SELWYN HOUSE SCHOOL MONTRÉAL, QUÉBEC, JUNE 26–29

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Bienvenue à Montréal and our global gathering of On behalf of all of us at Selwyn House School, let me devoted boys’ educators as together we explore the express how honored we are to host this year’s IBSC Annual theme Boys and the Arts: Great Minds, Big Hearts. Conference, Boys and the Arts: Great Minds, Big Hearts. We hope Montréal’s joie de vivre inspires you to Engagement in the arts has been shown to improve quality engage with likeminded professionals dedicated to of life for students, staff, and families. guiding boys on the journey to manhood for lives of Let me be clear: This is not merely a conference about the achievement and fulfillment, compassion and justice, curriculum benefits of arts education. Our mission is far more and service and leadership. expansive. The arts play a critical role in the daily life of a boy. IBSC thanks Selwyn House School for its warm Our keynotes, featured speakers, workshops, and action hospitality and hosting us in the cultural capital of research projects all expand on connection, relationships, Canada. We especially appreciate the leadership of self-expression, and feelings of emotional well-being. Headmaster Hal Hannaford, Dean of Students Minna Mental wellness strategies profoundly impact the future Shulman, and the entire conference organizing success of our children. We have lofty goals and objectives committee. Our hosts spent countless hours across for the upcoming three days, but it is my sincere hope that two years to compose this dynamic event featuring all of you will leave Montréal with a further understanding awe-inspiring keynote speakers, more than 80 of how much the arts can enhance your life. It is certainly in-depth workshops, brand new featured studio not about ability, talent, or skill. It is about embracing the sessions, and dazzling entertainment. world around you by appreciating, watching, listening, Let’s open our eyes to stunning vistas from Mount observing, experiencing, supporting, and — when you are Royal to the cobblestone streets of Old Montréal. Open up to it — participating. Yes, I hope you will sing, dance, our ears to the melodies, harmonies, and riffs of the bang, draw, or act, look at how the arts can bring you joy, world-renowned Montréal International Festival. and understand the healing power unleashed when we And open our minds and hearts to bold new ideas. embrace artistic expression. Together let’s dig deep to uncover the best ways to We will talk about boys, stress, the autism spectrum, and engage boys and equip them with the instruments to mental wellness. We will be entertained and hear true stories discover, understand, shape, and lead our constantly of personal experiences. We will discover the role the arts evolving world. As you attend conference sessions, have played in many lives and learn that all situations can be may the vibrancy of this multicultural city give you the solved and resolved through connection and relationships. courage to improvise and take risks. Arts put the power of transformation at our fingertips. Thank you for championing boys’ education and the And, finally, a huge shout-out to our beloved Dean of blessings of being part of a community of educators Students Minna Shulman. Her vision inspired the theme living worthy lives in the service of and the for this year’s conference. Her dedication, orchestration, men they will become. and effort have made all the difference, and we at Selwyn Amicalement, House School feel especially grateful.

DAVID M. ARMSTRONG AMY PURSEL AHART HAL HANNAFORD EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER HEADMASTER IBSC IBSC SELWYN HOUSE SCHOOL (CANADA)

#IBSCAC 1 2019 Organizing Committee: Jaime McMillan, Maureen Powers, Kathy Funamoto, Minna Shulman, Sharon CONFERENCE AT A GLANCE Walker, Susan Doherty, and Hal Hannaford

DEAR DELEGATES, WEDNESDAY, JUNE 26 1:00 – 3:00 PM Registration and Refreshments Bonjour et bienvenue à Montréal. Fairmont the Queen Elizabeth Parc Mont-Royal A & B Welcome to the 2019 IBSC Annual Conference and Montréal, our beloved European city in the heart of North 3:00 – 6:30 PM Opening Plenary Session Featuring America. Montréal has something to offer everyone, Adam Cox, Molly Johnson, especially in the summer! We are one of the most entertainment, and more bilingual, multicultural, and multi-ethnic cities in Canada. Fairmont the Queen Elizabeth The conference hotel, Fairmont the Queen Elizabeth, is one of Montréal’s iconic landmarks. Located in the heart of downtown, it is an easy walk to the Quartier 6:45 PM Buses depart the conference hotel for the school des Spectacles, where the Festival International de Jazz de Montréal kicks off on June 27. It is also 7:00 – 9:00 PM Welcome Reception, The Art of a Party minutes away from the Old Port, Vieux Montréal, Selwyn House School Quartier Latin, The Gay Village, Park, fabulous , and the downtown core of small 8:45 – 11:00 PM Buses depart the school for the conference hotel shops and large department stores. 9:00 – 11:00 PM After Hours Bar The plenary sessions and all our keynote addresses take Selwyn House School place at Fairmont the Queen Elizabeth. Our workshops Coristine Hall and most meals occur at Selwyn House School, a quick bus ride or a brisk 40-minute walk from the hotel.

While we provide breakfast Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, lunches on Thursday and Friday, and evening dinatoires on Wednesday and Friday evenings, you are surrounded by some of the finest cuisine anywhere.

We plan to keep you so highly engaged, intellectually stimulated, physically active, and socially alert that you may want some extra days to explore the city at your own pace!

At Selwyn House School, we have benefited greatly from our long and strong affiliation with IBSC and are thrilled to host the 2019 IBSC Annual Conference. We are testing a new model where small schools, with the help of local venues, host this important gathering of educators.

Join us as we explore the creative and healing power of the arts and their ability to promote wellness and personal change in all of us. We anticipate some Montréal magic as we experience the theme Boys and the Arts: Great Minds, Big Hearts.

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THURSDAY, JUNE 27 FRIDAY, JUNE 28

7:30 – 8:30 AM Breakfast with IBSC Trustees 6:45 – 7:45 AM Buses depart the conference hotel for the school Fairmont the Queen Elizabeth Square Dorchester 7:00 – 8:00 AM Breakfast Selwyn House School 8:30 – 10:40 AM IBSC Annual Meeting Plenary Session Featuring Sonia Lupien 8:00 – 9:00 AM Workshop Block 3 2019 IBSC Hawley-Jarvis Award Selwyn House School Fairmont the Queen Elizabeth Place du Canada 9:15 – 10:15 AM Featured Studio Session 2 Selwyn House School 10:40 AM Break 10:15 AM Break 11:00 AM – 12:00 NOON Plenary Session Featuring Jonathan Emile Fairmont the Queen Elizabeth 10:30 – 11:30 AM Workshop Block 4 Place du Canada Selwyn House School

12:00 NOON Buses depart the conference hotel for the school 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM Lunch Selwyn House School 12:15 – 1:15 PM Lunch Selwyn House School 12:30 – 1:30 PM Workshop Block 5 Selwyn House School 1:30 – 2:30 PM Workshop Block 1 Selwyn House School 1:30 PM Buses depart the school for the conference hotel

2:45 – 3:45 PM Featured Studio Session 1 2:15 – 5:30 PM Plenary Session Featuring The Autism Selwyn House School Monologues and Ned Hallowell Fairmont the Queen Elizabeth 3:45 PM Break Place du Canada

4:00 – 5:10 PM Workshop Block 2 Featuring IBSC Action 6:30 – 9:00 PM Cocktail Dinatoire Reception, Nuit en Blanc Research Presentations The Windsor Ballroom Selwyn House School

5:15 PM Buses depart the school for the conference hotel SATURDAY, JUNE 29

Evening on Your Own 7:00 – 8:00 AM Breakfast Fairmont the Queen Elizabeth Square Dorchester

8:00 – 11:45 AM Closing Plenary Session Featuring Susan Doherty, Hal Hannaford, and Jean-Marc Vallée DOWNLOAD THE FREE 2019 IBSC Fairmont the Queen Elizabeth ANNUAL CONFERENCE MOBILE APP Place du Canada FROM YOUR APP STORE.

#IBSCAC 3 CONFERENCE INFORMATION

Boys and the Arts: General Overview Traveling to and from Selwyn Great Minds, Big Hearts All plenary sessions and keynote House School and Fairmont We designed the entire 2019 IBSC Annual addresses take place in the Place the Queen Elizabeth Conference, Boys and the Arts: Great du Canada room on convention floor Yellow school buses will transport you Minds, Big Hearts, to offer something of Fairmont the Queen Elizabeth. All from one venue to the other. The bus special to everyone committed to workshops and featured studio sessions drop-off and pick-up location at Fairmont excellence in boys’ education. Every occur at Selwyn House School. the Queen Elizabeth is located on the Rue day, each of us has the opportunity to Mansfield entrance of the hotel. touch the lives of our students, who are Contact Details tomorrow’s fathers and leaders. Working Reach Selwyn House School at It is a 40-minute walk from the hotel to together, let’s explore simple ways to 1-514-931-9481 daily 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM. Selwyn House School. Go north on Rue reach the hearts and expand the minds Mansfield for about three blocks, then of our students, faculty, and parents. We Reach Fairmont the Queen Elizabeth west on Rue Sherbrooke for 2.9 km (1.8 all know the paramount importance of 24/7 at 1-514-861-3511. mi. or about 20 blocks) until you see the mental and physical health of our the school on the right at Ave. Argyle in communities. At Selwyn House School, For nonmedical emergencies, Westmount. we believe that even a small school call Jaime McMillan at 1-514-909-7125. can make a large impact through the Also on Rue Sherbrooke, you can catch healing power of the arts in the lives of Conference Hotel the #24 STM bus going west to get to the boys. We, in the world of boys’ schools, FAIRMONT THE QUEEN ELIZABETH school. The fare is CA$3.25 and can be have a huge responsibility to help our 900 Réne Lévesque Boulevard West purchased on the bus with exact change students become empathic, aware, solid, Montréal, Québec H3B 4A5 only. Bus passes are also available (info respectful, open-hearted, and responsible 1-514-861-3511 in your welcome bag). The bus stop for people. This year’s conference theme Selwyn House School is at Ave. Redfern. and format focus on the need for boys to Selwyn House School learn to share themselves emotionally for 95 Cote St. Antoine To return by the #24 bus to the hotel, take their own mental wellness. We also dive Westmount, Québec H3Y 2H8 the bus east and get off at Rue Mansfield into the vital roles of parents, educators, 1-514-931-9481 to walk the few blocks south to the hotel. and administrators, who must commit the needed time and resources to the arts IBSC-Selwyn House Welcome Desk There are also Bixi bike stands (public and mental health. at Fairmont the Queen Elizabeth bicycle sharing) near the hotel and across Find the Welcome Desk on the the street from the school. Rates are Logo convention level of the hotel during CA$2.95 one way and CA$5.00 per day for Created by Jesse Caruso (SHS 2017), our these times: short-term access, payable by credit card logo says it all. Boys and the Arts is the MONDAY 7:30 – 9:30 AM at the Bixi stand. Find more information on main theme of the conference, and Great TUESDAY 7:30 – 9:30 AM AND 4:00 – 6:00 PM Bixi in your welcome bag. Minds and Big Hearts is a Selwyn House WEDNESDAY 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM goal for all our students. THURSDAY 7:00 AM – 1:00 PM AND 5:00 – 7:00 PM FRIDAY 6:00 – 8:30 AM AND 1:00 – 6:00 PM SATURDAY 6:30 AM – 1:00 PM

IBSC-Selwyn House Welcome Desk at Selwyn House School Find the Welcome Desk at the main entrance to the school during these times: TUESDAY 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM THURSDAY 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM FRIDAY 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM

4 @BoysSchools Traveling to and from Montréal-Pierre Local Transportation Free Time Ideas Elliott Trudeau International Airport Taxis Your welcome bags are filled with ideas Montréal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau Visit the taxi stand at the Rue Mansfield of places to go and things to do in International Airport (YUL) is 14 miles entrance of the hotel or hail a taxi from Montréal. The hotel concierge can make (22 km) from the hotel. the street (not always easy). For trips from all kinds of plans and reservations. The Selwyn House School, call Atlas Taxi at Selwyn House folks at our Welcome Limousine 1-514-485-8585 for pickup. Taxi fare from Desks are ready to assist you. To Montréal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau Fairmont to Selwyn House costs about International Airport from hotel: from CA$15. Fairmont the Queen Elizabeth has much CA$145 one way, including meet and to offer on site: greet service. Bus and Metro (Subway) Fairmont the Queen Elizabeth has direct ROSÉLYS: Bistronomie cuisine, with a variety Transfer to Montréal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau access to the Bonaventure Metro Station. of flavorful dishes served in a setting International Airport: from CA$85 one way. There is a hotel entrance from the metro with one-of-a-kind décor. Chef Maxime station. Follow signage. Delmont’s cooking highlights local and Taxi seasonal ingredients. There is a flat rate of CA$40 between the The closest metro station to Selwyn ● airport and downtown hotels. House School is the on NACARAT: The new hot spot in town, a the green line. stunning interior décor best described 747 Express Bus as “Ziggy Stardust meets 21st century Featuring nine stops in each direction, The #24 bus on Rue Sherbrooke offers modernity.” the 747-service operated by the City of reliable service from the hotel area to ● Montréal operates 24 hours a day and the school and back. ARTISANS: An urban market that brings offers transportation between downtown together local producers and artisans, Montréal and the airport. Uber fostering a sense of community in Uber is active in Montréal. downtown Montréal. Buy your ticket for CA$10 inside the ● terminal before boarding. When returning Parking near Selwyn House School KRÉMA: An inviting space with its central to the airport, pay the CA$10 bus fare There are no parking spaces provided at fireplace, comfy armchairs, and unbeatable aboard the bus (coins only, bills are not Selwyn House School. Street parking is view of Montréal’s effervescent downtown. accepted). Tickets provide travelers with limited to four hours in Westmount. We Kréma is the place to be for the best roast a transit pass valid on the STM bus and have secured free parking spots at the coffees from Montréal brûleries and other metro network for 24 hours. For more Marianopolis College parking lot at 4873 comforting beverages. information, visit www.stm.info/en. Ave. Westmount, Westmount, Québec ● H3Y 1X9. This is a 15-minute walk from MOMENT SPA: A welcoming and luxurious Car Rentals Selwyn House School. urban spa, in line with Fairmont the Queen Car rentals are not recommended as Elizabeth’s new image. parking in Montréal is expensive and there is little time during the conference The hotel sits above the Underground for driving around Montréal. Car rental City and food courts. Grab a quick bite, offices around the hotel may be a good shop, and walk the 19-mile network option before and after the conference. of indoor paths linking restaurants, Driving takes 20-25 minutes to get from department stores, hotels, office towers, downtown to the airport. and attractions. From the hotel begin your journey underground by accessing . The tunnel linking Place Ville Marie to and Fairmont the Queen Elizabeth was the birthplace of Montréal’s .

