Programme
In This Section
Friday - 20th March
Get ready for three days of inspiration, collaboration, and forward-thinking at the St. Paul’s School Education Conference 2026. As we honour a century of innovation under the theme “Embracing New Horizons – Celebrating 100 Years of Innovation and Excellence”, this special edition brings together leading voices in education for a rich programme of workshops, talks, and panels. A standout feature is the full-day workshop with acclaimed vocal coach Lin Marsh on Friday—an unmissable opportunity to learn from one of the UK’s most dynamic educators.
Special Session with Lin Marsh
Special Workshop - Lin Marsh
9. am to 3 pm
Lin Marsh will lead a special full-day workshop on music teaching and learning.
This session is not part of the main conference programme, but an optional add-on for educators interested in music education.
Participants will receive a discount on either Friday-only access or the full conference package.
Keynote Speakers
The challenges and opportunities of climate change education
with Richard Gilby
4.15 to 5.15 pm
Talks
with Verena Ferreira
5.30 pm to 6.30 pm
with Martina Oparaocha
5.30 pm to 6.30 pm
Workshops
Fluency Meets Future: Merging English and Global Skills
with Caio Feijó (Cultura Inglesa)
5.30 pm to 6.30 pm
Redesigning CLIL to Amplify Voices from the Global South
with Débora Bonifácio (Cultura Inglesa)
5.30 pm to 6.30 pm
Reflect, Question, Grow: Teacher Development with Exploratory Practice
with Felipe Emerick (Cultura Inglesa)
5.30 pm to 6.30 pm
Bridges, not Barriers: Supporting children with SEND at St. Paul's
with Paula Fulchignoni
5.30 pm to 6.30 pm
Safe Minds, Safe Futures: Reimagining Mental Health Safeguarding for the Next Generation
with Dr Laura Mack
5.30 pm to 6.30 pm
Teaching for Tomorrow: Timeless Principles in a Changing World
with Titus Edge
5.30 pm to 6.30 pm
Saturday - 21st March
Get ready for three days of inspiration, collaboration, and forward-thinking at the St. Paul’s School Educational Conference 2026. As we honour a century of innovation under the theme “Embracing New Horizons – Celebrating 100 Years of Innovation and Excellence”, this special edition brings together leading voices in education for a rich programme of workshops, talks, and panels. A standout feature is the full-day workshop with acclaimed vocal coach Lin Marsh on Friday—an unmissable opportunity to learn from one of the UK’s most dynamic educators.
Keynote Speakers
School Violence: The Warning Signs We Missed
with Judge Vanessa Cavalieri
2 to 3.30 pm
Holding Firm - Being Human
with Diana Osagie
9am to 10am
Talks
IB Predicted Grades: Understanding Their Scope and Limitations
with Shellida Fernanda Da Collina Viegas
10.45 am to 11.45 am
How to Help Him
with Ryan Parke
10.45 to 11.45 am
Panel Outdoor Education
with Richard Gilby, Fábio Raimo and Rubia Gaissler
10.45 to 11.45 am
Education beyond the classroom: empowering pupil-lead whole school sustainable projects
with Isabel Mussnich
1pm to 1.55pm
How do we foster community in a tailored world?
with Julia Porto
1pm to 1.55pm
Better Together: the Power of Co-Teaching
with Flavia Alarcon
1pm to 1.55pm
5 Unexpected pillars of great leadership
with Diana Osagie
1pm to 1.55pm
Think global, act local, learn wild
with Rubia Gaissler
4 to 5pm
IB Predicted Grades: Understanding Their Scope and Limitations
with Shellida Fernanda Da Collina Viegas
4pm to 5 pm
Workshops
Starting Strong, Ending Well: structuring lesson beginnings and endings to maximise learning
with Marilia Ortiz
10.45 am to 11.45 am
Leading with Why - The reasons I lead and why the IB - and governments - haven't got it right, yet
with Adam Crispin
10.45 to 11.45
Learning through play
with Meire Goto
10.45 to 11.45am
Creating a Positive Observation Culture
with Sam Bishop
10.45 to 11.45 am
Developing self-leadership in all staff - lessons from the world of career information and college advice and guidance.
