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Play, Pedagogy, Mental Wellness, Theorists, and Child Development
​​Early Childhood Excellence Conference 
​17th - 19th November 2023.

Sydney Rydges World Tower
We have the option of in-person and via zoom for our conference
Detailed outline of daily events our conference below. 
In-Person Sydney Conference - 2023 - $1110
Early Bird Special - On sale now until SOLD out.
Normal Price is $1450

​Price includes:
Friday night:
Welcome drinks meet and greet and nibbles.
Saturday: 
Morning tea, lunch, Afternoon Tea. Coffee, Tea, water, soft drinks, juice.
All recorded materials, PDF, notes, and Certificate for your Professional Development sent to you Monday.
Goodie bag.
T-shirt
Gala - 3 course dinner, wine, beer, or soft drink.
Sunday:
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Morning tea, lunch, Afternoon Tea. Coffee, Tea, water, soft drinks, juice.

Payment plans are available. Please see the 4 x $300 payments below. All payments must be made by 5th October 2023.
In-Person Conference - $300 x 4 payments = $1200
Zoom live conference - 2023- $600
​Early Bird Special - On sale now until SOLD out.
Normal Price is $750
​
All recorded materials, PDF, notes, and Certificate for your Professional Development sent to you Monday.

Payment plans are available. Please see the 4 x $175 payments below. All payments must be made by 5th October 2023. 
Zoom conference - $175 x 4 payments = $700

Friday 17th November 2023 - Sunday 19th November 2023

All times are in AEDT (Australian Eastern Daylight Times - Sydney, Canberra, Melbourne)

Friday 17th November 2023

6:00pm - 8:00pm - Welcome drinks and Nibbles - Meet and Greet - Rydge's World Tower - (For In-Person Guests)
​Attire is business casual.


Saturday 18th November 2023
9:00am - 9:30am - Conference room opens, registration, and preparation for the conference begins.
​Morning tea, lunch, and afternoon will be provided during the day for in-person guests.


9:30am - 10:00am
Opening of conference and Mental Wellness

10:00am - 11:30am
The Importance and Benefits of Play in Early Childhood Education

11:30am - 12:30pm
Thinking about Pedagogy

12:30pm - 1:00pm - Lunch

1:00pm - 2:00pm 
Theorists in Early Childhood Education - from context to classroom

2:00pm - 3:00pm

Encouraging Growth Mindset in children 

3:00pm - 4:30pm - Afternoon Tea is served during this time.
Play vs. Intentional Teaching including experiences to support the children in the classroom/centre 

4:30pm - 5:00pm - Question time
Question time and closing of day 1.


6:00pm - Gala commences for in-person guests.
3-course dinner and wine, soft drinks, or beer will be served
Attire is cocktail dress.

Sunday 19th November 2023
9:00am - Doors open. 

9:30am - Day 2 commences.
Opening of day 2 and reflection on day 1

10:00am - 12:00pm

 Discussing Developmental Milestones and Implementing Play-Based Experiences to support the children within your classroom/Centre.

12:00pm - 12:30pm - Lunch

12:30pm - 1:30pm 
Intrinsic vs. Extrinsic rewards and motivation

1:30pm - 3:00pm
Mindfulness and Mental Wellness for Educators and Children

3:00pm - 3:30pm 
Questions and close of Day 2

Need accommodation? See our discounted accommodation here.