#IBSCAC 5 CONFERENCE INFORMATION (CONTINUED)

IT and Wi-Fi Services and Support Workshop Presenters Selwyn House Pop-up Shop Selwyn House School offers Wi-Fi in After checking in at the Registration Desk, The Selwyn House Pop-up Shop, selling all areas of campus. IT services and please report to the Workshop Presenters’ Selwyn House and Boys and the Arts support are available at the school Table located near the Registration merchandise, is located on the stage Welcome Desk. Desk to confirm your attendance, review in Coristine Hall (the dining room in the WI-FI NETWORK NAME: SHSGUEST technology requirements and logistics, Lucas Building). Stop by, look around, PASSWORD: ibsc2019 verify room assignments, and pick up and grab some cool things during the or order any needed supplies. half days we spend at Selwyn House Fairmont the Queen Elizabeth offers for workshops. If merchandise remains, Wi-Fi in all guest rooms, and IBSC Welcome and Registration Desks the Pop-up Shop will relocate to the has secured free Wi-Fi on the Throughout the conference, the Welcome convention floor of Fairmont the Queen convention floor for attendees during and Registration Desks at the hotel and Elizabeth on Saturday morning. the conference. at Selwyn House School are your go-to WI-FI NETWORK NAME: FAIRMONT_MEETING places for questions, technology support, Conference Bookstore PASSWORD: IBSC2019 supply pickup, and information on the Several authors speak at this year’s conference, school, and Montréal. Find conference. Find their books available for Conference Registration volunteers and staff ready to assist you purchase during the plenary sessions on Delegates and Spouses/Partners easily identified by their colorful and Wednesday afternoon, Thursday morning, Conference registration opens at 1:00 artistic aprons. Friday afternoon, and Friday morning. PM in the lobby on the convention Look for the bookstore on the convention floor of Fairmont the Queen Elizabeth. Meals floor near the Place du Canada room. The The Registration Desk remains open Meals are a special part of IBSC bookstore accepts cash and credit cards. throughout the conference during conferences, as they provide a chance to plenary sessions and doubles as the meet and greet delegates from around Conference Dress Code Welcome Desk. Entertainment, activities, the world. Breakfast is provided on For all conference events, comfortable, and light refreshments are available on Thursday and Saturday on the convention smart-casual attire is appropriate. The the convention floor until the Opening floor at Fairmont the Queen Elizabeth, days in Montréal promise to be warm and Ceremonies at 3:00 PM sharp! and on Friday at Selwyn House School. sunny (26°C for the high). Venues tend to Lunches are provided on Thursday and keep rooms cool with air conditioning, so Spouses and partners, after registration Friday at Selwyn House School in the Old a sweater or jacket may come in handy. please stop by the Spouse/Partner Boys’ Tent and Playground, Coristine Hall, Program desk to confirm your reservations and Guzzo Tent and Playground. All areas Our special Friday night Cocktail Dinatoire for the activities, meet the leaders, and serve the same meals. If you registered Reception Nuit en Blanc is an optional get all your questions answered. your special dietary restrictions, please opportunity to dress in white to celebrate pick up your meal in Coristine Hall. the late sunsets and early sunrises of the There is also a Welcome Desk at Selwyn last week of June in our beautiful city. House School in the Business Office next Find details of the special evening events We hope you wear a white outfit (casual to The Rossy Agora. The school Welcome and meals in the daily schedules. to dressy), but even just one white item Desk operates during the workshops. adds to our festive theme. Find snacks and refreshments served near the Place du Canada room at Fairmont the Queen Elizabeth during the plenary session breaks. At Selwyn House School, find snacks and refreshments near the workshop rooms and in the Guzzo Tent.

6 @BoysSchools Speaking French and English Lockdown (Intruder Alert) Stay in the room on the floor until you hear in Montréal In the event an intruder is reported in or the following phrase: “Attention, attention, Montréal is one of the most bilingual cities near any of the Selwyn House School attention. All clear, all clear, all clear.” Then in Québec and Canada, with over 59% of buildings, the school’s public address you may get up but stay in the classroom the population able to speak both English system will sound the following phrase: until the police or firefighters come to and French. Montréal is the second-largest “Attention, attention, attention. Lockdown, the door and instruct you to leave the primarily French-speaking city in the world, lockdown, lockdown.” classroom or you hear from the sound after Paris. Of course, you can get around system the following phrase: “Attention, town and enjoy your time in Montréal ⊲⊲If you are already in a classroom, close the door attention, attention. Leave your classroom without knowing or speaking any French. and lock it from the inside. and proceed to [specific] meeting area.” Starting conversations with Bonjour! and ending them with a Merci! go a long way ⊲⊲If you are outside of a classroom, find the closest If you hear a fire alarm during the to making everyone feel appreciated. room not yet locked and hide in there. lockdown, do not exit the classroom. The Signage in Montréal is confusing — and intruder may have pulled the fire alarm not just because it is in French. Feel free ⊲⊲Proceed to the furthest side of the room away from to cause panic. If you hear “Attention, to ask for help if you do not understand the doorway and lie down on the floor. Use desks and attention, attention. Fire alarm, fire alarm, signs about parking, public transportation, chairs to block the view of where you are on the floor. fire alarm.” repeated over the sound shops, restaurants, and more. Almost system, then the alarm is real and you everything is in French, but nearly ⊲⊲Turn off the sound of your cell phone and electronic should exit the room. Proceed out of everyone speaks English and is willing devices and remain quietly on the floor. the building and across the street to the to help. (N.B. Nord=North, Sud=South, designated area. Est=East, Ouest=West) ⊲⊲Do not allow anyone into the classroom once you have locked the door. Emergency Information Emergency Contact If you experience a life-threatening situation, dial 911, the emergency services number in Canada. An operator may speak with you first in French but just speak in English and you will be well served. Remember your location:

FAIRMONT THE QUEEN ELIZABETH 900 René Lévesque Boulevard West Montréal, Québec H3B 4A5

SELWYN HOUSE SCHOOL 95 Cote St. Antoine Westmount, Québec H3Y 2H8

First Aid For first-aid assistance while at Selwyn House School, go directly to the Welcome Desk at the main entrance of the school. At the hotel, go to the concierge or our Welcome Desk on the convention floor.

Fire Evacuation Selwyn House School, Lucas Building If you hear the fire siren at school, exit the building, cross the street in front of the school, and await instructions from a Selwyn House School representative.

#IBSCAC 7 SPOUSE/PARTNER PROGRAM

Registered spouses and partners are THURSDAY, JUNE 27 FRIDAY, JUNE 28 invited to join delegates for the Wednesday, Thursday morning, Friday afternoon, and 7:30 – 8:30 AM Breakfast on Your Own Saturday conference program. Find other Breakfast 9:15 AM special activities below. FAIRMONT THE QUEEN ELIZABETH Depart the conference hotel SQUARE DORCHESTER for Chateau Ramezay WEDNESDAY, JUNE 26 8:30 – 10:40 AM FAIRMONT THE QUEEN ELIZABETH IBSC Annual Meeting MANSFIELD STREET ENTRANCE 1:00 – 3:00 PM Plenary Session 10:00 – 11:00 AM Registration and Refreshments Featuring Sonia Lupien Guided Tour of Chateau Ramezay FAIRMONT THE QUEEN ELIZABETH 2019 IBSC Hawley-Jarvis Award A team of experts collaborating with UNESCO named PARC MONT-ROYAL A & B Château Ramezay one of the 1,001 historic sites you FAIRMONT THE QUEEN ELIZABETH must see before you die. Montréal’s portal to its past, 3:00 – 6:30 PM PLACE DU CANADA Château Ramezay was built in the 18th century as a Opening Plenary Session Featuring prestigious residence. It was the first building in Québec 10:40 AM classified as an historic monument. Relive more than Adam Cox, Molly Johnson, Break 500 years of history through its numerous exhibits, entertainment, and more multimedia portrayals of historical figures (available in six languages), and French colonial style garden. FAIRMONT THE QUEEN ELIZABETH 11:00 AM – 12:00 NOON PLACE DU CANADA Plenary Session Featuring 11:00 AM 6:45 PM Jonathan Emile Depart for the Plateau Buses depart the conference FAIRMONT THE QUEEN ELIZABETH AND BERNARD IN FRONT OF THE RIALTO THEATRE hotel for the school PLACE DU CANADA 11:00 AM – 1:30 PM Walking Lunch Tour of Montréal’s Mile End 7:00 – 9:00 PM 12:00 NOON and Plateau Areas: Beyond the Bagel North Welcome Reception, Welcome and Lunch There are stops you’d expect on a Jewish food history walking tour centered in Mile End and the Plateau, once The Art of a Party FAIRMONT THE QUEEN ELIZABETH heavily Jewish neighborhoods: Wilensky’s luncheonette, SELWYN HOUSE SCHOOL RUE MCGILL home of the iconic Wilensky Special, Schwartz’s, of course — and the dueling bagel places, St-Viateur and 8:45 – 11:00 PM 1:15 PM Fairmount. Even people who know nothing else about Buses depart the school for Depart the conference hotel for Jewish food know bagels. And those stops are there — complete with food. But what is transcendent about the conference hotel the Classic Montréal Tour by Bus Beyond the Bagel, a new tour researched and curated FAIRMONT THE QUEEN ELIZABETH by Montréal Jewish food historian Kat Romanow, is 9:00 – 11:00 PM MANSFIELD STREET ENTRANCE that it also includes places you wouldn’t expect to find on it — like the alleyway behind the backyard of After Hours Bar Admire the modern architecture of the new Quartier International de Montréal, the bustle of the St-Urbain St. triplex from which Esther Witenoff SELWYN HOUSE SCHOOL Ste-Catherine Street to stately McGill College launched the Mrs. Whyte’s pickle company. Enjoy this CORISTINE HALL Avenue, and skyscrapers such as the famous version of a tour that normally runs 3.5 hours. Place Ville Marie. Discuss the RÉSO, also known as the Underground City, and the Victorian Era 1:30 PM . Cross through Mount Royal Buses return to the conference hotel Park for a stunning view of the city and let the grandeur of the Saint-Joseph Oratory impress 2:15 – 5:30 PM you. On the Plateau Mont-Royal, in the Latin Plenary Session Featuring The Autism Quarter, and along Saint-Laurent Boulevard, learn Monologues and Ned Hallowell about the ethnic groups that have shaped our city. Glimpse the Gilles Villeneuve racing circuit, FAIRMONT THE QUEEN ELIZABETH Montréal Casino, and La Ronde amusement park PLACE DU CANADA on the way to Jean-Drapeau Park (Saint Helen’s and Notre-Dame islands), a true oasis of fresh air. 6:30 – 9:00 PM If you prefer, drive along the Port of Montréal to Cocktail Dinatoire Reception, Nuit En Blanc reach the Olympic Park. Nearby, find the Biodôme and the Botanical Garden. THE WINDSOR BALLROOM Take this opportunity to dress in white to celebrate 5:30 PM the late sunsets and early sunrises of the last week of June in our beautiful city. We hope you wear a Buses return to the conference hotel white outfit (casual to dressy), but even just one white item adds to our festive theme. Le Dîner en Blanc Evening on Your Own (the white dress dinner), an outdoor dinner party in a public space set up as a temporary chic dining area, originated in Paris in 1988 and has spread around the globe. Now 80 cities in 30 countries host it. 8 @BoysSchools HIGHLIGHTS

SATURDAY, JUNE 29 7:00 – 8:00 AM Breakfast FAIRMONT THE QUEEN ELIZABETH 2019 IBSC Hawley-Jarvis Award SQUARE DORCHESTER In 1995, Dr. Richard Hawley and Reverend Tony Jarvis 8:00 – 11:45 AM helped set the IBSC goal of celebrating the lives and Closing Plenary Session Featuring education of boys. The spirit of these two experienced Susan Doherty, Hal Hannaford, school leaders and master teachers continues to inspire and Jean-Marc Vallée our work. The IBSC board of trustees created this award FAIRMONT THE QUEEN ELIZABETH to honor educators whose selfless service furthers PLACE DU CANADA best practices in boys’ education and advances the professional development of boys’ educators. Join us Thursday at 8:30 AM to honor this year’s recipient Minna Shulman. All of us in IBSC thank Minna for her dedicated service to boys’ education around the globe. Find her biography on the mobile app or www.theibsc.org.

