FREE EXPO SEMINAR ON EDUBUILD

• Learn about opportunities to engage students in positive actions, community connection, and improved wellbeing, including by making improvements to learning environments by managing thermal comfort in classrooms and improving local biodiversity.   
• Hear what the future of schools as climate resilient spaces for community could look like, and how this links to better learning outcomes.
• Learn about the importance of circularity and the opportunities for schools to engage in the circular economy. 

• What role do learning spaces play in inclusion?
• How can the physical environment be designed and used to support the active participation of more learners?
• Who should be involved in creating inclusive environments for teaching and learning in schools?

This session will explore research being conducted by the Learning Environments Applied Research Network (LEaRN) at the University of Melbourne, including a current ARC Linkage project titled, 'Designing Learning Spaces for Diversity, Inclusion, and Participation', which is drawing on the perspectives of learners, parents, carers, educators, school system leaders, allied health professionals, and importantly people with disability and/or lived experience of supporting learners with disabilities in schools.

What is the purpose of a contemporary school library? What role do physical resources play? How should libraries be designed and how do they function? Drawing on his experience consulting to over 2,000 libraries internationally, Kevin Hennah provides thought provoking advice designed to ensure your project does not equate to a contemporary build housing traditional and often out-dated ideas.

• Development of the Vision (2017) 
• Design process between architects and our team 
• The Pedagogical Journey of our Primary School
• Stepping into the Vision (Transitioning into the new precinct) 
• Observations and Reflections – 1 Year in... (2024) 

In this session you will gain:

• An understanding of sensory differences which are common amongst neurodivergent individuals and how these differences impact learning.
• An understanding of a new framework we proposed to support inclusive learning design decisions.
• An understanding of some research studies we have conducted which provide insights into inclusive learning design for neurodivergent students.  

• What sustainability can look like in schools 
• Sustainability ideas to implement in your school
• Ideas and strategies to get more students involved within Sustainability in your School  

Imagine building a school where the past informs the future, where play is celebrated, where wellbeing is as important as academic achievement, and where modern learning spaces inspire curiosity and collaboration. That's the vision we're bringing to life.

• Beyond Bricks and Mortar: Crafting culture, community & curriculum in modern learning spaces.
• The Past Informs the Future: We are honouring our site’s history and culture, weaving meaning and stories into our ethos.
• Creating the space for play: Celebrating spaces that foster creativity, exploration and modern learning.
• Nourishing Minds & Bodies: Reimagining the purpose of education and our school by building the space for prioritised wellbeing

• We were charged with building a whole new school in 18 months - from design to build completion, staffing, resourcing, curriculum development, IT, students, creating a community and establishing culture. We did this and are now three years in, with a student enrolment of nearly 800 students from Early Years to Senior Years, including an OSHC.  This fits i with the Edubuild.
• Our Pastoral Care for students has been part of the success - we would explain our Oratory System, and how we case manage our students for wellbeing and learning.
• Our design is pedagogically driven and has a biophilic emphasis, which has been extremely successful and conducive to learning and unity. 
• Culture is key - we will explain our approach to support our staff, create strong leaders, and bring the parent and family community together.

• What are the benefits of nature immersive learning?
• What are the conditions for effective immersive learning?
• How can I bring forth the benefits with limited natural resources?