Leading the way with Change-Making Learning

Queen Margaret College Educators Attend The 2023 Ib Global Conference In Adelaide

The IB Global Conference 2023 in Adelaide brought together educators from around the world to discuss innovative educational practices, exchange ideas and build networks to support student success. For Queen Margaret College, this conference provided an opportunity for four of our key IB educators, Holly Payne, Emma Birch, Camille Le Prou, and Ashleigh Pickering, to participate in keynote speeches, panel discussions and workshops that equipped them with valuable insights and perspectives to apply to their teaching practice.

At Queen Margaret College, we believe in providing our students with the best possible education that prepares them for success in a rapidly changing world. We recognise the importance of our educators' continued learning and development to achieve this. Attending events such as the IB Global Conference enables our kaiako to stay up-to-date with the latest developments in education and connect with other professionals in the field.

The keynote speech, delivered by the IB Director General Olli-Pekka Heinonen, was a highlight of the conference. The panel discussion that followed was equally impressive, featuring three remarkable IB students and change-makers who shared their insights on diversity and inclusivity in education. Their perspectives were invaluable and our staff gained valuable insights into best practices that they can apply to their teaching.

The visit to Roma Mitchell Secondary College in northern Adelaide provided a fantastic opportunity to discuss prospective ways of connecting in the future. This collaboration demonstrates the importance of building connections and networks among educators to support student success.

“The conference was such a rewarding experience. It was so inspiring to meet with other educators across Asia Pacific and very exciting to hear about the developments to the IB programmes. The IBO, like QMC, is committed to best practice –which is constantly evolving, it must change to be fit for purpose and meet the demands of our ever-changing world.” Emma Birch, IB Diploma Coordinator.

Experiences like the IB Global Conference are crucial for our educators to continue leading the way in change-making learning. Our commitment to providing an exceptional education experience for our students means continual innovation and evolving; attending these events is a crucial part of that process.