IBSC Southern Africa Conference

March 7 – 9, 2024
Hilton College
Hilton, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

Listening Loudly: Learning to Listen to the Quieter Voices in Boys' Schools

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Schedule

Important Reminders

Remember to eat breakfast before you arrive at the conference each day.
Morning shuttles run from accommodations to Hilton College.
For airport shuttle schedules, please see the Hotel and Travel page.
On Saturday morning, you may store your luggage in classrooms before airport departure.
Due to the nature of the program, please wear comfortable shoes and clothing suitable for outdoor activities and walking.

Thursday, March 7
8:00 – 9:00 AM	Registration and Refreshments	Main School Bell
9:15 – 9:30 AM	Headmaster’s Welcome George Harris	Theatre
9:30 – 10:15 AM	Keynote 1 Tom Batty	Theatre
10:30 – 11:15 AM	Workshop Session 1
11:15 – 11:45 AM	Refreshments	Main School Bell Marquee
12:00 – 12:45 PM	Workshop Session 2
12:45 – 2:00 PM	Walk to the Lapa at the Nature Reserve. Shuttles also available.
2:00 – 2:45 PM	Lunch	Lapa
2:45 – 3:30 PM	Keynote 2 Puno Selesho	Lapa
3:30 – 4:00 PM	Refreshments	Lapa
4:00 – 5:00 PM	Return to school by shuttle.
5:00 – 6:30 PM	Braai Supper at the Wild Gardens
6:30 PM	Shuttles transport attendees to their accommodations.

The Fleur de Lys Club will remain open until 8:00 PM for those who wish to continue interacting. There will be no shuttle service at this time, but taxis can be ordered.

Friday, March 8
6:00 – 7:00 AM	Soul Time (optional) Morning forest walk 5km trail run on the estate Game drive (Limited seats available.) Explore the Hilton College campus.
7:00 – 7:30 AM	Morning Devotion and Prayer (optional)	Chapel
8:00 – 8:30 AM	Refreshments	Main School Bell Marquee
8:30 – 9:15 AM	Keynote 3 Fabrice Nahimana Facilitated by Ally Kingsley	Theatre
9:30 – 10:15 AM	Workshop Session 3
10:15 – 10:45 AM	Refreshments	Main School Bell Marquee
10:45 AM – 11:30 AM	Keynote 4 Matt Lawlor	Theatre
11:45 AM – 12:30 PM	Panel Discussion Listening Loudly to Our Sister Schools Facilitated by George Harris	Theatre
12:45 – 1:30 PM	Lunch	Main School Bell Marquee
1:45 – 2:30 PM	Workshop Session 4
2:45 – 4:00 PM	Coffee Conversations Listening Loudly to Each Other Facilitated by senior staff from various schools.	Theatre
4:00 PM	Shuttles transport attendees to their accommodations.
6:00 PM	Shuttles transport attendees from accommodations to Hilton College.
6:30 – 7:30 PM	Cocktail Function	Centenary Centre Lawns
7:30 PM	Theatre Production
9:30 PM	Shuttles transport attendees to their accommodations

Saturday, March 9
6:00 – 7:00 AM	Soul Time (optional) Morning forest walk 5km trail run on the estate Game drive (Limited seats available.) Explore the Hilton College campus.
7:00 – 7:30 AM	Morning Devotion and Prayer (optional)	Chapel
8:00 – 8:30 AM	Refreshments	Main School Bell Marquee
8:30 – 9:15 AM	Panel Discussion Listening Loudly to Our Boys Facilitated by Tony Shuttleworth and Daniel Sweeney	Theatre
9:30 – 10:15 AM	Keynote 5 Nozipho Tshabalala	Theatre
10:15 – 10:30 AM	Closing by Puno Selesho Thanks by Kgomotso Motlogeloa
10:30 AM	Refreshments	Main School Bell Marquee
10:30 AM	Shuttles depart to Oribi Airport and King Shaka International Airport.