Online Education and Educating Boys IBSC partners with One Schoolhouse to offer members online classes created exclusively for boys’ educators. These programs equip boys’ school faculty and administrators with new teaching paradigms and create the opportunity to connect with fellow boys’ school educators worldwide. Register for one of these flexible classes, which run concurrently and offer customized options for administrators, experienced faculty and staff, and teachers new to teaching boys. July 15 – August 9, 2019 n Building Leadership in Schools for Boys n Mastery Practice in Teaching Boys n Single-Gender Education: A Course for Teachers New to Boys’ Schools October 15 – November 8, 2019 n The Self-Motivated Boy: Developing Future-Ready Leadership in the Classroom n Single-Gender Education: A Course for Teachers New to Boys’ Schools February 10 – March 6, 2020 n Building Leadership in Schools for Boys n Mastery Practice in Teaching Boys n Single-Gender Education: A Course for Teachers New to Boys’ Schools

Visit www.theibsc.org for in-depth class descriptions, registration, and details on future classes. See you online.

#IBSCAC 9 IBSC ACTION RESEARCH PROGRAM BOYS AND STORIES: PATHWAYS TO LEARNING PROGRAM COORDINATOR

Since 2005, the IBSC Action Research Program has promoted the collaboration of educators in member schools worldwide. Each year research teams complete projects and report their findings at IBSC Annual Conferences around the globe. More than 420 researchers have participated in the program, many becoming instructional leaders for action research in their schools and presenting research at conferences worldwide. View past reports, posters, and videos at www.theibsc.org, and find out how you can participate in the IBSC Action Research Program.

Congratulations to the 2018-19 action researchers for their outstanding projects focused on Boys and Stories: Pathways to Learning. Join them to learn more about the program during workshop block 2, which contains two separate, 30-minute MARGOT LONG presentations on researchers’ work. 2018–19 IBSC ACTION RESEARCH COORDINATOR SECOND MISTRESS — ACADEMICS AND STAFF LEARNING ST. JOHN’S PREPARATORY SCHOOL (SOUTH AFRICA)

2018-19 TEAM ADVISORS

TRISH CISLAK, CRESCENT SCHOOL (CANADA) BRUCE COLLINS, IBSC AND ST. ALBAN’S COLLEGE (SOUTH AFRICA)

JANET LIEN, THE BROWNING SCHOOL (UNITED STATES) LAURA SABO, ST. CHRISTOPHER’S SCHOOL (UNITED STATES)

10 @BoysSchools 2018–19 IBSC ACTION RESEARCH COHORT

Patricia Alviano, Crescent James Kearney, Scotch College (Australia) Kathleen Schroeder, Hilton College School (Canada) (South Africa) Duncan Kendall, The Scots Irene Basson, St. John’s College College (Australia) Elisabeth Smith, The Scots (South Africa) College (Australia) Barbara Kinkead, St. Mark’s School Tammy Bechus, St. David’s Marist of Texas (United States) Samara Spielberg, The Allen-Stevenson Inanda (South Africa) School (United States) Campbell Madden, Trinity Grammar Peter Bonds, Blue Ridge School School (Australia) Catherine Steenhoff, St. Peter’s Boys’ (United States) Preparatory School (South Africa) Jonathon Mayall, Shore School (Australia) Edward Brenac, The Scots Joanne Thompson, St. Stithians College (Australia) Melanie Mortimer, Dulwich Prep College (South Africa) () Kristy Carlisle, St. David’s Marist Richard van Dam, Dilworth School Inanda (South Africa) Kathryn Murray-Hoenig, St. George’s (New Zealand) School (Canada) Lauren Cook, Berwick Grammar Denise Vythilingam, St. Stithians School (Australia) Eloise Nevin, Christ’s College College (South Africa) (New Zealand) Liz Derouet, Toowoomba Grammar Bonnie Wansley, Trinity Grammar School (Australia) Emma Noble, St. Mark’s School of School (Australia) Texas (United States) Patrick Ell, The King’s School (Australia) Jarred Wilson, Saint Kentigern Jen O’Ferrall, St. Christopher’s Boys’ School (New Zealand) Camilla Elliott, Mazenod School (United States) College (Australia) IBSC Action Researchers present Julian Procaccini, Saint Kentigern their customized research findings Eli Faen, The Southport School (Australia) Boys’ School (New Zealand) on Thursday at 4:00 PM. See page 22 Jacob Geiger, Woodberry Forest Joanna Rainey, Eton College for more information. School (United States) (United Kingdom)

Tony Gomes, Upper Canada Melissa Ramon, St. Andrew’s College (Canada) College (Canada) Rene Hanham, Lindisfarne Ylmé Rappard, St. Alban’s SUPPORT THE IBSC ACTION College (New Zealand) College (South Africa) RESEARCH PROGRAM BY Anderson Harp, The Browning Nicole Richardson, St. Peter’s Boys’ VISITING THE POSTER School (United States) Preparatory School (South Africa) PRESENTATIONS THROUGHOUT David Hegarty, Belmont Hill Paul Rodley, Christ’s College SELWYN HOUSE SCHOOL. School (United States) (New Zealand)

Roy Hobson, St. Andrew’s Kate Rodrigues, St. John’s Preparatory College (South Africa) School (South Africa)

Penny Horsley, Shore School (Australia) Tom Rogers, Harrow School (United Kingdom) David Idstein, The King’s School (Australia) David Scardino, The Scots Camilla Iturralde, The Allen-Stevenson College (Australia) School (United States)

#IBSCAC 11 PLENARY SESSION SPEAKERS

Adam Cox Molly Johnson

Cracking the Boy Code Meaning to Tell Ya WEDNESDAY, JUNE 26 | 3:00 PM WEDNESDAY, JUNE 26 | 3:00 PM

Clinical psychologist, author, speaker, Award-winning jazz vocalist Molly Johnson and educational consultant Adam J. is a mother, singer-songwriter, artist, ALL PLENARY SESSIONS Cox has explored the emotional and and philanthropist who just released her cognitive development of youth for over highly anticipated new album Meaning to TAKE PLACE AT FAIRMONT a decade. His books include On Purpose Tell Ya. It is more than a jazz record—it’s Before Twenty, designated one of the Best funk, it’s soul, it’s groove played by some THE QUEEN ELIZABETH IN Courageous Books of 2014 by Parker of Canada’s best musicians. Johnson’s Palmer’s Center for Courage and Renewal; story starts in the mid ‘60s when as a PLACE DU CANADA. No Mind Left Behind: Understanding and young grade schooler, she and her Fostering Executive Control—The Eight brother, , were tapped by Essential Brain Skills Every Child Needs legendary icon and producer Ed to Thrive; and Boys of Few Words: Raising Mirvish to appear in at the Our Sons to Communicate and Connect. Royal Alexander Theatre. Performances His commentary on youth, families, and in South Pacific, Finian’s Rainbow, and schools has been widely covered by radio, other classic musicals followed. With the television, and print media, including The desire to become a choreographer, the Times, National Public Radio, budding child star soon enrolled in the and Newsweek. Cox conducted the global National Ballet School. Eventually the idea school-based research project Locating of writing songs captivated her. Johnson Significance in the Lives of Boys for IBSC. fronted the disco band A Chocolate Affair He visited 20 project schools in the U.S., and later formed a funky art rock group. Canada, United Kingdom, Australia, New While trying to make headway in the Zealand, Singapore, and South Africa. world of rock and roll, she began a parallel This groundbreaking study was the first career as a jazz singer. Dedicated to to interview students worldwide about supporting communities in need, Johnson how they find meaning and purpose established the Kumbaya Foundation and in their lives. His Eight Pillars model of Festival in 1992, raising awareness and executive function has been widely funds for people living with HIV/AIDS, adopted by schools seeking practical and continues to work with several other solutions for learning challenges in the charitable organizations. She has garnered era of distraction. the Queen’s Jubilee medal. In 2008, she became an Officer of the Order of Canada.

12 @BoysSchools Sonia Lupien Jonathan Emile Ned Hallowell

Stress in Children and Teenagers: Jonathan Emile: Beating the Odds How to Identify and Better Control It His Story. His Voice. FRIDAY, JUNE 28 | 2:15 PM THURSDAY, JUNE 27 | 8:30 AM THURSDAY, JUNE 27 | 11:00 AM

Sonia Lupien is the founder and director of Jonathan Emile (SHS Old Boy 2003) Edward (Ned) Hallowell is a child and the Centre for Studies on Human Stress, is a Jamaican-Canadian rapper, poet, adult psychiatrist, devoted to helping which strives to transfer scientifically composer, and cancer survivor. In 2011, people identify and channel their strengths validated knowledge on stress to the he released his debut EP record The in today’s crazy-busy world. He offers public. For the last 20 years, Lupien Lover/Fighter Document, which garnered insight into his personal story of growing has studied the effects of stress on the a Grammy nomination for rap album up with mental illness in the family, his human brain from infancy to adulthood of the year. Major publications such as own learning differences, and how he and old age. Her studies have shown Pitchfork, Hip Hop Dx, Huffington Post, Fader, beat the odds to win the race rather than that children—as vulnerable as adults and Complex have featured him. Emile capsize. As he talks about his childhood to stress—can produce high levels of collaborated with international hip-hop and his experiences as a person who has stress hormones as early as age six. Her artists Kendrick Lamar, Buckshot, and Murs dealt successfully with his attention deficit research in adults demonstrates stress can for his debut LP, and shared the stage with disorder and dyslexia, Hallowell offers significantly impair memory performance, rappers Coolio in San Francisco, Nelly in Las concrete and practical ways for boys to as well as the effects of stress on the aging Vegas, and Naughty by Nature and Slick overcome their own family struggles, brain. In her new research projects, Lupien Rick in New York. He has also collaborated learning differences, and prejudicial examines differences between men and closely with world-renowned cellist Denis behaviors to beat the odds. Internationally women in stress reactivity. She created Brott, and shared venues with Oliver Jones recognized as the “focus doctor,” he the DeStress for Success Program to and Miri Ben-Ari. At the age of 18, Emile founded the Hallowell Centers in teach adolescents ways to control stress was diagnosed with cancer, undergoing Metrowest, New York, San Francisco, and as they transition from elementary to high intense chemotherapy and radiation for the Seattle. These centers specialize in his school. She also developed the Stress next two years to fight the disease. During signature “strength-based” approach to Inc.© program to help workers recognize this period he used music and poetry as his the diagnosis and treatment of cognitive and control stress by means of a computer personal therapy as he battled the disease. and emotional concerns, especially ADHD. program in the workplace. As part of Defined by truth his music shares his A graduate of Harvard College and Tulane her drive to educate the public, Lupien experiences of battling cancer, addresses Medical School, Hallowell completed his recently published the book Par amour du current affairs, and explores humanity. residency in adult and child psychiatry at stress to help us better understand stress Through hip-hop, R&B/neo-soul, and Harvard Medical School, where he also as it has been studied for the last 50 years reggae, Emile offers an honest and unique served as an instructor for 20 years. He by scientists around the world. perspective of reality without sacrificing the has written 20 books, including the 1994 contemporary sounds that younger listeners groundbreaking New York Times best-seller crave. His devotion to hip-hop and creativity on ADHD, Driven to Distraction. grows from his quest for knowledge.

