for staff with students aged 11-19 years old. Patterns in Math - Mrs Rhonda Davis - Looking at how Math can be learned and understood by seeing the patterns d) in Math. Workshop 3: (Choose 1 Session) a) b) Phonics Part 3- Strictly ONLY for SCEE REGISTERED SCHOOLS - Mrs Uke Kundi, Mt Hagen Christian Academy - learn how to make the phonic sounds correctly - recommended for all RR and ABC s staff. Staff choosing this workshop should also take Phonics 1 and 2 to cover the topic fully. X Marks the Spot - Strictly ONLY for SCEE REGISTERED SCHOOLS Mrs Kathy Fisher - This is an interactive session about how to score PACE work correctly and how to spot scoring violations. c) Goal Setting - Mrs Rhonda Davis - The how and why of goal setting. d) Principals, Pastors and School Administrators - Mr Stuart Arthur - Discussion group. Workshop 4: (Choose 1 Session) Storytelling - Mrs Uke Kundi Mt Hagen Christian School - Learn how to make story time a feature of your school with a) this practical session. Recommended for all RR and ABC s staff. PNG Syllabus - Mrs Rhonda Davis - How do the PACEs align with the PNG Syllabus? Discussion group for Principals b) and Senior Learning Centre Staff. c) I AM Behaving! - Mrs Kathy Fisher - a practical session dealing with behaviour management in the Learning Centre. Doing Chapel - Pastor Robin Davis - How to reach all of your students from ABC s to Year 12 during Chapel hour each d) week. Recommended for Pastors, Principals and Senior Staff. 6