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Phuket
Igniting Passionate Educators
Saturday 9th May - Saturday 16th May 2026
What's Included:
7 x nights' accommodation in 4* Hotel - 15-minute walk to Patong beach (free shuttle available)
Different Distant Ocean Room Solo room available (Twin & Triple Room has garden view)
7 x breakfasts
6 x lunches
7 x dinners (one-courses - includes a glass of wine/beer/soft drink each evening)
Transfers to hotel
7 x mornings of yoga
1 x James bond Island Tour
1 x day of visits to Early Learning Centres
2 x days of conference
Additional Extras:
Flights to Phuket
Any Additional Drinks
Igniting Passionate Early Childhood Educators
Full Itinerary
Saturday
Day 1: Arrival & Welcome
Afternoon:
Arrive in Phuket
Check into your accommodation from 3:00 PM.
Settle in and explore the retreat surroundings.
Evening:
Welcome Wine and Dinner (7:00 PM – 8:00 PM)
Meet fellow educators, retreat facilitators, and set your intentions for the week in a relaxed dinner setting.
Icebreaker Activities (8:00 PM – 8:30 PM)
Fun activities to foster connection and introduce the theme of the retreat.
“Passion Wall”: Post what inspires you about early childhood education.
Evening Discussion Topic: "What ignites your passion for early childhood education?" (8:30 PM – 9:00 PM)
Day 2: Rest & Outdoor Learning
Morning:
Optional Morning Walk (7:00 AM – 8:00 AM)
Breakfast (8:30 AM – 9:00 AM)
Rest and Relaxation (9:00 AM – 12:00 PM)
Enjoy quiet time by the beach, pool, or retreat spaces to rejuvenate and reflect.
Afternoon:
Lunch
Reflection in Nature (1:00 PM – 200 PM)
Guided reflective walk focusing on the impact of nature in child development.
Outdoor Learning Activities (2:00 PM – 3:00 PM)
A practical session exploring how to incorporate nature-based learning into your program.
Evening:
Casual BBQ or Campfire Dinner (6:30 PM – 8:00 PM)
Evening Discussion Topic: "How can outdoor learning ignite passion in both educators and children?" (8:30 PM – 9:00 PM)
Day 3: Day of Learning – Keynotes & Workshops
Morning:
Optional Morning Walk (7:00 AM – 8:00 AM)
Breakfast (8:30 AM – 9:00 AM)
Keynote: "Reigniting the Spark: How to Nurture the Passion for Teaching" (9:00 AM – 10:00 AM)
Workshop 1: Building Emotional Intelligence in Children (10:30 AM – 11:30 AM)
Workshop 2: Play-Based Learning (11:45 AM – 12:45 PM)
Deep dive into the importance of play in early childhood development.
Lunch (12:45 PM – 1:45 PM)
Afternoon:
Workshop 3: Designing Culturally Responsive Classrooms (2:00 PM – 3:00 PM)
Group Reflection (3:00 PM – 4:00 PM)
Evening:
Dinner & Informal Networking (6:30 PM – 8:00 PM)
Evening Discussion Topic: "How do we keep the passion for early childhood education alive throughout our careers?" (8:30 PM – 9:00 PM)
Day 4: Day of Hiking & Wellness
Morning:
Optional Morning Walk (7:00 AM – 8:00 AM)
Breakfast (8:30 AM – 9:00 AM)
Sunrise Yoga or Meditation (6:30 AM – 7:30 AM)
Scenic Hike to Lookout Point (8:00 AM – 11:00 AM)
Afternoon:
Workshop: Self-Care for Educators (12:00 PM – 1:00 PM)
Group Wellness Reflection (1:00 PM – 2:00 PM)
Evening:
Dinner & Free Time (6:30 PM – 8:00 PM)
Evening Discussion Topic: "The role of self-care in sustaining passion as an educator" (8:30 PM – 9:00 PM)
Day 5: Early Learning Classroom Visits
Morning & Afternoon:
Breakfast (8:30 AM – 9:00 AM)
Visits to Early Learning Centres (9:00 AM – 3:30 PM)
Urban and rural settings around Phuket.