#IBSCAC 13 PLENARY SESSION SPEAKERS

Christine Rodriguez Jen Viens

Playwright, Performer, and Producer Director THE AUTISM MONOLOGUES The Autism Monologues The Autism Monologues FRIDAY, JUNE 28 | 2:15 PM

Experience a theatrical journey of Playwright, producer, and performer Originally from British Columbia, director, discovery that interweaves stories told Christine Rodriguez, described by actor, and producer Jen Viens studied from the perspective of autistic people, CULT#MTL as having “... nuclear presence theater at University of British Columbia their family members, advocates, and on stage,” is an emerging artist whose and trained with Matthew Harrison at hinderers. Performed by an ensemble of play Dreaming in Autism placed her on the the Actor’s Foundry in Vancouver. She ethnically, culturally, and neurologically proverbial . The play took third prize at relocated to Québec four years ago and diverse actors, the play garnered Little Theatre’s 72nd National One- currently works in Montréal and Toronto. an honorable mention at the 2018 Act Playwriting Competition. Her latest Viens performed the one-woman show St.-Ambroise Montréal Fringe Festival. work, the critically acclaimed The Autism The Passage at the Montréal Fringe Monologues, was an audience favorite at and took home the award for Best Solo WRITTEN BY Christine Rodriguez the 2018 St.-Ambroise Montréal Fringe Production. Most recently, she co-founded Festival where it received Honorable the production company Stone Lane DIRECTED BY Mention for Most Promising English Studio and starred in its inaugural film Love Jen Viens Company (La Tigressa Productions). Sylvia. Her directing credits include The CAST Rodriguez developed the play through Importance of Being Earnest (Twisted Tree), Julie Barbeau, Jean Bernard, the Black Theatre Workshop’s Artist Subtraction (Uncanny Theatre Co.), and Stephen Booth, Christine Rodriguez, Mentorship Program and with the support Seven (Moving Forward). Jacqueline van de Geer of short-term and studio mentorships STAGE MANAGER from Montréal, Arts Interculturels. In Isabel Faia 2016, she earned a commission grant from the Cole Foundation’s Intercultural SET AND COSTUME DESIGN Nalo Soyini Bruce Conversations program to write a play for Black Theatre Workshop. Rodriguez holds SOUND DESIGN a Certificate of Professional Screenwriting Rob Denton from University of California, Los Angeles. DRAMATURGY Her mixed-race heritage and multicultural Marie-Leofeli Romero Barlizo environment inspire her art.

14 @BoysSchools Susan Doherty and Hal Hannaford Jean-Marc Vallée

Illness, Wellness, Resilience, and Survival C.R.A.Z.Y. and the Art of Trying SATURDAY, JUNE 29 | 8:00 AM to Define Yourself SATURDAY, JUNE 29 | 8:00 AM

Susan Doherty and Hal Hannaford, both The Ghost Garden, addresses the idea of Jean-Marc Vallée is a writer, director, and born and raised in Montréal, have been the transformative power of compassionate producer whose films include C.R.A.Z.Y., married for 37 years. For 31 years, Hannaford connection to tackle mental illness — a Café de Flore, Demolition, Wild, and has successfully led three Canadian boys’ burgeoning global health crisis. Hannaford , for which he received schools as headmaster. Doherty and holds degrees from , an Academy Award nomination. For Hannaford’s long union is forged from a University of Toronto, and INSEAD in France. television, he directed all eight episodes mutual appreciation of their differences as As a young teacher, he also served as of the acclaimed HBO series Sharp much as their similarities. The intersection of director of Kilcoo Camp, a summer camp Objects, nominated for three Golden mental illness and physical illness establishes for boys. Hannaford has taught elementary Globes including best television limited the thesis of their keynote: Healing pathways and high school in Canada and served on series. Vallée also directed all seven for survival are found through the abiding the Faculty of International Business at the episodes of Big Little Lies, which marked need for human connection. Mutual love American University in Paris. As a teacher his first foray into premium television of the arts also helps. Doherty began he survived with his unique brand of energy and garnered eight Emmy awards and her working life at Maclean’s magazine and creativity. In Toronto, Hannaford was four Golden Globes for the limited series. in Toronto. Next, she worked for a digital the founding headmaster of Kingsway Along with , Vallée formed publishing company in Paris, freelancing for College School (Canada) in 1989. He joined the production company crazyrose. They The International Herald Tribune, La Tribune Royal St. George’s College School (Canada) have in development a film on John de Genève, and The Independent in . in 1996 as headmaster, and remained Lennon and for Universal. Next Back in Canada, she studied creative until 2009, when he moved to Montréal up, Vallée will direct the limited series writing at University of Toronto, Concordia and became headmaster of Selwyn for HBO. University, and the Humber School for House School (Canada). Enthusiastically Writers, while founding and operating her philanthropic, Hannaford has raised more own advertising production company, On than CA$30 million for charities as a Location Productions. In 2015, Doherty volunteer auctioneer, most notably for The released her award-winning debut novel, Children’s Aid Foundation in Toronto. Doherty PLEASE DO NOT VIDEO OR RECORD A Secret Music. A lifelong volunteer, she and Hannaford have two children: Alisse, THIS SESSION IN ANY CAPACITY. devotes time to the YMCA and the Douglas a medical resident in Boston, and Reid, a Institute and has served on the boards of filmmaker in New York. “Marriage is a verb THANK YOU FOR RESPECTING THE the Royal Conservatory of Music, Québec and represents something to be earned. WISHES OF VALLÉE AS HE SHARES Writer’s Federation, and Nazareth House, Laugh. Commiserate. Celebrate. Forgive. HIS PERSONAL STORY WITH US. a shelter for the homeless and addicted. Love. Mental and physical illnesses are Doherty also volunteers with patients merely symptoms when genuine partnership suffering from schizophrenia. Her latest book, can provide the tools for recovery.” #IBSCAC 15 Select one featured studio session to attend during each time block, then bring back newfound ideas and knowledge to FEATURED STUDIO SPEAKERS your school. All sessions take place at Selwyn House School.

Creating a Spark Through Close Connections: Play! Write! The Logistics FEATURED STUDIO Experiential Learning Maintaining Relationships and Benefits of a 24-Hour Experiential education (EE) with Old Boys Playwriting Competition SESSION 1 lights a creative spark in the How do you keep old boys Explore the many pluses of THURSDAY, JUNE 27 | 2:45–3:45 PM learning process. Experiential connected with their classmates, organizing a 24-hour playwriting educators encourage students other old boys, and your staff? competition and discuss the to create and innovate in an Find out how Selwyn House logistics of hosting one. Bust a Move, Boost environment that celebrates School stays in touch with SPEAKER: Lucy Martin, Selwyn Your Mood! making mistakes and taking its old boys, involves them in House School (Canada) Experience firsthand how risks, leading to new pathways. current school life, keeps them ROOM: RED ROOM THEATRE impossible it is to be in a Jump in and join us for an hour in contact with other old boys bad mood while dancing! of learning, active engagement, living near them, and informs Try a simple choreography and reflection. Leave with a them about the school. Engage designed to improve muscle new appreciation of EE, a set with colleagues on the topic and memory, coordination, and of reflection/debriefing tools, share notes with each other to concentration. Fun guaranteed! and an array of examples of EE take back to your school. Poetry: Not Just for SPEAKERS: Maureen Powers and from three urban day schools. SPEAKERS: Hal Hannaford and English Class Anymore Clare Stewart, Selwyn House SPEAKERS: Sheryl Murray, Crescent James McMillan, Selwyn Poetry can enhance your subject School (Canada) School (Canada); Emma Totten, House School (Canada) matter in disciplines such as math, ROOM: SPEIRS GYM Royal St. George’s College ROOM: CORISTINE HALL science, arts, and even physical (Canada); Courtney Prieur, education. Whether you teach Selwyn House School (Canada) elementary, middle, or senior ROOM: STUDENT SUCCESS CENTRE school, get the tools to perk up your curriculum with poetry. SPEAKER: Carol-Ann Hoyte, Mental Health, Movie Magic Selwyn House School (Canada) Join us for an interactive ROOM: LIBRARY presentation demonstrating Showtime! the power of movie making Place au Spectacle to help students learn more Like to sing and dance, but about mental health. lack experience or time? Join SPEAKERS: Bill Bedard, Selwyn us as we work together to House School (Canada); Ada L. The Power of Connection produce a performance of a Sinacore, McGill University to Build Good Men musical theater piece. Lots of ROOMS: MAC 5&6 Examine the relational studies fun, pleasure, and good humor conducted with IBSC schools await you! All are welcome, over the years and extend talented or not. the relational perspective to SPEAKER: Anne-Marie Blais, Selwyn rethinking boyhood, including House School (Canada) insights from interpersonal ROOM: ROSSY AGORA neuroscience and strategies for dealing with developmental threats illustrated by research and clinical experience. SPEAKER: Michael Reichert, Center for the Study of Boys’ and Girls’ Lives ROOM: MAC GYM

16 @BoysSchools FIND SPEAKER BIOS AT WWW.THEIBSC.ORG OR ON THE MOBILE APP.

Debating as a Learning Let’s Talk About Where the Wild Things FEATURED STUDIO Tool for the Arts Sex...ual Citizenship Are: Safe Spaces in Get an introduction to Gain an overview of the study Outdoor Education SESSION 2 debating at the high school entitled Responsible Sexual Get a broad overview of FRIDAY, JUNE 28 | 9:15–10:15 AM level. Examine the features Citizenship in Today’s World: Selwyn House’s Wild Outdoor of a debate and how to use The Challenges Confronting Education program (grades debating effectively in the Boys and get preliminary 5-11). Delve into the role of Bentwood Boxes and classroom. Watch a live debate results from this IBSC study. reflection in outdoor education, the Art of Telling Stories performed by the Selwyn SPEAKER: Ada L. Sinacore, embracing the concept of Bentwood boxes are House School Debate Team. McGill University Indigenization and cultural traditional containers made SPEAKER: Jonathan Bracewell, ROOM: STUDENT SUCCESS CENTRE awareness, developing a sense by people of the Selwyn House School (Canada) of place, and ultimately how North American west coast. ROOM: RED ROOM THEATRE these elements contribute to Create your own cardboard creating safe spaces for boys. Bentwood-inspired box—with SPEAKERS: Cory Deegan and Matt an additional personal twist. McCarney, Selwyn House SPEAKER: Vanessa Jothy, Selwyn Neurodiversity and School (Canada) House School (Canada) Unique Thinkers ROOM: GUZZO FAMILY TENT ROOM: CORISTINE HALL Bucket Brigade: Everybody Appreciate the strengths Thinks They Are a Drummer associated with having a Be a drummer and make a “differently wired” brain and video so you can brag that learn how unique thinkers offer when you came to Montréal, much to the world. Mental you did something you have diversity deserves as much Confidence in Film Building the Character of always wanted to do! No respect and accommodation as When an artist must decide Boys: A Prototype for Creative experience required. You do any other type of diversity. who they want to become and Critical Thinking not have to be able to read SPEAKER: Devon MacEachron, after graduation, they often After establishing the larger music, but you cannot be afraid psychologist feel overwhelmed. They context of the educational to make some noise! ROOM: LIBRARY need confidence and self- framework proposed in SPEAKER: James McMillan, Selwyn worth to thrive. Art allowed Character Education in Schools House School (Canada) us, as filmmakers, to build for Boys, probe deeper to ROOM: MAC GYM confidence and forge our own illuminate an innovative paths. Making mistakes—and prototype for building out overcoming them—helps you curriculum, pedagogy, and believe in yourself. Creating assessment for the core opportunities for students competency of “creative and to find their own solutions critical thinking.” Draw on the prepares them more than any advanced work of schools hard skill; it builds confidence. involved in our global network SPEAKERS: Evren Boisjoli, Selwyn of schools for character. House Old Boy 2008; Engage colleagues to discuss Reid Hannaford, Selwyn the potential of this approach. House Old Boy 2012 SPEAKERS: Brad Adams and Phil ROOM: ROSSY AGORA Cummins, CIRCLE ROOMS: MAC 5&6

#IBSCAC 17 WEDNESDAY, JUNE 26 1:00 – 3:00 PM Registration and Refreshments FAIRMONT THE QUEEN ELIZABETH PARC MONT-ROYAL A & B

3:00 – 6:30 PM Opening Plenary Session Featuring FAIRMONT THE QUEEN ELIZABETH Adam Cox, Molly Johnson, PLACE DU CANADA entertainment, and more

6:45 PM Buses depart the conference hotel for the school

7:00 – 9:00 PM Welcome Reception, The Art of a Party SELWYN HOUSE SCHOOL Imagine rock ‘n’ roll, jazz, blues, classical, street, electronic, folk, bluegrass, and soul music all in the same venue. Join us at Selwyn House to experience over 60 musicians performing music at its finest. Enjoy amazing food and beverages as you mingle and meet colleagues in a relaxing and entertaining fashion. A special treat: At 8:30 PM, join us in Coristine Hall for a record-setting participatory version of “Mustang Sally.” We promise an evening to remember!

8:45 – 11:00 PM Buses depart the school for the conference hotel

9:00 – 11:00 PM After Hours Bar SELWYN HOUSE SCHOOL CORISTINE HALL WEDNESDAY

18 @BoysSchools THURSDAY, JUNE 27 7:30 – 8:30 AM Breakfast with IBSC Trustees FAIRMONT THE QUEEN ELIZABETH Join an IBSC trustee for breakfast and share SQUARE DORCHESTER your ideas and ask any questions you have.

