Early Childhood Sparkle Summit xo
Empowering Educators through Play, Leadership, and Wellbeing
Friday Evening: Cocktail Connection
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Welcome, networking, and light cocktails
Keynote: “The Power of Play and Purposeful Leadership in Early Childhood”
Weekend overview & connection
Saturday: Play, Learning & LeadershipMorning Session (9:00 AM – 11:00 AM)
Interactive Play Workshops by Age & Stage (Infants & Toddlers, Preschoolers, Early School Age)
Parallel: Educational Leaders – Leading Intentional Teaching & Reflective Practice
Parallel: Management & Leadership – Building Collaborative Teams & Ethical Leadership
Mid-Morning Break (11:00 AM – 11:15 AM)
Late Morning Session (11:15 AM – 1:15 PM)
Choose 1 Theme Workshop (e.g., Language Development, Nature & Wellbeing, Behaviour Support)
Parallel: Educational Leaders – Driving Quality Improvement & NQF Compliance
Parallel: Management & Leadership – Financial Sustainability & Community Engagement
Lunch (1:15 PM – 2:00 PM)
Afternoon Session (2:00 PM – 4:00 PM)
Choose 1 Theme Workshop (participant’s choice)
Parallel: Educational Leaders – Coaching & Developing Educator Teams
Parallel: Management & Leadership – Leadership: Vision, Values & Change Management
Evening Reflection (4:00 PM – 4:30 PM)
Group reflection & sharing
Saturday Evening: Sparkle Gala Dinner & Drinks
6:30 PM – 9:30 PM
Elegant dinner, drinks, light entertainment
Awards or recognitions (optional)
Networking & celebration
Sunday: Educator Wellbeing & Empowerment
Morning (9:00 AM – 11:00 AM)
Session 1: Goal Setting for Personal & Professional Growth
Session 2: Wellbeing Strategies for Sustained Energy and Joy
Mid-morning Break (11:00 AM – 11:15 AM)
Late Morning (11:15 AM – 1:15 PM)
Wellness activities: nature walks, creative arts, journaling, peer coaching
One-on-one coaching & small group conversations
Lunch & Closing Circle (1:15 PM – 2:00 PM)
Relaxed lunch
Gratitude, affirmations, envisioning next steps
Extras Throughout the Weekend:Play zones open with facilitators modeling age-appropriate play
Wellness corners for mindfulness and relaxation
Resource packs aligned with EYLF & NQF
Opportunities for networking and building community
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Welcome, networking, and light cocktails
Keynote: “The Power of Play and Purposeful Leadership in Early Childhood”
Weekend overview & connection
Saturday: Play, Learning & LeadershipMorning Session (9:00 AM – 11:00 AM)
Interactive Play Workshops by Age & Stage (Infants & Toddlers, Preschoolers, Early School Age)
Parallel: Educational Leaders – Leading Intentional Teaching & Reflective Practice
Parallel: Management & Leadership – Building Collaborative Teams & Ethical Leadership
Mid-Morning Break (11:00 AM – 11:15 AM)
Late Morning Session (11:15 AM – 1:15 PM)
Choose 1 Theme Workshop (e.g., Language Development, Nature & Wellbeing, Behaviour Support)
Parallel: Educational Leaders – Driving Quality Improvement & NQF Compliance
Parallel: Management & Leadership – Financial Sustainability & Community Engagement
Lunch (1:15 PM – 2:00 PM)
Afternoon Session (2:00 PM – 4:00 PM)
Choose 1 Theme Workshop (participant’s choice)
Parallel: Educational Leaders – Coaching & Developing Educator Teams
Parallel: Management & Leadership – Leadership: Vision, Values & Change Management
Evening Reflection (4:00 PM – 4:30 PM)
Group reflection & sharing
Saturday Evening: Sparkle Gala Dinner & Drinks
6:30 PM – 9:30 PM
Elegant dinner, drinks, light entertainment
Awards or recognitions (optional)
Networking & celebration
Sunday: Educator Wellbeing & Empowerment
Morning (9:00 AM – 11:00 AM)
Session 1: Goal Setting for Personal & Professional Growth
Session 2: Wellbeing Strategies for Sustained Energy and Joy
Mid-morning Break (11:00 AM – 11:15 AM)
Late Morning (11:15 AM – 1:15 PM)
Wellness activities: nature walks, creative arts, journaling, peer coaching
One-on-one coaching & small group conversations
Lunch & Closing Circle (1:15 PM – 2:00 PM)
Relaxed lunch
Gratitude, affirmations, envisioning next steps
Extras Throughout the Weekend:Play zones open with facilitators modeling age-appropriate play
Wellness corners for mindfulness and relaxation
Resource packs aligned with EYLF & NQF
Opportunities for networking and building community