Breakfast Seminar

 

This session examines some of the trends and issues in single-sex schooling for girls

within and beyond Australia. It includes discussion of academic performance, health matters, the development of gender identity, leadership and the acquisition of skills required for effective engagement with the world of the 21^st century. 

 

How are these trends and issues relevant for Chairs and governors of girls’ schools? How can they support opportunities for women? What are the strategic implications for their schools?

 

The format includes a presentation by Dr Leoni Degenhardt, small-group discussion of key questions with a Principal of a girls’ school, and a plenary question and answer session.

 

Dr Leoni Degenhardt is a consultant who assists schools in the areas of Learning, Leadership and Organisational change
 
She has over twenty years’ experience in senior leadership in schools.  This, combined with a PhD in educational leadership, has given her expertise and insights which she is able to put at your disposal.

Leoni works with organisations, schools, universities, and professional bodies which are striving to adapt and transform themselves to meet the needs of the Knowledge Society.  She has experience in strategy, cultural change, learning communities and leadership approaches for the 21st century.