8:30 – 10:40 AM IBSC Annual Meeting FAIRMONT THE QUEEN ELIZABETH Plenary Session Featuring Sonia Lupien PLACE DU CANADA 2019 IBSC Hawley-Jarvis Award

10:40 AM Break

11:00 AM – 12:00 NOON Plenary Session Featuring Jonathan Emile FAIRMONT THE QUEEN ELIZABETH PLACE DU CANADA

12:00 NOON Buses depart the conference hotel for the school

12:15 – 1:15 PM Lunch SELWYN HOUSE SCHOOL

1:30 – 2:30 PM Workshop Block 1 SELWYN HOUSE SCHOOL

2:45 – 3:45 PM Featured Studio Session 1 SELWYN HOUSE SCHOOL

3:45 PM Break

4:00 – 5:10 PM Workshop Block 2 Featuring SELWYN HOUSE SCHOOL IBSC Action Research Presentations

5:15 PM Buses depart the school for the conference hotel

EVENING ON YOUR OWN THURSDAY

#IBSCAC 19 WORKSHOP BLOCK 1 BOYS AND THE ARTS 1:30 – 2:30 PM Artful Thinking: “Look with All Your Eyes, Look” Delve into the Artful Thinking Program to help you regularly use works of visual art A FOCUS ON THE JUNIOR YEARS: BOYS, ARTS, WELLNESS (PK-6) in your curriculum in ways that strengthen Bringing the Community boys’ thinking and learning. Learn to to Your Art Room create rich connections between works Learning is about more than a solo of art and curricular topics and use art teacher or class. Explore ways community as a force for developing boys’ thinking involvement can help raise boys into dispositions at the heart of their learning. involved, caring members of society. Join PRESENTERS: Kylie Bowra and Robyn the discussion and view examples of Larbalestier, St. Augustine’s College how arts integration and your community (Australia) provide opportunities for students to APPEAL LEVEL NEW TO TOPIC connect with the real world. ROOM MAC 2 PRESENTER: Lisa Hakkinen, Hale School (Australia) Better Minds, Better Work APPEAL LEVEL NEW TO TOPIC How can we help our students become ROOM STUDENT SUCCESS CENTRE better learners? Examine how to foster excellent learning habits in the classroom through a range of targeted and focused BOYS AND MENTAL WELLNESS approaches to students’ work. Explore Introducing a School Therapy how to help them acquire transferable Dog Program skills, enabling them to think more St. Albans School welcomed a therapy dog laterally and connect a range of to our campus in fall 2018. Learn about the academic subject areas. process of proposing and gaining support PRESENTER: Laurence Hedges, Harrow for this unconventional idea, training School (United Kingdom) involved for both dog and humans, and the APPEAL LEVEL INTERMEDIATE efficacy of this new undertaking. ROOM MAC 3 PRESENTER: Carrie Friend, St. Albans School (United States) Boymaps: Using Mindmaps to Help APPEAL LEVEL NEW TO TOPIC Boys Develop Their Ideas ROOM MS5 Many researchers, including John Hattie, assert that visual learning vehicles drive Mercy, Vulnerability, and the Power deep-process learning. Examine the of Positive Intention in Boys’ Schools theory and research behind mindmaps Discover how to harness vulnerability and see a writing director’s vast portfolio and elevate mercy to identify the positive of how boys translate such artistic, intention behind a student’s actions and help associative language maps into writing him develop healthier coping mechanisms that merges the head and the heart. and a sense of self and wholeness. Look PRESENTER: Edmund McCarthy, St. Sebastian’s at case studies from both an institutional School (United States) THURSDAY and individual level and walk away with APPEAL LEVEL NEW TO TOPIC actionable steps you can use immediately. ROOM MAC 4 PRESENTER: Nolan LaVoie, Woodberry Forest School (United States) APPEAL LEVEL ADVANCED ROOM MS6

20 @BoysSchools LOWER/PRIMARY SCHOOL (AGES 5–12) MIDDLE SCHOOL (AGES 12–15) UPPER/SENIOR SCHOOL (AGES 15–19) ALL AGES

Engaging Middle Years’ Boys with Using Visual Art and Human- How Discussion Fosters Great Contemporary Resident Artists Centered Design to Engage with Minds and Big Hearts How can you engage young teenage boys Indigenous Perspectives Internos is a discussion-based course that with contemporary arts practice? Join us How can we use art and design to engage safely challenges boys to explore current to discover how resident artists from local with Indigenous perspectives? Examine event and adolescent wellness topics. contemporary art scenes can capture a grade 6 visual art and design project Learn how to advance social-emotional imaginations and inspire adolescent boys and discuss steps to take to respectfully learning, character and civic education, to engage with the visual arts. and authentically engage with Indigenous relational learning, and student leadership PRESENTER: Chris Drummond, Melbourne perspectives. Participate in hands-on through discussion. Receive discussion Grammar School (Australia) activities and explore tangible examples. guides and practice the Internos template. APPEAL LEVEL NEW TO TOPIC PRESENTER: Scott MacDonald, Crescent PRESENTER: Pen Vineyard, Fairfield Country ROOM MAC 1 School (Canada) Day School (United States) APPEAL LEVEL NEW TO TOPIC APPEAL LEVEL NEW TO TOPIC Found Poetry: Unlocking the ROOM MS 4 ROOM MAKERSPACE Poet Within Our Boys We know our students have great minds Painting Education THE HEART OF THE MATTER: BOYS’ EDUCATION and big hearts but often struggle to get in Do you consider yourself a team player? touch with their creative sides, especially Fords Focus Days: Teaching Have you thought about how your work in literature classes. Found Poetry involves Character Development Through might affect others? See the impact taking phrases from other sources and Nontraditional Methods of your work and your colleagues’ making modifications to impart new How can educators use nontraditional firsthand when carrying out your school’s meaning. Learn how to employ Found teaching days to help boys develop educational plan. It helps you realize the Poetry strategies as an access point for core character values? The Haverford importance of going in the same direction students to unlock their creativity. School created a series of “focus” days while having fun painting a picture. PRESENTER: John Lamerato, St. Augustine for students to explore their circles PRESENTER: Pablo Guarner, Viaró Global High School (United States) of responsibility—from self to local School (Spain) APPEAL LEVEL NEW TO TOPIC to global. Students practice personal APPEAL LEVEL INTERMEDIATE ROOM F2 responsibility, leadership skills, and ROOM E3 global citizenship through interactive, Making Noise (Singing) with Boys— artistic, and experiential activities. Read, Create, and Thrive in from an Australian Perspective PRESENTERS: Kori Brown, Mario Masso, and Your Second Language: The Join this interactive workshop to focus Emily Lesko, The Haverford School Heart of Our Program on why boys should sing and how to (United States) Fostering boys’ interest in French in a engage them in a choral setting. Get APPEAL LEVEL NEW TO TOPIC creative and engaging manner proves introduced to warm ups, rehearsal ROOM RED ROOM THEATRE challenging. Discover how to choose activities, and repertoire that work for material that feeds their interest in boys, all with a unique Australian flavor. language and culture, technology Discover some fresh ideas to invigorate integration methods that offer multiple your choral program while confirming creative avenues for students, and how to the strong connections between spark boys’ curiosity about their city and singing and well-being. culture in the geography curriculum. PRESENTER: Peter Ingram, Brisbane PRESENTERS: Elisabeth Jean, Sylvain Decelles, Grammar School (Australia) and Alexandra Robillard, Selwyn House APPEAL LEVEL INTERMEDIATE School (Canada) ROOM ROSSY AGORA APPEAL LEVEL NEW TO TOPIC ROOM E2

#IBSCAC 21 WORKSHOP BLOCK 1 WORKSHOP BLOCK 2 1:30 – 2:30 PM CONTINUED 4:00 – 5:10 PM

Serious Play: How to Teach This workshop block offers two Creative Thinking separate, 30-minute presentations Some economists believe artificial on researchers’ work. A 10-minute intelligence (AI) will free humans to break between the two presentations be creative. If so, will young men have allows you to move between rooms. learned how to be creative? Review the Centre for Real-World Learning’s five- IBSC ACTION RESEARCH PRESENTATIONS dimensional model of creative thinking and discuss techniques to develop Boys and Stories: Pathways to Learning the imaginative and inquisitive aspects For thousands of years, people have used of boys’ minds. stories to process and make sense of the PRESENTER: Vaughan Clark, Eton College world around them. Kendall Haven refers to (United Kingdom) people as “homo narratus or story animals,” APPEAL LEVEL INTERMEDIATE learning from and through stories. Stories ROOM LUCAS SEMINAR ROOM connect us to one another and help us learn about our history and ancestors. We The Value of the Visual: Promoting tell our own stories to transform ourselves, Visual Literacy in the Classroom inspire others, and help define our identity. Developing effective visual literacy When we listen to other people’s stories, skills is a key component to successful we develop empathy, understanding, and effective communication. Review and a tolerance of difference and a selection of works of art, images, and otherness — we begin to recognize the wordless texts to uncover practical, world from multiple perspectives. collaborative, and creative techniques to promote visual literacy and its valuable Stories have always appealed to the contribution to lifelong learning. human brain. Research shows that when PRESENTER: Andrew Stark, The Southport we listen to a good story, one that includes School (Australia) elements of struggle, conflict, and triumph APPEAL LEVEL NEW TO TOPIC over adversity, our brains release oxytocin, ROOM THE LIBRARY which increases our capacity for empathy. Research also shows better retention of content and recall of key ideas when we learn through stories. By attaching emotions to things that happen, we create what Nick Morgan calls “sticky memories.” Stories encourage deep learning by establishing significant links and connections. In the corporate world, storytelling is a strategic tool that often determines with whom we choose to do business. THURSDAY

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Crafting our own stories or hearing other From Reflection to Awareness 4:00 – 4:30 PM people’s stories engages many 21st in Grade 7: How Life Stories century skills. Storytelling encourages Shape a Boy’s Identity creativity and hones communication skills, Building Confidence and Patricia Alviano, Crescent School (Canada) such as writing, editing, presenting, and Competency in Grade 3 Boys: ROOM: MAC 2 processing feedback and constructive The Effects of Digital Storytelling criticism. Drafting and documenting Jen O’Ferrall, St. Christopher’s School Ideas Taking Root: Deepening stories develops research skills, analysis (United States) Learning Through Biological and synthesis of information, and critical ROOM: E1 Storytelling with Grade 11 Boys thinking. Learning about other people’s Kathryn Murray-Hoenig, St. George’s stories cultivates empathy, tolerance, and Complicating the Narrative School (Canada) understanding of diverse and different of Mao’s China with Year 13 Boys ROOM: MAC 3 groups of people. Discovering other Joanna Rainey, Eton College people’s inspirational stories encourages (United Kingdom) It’s Kind of a College Thing: Using optimism and resilience. Reflecting on our ROOM: E2 Storytelling to Develop Year 10 own stories enables us to find meaning Boys’ Understanding of the History and make sense of our lives. Confronting the Past with Storytelling: of Christ’s College Developing Grade 12 Boys’ Critical Eloise Nevin and Paul Rodley, Christ’s The 2018-19 IBSC Action Research cohort Thinking Skills Through Retelling College (New Zealand) focused their projects on developing these Virginia’s History of Racial Terror ROOM: MAC 4 skills. Based on the needs and interests Peter Bonds, Blue Ridge School of their schools, professional reading, and (United States) The Impact of Storytelling on Year 5 online discussions within the IBSC research ROOM: E3 Boys’ Perceptions of Biculturalism community, action researchers designed Jarred Wilson and Julian Procaccini, Saint small-scale projects to conduct in their Diverse Stories: A Pathway Kentigern Boys’ School (New Zealand) schools. Hear researchers share proven to Developing Adventurous ROOM: LUCAS SEMINAR ROOM ideas and strategies, so you can undertake Year 8 Readers similar projects in your school to harness Liz Derouet, Toowoomba Grammar Leading from Authenticity: the power of stories in boys’ learning. School (Australia) Using Strengths-Based Coaching ROOM: ROSSY AGORA to Clarify the Leadership Find more details and references Identities of Year 11 Boys at www.theibsc.org. Don’t Bore Me. You Won’t Like Me Roy Hobson, St. Andrew’s College (South When I’m Bored: Using Comics to Africa) Promote Engagement in Year 9 ROOM: MS 3 World Language Class Tom Rogers, Harrow School Life Through a Lens: Empowering (United Kingdom) Emerging Identities in Year 5 Boys ROOM: RED ROOM THEATRE Through Visual Literacy Patrick Ell, The King’s School (Australia) Evocative Objects: How Stories ROOM: MS 4 Help Year 7 Boys Understand the Significance of Artifacts My Story, Your Story, Our Story: Using Melanie Mortimer, Dulwich Prep an Intentional Story Sharing Program (United Kingdom) to Strengthen Relational Skills in ROOM: MAC 1 Grade 6 Boys Nicole Richardson and Catherine Steenhoff, St. Peter’s Boys’ Preparatory School (South Africa) ROOM: MS 5

