National Symposium on Australia-China School Partnerships

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National Symposium on Australia-China School Partnerships IEAA National Symposium on the future of Australia-China School Partnerships 2024 21 May 2024, Melbourne

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On 21 May 2024, IEAA will deliver a ‘National Symposium on the future of Australia-China School Partnerships’. This project has been made possible by a grant from the National Foundation for Australia-China Relations, through Australia’s Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade.

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This Symposium aims to strengthen bilateral education connections in the schools sector and will be delivered in a hybrid in-person (from Melbourne), online format. Digital recordings of the event and a follow-up report will be shared publicly through IEAA’s website to capture key learnings and to deepen impact.

Program

Tuesday 21 May 8:30am - 6:00pm AEST

8:30am	Registration
Session 1	Opening and Keynote
Session 2	Digital Partnerships
	Morning Tea
Session 3	Curriculum Partnerships
Session 4	School-to-school Initiatives
	Lunch
Session 5	School-to-school Initiatives continued
Session 6	Priorities for the future of Australia-China school partnerships
4:30pm	Networking at the Chinese Australian History Museum

Individual sessions will:

Present best-practice case studies of Australia-China school partnerships;
Acknowledge existing engagement between Australian and Chinese schools stakeholders and seed new, meaningful connections;
Showcase Australian expertise and excellence in international education that enhances our capacity to engage with Chinese schools sector stakeholders; and
Celebrate people-to-people experiences in Australia and in China as a catalyst for life-long connections.

Audience

This Symposium is targeted at school stakeholders from Australia and China including:

School leaders and educators from government, private and independent schools
Government stakeholders
Those with general interest in the school sector

Outcomes

Symposium participants will come away with a better understanding of:

Existing engagement between Australian and Chinese schools and opportunities to build new connections
Best-practice case studies of Australia-China school partnerships
People-to-people experiences in Australia and in China that can catalyse life-long connections.

Registration

There is no cost to register for this event due to the generous support we have received from the National Foundation for Australia-China Relations.

To ensure that IEAA is able to (1) accommodate as many school stakeholders as possible and (2) deliver a sustainable event with minimal catering wastage, we ask that:

If you register for this event but are no longer able to attend, please contact the IEAA Admin to cancel your registration.
If you are based in China and are planning to travel to Melbourne attend this event in-person, please ensure you are first registered for the Symposium. If you require assistance, please contact the IEAA Admin.

This event is supported by the National Foundation for Australia-China Relations.