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  • Support Groups
    • Support Groups xo Australia >
      • Reflect, Reset, and Rise - Working Collaboratively as a Team
      • Active Supervision & Intentional Environments: Creating Safe, Engaging Spaces for Learning
      • The Power of Risky and Messy Play
      • Safeguarding Children: Supporting Child Safety in Early Learning Environments
      • Guiding Children's Behaviour in Early Childhood
      • Educational Leader
      • Critical Reflection
      • Supporting Children's Additional Needs
      • Supporting Educator's Wellbeing
      • Nature Play and Children's Wellbeing
      • Provocations in Play
      • Developmental Theorists
      • Nature and Sustainability
      • STEAM in Early Childhood
      • Cultural and Indigenous Practices
      • Language and Numeracy
      • Strengthening Relationships
      • Play with Purpose
      • Responding to Family Concerns and Complaints
    • Support Groups xo Canada xo >
      • Guiding Children's Behaviour in Early Childhood
    • Support Groups xo United States xo
    • Support Groups xo United Kingdom
  • Online Courses
    • Creative Therapies
    • Behaviour and Belonging as a Blueprint
    • Guiding Children's Behaviour
    • The ECE Foundations Series
    • 8 x 10-minute courses
    • 10 x 10-minute courses
    • Children's Learning Experiences
    • Being an Area Manager
    • 1200 Phonic Digital Cards
    • 100 Early Learning Experiences per Age Group - 500 TOTAL
  • Assessment and Rating Preparation
    • Assessment and Rating - National Quality Framework Complete Early Learning Pack
    • Assessment & Rating: Meet & Exceed Checklist & Reflection Tool
    • The Ultimate NQF Assessment & Rating Masterclass
    • National Quality Framework - Overview
    • Assessment and Rating Workbook + 3 x Mini Courses
    • Assessment and Rating Workbook
    • 5-day in service visit
    • 2-Day Assessment and Rating and Exceeding Conference
    • 2-Day Assessment and Rating Mock Review
    • Zoom/In-person Support
    • VIP Membership
    • VIP Membership - OOSH/OSHC
    • Meeting and Exceeding the National Quality Framework - 1 day Course
    • Meeting and Exceeding Quality Area 2 - Children's Health and Safety
    • Meeting and Exceeding Quality Area 1 - Educational Program and Practice
    • Meeting and Exceeding Quality Area 7 - Governance and Leadership
  • Reflect and Reconnect
    • Reflect and Reconnect - Australia >
      • Reflect and Reconnect: 52 Weeks of Growth, Collaboration, and Critical Reflection
      • 52 Weeks of Reflect and Reconnect
      • Reflect and Rise - 12-months of Educator Professional Development and Growth
    • Reflect and Reconnect - Canada
    • Reflect and Reconnect - United States of America
    • Reflect and Reconnect - United Kingdom
  • Menus
  • Our Conferences
    • November Conference xo >
      • Saturday Session - Online
      • Weekend of Early Childhood Excellence - Australia
    • February Conferences >
      • Ignite & Inspire: The Heart of Early Childhood - Australia
    • March Conference 2026 >
      • The Whole Child: Enhancing Development through Play and Wellbeing - Sydney
      • The Whole Child: Enhancing Development through Play and Wellbeing - Melbourne
      • The Whole Child: Enhancing Development through Play and Wellbeing - Brisbane
    • August 2026 >
      • Brisbane - Early Childhood Sparkle Summit xo Empowering Educators through Play, Leadership, and Wellbeing
      • Melbourne - Early Childhood Sparkle Summit xo Empowering Educators through Play, Leadership, and Wellbeing
      • Perth- Early Childhood Sparkle Summit xo Empowering Educators through Play, Leadership, and Wellbeing
      • Sydney - Early Childhood Sparkle Summit xo Empowering Educators through Play, Leadership, and Wellbeing
    • October 2026 >
      • New York - Early Childhood Sparkle Summit xo Empowering Educators through Play, Leadership, and Wellbeing
      • Chicago - Early Childhood Sparkle Summit xo Empowering Educators through Play, Leadership, and Wellbeing
      • Denver - Early Childhood Sparkle Summit xo Empowering Educators through Play, Leadership, and Wellbeing
      • Houston - Early Childhood Sparkle Summit xo Empowering Educators through Play, Leadership, and Wellbeing
      • Los Angeles - Early Childhood Sparkle Summit xo Empowering Educators through Play, Leadership, and Wellbeing
  • Early Childhood Excellence
    • Early Childhood Educators >
      • Igniting Passionate Educators >
        • Igniting Passionate Educators! - 2 Hour Course
        • Ignite, Inspire, Reflect, Connect: A Day of Learning for Passionate ECE Professionals
    • Leading with Impact - Courses >
      • Leading with Impact - 2-Day Course Melbourne
      • Leading with Impact: A Professional Development Course for Centre Managers - 2-Day Course Online
      • Leading with Impact: A Professional Development Course for Centre Managers - 12-week Sessions
    • Educational Leadership >
      • Nurturing Educational Leadership: Linking Program, Practice, and Quality in Early Childhood Education
  • Australian Framework
    • EYLF (Early Years Learning Framework) Early Learning Workbook
    • MTOP - My Time Our Place - Ages 5 - 12 years
  • Early Childhood Retreats xo
    • Bali >
      • Bali Educational Retreat
      • Bali Educator Fun in the Sun
      • Bali Leadership Retreat
      • Bali Tours xo
    • Tassie Treats - Growing Minds Retreat: Nurturing Educators
    • Queenstown - Igniting Passionate Educators
    • Phuket, Thailand - Igniting Passionate Early Childhood Educators
    • Vietnam - Play, Creativity, and Children's Development Retreat
    • Italy - Rome, and Tuscany Theorists, and Play
    • Thailand - ​Leadership and Management
    • Fiji xo - Play, Pause, & Reflect: An Educator’s Retreat
    • Spain
    • Denver and New York City
    • Whistler, Canada
  • Contact
  • Terms and conditions
  • Family Support
    • Supporting Your Child with Guidance, Routine, and Structure
    • Development and Learning Course for Families with Children in Early Childhood
  • Health and Wellness
    • Wellness Courses xo >
      • Wednesday Wine & Wellness xo
      • Winter Wellbeing for Early Childhood Educators
      • Mindful Moments: A 2-Hour Journey to Wellbeing
      • Holistic Nature and Wellbeing Course
      • Eradicating Loneliness xo
  • 12 Months of Early Childhood Educator Meetings
  • 12--Months of Early Childhood Digital Magazine
  • THRIVE in Nature™
    • THRIVE in Nature™
    • THRIVE in Nature™ - 2 hour course
  • The S.P.A.R.K.L.E. Method™
    • The S.P.A.R.K.L.E. Method™ - 1-Day Course
    • The S.P.A.R.K.L.E. Method™ - 2 Hour Course
  • “Foundations of Self: A Psychosocial Wellbeing Framework”
    • “Foundations of Self: A Psychosocial Wellbeing Framework” 1-Day Online Course
    • “Foundations of Self: A Psychosocial Wellbeing Framework” - 2-Hour Course
    • "Foundations of Self: A Psychosocial Wellbeing Framework" 12-Month Workbook
  • Social and Emotional Wellbeing in Children
    • From Feelings to Flourishing: Supporting Social-Emotional Wellbeing in Children
    • A Practical Day of Emotional Growth, Resilience, & Joy in Early Childhood
  • Rhythm and Bloom xo
    • Rhythm and Bloom - 2 hour course
    • Rhythm and Bloom - 1-Day Course
    • Rhythm and Bloom - 2-Day Course
  • About your Facilitator - Kelly Hallas
  • ​Guiding Growth: Behaviour, Inclusion, and Wellbeing in Practice