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@ BoysSchools THURSDAY ROOM: Boys’ Preparatory School (South Africa) Joanne Thompson, St. Stithians 6Boys Grade in Reflection Story and Reading Tools to Promote Digital Using ROOM: The Scots College (Australia) Elisabeth SmithandDuncan Kendall, Year in 5Boys Character Develop Power Boys’ to The of Old Stories Shoes: They’ve Walked Our in ROOM: College (Canada) Melissa Ramon, St. Andrew’s 8Boys Grade in Archival Stories to Foster Empathy Voices: Using Brothers’ Their ROOM: (South Africa) Ylmé Rappard, St. Alban’s College Class Language Additional First 9Afrikaans aGrade in Mindset: A Winning Combination Storytelling Games and Growth ROOM: (South Africa) Irene Basson,St. John’s College Footprint Digital Their How Storytelling Can Impact Social Media and Year 8 Boys: ROOM: (New Zealand) Rene Hanham,Lindisfarne College 9Boys Grade for Values in Education of Storytelling Power The Models: Role Relevant 4:00 –5:10 PM WORKSHOP 2 BLOCK STUDENT SUCCESSCENTRE LIBRARY AGORA CLASSROOM MAKERSPACE F2 MS 6 CONTINUED

Through Stories with Year with Stories Boys 11 Through Understanding of Leadership Brave Faithful and Broader Leaders: ROOM: (South Africa) Kathleen Schroeder, Hilton College 10 Boys Grade in Identity of Notions Gender Exploring aTool as Comedy for Stand-up Using Trojan the of Humor: Beware Horse ROOM: Trinity Grammar School (Australia) Campbell MaddenandBonnie Wansley, Methods for Greater Understanding Implementing Traditional Storytelling Boys Bring Storytelling to Life: Australian Aboriginals and Year 2 ROOM: (Australia) Eli Faen, The Southport School Storytelling Media Digital Through Theory Arts Year 9BoysVisual in Engaging ROOM: School (United States) Anderson Harp, The Browning Computer Science 5 Grade in Empathy and Digital Biographies: Storytelling ROOM: David Idstein, The King’s School (Australia) 5:10 PM –5:10 4:40 AGORA CLASSROOM LUCAS SEMINARROOM LIBRARY MAKERSPACE MS 5

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Giving Voice to Unheard Stories: Tell It Like It Is: Empowering Developing Critical Literacy Skills in Year 10 Boys to Share Their Grade 10 Boys Stories Through Yarns Kristy Carlisle and Tammy Bechus, St. Penny Horsley and Jonathon Mayall, David’s Marist Inanda (South Africa) Shore School (Australia) ROOM: STUDENT SUCCESS CENTRE ROOM: MAC 3

I Carry Your Story and You Carry That Reminds Me of My New Boy Year: Mine: Storytelling in Spanish Class Using Stories to Strengthen a Peer to Foster Empathy in Grade 8 Boys Leadership Program for Grade 11 Boys Samara Spielberg and Camilla Jacob Geiger, Woodberry Forest Iturralde, The Allen-Stevenson School (United States) School (United States) ROOM: MAC 4 ROOM: E1 Who Am I? Investigating the Identity Making Connections: Creating and of Grade 9 Boys Through Music Strengthening Grade 3 Community Composition Bonds Through Family History Stories Tony Gomes, Upper Canada Barbara Kinkead and Emma Noble, College (Canada) St. Mark’s School of Texas (United States) ROOM: MS 3 ROOM: E2 Who Am I Really? Year 12 Boys Programming Language: A Defining Identity Through Their Storytelling Tool That Can Impact Immigration Stories the Development of Social Camilla Elliott, Mazenod College Responsibility in Grade 10 Boys (Australia) Denise Vythilingam, St. Stithians Boys’ ROOM: MS 4 College (South Africa) ROOM: E3 What Shapes Him, Shapes Them: How Sharing Personal Narratives Fosters The Stories of Belmont Hill: Connectedness in Grade 10 Boys Creating an Oral History Archive Edward Brenac and David Scardino, with Year 12 Boys The Scots College (Australia) David Hegarty, Belmont Hill ROOM: F2 School (United States) ROOM: MAC 1 Year 9 Boys’ Outdoor Education: Social-Emotional Learning Through Stories of Displacement: Using Place-Based Digital Storytelling Drama to Strengthen Year 11 and 12 Richard van Dam, Dilworth School Boys’ Intercultural Understanding (New Zealand) James Kearney, Scotch College ROOM: ROSSY AGORA (Australia) ROOM: RED ROOM THEATRE

Stories of Good Men: Using Stories to Promote Positive Masculinity and Bonds Between Peers in Year 10 Lauren Cook, Berwick Grammar School (Australia) ROOM: MAC 2

#IBSCAC 25 FRIDAY, JUNE 28 6:45 – 7:45 AM Buses depart the conference hotel for the school

7:00 – 8:00 AM Breakfast SELWYN HOUSE SCHOOL

8:00 – 9:00 AM Workshop Block 3 SELWYN HOUSE SCHOOL

9:15 – 10:15 AM Featured Studio Session 2 SELWYN HOUSE SCHOOL

10:15 AM Break

10:30 – 11:30 AM Workshop Block 4 SELWYN HOUSE SCHOOL

11:30 AM – 12:30 PM Lunch SELWYN HOUSE SCHOOL

12:30 – 1:30 PM Workshop Block 5 SELWYN HOUSE SCHOOL

1:30 PM Buses depart the school for the conference hotel

2:15 – 5:30 PM Plenary Session Featuring The Autism FAIRMONT THE QUEEN ELIZABETH Monologues and Ned Hallowell PLACE DU CANADA

6:30 – 9:00 PM Cocktail Dinatoire Reception, Nuit En Blanc THE WINDSOR BALLROOM Take this opportunity to dress in white to celebrate the late sunsets and early sunrises of the last week

FRIDAY of June in our beautiful city. We hope you wear a white outfit (casual to dressy), but even just one white item adds to our festive theme. Le Dîner en Blanc (the white dress dinner), an outdoor dinner party in a public space set up as a temporary chic dining area, originated in Paris in 1988 and has spread around the globe. Now 80 cities in 30 countries host it. Note: This reception is a 5-minute walk from the conference hotel. Delegates walk to and from the reception. If you require transportation, please stop by the information desk and we will gladly arrange it for you.

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Deeper Learning via Curricular The Journey Within WORKSHOP BLOCK 3 Integration of Visual and A journey of writing has myriad benefits. 8:00 – 9:00 AM Performing Arts Confronting the past, evaluating the present, Town School has harnessed visual and and planning for the future furthers our performing arts in cross-curricular, understanding of ourselves and contributes collaborative experiences to ignite to a healthy, meaningful, and productive A FOCUS ON THE JUNIOR YEARS: BOYS, ARTS, WELLNESS (PK-6) engagement and learning. From studio future. Engaging in self-authoring while Behind the Mask: Privileged but art to percussion and theater arts to stretched to the limits physically and Pressured music, students find their niche, deepen mentally allows us to reassess who we are Students at Christ Church Grammar understanding, and share their creativity and where we are going. School come from affluent backgrounds with the broader community. Get samples PRESENTER: Tanith von Mayer, Michaelhouse that demand success and greatness. of the lower school curriculum and (South Africa) Although not “disadvantaged” in a engage in hands-on experiences. APPEAL LEVEL INTERMEDIATE traditional sense, the boys we teach are PRESENTERS: Jennifer Warren and Laura ROOM MS 6 more likely to experience anxiety and Ruppert, Town School for Boys (United depression. Integrating contemporary States) BOYS AND THE ARTS themes within our arts teaching practice APPEAL LEVEL NEW TO TOPIC has enabled a shift in the profile of arts ROOM E3 The Arts—Taking Charge of Life learning. We are advocates for change. The arts provide a means for students to PRESENTERS: Ryan Dawson and Claire Donald, A Holistic Approach to Drama develop creativity and self-expression. Christ Church Grammar LW Parry Education for Boys in a PK-6 Setting Arts classes and activities also create the Preparatory School (Australia) Experience a practical toolkit based on a opportunity to develop risk-taking skills APPEAL LEVEL NEW TO TOPIC holistic drama curriculum. Learn how to that help students take charge of their ROOM E1 use theater tools to create a space where lives. Explore the connection between boys can try out life without the risk of creativity and risk and examine ways to Creating Positive Classroom real-life consequences. Feel inspired to help boys grow via the arts. Culture: Embedding Values deliver the perfect vehicle for boys to PRESENTERS: Brent Cirves, Woodberry Forest Education into Curriculum embrace experiential learning as they School (United States); Abigail James, In the busy world of primary boys’ make sense of themselves and the Germanna Community College classrooms, values education and world they live in. APPEAL LEVEL INTERMEDIATE pastoral care programs can be seen PRESENTER: Tremaine Pavlovski, Scotch ROOM MS 4 as unnecessary add ons. Learn how College (Australia) embedding positive behavior supports APPEAL LEVEL NEW TO TOPIC Awaken Boys in Your Class: in the curriculum can play a central role ROOM RED ROOM THEATRE An Arts-Based Approach to in fostering empathy, collaboration, and Transitive Learning a growth mindset. Get simple tools and Researchers Michael Reichert and Richard BOYS AND MENTAL WELLNESS tips on how simple changes to existing Hawley have discovered that transitivity, curriculum can enhance your classroom. How Executive Functioning Impacts an element in lessons unrelated to the PRESENTER: Mark Hoppe, The Southport a Boy’s Well-Being subject, can stimulate boys’ interest School (Australia) Examine how executive functioning and hold attention. The arts promote APPEAL LEVEL NEW TO TOPIC skills impact boys’ success. Define the kinesthetic, hands-on outlet boys ROOM E2 executive functioning and look closely crave and provide transitivity in non-arts at the connection between anxiety, classes. Get examples as we explore the executive functioning, and well-being. process of planning transitive lessons by Gain strategies to directly teach executive incorporating the arts. functioning skills in the classroom. PRESENTER: Nicole Campbell, Church Farm PRESENTERS: Andrew Ayers and Amelia School (United States) Glauber, Collegiate School (United States) APPEAL LEVEL NEW TO TOPIC APPEAL LEVEL NEW TO TOPIC ROOM MAC 1 ROOM MS 5

#IBSCAC 27 Growing Good Men WORKSHOP BLOCK 3 Through Literature 8:00 – 9:00 AM CONTINUED Our schools work in the ethos of growing good men. In a world where toxic masculinity gets a lot of press, how do Capturing the Sound of a School we reaffirm the ways we want to see Through Commissioning Composers young men behave? How do we take a For Cranbrook School’s 100th year, positive approach to the development the school embarked on a significant of character? Look at the various ways commissioning project of 10 new musical reading and literature provoke discussion works to celebrate its centenary. Explore about positive masculinity, helping shape how this process captures the unique the young men in our schools. sound and voice of a school and lessons PRESENTER: Lauren Cook, Berwick Grammar learned along the way. School (Australia) PRESENTER: Luke Gilmour, Cranbrook APPEAL LEVEL INTERMEDIATE School (Australia) ROOM MAC 4 APPEAL LEVEL NEW TO TOPIC ROOM MAC 2 Portraits of Young Men as Artists: Sketches that Mirror Transformations Fostering Empowerment, Identity, From a music, theater, and visual arts and Authenticity Through Theater perspective, discuss an in-class activity Uncover the creative journey taken by and out-of-class event that show the boys in dramatic productions and how process and product of our curricula. Find directors use a collaborative, relational out how to teach and implement reflection approach to model authenticity and and critique with a willingness to trust appreciation for self and others. Examine the process, grow, and develop personal the role that boy-to-boy mentoring plays identity. See how the transformations and in the sustainability of our program. transitions of adolescent boys manifest FRIDAY Participate in activities to gain practical in our programs. examples and models you can use at PRESENTERS: Jordan Frederick, Cal Fuller, and your school. Catharine Hollifield, Montgomery Bell PRESENTERS: Godric Latimer-Kim and Jen Academy (United States) Johnson, Crescent School (Canada) APPEAL LEVEL INTERMEDIATE APPEAL LEVEL NEW TO TOPIC ROOM MS 3 ROOM MAC 3 Understanding the World Around Us Using a boy’s natural curiosity, science curricula can be better understood if viewed through the intense observational eye of an artist. Understanding the disconnect and differences between the artist’s view (form) and the scientist’s (function), students can sharpen and heighten their awareness of the world around them. PRESENTERS: James Fry and Jacqueline White, Malvern Preparatory School (United States) APPEAL LEVEL INTERMEDIATE ROOM AGORA CLASSROOM

