Energise 2024: Celebrating the successes of New Zealand education

Get Amped at Energise 2024!

Engage in a 2-day hui for school leaders, kaiako and support staff. Participate in three engaging streams over the 2-days: Over 20 workshops to choose from supporting Leadership, Effective Pedagogy, and Digital Integration. 

Get to know other like-minded educators and hear from incredible master minds in NZ education. And of course - there will be gin, prizes and a lot of laughs!

Keynote speaker Whitney Hansen - A Visionary Leader Shaping the Future of Sport

We're excited to have Whitney Hansen as our guest speaker at Energise. 

Whitney is currently the head coach of Matatū in the Super Rugby Aupiki, she brings a unique perspective rooted in her diverse roles as a former Canterbury player, a teacher, team leader, senior leader, and a visionary leader in sports and education. 

Whitney's journey takes her from the rugby field to the classroom, and now to the coaching arena, which showcases her multifaceted expertise. With experience assisting the Black Ferns to World Cup success, Whitney is making waves in the world of sport. 

During her Keynote at Energise, Whitney will share insights into her coaching philosophy, the challenges faced in the dynamic world of rugby, and her aspirations for the future of both sports and education.

Workshops 

Sessions will run under 3 key themes, Leadership, Effective Pedagogy and Digi - you can weave in and out of each one as you please, or stay on one vibe for the day.

• Enhancing your literacy program using Book Creator
• Harnessing Technology to Empower Neurodiverse Learners: Strategies for Inclusive Teaching
• Strengthening a Structured Literacy approach through your school curriculum
• Responding authentically to trauma
• Beyond Limits: A Leadership workshop on Building Resilience, Setting Boundaries, and Living Intentionally
• Plan to Podcast
• Getting People On Board - bringing your strategic vision to life

Date/s and Times

Monday, 30 September (Registrations open 7:30am)

Start 8:30

Bar chat 3:30-4:30pm

Tuesday, 1 October (Doors open 8am)

Day runs 8:30-3:30

Location

West Rolleston Primary School

327 Dunns Crossing Road, Rolleston 7678, New Zealand

Investment

Early Bird: $90 (+booking fee) first 60 tickets

General Admission: $150 (+booking fee)

Sponsored: 30 sponsored tickets are available for educators. During checkout, you will be asked to provide a reason for requesting a sponsored ticket. This might be due to travel or other costs you are incurring from being with us on the day.

Payment options

To secure your place you can pay by Credit Card at registration, or if you would like to save a place and pay later, please choose invoice, payment for invoices is due Saturday, 31 September 5pm 

Please view our refund policy here.

Investment Includes

Delicious morning tea and lunch will be provided for both days.

Certificate of Completion

This event is for all Educators across Aotearoa New Zealand who would like to celebrate success in Education.