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Event Speakers

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Abdelhamid Cherragui Director of Academics of the British and Australian Education Programs Weiming Education Group Abdelhamid Cherragui is a passionate global educator with extensive experience in leadership and education across a range of systems. Originally from Morocco, he completed his master’s degree at Grenoble Alpes University in France, in which country he also commenced his teaching career. In 2012, he moved to China and has held several teaching and leadership positions. Currently, he holds the position of Director of Academics of the British and Australian Education Programs at Weiming Education Group, overseeing the curriculum, teaching, and delivery of two international high school qualifications in six different schools across China. He specialises in academic leadership, teacher training, and curriculum development.
Emeline Gillingham Assistant Manager, International Partnerships Asia Education Foundation Emeline is Assistant Manager, International Partnerships at the Asia Education Foundation and has been working in project management and stakeholder engagement in the fields of international education, Australia-Asia engagement, and international affairs for over fifteeen years. Outside of her work, Emeline enjoys reading, travelling, and is learning Mandarin Chinese. She was a delegate of the China-Australia Millennial Project in 2017 and received a Victorian Government Hamer Scholarship to study Mandarin at Sichuan University in Chengdu, China, in 2019. In 2020, she graduated from the Asialink Leaders program, as an internal scholarship recipient.
Essie Ma Project Coordinator Arts Centre Melbourne Essie MA, a Project Coordinator at Arts Centre Melbourne, leads Australia's largest cultural infrastructure project, the Melbourne Arts Precinct Transformation. Her journey began as an international student at Wellington Secondary College, where she excelled as a student leader, fostering connections between international and local communities. Recognised with the Victorian International School Student Leadership Award in 2014, Essie continued her advocacy, aiding fellow students in adapting to new life and cultures in Victoria. Graduated with an Honours degree in Mechanical Engineering from Monash University, Essie transitioned from being a mechanical engineer in the oil and gas sector to project management in the creative industries in Victoria. She’s currently pursuing a Masters in Project Management while working full-time, demonstrating her commitment to lifelong learning. Outside of work, Essie’s interests include hiking, CrossFit and cultural exploration through travel and language acquisition.
Dr Helen Yang, IEAA-F Senior Lecturer La Trobe University Dr Helen Yang is a member of IEAA’s Research Committee and a Senior Lecturer of Accounting at La Trobe Business School. She is passionate about transnational business education in emerging economies, a major source of international students for Australia. Dr Yang has held academic leadership positions at several Australian and Chinese universities and has received multiple prestigious teaching awards, including an Australian Award for University Teaching, for her outstanding contributions to the leadership and scholarship of transnational education. Dr Yang completed her schooling and undergraduate education in China, holds a PhD from Victoria University in Australia and has also completed two masters degrees: an MBA (Accounting) from Victoria University and a Master of Education from the University of Melbourne. As a member of CPA Australia and Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand, Dr Yang actively engages with industry and the accounting profession.
Lisa STARMER Executive Principal Calamvale Community College As Executive Principal of Calamvale Community College, Lisa Starmer, a passionate advocate of state education, has been principal for 20 of her 37 years. Over the last ten years, she has embedded the International Baccalaureate in Calamvale Community College; a culturally diverse college of 2500 students Prep to Year 12 supporting 60 cultures and many more languages. Hosting 100 international students each year and with partner schools across SE Asia, the College remains the only government school in Australia to offer three IB programs. Lisa is dedicated to inclusive education holding a Masters in Leadership Education - Inclusion. As an accredited coach, her focus is the development of teams of teacher-learners engaged in pedagogical practice that delivers innovative student-centred learning, inclusive of every student.
Lucas Li Director, Global Engagement Aide Education and Migration Hongbin (Lucas) Li, is as the Director of Global Engagement at AIDE Education. Since 2019, Lucas has been actively involved in developing institutional partnerships to foster Australian education opportunities through VCE offshore programs and Higher Education projects in China and Southeast Asia. He has played various roles in collaborating with Victorian schools to initiate and implement VCE offshore programs across various Chinese cities. His own positive experiences in a VCE program in China fuel his commitment to connecting future students with Australian educational opportunities. Before stepping into the international education sector, Lucas taught at Alphington Grammar School. He earned his Bachelor of Education from Monash University and is set to begin his Master’s in Digital Education at Oxford University in October of this year.
Nicola Taylor Principal Presbyterian Ladies College Armidale Nicola Taylor has enjoyed a career in education sector, spanning over 30. With a passionate interest in student learning and curriculum development, she has held numerous executive leadership roles and served as Principal of two schools for over 16 years. Since 2016, Nicola has taken the lead in school based transnational education, establishing PLC Pathways a residential, co-educational ELICOS program. Her involvement with schools in China has provided governance support, mentoring, and assistance with the delivery of NSW HSC by the first school in mainland China. Currently, Nicola serves as the Principal of PLC Armidale and PLC Pathways.
Sharon Armstrong Manager International Education Department of Education, Victorian Government Sharon Armstrong is manager of the International Education Division’s Internationalising Education Unit at the Victorian Department of Education. Sharon is passionate about bringing a global learning lens to the curriculum and believes strongly that a globally oriented education system leads to a more inclusive and diverse environment. Sharon has worked in the education sector both as a classroom teacher and at the system level for over 25 years leading change in the areas of school improvement, assessment and pedagogy. She has a Bachelor of Commerce and Education (Melbourne University) and a Master of Evaluation (Melbourne University)
Simon Huang Teacher Abbotsford Primary School Simon Huang is a well-rounded educator with a demonstrated history of teaching excellence in both independent and public schools. He specialises in multiple subjects including Business studies, Global politics, Chinese, Digital Technologies, PE and Maths. As an innovative language educator, Simon was selected for the inaugural Teaching Excellence Program (TEP) in 2022, followed by a Teaching Innovation Fellowship at Victorian Academy of Teaching and Leadership in 2023. Simon represented Newmark Primary in the Australia-China Digital BRIDGE Program in 2023. Currently, Simon is working as a classroom teacher at Abbotsford Primary School, a leading bilingual school in Australia.
Simone Fuller Executive Director DE International, Queensland Government Simone Fuller is an impassioned educator and experienced educational leader working with students and schools for over 30 years. During this time Simone has worked across a number of secondary schools both in Queensland and internationally. Much of her latter work in Queensland was as Deputy Principal at the Queensland Academy for Science Mathematics and Technology, a selective entry International Baccalaureate World School for high achieving students. As Director, of International Student Programs, Education Queensland International from 2019 to 2022, Simone has led development, growth and implementation of international student programs in Queensland state schools. This included the management of international student program operations and strategy, performance and legislative compliance across the state and a complex supply chain and distribution network of the international student programs across Queensland state schools. Simone is now in the Executive Director role of the Department of Education International Queensland, overseeing International Student Programs, International Business and Global Engagement. She is also the Deputy Chair and Queensland representative for the Australian Government Schools International (AGSI) advisory body and a strong advocate of international education in the school sector.
Suyi Xie, IEAA-AF Manager, Partnerships & Development Monash College With a decade of experience in market and business development, including seven years in international education, Suyi currently is the Partnerships and Development Manager at Monash College. In her role, she focuses on partnership development and oversees all transnational education initiatives across six countries. Suyi's personal education journey as an international student from China, navigating academic landscapes across four countries and obtaining a postgraduate qualification in international business, fueled her passion for the field. Suyi is also currently the Co-chair of the IEAA Young Professional Network in Victoria and an IEAA Associate Fellow.
Tom Shugg Co-founder Meg Languages Tom Shugg is the Co-founder of Meg Languages and it was the inspiration that comes with being exposed to other cultures that inspired him to start a company that can advocate for that. Meg’s mission is to leverage technology to create Global Citizens through Language and Intercultural experiences. Tom spent more than a decade living and working in China, he is a fluent Mandarin speaker and prior to starting Meg, worked for the Australian Trade Commission at the Australian Embassy, Beijing.
Virginia Steele Program Manager in Education Services SACE Board of South Australia Virginia Steele is Program Manager in Education Services at the South Australian Certificate of Education (SACE) Board of South Australia. She is a highly experienced educator who is passionate about diversity, global perspectives, international education, and working with schools and young people to improve educational systems and student outcomes. Her experience in international education spans thirty years across five countries in academic roles in senior secondary education, system administration, international programs, and managing curriculum transformation. She holds a Master of Leadership in Curriculum and Pedagogy from Monash University, A Graduate Diploma in Education from Adelaide University, Cert IV TESOL, and a Bachelor of Arts International Relations from University of Victoria, Canada.