Lunch (During centre visits)
Late Afternoon:
Return & Group Debrief (4:00 PM – 5:00 PM)
Evening:
Dinner (6:30 PM – 8:00 PM)
Evening Discussion Topic: "How can we bring inspiration from other classrooms into our own?" (8:30 PM – 9:00 PM)
Day 6: Practical Strategies & Creative Workshops
Morning:
Optional Morning Walk (7:00 AM – 8:00 AM)
Breakfast (8:30 AM – 9:00 AM)
Workshop 4: Creating Inclusive Learning Spaces (9:00 AM – 10:00 AM)
Workshop 5: Storytelling and Arts in Early Childhood (10:15 AM – 11:15 AM)
Lunch (11:30 AM – 12:30 PM)
Afternoon:
Collaborative Action Planning (1:00 PM – 2:00 PM)
Peer Feedback & Sharing (2:15 PM – 3:30 PM)
Evening:
Rooftop Dinner (6:30 PM – 8:00 PM)
Evening Discussion Topic: "What innovative strategies can we implement in our classrooms to ignite passion in children?" (8:30 PM – 9:00 PM)
Day 7: Relaxation, Rejuvenation, and Celebration
Morning:
Optional Morning Walk (7:00 AM – 8:00 AM)
Breakfast (8:30 AM – 9:00 AM)
Free Time (9:00 AM – 12:30 PM)
Choose from optional tours: nearby islands, spa treatments, shopping at Patong Beach, or simply unwind.
Afternoon:
Final Reflection Session (1:00 PM – 2:30 PM)
Evening:
Celebration Dinner & Awards Night (6:30 PM – 8:00 PM)
Festive gathering with music, connection, and recognition of those who’ve inspired others throughout the retreat.
Evening Discussion Topic: "What are the next steps in your journey as an educator?" (8:30 PM – 9:00 PM)
Day 8: Farewell & Departure
Morning:
Closing Circle (8:30 AM – 9:00 AM)
Final sharing of key learnings, heartfelt moments, and personal commitments.
Departure
Leave refreshed, inspired, and ready to reignite your classroom with passion and purpose.
Igniting Passionate Educators
Saturday 9th May - Saturday 16th May 2026
What's Included:
7 x nights' accommodation in 4* Hotel - 15-minute walk to Patong beach (free shuttle available)
Different Distant Ocean Room Solo room available (Twin & Triple Room has garden view)
7 x breakfasts
6 x lunches
7 x dinners (one-courses - includes a glass of wine/beer/soft drink each evening)
Transfers to hotel
7 x mornings of yoga
1 x James bond Island Tour
1 x day of visits to Early Learning Centres
2 x days of conference
Additional Extras:
Flights to Phuket
Any Additional Drinks
Igniting Passionate Early Childhood Educators
Full Itinerary
Saturday
Day 1: Arrival & Welcome
Afternoon:
Arrive in Phuket
Check into your accommodation from 3:00 PM.
Settle in and explore the retreat surroundings.
Evening:
Welcome Wine and Dinner (7:00 PM – 8:00 PM)
Meet fellow educators, retreat facilitators, and set your intentions for the week in a relaxed dinner setting.
Icebreaker Activities (8:00 PM – 8:30 PM)
Fun activities to foster connection and introduce the theme of the retreat.
“Passion Wall”: Post what inspires you about early childhood education.
Evening Discussion Topic: "What ignites your passion for early childhood education?" (8:30 PM – 9:00 PM)
Day 2: Rest & Outdoor Learning
Morning:
Optional Morning Walk (7:00 AM – 8:00 AM)
Breakfast (8:30 AM – 9:00 AM)
Rest and Relaxation (9:00 AM – 12:00 PM)
Enjoy quiet time by the beach, pool, or retreat spaces to rejuvenate and reflect.
Afternoon:
Lunch
Reflection in Nature (1:00 PM – 200 PM)
Guided reflective walk focusing on the impact of nature in child development.
Outdoor Learning Activities (2:00 PM – 3:00 PM)
A practical session exploring how to incorporate nature-based learning into your program.
