Brigidine College Indooroopilly- Brisbane Hub

Crossing New Seas: Encounter, Dream, Do.

We were blessed to be joined at the College by colleagues from around Australia at the first national conference for staff from all Kildare Ministries Schools. The theme for the conference was Crossing New Seas:  Encounter, Dream, Do and as such, we had the opportunity to reflect on our own journeys and the differences we can make in the lives of those around us.

Day One

We started the conference with an Acknowledgment of Country and Smoking Ceremony, thanks to Marlon Riley, an experienced cultural educator at Ngutana-Lui, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Cultural Studies Centre. The Conference, streamed from five Kildare Ministries School ‘Hubs’ around Australia will allow staff to connect and reflect on a deeper level and to enjoy the opportunity to learn from each other.

Day Two

For Day 2 of the Kildare Ministries Conference, we are learning, sharing and growing. Beginning the day with a morning liturgy, staff and delegates were given the opportunity to reflect on the past, present and future. Professor Anne Pattel-Gray gave a keynote address, highlighting the hardships faced by Indigenous students and how we as a community can positively shape their paths. Dr Meredith Lake moderated a discussion around the concept of New Horizons and Standing on New Shores, where we learnt all about the transformation of people. We then broke into workshops to further build connections, explore new concepts and get creative.

Day Three

On day three of the Kildare Ministries conference, we are turning our reflections, thoughts and dreams into reality. We focused on the ‘Do’ part of “Encounter, Dream, Do”. We reflected on the connections we have formed and the lessons we have learnt and are ready to make positive change and meaningful impacts in the world of education and beyond.

Please watch our recap video here.