Supporting Teenagers through Key Transition Points

David Hamper and Kelly Boyd | Hills Grammar

David Hamper | Hills Grammar Deputy Principal and Head of Senior School

With almost 3 decades of experience in education David has held a number of senior roles in diverse independent schools across Sydney with portfolios including teaching and learning, wellbeing, innovation, staff development, human resources and school operations. Across his career David has also held a number of special advisory appointments including in curriculum design and assessment with state and national curriculum authorities, teacher education with universities in Australia and the United States and in teacher professional learning with a number of professional associations. He is a prolific writer having authored, edited and contributed to numerous books, journal articles and atlases across diverse topics from the humanities and within professional domains.

Kelly Boyd | Hills Grammar Head of Student Wellbeing Year 7-12

Kelly Boyd is currently the Head of Student Wellbeing, Years 7-12 at Hills Grammar. Kelly has over ten years' experience working in the Design and Innovation Department teaching a range of subjects. From 2009 – 2016 Kelly was also employed at Western Sydney University working as both a lecturer and a tutor and was involved in the development and implementation of curriculum content for pre-service teachers undertaking their Master of Teaching degree. During her time at Hills Grammar, she has worked in a number of leadership positions including Head of House. In her role as Head of Student Wellbeing 7-12 she has been involved in providing advocacy and practical support and referral to other services, such as the Learning Enrichment Team & School Psychologists, for the students in Senior School. Kelly enjoys working with students and their families through difficulties, triumphs and transition periods, using the school's wellbeing model to guide her way.

Session Information

This short course is designed for educators and parents alike and considers how we can support adolescents through key-points of transition in their schooling to maintain high levels of wellbeing. We will consider the three main transitions for young people in secondary schooling – the transition from primary into secondary education, the move into the last 2 years of schooling and the transition into post school destinations. Each transition is very different and brings with it unique challenges and responses that we will explore together in this course.

Session Date and Time

Venue for face-to-face attendance | Learning Lounge
Date | Term 2, Week 2, Tuesday 6 May
Time| 4.00pm– 5.00pm
Audience | All
Cost | There is no cost for this event

OR Virtual online attendance