CPD Digest Volume 3, Issue 7, 3rd May 2021
INSIDE
Drama were wearing masks long before COVID-19! Read how drama teachers are staying connected during the pandemic
Upcoming Events Confirmed JAWS 15th May 2021
Primary Education for Sustainability Invitational eJAWS
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Please note: this event has changed from a face-toface JAWS to an eJAWS (online) and will now be a half day event.
St. Andrews International School, Bangkok
21st May 2021
Mastery in Maths for Key Stage 2 and 3 eJAWS
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Drama Thursday: Theatre Practitioners and Methodologies
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Communication, Language and Literacy in the Early Years eJAWS
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Promoting Creativity Through the Visual Arts eJAWS
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11-12th June 2021
Excelling in Middle Leadership JAWS
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24th June 2021
Drama Thursday: Theatre Companies and Texts
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The International School @ ParkCity
27th May 2021
The Alice Smith School Kuala Lumpur
28th May 2021
The International School @ ParkCity
4th June 2021
Garden International School Kuala Lumpur
Sri KDU International School co-hosted with the British School Kuala Lumpur
The Alice Smith School Kuala Lumpur
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Conferences 20th-21st May 2021
CPD & Safeguarding eConference: Working and Leading together
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28th May 2021
Bursars’ and Business Managers’ eConference
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NPQH (Cohort 6: remaining sessions) 5th May 2021
Leading with Impact
6th May 2021
Leading Effective Partnerships
7th May 2021
Leading Strategically
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Upcoming FOBISIA Webinars Keep an eye on www.fobisia.org for further details, updates and registration links! 3rd May 2021
Haileybury Almaty School: Sustainable Development Goals in Stories - embedding the SDGs into the Curriculum Register here
6th May 2021
Garden International School Kuala Lumpur: Reading Difficulty Power Tools - Don’t Plan by Hand, Plan With Power Tools! Register here
10th May 2021
Tanglin Trust School: The Year 3 Architects: Transforming Curriculum through Storytelling Register here
24th May 2021
Fieldwork Education: Introducing IEYC to support EYFS Register here
27th May 2021
Discovery Bay International School: Quizzing Digitally - the Undisputed Champion of Engagement? Register here
1st June 2021
Finalsite: Engaging your school community with portals Register here
3rd June 2021
The British School in Tokyo: Primary maths lesson design: a look at how to include creativity and fun in a maths lesson Register here
8th June 2021
Schrole Group: Diversity and Inclusion - Why getting it right matters Register here
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CPD & SAFEGUARDING eCONFERENCE 2021 Working and Leading Together
This year we are combining two great conferences for one affordable fee with no limit on numbers. Sessions will be available online for a month afterwards. With a fantastic line-up of well recognised and expert speakers, all staff with an interest in CPD or Safeguarding will find material to suit them. Sessions will run from 1000 - 1630 ICT.
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20-21 May 2021
Maria Cunningham Maria
Natasha Devon MBE is a writer
Cunningham is Director of Education at the Teacher
& activist. She tours the world delivering talks and conducts
teacher, Maria supports school leaders both in the UK and
equality. Natasha is founder of the Mental Health Media
Development Trust. A school governor and former primary
research on mental health, body image, gender and social
internationally to achieve sustainable people-powered
Charter, which scrutinises the way the media report on
improvement and has led on major programmes in
mental health. She is a Trustee of Student Minds, a Patron
England including the CPD Excellence Hubs and Wellcome
for No Panic, an Ambassador for The Reading Agency and
CPD Quality Assurance Project.
a Member of the Men & Boys Coalition.
Tom Sherrington is an education
Jonathan Taylor worked as a Covert Internet Investigator within the Metropolitan Police Child
consultant and author. He writes the popular blog
an MSc in Criminology / Criminal Psychology, Jonathan
Learning Rainforest, Great Teaching in Real Classrooms.
teacherhead.com and in 2017 he published his book The
Abuse Investigation Command for 10 years. Graduating with
With 30 years' experience as a physics and maths teacher
specialises in Online Safety & the dangers of Social Media &
and school leader, including 11 years as a Headteacher,
Gaming. Jonathan appears on national television as an
Tom works with several schools and colleges providing
online Safety & Social Media Consultant & recently filmed
consultancy support on curriculum, assessment and
Documentaries for Channel 4 & CBS on the dangers of
improving the quality of teaching.
Online Child Sex Offenders.
