Conference Program
Teachers Big Day Out - A One Day Conference for Teachers P-7
Teachers’ Big Day Out - ‘Writers Writing Right’
A special day with real authors, for teachers to be inspired and enthused about teaching writing. A rare day that de-stresses,values and pampers teachers.
Saturday 29 March 2008 Logan Entertainment Centre, 170 Wembley Road, Logan Central.
Are you aware that... When people are relaxed and happy they also learn faster and retain more information? - Patricia Cameron-Hill and Dr. Shayne YatesWHO, WHAT, WHEN
| 8.00 am | Registration, early bird tea and coffee |
| 8.45 am | Welcome/Pat Edgar |
| 9.00 am | Presentation: ‘Laughing at Stress’ Patricia Cameron-Hill and Dr. Shayne Yates – healthy/hilarious |
| 10.30 am | Morning Tea - delicious |
| 11.00 am | Keynote: ‘Writing To Live for Today’s World’ Lorraine Wilson - inspirational |
| 12.30 pm | Learning Episode: A choice of five great topics on writing - practical |
| 1.30 pm | Lunch / Trade Display / Author Signings - networking |
| 2.15 pm | Real Authors: James Moloney, Narelle Oliver, Simon Higgins, Michael Bauer, Kim Toft - creative |
| 3.45 pm | De Bortoli Wine tasting - prizes, more snacks - relaxing |
| 4.30 pm | Closing: Patricia Cameron-Hill and Dr. Shayne Yates – Leaving with Laughter |
| 5.00 pm | Teachers’ Big Day Out is complete – unbelievable |