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 * The Invite 2011**

Thank you for confirming your attendance at the inaugural Boutique Ed Conference 2011.

The venue has been confirmed as the Brakenridge Country Retreat in Martinborough. You can check out the Brackenridge at www.brackenridge.co.nz. While at Brackenridge you will have free access to the gym, 20m salt water lap pool and spa pool. There will also be free wireless internet.

Could you please complete this google form and email me a small photo of yourself. From this information I will put together a flyer of who is attending.

So you can start thinking; as a participant at this conference you will need to:

A. INTRODUCE YOUR SCHOOL

We know context is critical and participants have been selected for the diversity of their schools. So on the Wednesday night after dinner we will have the 'School Short Film Festival'! The challenge (other than keep it to 5 minutes) is that your school needs to be introduced to the group through the eyes and voices of your students! You can be involved in its production but not too hands on.

B. PRESENTATION

Over Thursday and Friday everyone will share an innovative strategy, approach, smart tool or initiative with their colleagues aimed at either: Engaging learners and raising underachievement, or Shifting teacher practice and pedagogy. This should take 30 minutes and will be followed by questions, critique and reflection by your colleagues.

In a couple of weeks I will be contacting you and asking for a precis of your presentation. This will help me ensure we have a good range and no one panicking when they find someone else has already presented their topic!

Once I have all the presentation outlines in place, I will send out a third flyer so you know what to expect.

C. LOCAL WINE

Please bring a bottle of wine from the nearest winery to your school to share at one of our dinners.

If you have any questions, don't hesitate to contact me

regards

Tim