IBSC Australasian Regional Conference

Hale SchoolMay 19 – 21, 2025

Hale School

Perth, Western Australia, Australia

Purpose and Identity: Leadership and Learning for Social-Emotional and Academic Well-Being in Boys

Join us for a two-day regional conference and explore the place of school, student leadership, and learning in enhancing boys' social-emotional and academic well-being.

Designed specifically for educators in boys' schools, delve into strategies to boost boys' resilience, self-esteem, and interpersonal relationships. We also welcome colleagues from coeducational schools who want to learn how best to support boys. Join us to equip school leaders, teachers, and co-curricular staff with valuable insights and practical tools.

Keynotes from renowned presenters Ben Walden of Contender Charlie, Professor Andrew Martin of the University of New South Wales, and others supplement practitioner-led workshops designed to offer practical strategies for a broad range of contexts. 

Address themes relevant to boys' spiritual well-being and identity, explore strategies to help them understand their values and sense of purpose, and emphasize the importance of relationships, positive belief, and autonomy in enhancing social-emotional well-being. Examine concepts of academic well-being, focusing on motivation, buoyancy, and belonging, and draw on findings from the recent IBSC global research study that identifies high-impact strategies for teachers.

Who Should Attend?

This is a must-attend event for primary, middle, and high school educators and school leaders in boys’ schools committed to boys' holistic development.