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National Symposium on Australia-China School Partnerships

On 21 May 2024, IEAA will deliver a ‘National Symposium on the future of Australia-China School Partnerships’. This project has been made possible by a grant from the National Foundation for Australia-China Relations, through Australia’s Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade.

This Symposium aims to strengthen bilateral education connections in the schools sector and will be delivered in a hybrid in-person (from Melbourne), online format. Digital recordings of the event and a follow-up report will be shared publicly through IEAA’s website to capture key learnings and to deepen impact.

Program

Tuesday 21 May 8:30am - 6:00pm AEST

8:30am	Registration
Session 1	Opening and Keynote
Session 2	Digital Partnerships
	Morning Tea
Session 3	Curriculum Partnerships
Session 4	School-to-school Initiatives
	Lunch
Session 5	School-to-school Initiatives continued
Session 6	Priorities for the future of Australia-China school partnerships
4:30pm	Networking at the Chinese Australian History Museum

Individual sessions will:

Present best-practice case studies of Australia-China school partnerships;
Acknowledge existing engagement between Australian and Chinese schools stakeholders and seed new, meaningful connections;
Showcase Australian expertise and excellence in international education that enhances our capacity to engage with Chinese schools sector stakeholders; and
Celebrate people-to-people experiences in Australia and in China as a catalyst for life-long connections.

Audience

This Symposium is targeted at school stakeholders from Australia and China including:

School leaders and educators from government, private and independent schools
Government stakeholders
Those with general interest in the school sector

Outcomes

Symposium participants will come away with a better understanding of:

Existing engagement between Australian and Chinese schools and opportunities to build new connections
Best-practice case studies of Australia-China school partnerships
People-to-people experiences in Australia and in China that can catalyse life-long connections.

Registration

There is no cost to register for this event due to the generous support we have received from the National Foundation for Australia-China Relations.

To ensure that IEAA is able to (1) accommodate as many school stakeholders as possible and (2) deliver a sustainable event with minimal catering wastage, we ask that:

If you register for this event but are no longer able to attend, please contact the IEAA Admin to cancel your registration.
If you are based in China and are planning to travel to Melbourne attend this event in-person, please ensure you are first registered for the Symposium. If you require assistance, please contact the IEAA Admin.

This event is supported by the National Foundation for Australia-China Relations.

When

21/05/2024 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
AUS Eastern Standard Time

Where

State Library Victoria 328 Swanston Street Melbourne, VIC 3000 AUSTRALIA

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