Other speakers include:
Regional Director at Cambridge Assessment International Education
Independent Child Protection Consultant
Chris Gould
Dr. Elly Barnes MBE
Rachel Ewan
Melissa Skiles
Safeguarding Alliance
Dr.Ben Schmidt
Mental health & wellbeing training consultant
RealGroup Additional Needs & Advocacy Training Specialist
CEO of Educate & Celebrate LGBT+ education charity
Emily Konstantas CEO & Founder
Faria Education
Karen Ardley
Linda Cruse
Lindy MacGregor
Leila Holmyard Director of Teaching & Learning
Leadership Consultant and facilitator
Frontline humanitarian, Leadership Expert
Leader in suicide prevention in Australia and beyond
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Tim Gerrish OBE
Trevor Greenhill
Veema Education
Hayley Lamb, Priya Mitchell
International Child Protection Advisor
Education Consultant at STEER
Costa Constantinou, Nina Jackson
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ne of the best things about being a Drama teacher is the generosity of colleagues. No other role pulls so greatly on the energies and enthusiasm of others. School productions are community endeavors - from the DT teachers who build sets to the PTA members who provide the refreshments, the Art teachers who paint the backdrops to the PE teachers who choreograph the dances. While often Drama departments are teams of just one or two, the Drama community is much more far reaching. One of the many brilliant aspects of what FOBISIA Drama can offer teachers is a wider network of engaged colleagues who share their passion for theatre. In the absence of face-to-face CPD opportunities, the FOBISIA Drama Committee put together a series of Zoombased sessions for teachers to share expertise, resources and ideas. FOBISIA Drama Thursdays are monthly workshops led by our members as an opportunity for us to remain connected with our international community. December’s session got the ball rolling with a focus on IGCSE Drama. Colleagues shared resources and ideas in response to exam board release materials. Teaching Online was the focus of January’s
session, hosted by Garden International School. A TeachMeet style session saw a wide range of initiatives, approaches and tech ideas shared in support of virtual learning. Claire Cockle, Head of Performing Arts at the British School of Kathmandu, Nepal shared what she found beneficial about the session: ‘Being able to listen and share ideas that people are experimenting with. It is not about having a polished product but instead how elements can be used and adapted over time to become relevant.’ February’s session was hosted by King Henry VIII School, Malaysia, alongside theatre company Parastoo. This was a practical session where attendees learnt about Parastoo’s important work with the refugee community and their approaches to Augsuto Boal’s Forum Theatre. British School Manila took the helm in March with a session on Primary Drama. There were a series of presentations on schemes of learning, professional theatre work and approaches to how Drama can support transition to secondary school. April’s session brought together a wide range of perspectives on School Productions. Hosted by Garden International School, discussions focused on approaches to the school show in a (post) COVID-19 world and CPD Digest, Volume 3 Issue 7, 3rd May 2021 I 7
how to make rehearsals safe and inclusive. The final two sessions of the academic year will be hosted by the Alice Smith School, Malaysia. The session in May has a TeachMeet style approach with colleagues presenting on a range of Theatre Practitioners from Brecht to Katie Mitchell, Grotowski to Stanislavski. June takes a more discursive approach, as colleagues share ways of engaging professional Theatre Companies through workshops and residency, face-toface and online models. We will round up the year with a focus on Diversifying the Canon of play texts Drama departments use in curriculum and productions. Whilst we might be physically distanced, Zoom and other new technologies allow us to remain connected. The FOBISIA Drama Committee would like to extend their heartfelt thanks to all those who presented,
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attended and shared so generously their resources, expertise and time. Holly Sullivan Head of Creative and Expressive Arts Faculty Associate Vice Principal, Secondary Campus The Alice Smith School Student Events Coordinator in FOBISIA Drama Committee
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JAWS
WHAT IS JAWS? A FOBISIA Jobs Alike Workshop (JAWS) is an opportunity for professionals in similar fields to share knowledge and good practice in a costeffective and practical way. A JAWS can be conducted in-person or online (eJAWS) A face-to-face JAWS is held across 1-2 days whilst an eJAWS is a 2-6 hour event It includes a schedule of short workshops relevant to specific topics outlined by the host school Workshops can be presented by the host school and attending schools The host school is responsible for organising, leading and facilitating a JAWS, with support from FOBISIA Headquarters.
What is expected of JAWS participants? Participants should expect to be asked to present a workshop and are encouraged to do so Participants can co-host workshops All participants should be actively involved in the planning of the agenda and be provided with opportunities to contribute.
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Interested in participating in a JAWS event?
Session Ideas for a Job-Alike Workshop Running a session at a Job-Alike Workshop does not need to be a daunting experience - here are just a few ideas that can work really well Carousel of Learning Activities Use a variety of activities to generate discussion and collect ideas on a topic. This can start with an open question which everyone contributes ideas to. “Slap Down” or Little Gems Participants each bring an idea or strategy that they have used that works in the classroom or within their role and have 3 minutes to share it with the group. Role-play or Scenarios Create a scenario that can be role-played or discussed to generate ideas on a topic. Open Questions/Key Questions Begin the session with a question that generates a discussion, ensuring that everyone is heard. Question(s) may be submitted in advance. “Top 3” Ideas: Ask participants to bring their own “top 3’ resources/apps/websites etc. to be shared with the group. This will generate lots of discussion and encourages participants to share good practice. Twitter Have a live Twitter feed during presentations. This will allow capture of those ‘golden nuggets’ generated in the session. Use ‘Storify’ to create a ‘take-away’ of the Twitter feed. Clips Start a session with a video clip, research, photos or quotes to stimulate topic discussion.
