Melbourne Contemporary Learning Tour (Semester 2)
Welcome to the Melbourne Contemporary Learning Tour (Semester 2)! This 5-day tour will run from August 5-9. Please see below for more information, and to register.
Overview
Pre-Tour Workshop
Wednesday July 31
Zoom
4-4.30pm (AEDT)
Tour Dates
Monday August 5 - Friday August 9
Post-Tour Workshop
Wednesday August 21
Zoom
4-4.45pm (AEDT)
How will this tour work?
This 5 day Melbourne experience will aim to provide participants with a deep dive experience into learning agency.
We will offer a range of school visits that will include favourites on the Melbourne itinerary as well as new experiences.
We are still in the midst of confirming and shaping up our full itinerary but you can come expecting 4 school visits in addition to workshopping and reflection time that will aim to connect your experiences back in with your own context so that you return to your community with clarity and meaningful action.
Basic Itinerary
Day 0 - Sunday Aug 4
Attendee arrivals prior to 5pm.
Informal group dinner.
Day 1 - Monday Aug 5
Breakfast.
9.30am-4.00pm Woodline Primary School
Informal group dinner.
Day 2 - Tuesday Aug 6
Breakfast.
8.30am-3.00pm Princes Hill Primary School
Official Tour Dinner.
Day 3 - Wednesday Aug 7
Breakfast.
8.30am-1pm Preshil Primary or Newmark Primary (TBC)
1-1.30pm Lunch.
1.30-2.30pm Reflection.
Day 4 - Thursday Aug 8
Breakfast.
8.30am-1pm Kunyung Primary School
1-1.30pm Lunch.
1.30-2.30pm Woodleigh School - Penbank Campus
2.30-4pm Reflection
7pm Official Tour Dinner
Day 5 - Friday Aug 9
Breakfast.
8.30am-1pm Workshop with Richard Owens from the Woodleigh Institute
1-1.30pm Lunch.
1.30-2.30pm Reflection.
2.30pm Depart for airport.
Please Note: a detailed itinerary will be provided to all attendees prior to the commencement of the tour.
Other Details
Cost
Approximate costs are between $2,100 and $2,500 per person.
Tour Inclusions
Accommodation (Evening of Sun, Mon, Tues, Wed and Thurs including breakfast), school visit fees, airport and school transfers, 2 x tour dinner and at least 3 lunches.
Flights
Flights are not included in the tour costs and should be organised by your school.
Dress Code
Business casual (school attire)
Meals
All breakfasts are included
Most lunches are included
There will be 2 included dinners.
Payment
Schools will be invoiced.
Communication
Once your booking is confirmed, you will receive ongoing communication and updates via email and text.
Resources
Please review the pre-tour resources prior to the commencement of the tour.
You can also view a list of possible schools visited here.
Schools Summary
Woodline Primary
Woodline Primary, an independent co-educational school, prioritises nurturing children’s emotional wellbeing in a secure environment. The school provides a personalised and engaging learning experience, valuing each child's individuality with small class sizes to foster interaction. Its curriculum includes Auslan (Australian Sign Language), underscoring the school's commitment to inclusivity. Outdoor activities and environmental stewardship are integral, with students engaging in sustainable practices on a 20-acre farm. The educational approach emphasises trauma-informed practices, emotional safety, and child-centred learning, focusing on play-based methods and intrinsic motivation. Woodline values personal growth over competitive grades to cultivate a growth mindset, fostering a culture of connection, environmental responsibility, openness, and curiosity.
Princes Hill Primary
Princes Hill Primary champions a discovery-based educational journey through the Collective Inquiry Approach. With a strong emphasis on student-led inquiry, the school encourages students to take ownership of their learning, facilitated by teachers who serve as guides rather than directors. It features industry specialists who enrich classroom learning with real-world expertise. The school’s focus on Documentation of Learning highlights student progress, while community projects promote social responsibility. Join us at Princes Hill for an experience centred on inquiry-based learning, student empowerment, and community engagement.
Preshil Primary (TBC)
This progressive school in Melbourne offers a holistic International Baccalaureate (IB) education, emphasising inquiry-based learning and personal development. The curriculum encourages critical thinking and creativity, supported by strong student-teacher relationships that promote mutual respect and a rich learning environment.
Newmark Primary (TBC)
At Newmark, education is driven by Human-Centred Design, tailored to individual student needs. The school’s philosophy of holistic development is supported by the "5 Ways of Wellbeing," integrating Social Enterprise principles to foster social responsibility. Education here transcends traditional boundaries, encouraging creative and critical thinking through First Principle Thinking.
Kunyung Primary
Kunyung Primary: Located on the Mornington Peninsula, Kunyung Primary is an IB World School offering the Primary Years Programme (PYP). The school adopts a progressive educational philosophy, fostering student autonomy, inquiry-based learning, and holistic development.
Woodleigh School - Penbank Campus
This campus emphasises a holistic IB Primary Years Programme education, fostering intellectual, social, and emotional growth. It features the 'Wugubank Partnership' which enhances community engagement and global citizenship.
Workshop with Richard Owens from the Woodleigh Institute
Richard Owens leads an institute focused on transformative approaches to learning, leadership, and collaboration at Woodleigh School and beyond. He is involved in strategic planning and projects aimed at school improvement and innovation. Richard’s interests include real-world learning, systems thinking, and the development of complex competencies. This workshop will help participants develop actionable insights from the week's learning to implement in their schools.