Evening:
Casual BBQ or Campfire Dinner (6:30 PM – 8:00 PM)
Evening Discussion Topic: "How can outdoor learning ignite passion in both educators and children?" (8:30 PM – 9:00 PM)
Day 3: Day of Learning – Keynotes & Workshops
Morning:
Optional Morning Walk (7:00 AM – 8:00 AM)
Breakfast (8:30 AM – 9:00 AM)
Keynote: "Reigniting the Spark: How to Nurture the Passion for Teaching" (9:00 AM – 10:00 AM)
Workshop 1: Building Emotional Intelligence in Children (10:30 AM – 11:30 AM)
Workshop 2: Play-Based Learning (11:45 AM – 12:45 PM)
Deep dive into the importance of play in early childhood development.
Lunch (12:45 PM – 1:45 PM)
Afternoon:
Workshop 3: Designing Culturally Responsive Classrooms (2:00 PM – 3:00 PM)
Group Reflection (3:00 PM – 4:00 PM)
Evening:
Dinner & Informal Networking (6:30 PM – 8:00 PM)
Evening Discussion Topic: "How do we keep the passion for early childhood education alive throughout our careers?" (8:30 PM – 9:00 PM)
Day 4: Day of Hiking & Wellness
Morning:
Optional Morning Walk (7:00 AM – 8:00 AM)
Breakfast (8:30 AM – 9:00 AM)
Sunrise Yoga or Meditation (6:30 AM – 7:30 AM)
Scenic Hike to Lookout Point (8:00 AM – 11:00 AM)
Afternoon:
Workshop: Self-Care for Educators (12:00 PM – 1:00 PM)
Group Wellness Reflection (1:00 PM – 2:00 PM)
Evening:
Dinner & Free Time (6:30 PM – 8:00 PM)
Evening Discussion Topic: "The role of self-care in sustaining passion as an educator" (8:30 PM – 9:00 PM)
Day 5: Early Learning Classroom Visits
Morning & Afternoon:
Breakfast (8:30 AM – 9:00 AM)
Visits to Early Learning Centres (9:00 AM – 3:30 PM)
Urban and rural settings around Phuket.
Lunch (During centre visits)
Late Afternoon:
Return & Group Debrief (4:00 PM – 5:00 PM)
Evening:
Dinner (6:30 PM – 8:00 PM)
Evening Discussion Topic: "How can we bring inspiration from other classrooms into our own?" (8:30 PM – 9:00 PM)
Day 6: Practical Strategies & Creative Workshops
Morning:
Optional Morning Walk (7:00 AM – 8:00 AM)
Breakfast (8:30 AM – 9:00 AM)
Workshop 4: Creating Inclusive Learning Spaces (9:00 AM – 10:00 AM)
Workshop 5: Storytelling and Arts in Early Childhood (10:15 AM – 11:15 AM)
Lunch (11:30 AM – 12:30 PM)
Afternoon:
Collaborative Action Planning (1:00 PM – 2:00 PM)
Peer Feedback & Sharing (2:15 PM – 3:30 PM)
Evening:
Rooftop Dinner (6:30 PM – 8:00 PM)
Evening Discussion Topic: "What innovative strategies can we implement in our classrooms to ignite passion in children?" (8:30 PM – 9:00 PM)
Day 7: Relaxation, Rejuvenation, and Celebration
Morning:
Optional Morning Walk (7:00 AM – 8:00 AM)
Breakfast (8:30 AM – 9:00 AM)
Free Time (9:00 AM – 12:30 PM)
Choose from optional tours: nearby islands, spa treatments, shopping at Patong Beach, or simply unwind.
Afternoon:
Final Reflection Session (1:00 PM – 2:30 PM)
Evening:
Celebration Dinner & Awards Night (6:30 PM – 8:00 PM)
Festive gathering with music, connection, and recognition of those who’ve inspired others throughout the retreat.
Evening Discussion Topic: "What are the next steps in your journey as an educator?" (8:30 PM – 9:00 PM)
Day 8: Farewell & Departure
Morning:
Closing Circle (8:30 AM – 9:00 AM)
Final sharing of key learnings, heartfelt moments, and personal commitments.
Departure
Leave refreshed, inspired, and ready to reignite your classroom with passion and purpose.
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Remaining Due 90 days prior to departure 9th February 2026