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The Pen and the Paintbrush: THE HEART OF THE MATTER: BOYS’ EDUCATION An Art Affair Boys Leading with Heart and Mind In a world where snap judgements and WORKSHOP BLOCK 4 Appointing boys to formal positions of clever posts are the norm, how can 10:30 – 11:30 AM leadership has been a long-standing teachers inspire students to embrace practice of boys’ schools. What do you and tell authentic stories? How can BOYS AND MENTAL WELLNESS expect of your boys once you appoint narratives nurture artistic expression? them? Do they lead or do they do jobs for Simulate the classroom experience Be the Change! Taking Empathy you? Discover how to help your students through hands-on activities encouraging from a Soft Skill to a Core Skill discover their leadership passion, what creativity, visual and written storytelling, Are your boys struggling to navigate this drives them to serve, and how to lead and empowered relationships. all-about-me world? Human connection is with confidence. PRESENTERS: Amy Digges and Ann Gazin, our single greatest tool in combating self- PRESENTER: Heath De Lany, Trinity The Boys’ Latin School of Maryland promotion and superficial relationships Grammar School (Australia) (United States) to cultivate caring leaders of tomorrow. APPEAL LEVEL NEW TO TOPIC APPEAL LEVEL NEW TO TOPIC Our four-part framework scaffolds the ROOM LUCAS SEMINAR ROOM ROOM STUDENT SUCCESS CENTRE building blocks of empathy you can teach each day. Engage in pedagogical Brave Hearts Bold Minds: We’re Cracking the Code on discussions and enjoy hands-on activities A Framework for Shaping the Marketing to Millennials that foster these skills. Character and Care of Boys Marketing to millennials is difficult. PRESENTERS: Samara Spielberg and Camilla Explore the development of our Brave From short attention spans to a Iturralde, The Allen-Stevenson School Hearts Bold Minds philosophy of research-focused buying process, it is (United States) education over the past decade and getting harder for schools to get in touch APPEAL LEVEL NEW TO TOPIC the impact of its framework on culture, with this generation. Learn how millennials ROOM E1 research, and practice in educating think and behave and how to use that for the character and care of boys. Get understanding to improve your marketing, The Power of the Pause: practical steps for school leaders to admissions, and advancement campaigns. Simple Practices for a Calm develop and refine your own philosophy Share strategies and best practices to and Centered Classroom and framework for a more holistic, engage with this generation for your Controlled breathing and mindful transformative education. school’s benefit. movement practices calm the nervous PRESENTERS: Hugh Chilton and Ian Lambert, PRESENTER: Rob DiMartino, Finalsite system and alleviate stress. Purposeful The Scots College (Australia) APPEAL LEVEL NEW TO TOPIC looking leads to deeper understanding of APPEAL LEVEL INTERMEDIATE ROOM F2 self, others, and the world. Learn techniques ROOM MAKERSPACE to incorporate into your school day for a calm, aware, and centered classroom. Developing Adaptable, PRESENTERS: Jenna Boccella, Karen Davis, and Creative, and Resilient Pupils Jamie MacNeille, Saint David’s School with Your Sports Program (United States) The role of sports and physical education APPEAL LEVEL NEW TO TOPIC (PE) often gets undervalued in supporting ROOM E2 the learner profile of pupils with an over- emphasis on the value of outcome over process. Consider how placing learning at the heart of PE and sports helps promote adaptability, creativity, and resilience, which improve pupil attainment and attitude to learning and attendance. PRESENTER: George Browning, King Edward’s School (United Kingdom) APPEAL LEVEL INTERMEDIATE ROOM THE LIBRARY

#IBSCAC 29 WORKSHOP BLOCK 4 BOYS AND THE ARTS 10:30 – 11:30 AM CONTINUED Boys and Music: An Essential and Engaging Experience Music offers boys a variety of ways to Using Participatory Learning explore and create. Discuss how boys Strategies to Influence Boys can unleash their inner musician and Help-Seeking artist through an engaging and enriching Studies show adolescent boys at a higher curriculum, supplemented with activities risk of developing mental health issues yet and projects relevant in boys’ lives. more reluctant to seek help than girls. While Explore the importance of music in a boy’s schools are uniquely positioned to support life and how it helps with his social and boys, they could be doing more. Explore emotional wellness. how using participatory learning strategies PRESENTER: Mike Leone, University School can foster an environment where boys have (United States) the skills, awareness, and confidence to APPEAL LEVEL NEW TO TOPIC seek help and influence their peers. ROOM MS 3 PRESENTER: Chris Amiconi, Trinity Grammar School, Kew (Australia) Building an Irresistible APPEAL LEVEL INTERMEDIATE Arts Community ROOM E3 Drawing on key research on creativity and collaboration, explore the development A Whole-School Approach of an exciting arts community that is to Well-Being student centered, drives professional Explore the well-being program for practice, draws on parental and community staff and students implemented in two involvement, and encompasses the schools. Greg Wells presents his model of professional art world. Explore how these well-being based around four principles: varying agencies engage boys in a rigorous, FRIDAY sleep soundly, eat smarter, move more, exciting, and rewarding investigation of and think clearly. Hear from each school art history and artmaking practice. demonstrating how they have successfully PRESENTER: Melanie Taylor, The King’s implemented this well-being program. School (Australia) PRESENTERS: Greg Wells, The Wells Group; APPEAL LEVEL INTERMEDIATE Candace Harrison and Nick Kovacs, ROOM MAC 2 Crescent School (Canada); Rod Morrison and Stuart Ryan, Shore School (Australia) The Expressive Power of Film for Boys APPEAL LEVEL NEW TO TOPIC Michael Oomens has taught film for over a ROOM RED ROOM THEATRE decade, always encouraging students to tell stories about themselves. See student work that shows what boys can achieve when they have permission to explore their own lives. The results are often surprising, both academically and creatively. PRESENTER: Michael Oomens, Prince Alfred College (Australia) APPEAL LEVEL NEW TO TOPIC ROOM MAC 4

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Increasing Fluency and Risk-Taking Why Design Thinking Works Partnerships: A Conversation on in a Second Language Through for Learning Growth Collaboration and Coordination Drama and Music Marcellin College has effectively Is your school part of a collaboration Find out how second-language educators implemented rubrics and formative or a coordinate program with a sister might increase risk-taking, confidence, and assessment to complement design school? Come share what’s working fluency using drama and music. Analyze thinking methodology in its senior visual and hear ideas and best practices current research studies conducted by arts program. An action research project from IBSC colleagues. Join a facilitated Stinson, Kalogirou, Beaucoup and Whyte, informed the college’s renewed application conversation on topics ranging from Miccoli, and Godfrey that point to positive of effective feedback tools for student mission appropriateness to defining and outcomes of using drama in a foreign growth and attainment. This process has measuring success of programs. language classroom. led to an increase in student engagement, PRESENTER: David Faus, St. Paul’s School for PRESENTERS: Mackenzie Neale and Kimberly motivation, and academic outcomes.. Boys (United States) Lynch, The Sterling Hall School (Canada) PRESENTERS: Adriano Di Prato and Trent APPEAL LEVEL NEW TO TOPIC APPEAL LEVEL NEW TO TOPIC Williams, Marcellin College (Australia) ROOM MS 6 ROOM THE LIBRARY APPEAL LEVEL INTERMEDIATE ROOM MS 4 The Power of Performance Real Men Do Drama Pieces in Academic Settings Discover how a performance project in Learn the value of mock trials in social THE HEART OF THE MATTER: BOYS’ EDUCATION year 8 challenged toxic masculinity views science courses at diverse grade levels. in our school and encouraged boys to The Boys of Summer: Body, Review the mock trial process that reflect on male stereotypes. Walk step by Soul, and Community encompasses experiential, project- step though the project with examples of Examine the practices and results based, play-based, and problem-based the powerful work produced and examine from 14 years that Memphis University learning. Join us to think, explore, and the effect it had on the boys involved. School has hosted the Summer SLAM see the value of having boys perform PRESENTER: Polly Higgins, King Edward’s (Scholar, Leaders, and Athletes in in an academic setting. School (United Kingdom) Memphis) Academy, including community PRESENTER: Bruce Maxwell, Selwyn House APPEAL LEVEL NEW TO TOPIC engagement, feeder school pathways School (Canada) ROOM MAC 3 for admissions, and high academic APPEAL LEVEL NEW TO TOPIC achievement. ROOM F2 Using Applied Improvisation to Assist PRESENTERS: Judson Peters and Eddie Batey, Learning—Laugh, Learn, Grow! Memphis University School (United States) Preparing Faculty for the Explore the international phenomenon APPEAL LEVEL INTERMEDIATE Journey into Boys’ Schools of applied improvisation based on the ROOM ROSSY AGORA How do we make sure faculty and staff Second City curriculum. Using the unique are prepared for the unique experience of skills of an improviser, focus on being in Building a Bold School Brand working in a boys’ school? For five years, the moment, becoming aware of your Bold School Brand is a framework to help IBSC has offered an online experience surroundings, verbal and non-verbal school leaders position their school and that guides new faculty and staff through communications, active listening, and self- build a compelling school brand. Branding research and lessons, offering them the awareness. Learn basic tools and theater often sounds too nebulous to offer any coaching and mentoring to find success. games for improved learning in any tangible value. Nothing could be further Learn about this program from course subject to energize your classroom. from the truth. Learn how to leverage participants and facilitators. PRESENTER: Barry McAlister, Montgomery brand strategy to reposition, differentiate, PRESENTERS: Peter Gow, One Schoolhouse; Bell Academy (United States) and market your school. Joe Cox, LaJolla Country Day School APPEAL LEVEL NEW TO TOPIC PRESENTER: Brad Entwistle, imageseven (United States) ROOM MAC 1 APPEAL LEVEL NEW TO TOPIC APPEAL LEVEL NEW TO TOPIC ROOM LUCAS SEMINAR ROOM ROOM AGORA CLASSROOM

#IBSCAC 31 WORKSHOP BLOCK 4 WORKSHOP BLOCK 5 10:30 – 11:30 AM CONTINUED 12:30 – 1:30 PM

Research and Innovation: Networks BOYS AND MENTAL WELLNESS and Opportunities Across IBSC Research-engaged practice is Mental Well-Being: How the increasingly recognized as critical to Whole School Community the success of any school in the 21st Can Foster Healthy Boys century, including boys’ schools aiming Find out how to promote boys’ mental for excellence in forming young men. Join well-being by engaging the whole school this roundtable discussion to hear about community in the priority. Consider the role the latest projects of the IBSC Research of staff, parents, and boys themselves as we Committee and school-based research analyze four years’ work focusing on the issue. centers on three continents, and explore By paying attention to all of our community, we opportunities to build deeper networks. have helped boys live better and understand PRESENTERS: Caitlin Munday and Ian Lambert, the mental wellness of themselves and others. The Scots College (Australia); Kimberly PRESENTER: David Atkinson, Dr. Challoner’s Hudson and Laura Sabo, St. Christopher’s Grammar School (United Kingdom) School (United States) APPEAL LEVEL INTERMEDIATE APPEAL LEVEL NEW TO TOPIC ROOM MS 5 ROOM STUDENT SUCCESS CENTRE Trust or Bust—Why Relational Thinking About School Leadership Leadership Is Crucial to Your School Join this discussion among school Why do you trust the people you do? Why leaders, members of leadership teams, do people trust you? Teachers and leaders and teachers considering leadership who generate strong relational trust bonds FRIDAY positions. The questions are simple: create higher performing schools and more What kind of person makes an effective, purposeful cultures that increase the well- inspiring leader? What are the most being of a whole community. Discover the important skills necessary to lead a principles of how to generate more trust in school? What outcomes should a your organization, the neurological impact school leader be interested in? it has, and why your school culture can’t PRESENTER: Vance Wilson, St. Albans survive without it. School (United States) PRESENTER: Andrew McBride, Westlake Boys’ APPEAL LEVEL NEW TO TOPIC High School (New Zealand) ROOM MS 5 APPEAL LEVEL NEW TO TOPIC ROOM MS 6

BOYS AND THE ARTS Art and the Essence of Character Education How can teachers use art to help students see the differences between self-motivated and instrumental action, thereby seeing human thriving as enjoying the work of helping create our world? Share texts, works of art, discussion questions, journal prompts, and essay topics that help students design a life where they can thrive by learning to enjoy their work and care. PRESENTER: Martin Stegemoeller, St. Mark’s School of Texas (United States) APPEAL LEVEL INTERMEDIATE 32 @BoysSchools ROOM E3 LOWER/PRIMARY SCHOOL (AGES 5–12) MIDDLE SCHOOL (AGES 12–15) UPPER/SENIOR SCHOOL (AGES 15–19) ALL AGES