with Dr Barry J. Hallinan
10.45 to 11.45 am
The Maker Educator’s Toolkit: Innovation on a Budget
with Ana Leticia Hecker and Giovanna Nobre
10.45 to 11.45 am
Mistakes Grow Brains: Building a Culture of Mathematical Risk-Taking
with Priscilla Bishop
1pm to 1.55pm
Cultivating Literacy Through Technology
with Giovanna Nobre
1pm to 1.55pm
Fix, Fuel, Flourish: A Framework for Departmental Growth
with Ana Carolina Belmonte
1pm to 1.55pm
Aspirational thinking: Future proofing young learners to allow them to develop confidence, hone self-agency and consolidate a sense of self as they navigate the changing tide of career pathways.
with Dr Barry J. Hallinan
1pm to 1.55pm
Unleashing the Power of AI in Education: From Productivity to Pedagogical Innovation
with Roney Nascimento
1pm to 1.55pm
Kindly Digital: Innovating Education with a Human Touch
with Fabio Hirano
1pm to 1.55pm
Supporting children with SEND at St. Paul's
with Paula Fulchignoni and Marina Fonseca
1pm to 1.55pm
Starting Strong, Ending Well: structuring lesson beginnings and endings to maximise learning
with Marilia Ortiz
4pm to 5 pm
Learning through play
with Meire Goto
4pm to 5 pm
Creating a Positive Observation Culture
with Sam Bishop
4pm to 5 pm
Developing self-leadership in all staff - lessons from the world of career information and college advice and guidance.
with Dr Barry J. Hallinan
4pm to 5 pm
The Maker Educator’s Toolkit: Innovation on a Budget
with Ana Leticia Hecker and Giovanna Nobre
4pm to 5 pm
5 Unexpected pillars of great leadership
with Diana Osagie
4pm to 5 pm
Reflect, Question, Grow: Teacher Development with Exploratory Practice
with Felipe Emerick (Cultura Inglesa)
4pm to 5 pm
Redesigning CLIL to Amplify Voices from the Global South
with Débora Bonifácio (Cultura Inglesa)
4pm to 5pm
Sunday - 22nd March
Get ready for three days of inspiration, collaboration, and forward-thinking at the St. Paul’s School Educational Conference 2026. As we honour a century of innovation under the theme “Embracing New Horizons – Celebrating 100 Years of Innovation and Excellence”, this special edition brings together leading voices in education for a rich programme of workshops, talks, and panels. A standout feature is the full-day workshop with acclaimed vocal coach Lin Marsh on Friday—an unmissable opportunity to learn from one of the UK’s most dynamic educators.
Keynote Speakers
Hacking Futures in Education
with Paulo Rogério
1.00 to 2.00pm
The Myth That Kills Men
with Ryan Parke
9.30 to 10.30am
Talks
Education beyond the classroom: empowering pupil-lead whole school sustainable projects
with Isabel Mussnich
10.45 to 11.45am
How do we foster community in a tailored world?
with Julia Porto
10.45 - 11.45am
Better Together: the Power of Co-Teaching
with Flavia Alarcon
10.45 - 11.45am
Think global, act local, learn wild
with Rubia Gaissler
10.45 - 11.45am
Workshops
Mistakes Grow Brains: Building a Culture of Mathematical Risk-Taking
with Priscilla Bishop
10.45 am to 11.45 am
Cultivating Literacy Through Technology
with Giovanna Nobre
Fix, Fuel, Flourish: A Framework for Departmental Growth
with Ana Carolina Belmonte
10.45 - 11.45am
Aspirational thinking: Future proofing young learners to allow them to develop confidence, hone self-agency and consolidate a sense of self as they navigate the changing tide of career pathways.
with Dr Barry J. Hallinan
10.45 - 11.45am
Kindly Digital: Innovating Education with a Human Touch
with Fabio Hirano
10.45 - 11.45am
Unleashing the Power of AI in Education: From Productivity to Pedagogical Innovation
with Roney Nascimento
10.45 - 11.45am
How to Help Him
with Ryan Parke
10.45 - 11.45am
The song and the story
with Lin Marsh
10.45 - 11.45am
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