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Garden International School is delighted to invite you to an EJAWS event, focusing on the possibilities and challenges of developing creativity within the Visual Arts across both primary and secondary schools. It will take place online on the 4th June 2021 In the spirit of creative collaboration, we invite you to share your experiences, ideas and practical strategies by facilitating a short workshop. All our workshop invite active participation, either through hands-on activities or discussion. What is creativity? ● What art activities fosters authentic creative thinking? ● How can we raise the profile of art through cross-curricular collaboration? ● How can digital technology be used to foster creativity? ● How can we develop recruitment into exam courses? ● How can we activate community links to support the development of creativity?
The sessions will start at 11am (KL time) and finish by 3:45pm.
There will also be an evening social with art history pictionary Register via this link by May 21st For more information, please contact Ev Abbott (abbott.e@gardenschool.edu.my) or David James (james.d@gardenschool.edu.my)
4th June 2021 Promoting Creativity through the Visual Arts
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JAWS
Date : 11th June 2021 & 12th June 2021
This is a co-hosted JAWs event. Programme coordinators: Frances Baxter (Sri KDU) and Aidan Edmanson (BSKL)
Place : Sri KDU International School
FOBISIA JAWs: Excelling in Middle Leadership During the Job Alike Workshop (JAWs) there will be an opportunity to network with teachers from other FOBISIA schools to share excellent practice across Middle Leadership roles. Primarily, this JAWs is targeted at experienced, current, Middle Leaders yet content would prove extremely useful and positively challenging for aspiring Middle Leaders.
Programme - Reassessing our own Leadership Styles - Emotional Intelligance in Leadership - Leading Teaching & Learning - Leading Effective Change - Leading Professional Development - Leading Difficult Situations - Leading Recruitment - Leading the Self - Deepening understanding of Whole School Leadership
Please complete this Google Form (click here) to register or access it using the QR Code. Deadline edfor registration is Friday, s s a e P 2021. 16th April n i l d ea (for face-to-face delegates) Cost : MYRD250 FREE (for online delegates) scan this QR code to sign up!
Timings : Day 1 : 9.00am - 3.00pm | Day 2 : 9.00am - 2.30pm contact : f.baxter@srikdu.edu.my
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CPD Calendar 2020-21* Date
Name of Event
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Contact
Term
07/05/2021 Outstanding Teaching JAWS
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1415/05/2021 20/05/2021
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21/05/2021 27/05/2021 28/05/2021 28/05/2021 04/06/2021 04/06/2021 04/06/2021 05/06/2021
1112/06/2021 24/06/2021
Regents International School Pattaya Mike Harrowell michael.harrowell@regents-pattaya. co.th Primary Education for Sustainability JAWS, St. Andrews International School, Susan Whalley face-to-face, in Thailand only. Bangkok susan.wh@standrews.ac.th CPD and Safeguarding eConference: Working Online Fariha Ebrahim and Leading Together fariha.ebrahim@fobisia.org Nathan Phipps Mastery in Maths for KS2 & KS3 The International School @ nathan.p@isp.edu.my ParkCity Drama Thursdays: Theatre Practitioners & The Alice Smith School Kuala Lumpur Holly Sullivan Methodologies hsullivan.ep@alice-smith.edu.my FOBISIA Bursars’ and Business Managers’ Con- Online Fariha Ebrahim ference: Working Through a Pandemic fariha.ebrahim@fobisia.org Communication, Language and Literacy in the The International School @ ParkCity Tracy Lewis Early Years JAWS tracy.l@isp.edu.my Developing a wellbeing focused school JAWS International School Brunei Suzy Pugh spugh@ac.isb.edu.bn Modern Languages (primary & High School) + St. Andrews International School, Jennifer Harvey First language programme JAWS Bangkok Jennifer.ha@standrews.ac.th Promoting creativity through visual arts in the Garden International School Kuala David James International school setting JAWS Lumpur james.d@gardenschool.edu.my Approaches to the development of subject Shrewsbury International School Victoria Rotheram language and literacy for all students across all Bangkok Riverside victoria.r@shrewsbury.ac.th disciplines in a senior-school context JAWS and Conference Excelling in Middle Leadership eJAWS Sri KDU International School (cohost- Frances Baxter ed with BSKL) f.baxter@srikdu.edu.my Drama Thursdays: Theatres and Texts The Alice Smith School Kuala Lumpur Holly Sullivan hsullivan.ep@alice-smith.edu.my
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*Due to COVID-19, this year’s CPD calendar is subject to change. The events and dates listed here may not be confirmed. Please refer to page 2 and our website for more details.
For queries, please contact...
Fariha Ebrahim CPD & Safeguarding Executive fariha.ebrahim@fobisia.org
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