“Art Sparks” Ignites Individual The He(art) of Design: Organizing a Musical in a Boys’ School Creativity to Engage, Empower, Ethos-Led Design Thinking and Find out how to plan a musical, build a and Transform Creativity in Boys’ Schools team to organize it, and involve boys in Art Sparks ignites individual creativity Everyone’s talking about design thinking acting, singing, and dancing in front of an in a big history context. The expressive and creativity—in education, business, audience of thousands of people. Discuss multimedia arts program for ages 8-12 and public policy. But is there more how to overcome the prejudice some connects creativity and personal substance behind the colorful Post-it boys may have about participating in growth. The program’s focus on self- notes and TED talks? How can schools activities like acting, dancing, or singing— worth, creativity, and the cosmos develop grounded expertise rather than and how to help boys improve their talent. strengthens student engagement, just follow the fashion? Find out how to PRESENTER: Josep Maria Simon Colomer, esteem, and empowerment. Learn Art create “ethos-led” practice and programs Bell-lloc (Spain) Sparks’ techniques, methodology, and in your school to form teachers and boys APPEAL LEVEL NEW TO TOPIC key to success. as designers in the world. ROOM MS 3 PRESENTER: Imogene Drummond, San Miguel PRESENTERS: Ian Lambert, Caitlin Munday, Academy of Newburgh (United States) Andrea van den Bol, and Paul Vickers, The The Practitioner Model: How the Arts APPEAL LEVEL NEW TO TOPIC Scots College (Australia) Provide a Roadmap for All Subjects ROOM E1 APPEAL LEVEL NEW TO TOPIC Hear how an English teacher adopted ROOM MS 4 the instructional approach of his school’s Classroom Drawing: Memory woodworking teacher, transforming his Maps and More Kandinsky, Klee, and Mondrian: students into practitioners of writing. Student drawing—sketches, maps, Uncovering Geometry and Fractions Whether telling the stories of the graphics, and silly faces—can liven your Through Abstract Art unheralded in our school community or teaching and reach another channel in Join a sixth-grade math teacher and art working as archivists of the life stories of your students’ learning. Set the bar at teacher as they showcase three lessons the elderly, the boys’ writing—much like medium for beauty and high for effective that infuse art into the math classroom. the objects they make in woodworking— communication as you include hand- Students learn how shapes play a role in serves a purpose. drawn sketches in your lessons. Talk about artistic design and apply mathematical PRESENTERS: Matthew Byars and Doug Finkel, memory maps as a fully developed part concepts to identify polygons, calculate St. Paul’s School for Boys (United States) of history; daily lessons can use drawing area and perimeter, and work with APPEAL LEVEL INTERMEDIATE just as effectively. fractions. See student work on display and ROOM RED ROOM THEATRE PRESENTER: Robert Clements, St. Bernard’s discuss alternate paintings. School (United States) PRESENTERS: Kristina Barnaby, Elaine A Strength-Based Approach APPEAL LEVEL INTERMEDIATE Klabonski, and Grace Connell, Fairfield to Project-Based Learning ROOM MAC 1 Country Day School (United States) in Music Education APPEAL LEVEL NEW TO TOPIC Music education is crucial in the Competition, Cooperation, and ROOM MAC 3 development of many young people. Patterning in Boys’ Drama Music inspires people across cultural, The balance between competition and Myth-Busting in the Studio socioeconomic, and age divides. How cooperation in the kinetic world of boys’ An art student is born with their skills and do we best engage young people and learning is challenging. Imagine a drama produces art effortlessly as a solitary help them achieve the success they are with two characters claiming one chair. genius; by extension, anyone else is capable of? Join us to delve into strength- Both exit with dignity. Add the basics of a excluded—so say the myths surrounding based, project-learning experiences at a three-step physical gag, a narrative pattern, visual art classes. Debunk the common boys’ school in New Zealand. and authentic characters, and the distinction myths of natural ability, solitary work, and PRESENTER: Brad Banks, Shirley Boys’ High between collaborative performers and artistic genius and consider how to foster School (New Zealand) combative roles becomes clear. an open and participatory visual art culture. APPEAL LEVEL INTERMEDIATE PRESENTERS: Christopher Newton and Jay PRESENTER: David Sturtevant, St. Albans ROOM E2 Kearsey, Royal St. George’s College School (United States) (Canada) APPEAL LEVEL INTERMEDIATE APPEAL LEVEL INTERMEDIATE ROOM MAC 4 ROOM MAC 2

#IBSCAC 33 Campus as a Classroom—A Model for WORKSHOP BLOCK 5 Student-Led Experiential Learning 12:30 – 1:30 PM CONTINUED Take steps to harness campus facilities to equip students with knowledge, skills, work habits, and character traits that encompass Three-by-Four-Foot Self-Portraits 21st century learning. Break the stereotype Drawing a self-portrait is always of a brick and mortar classroom and take the intimidating—imagine drawing your face joy of learning beyond four walls. Integrate larger than life as though on a billboard! learning with life and discover the limitless Boys love the scale and intimacy of resources available for the teaching-learning drawing themselves in charcoal in the process. Simply design an appropriate garb of their choice. Follow a series of model. drawing assignments that lead up to PRESENTER: Surendra Kulkarni, Mayo this two-week term-end project that College (India) always pushes the boys to their limits and APPEAL LEVEL INTERMEDIATE provides a terrific display at school. ROOM MAKERSPACE PRESENTER: Ned Reade, Trinity-Pawling School (United States) Global Education Models that Develop APPEAL LEVEL INTERMEDIATE Boys’ Empathic Engagement ROOM AGORA CLASSROOM Global education programs, both in the classroom and out in the world, catalyze boys’ learning to be engaged citizens in THE HEART OF THE MATTER: BOYS’ EDUCATION their world. Get a brief overview of current Becoming a Relational School: research on global competencies and A Global Collaboration share two case studies from IBSC schools Delve into a collaboration among an IBSC using global programs to develop boys’ member school in Australia, another in understanding of multiple perspectives and Canada, and Michael Reichert, principal empathy across difference. FRIDAY investigator on several IBSC-sponsored PRESENTERS: Clare Sisisky, Global Education studies, about becoming relational Benchmark Group; Sarah Mansfield, St. schools for boys. Christopher’s School (United States); Jack PRESENTERS: Michael Reichert, Center for Wilson, Chaminade College Preparatory the Study of Boys’ and Girls’ Lives; School (United States) Tom Batty, Scotch College (Australia); APPEAL LEVEL INTERMEDIATE Michael Fellin, Crescent School (Canada) ROOM THE LIBRARY APPEAL LEVEL INTERMEDIATE ROOM STUDENT SUCCESS CENTRE More than One Way to Skin a Cat— Teaching English in the Middle Years Take a whistle-stop tour of tasks and approaches designed to engage adolescent boys in literacy. Explore the role of creativity when confronted with issues of spelling, vocabulary, expression, research, and analysis. Highlight several ways to use technology to augment learning. PRESENTER: Paul Stewart, Melbourne Grammar School (Australia) APPEAL LEVEL INTERMEDIATE ROOM F2

34 @BoysSchools SATURDAY, JUNE 29 7:00 – 8:00 AM Breakfast FAIRMONT THE QUEEN ELIZABETH SQUARE DORCHESTER

8:00 – 11:45 AM Closing Plenary Session Featuring FAIRMONT THE QUEEN ELIZABETH Susan Doherty, Hal Hannaford, PLACE DU CANADA and Jean-Marc Vallée SATURDAY

#IBSCAC 35 ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS It has taken a large village to bring Committee Coordinators IBSC Board of Trustees 2018 – 19 Anthony Micallef, Headmaster, the 2019 IBSC Annual Conference Action Research: Bill Bedard IBSC OFFICERS Brisbane Grammar School (Australia) from an idea to full life. We are AV/IT: Jean-, Tom Batty, Chair, Principal, Rod Morrison, Deputy Headmaster, so grateful to more people and Jasmin Nuhanovic, and Scotch College (Australia) Shore School (Australia) groups than we can list, but we Herby Fremont thank you all for your support, Christopher Post, Secretary, John Munro, Headmaster, Fairfield collaboration, creativity, problem- Beautification: Andrea Angelini The Boys’ Latin School of Country Day School (United States) solving skills, passion, enthusiasm, Bookstore: Marlita Manal Maryland (United States) Jack Pannell, Founder and Executive positive attitude, and hard work. and Andreas Kessaris of Greg O’Melia, Treasurer, Director, Baltimore Collegiate School IBSC and Selwyn House School Paragraphe Books Headmaster, The Buckley for Boys (United States) wish to recognize the amazing Budgets: Matilde Codina School (United States) Rick Parsons, Principal, The Sterling contributions of: Hall School (Canada) Conference Logo: Jesse Gunmeet Bindra, Vice Chair 180+ workshop presenters Caruso, Old Boy 2017 India, Principal, Welham Boys’ Tony Reeler, Headmaster, Pretoria 290+ IBSC members School (India) Boys’ High School (South Africa) Core-Apps, LLC Dining: Silvana Parnas and Sodexo Brad Gioia, Vice Chair Americas, Sherry Rusher, Dean of Faculty, Finalsite, IBSC global partner Headmaster, Montgomery St. Albans School (United States) Facilities: Christopher Churchill imageseven, IBSC global partner Bell Academy (United States) and Selwyn House School Tony Sissons, Headmaster, MMG Education, IBSC global partner Maintenance Team Simon Henderson, Vice Chair King’s School (New Zealand) KINETIK, IBSC Annual UK-Europe, Headmaster, Eton Graphics and Promotional Mark Sturgeon, Headmaster, Conference program design College (United Kingdom) Materials: Clare Stewart Aylesbury Grammar School Margot Long, St. John’s David Knowles, Vice Chair, (United Kingdom) Logistics: Courtney Prieur Preparatory School (South Africa), Headmaster, Cilfton School IBSC Action Research Coordinator Opening Ceremony: (South Africa) IBSC Board Committee Members Mark Watson IBSC Action Research Ian Lambert, Vice Chair Hugh Chilton, The Scots Team Leaders Parent Volunteers: Australasia, Principal, The College (Australia) Karen Anderson Scots College (Australia) Trish Cislak, Crescent Peter Coutis, Scotch School (Canada) Partner Program: IBSC TRUSTEES College (Australia) Bruce Collins, IBSC Glenn Funamoto John Botti, Head of School, The David Faus, St. Paul’s School Polly Higgins, King Edward’s Photography: Lana Ignjatovic Browning School (United States) (United States) School (United Kingdom) Pop-up Shop: Pia Lalli Kerry Brennan, Headmaster, Mike Grenier, Eton College Janet Lien, The Browning School Printer: Anthony Pepper The Roxbury Latin School (United Kingdom) (United States) of Data Resolutions (United States) Kim Hudson, St. Christopher’s Laura Sabo, St. Christopher’s Promotional Film: Richard Alastair Chirnside, Director of School (United States) School (United States) Wills, Thomas Königsthal Jr. Studies, Harrow School Janet Lien, The Browning Old Boy 1974, JP Trudeau, (United Kingdom) School (United States) Adam Hodgins, Bill Bedard, David Dini, Headmaster, St. Mark’s Margo Long, St. John’s Preparatory Clare Stewart, Aria Khiabani School of Texas (United States) School (South Africa) Many thanks to the Selwyn House Class of 2018, Jonathan Milner Miguel Dionis, Head of Studies, Caitlin Munday, The Scots School faculty, staff, students, Class of 2019, and Denis Viaró School (Spain) College (Australia) parents, old boys, and board Dariotis Class of 2021 Ross Featherston, Headmaster, Jonnie Noakes, Eton College members for your dedication Publications and Media: Brighton Grammar School (Australia) (United Kingdom) and support that made the 2019 Richard Wills IBSC Annual Conference in Michael Fellin, Headmaster, Tom Stanton, The Buckley Registration and Delegates: Montréal possible. Crescent School (Canada) School (United States) Mary-Ann Cloherty Organizing Committee Bradley Fenner, Headmaster, Prince from Selwyn House School Speaker Liaison: Claudine Martel Alfred College (Australia) IBSC Staff Minna Shulman, Dean of Students Student Volunteers: Rachel David Ferguson, Headmaster, David Armstrong, and former IBSC Trustee Cazabon and Tim Lane Westlake Boys’ High School Executive Director Hal Hannaford, Headmaster Transportation: Mike Maurovich (New Zealand) Amy Ahart, Chief Operating Officer and IBSC Trustee and the Selwyn House Hal Hannaford, Headmaster, Ena Attiogbe, Accounting Manager Athletic Department Susan Doherty, Montréal author Selwyn House School (Canada) Bruce Collins, Director Kathy Funamoto, Head of Welcome Desks: Annie and Lorri Hamilton Durbin, Head of Member Engagement Tom Snabl, Kimberly Auclair the Elementary School of School, Town School for Aaron Fuehrer, Director James McMillan, Director Workshop Presenters’ Liaison: Boys (United States) of Information Technology of Advancement Marie-Eve Thériault Byron Hulsey, Headmaster, Bridget Janicki, Director Maureen Powers, Assistant Woodberry Forest School of Communications to the Head of Middle School (United States) Sharon Walker, Assistant Di Laycock, Head of Library Services, to the Headmaster The King’s School (Australia)

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