WA Student Leadership & Spiritual Formation Training

This is a full day conference for student leaders going into years 11 and 12 in 2027. The event will be held at HillSide Christian College, Forrestfield.

The cost of the event is $110 +GST, per student, $110+GST per staff, from CSA member schools and $130 +GST, per student, for students from non-member schools. The registration costs include all materials, morning tea and lunch. You will be given an option to note special dietary requirements on registration.

To register for this event, download the Compass Registration Template, complete the details and email Friday Kasteni, the Executive Administrator for WA, via [email protected].

The day commences at 9.00am and ends at 2.00pm.

• 8.45am - Registration
• 9.00am - Welcome and Introductions
• 9.30am -  Session 1 Leadership Reframed
• 10.00am - Session 2 Culture: The Power of Story
• 10:45am - Morning Tea
• 11.00am - Session 3 Gospel: The Bible Story
• 12.15pm - Lunch
• 1.00pm - Session 4 Human: Made in God's image
• 1.30pm - Session 5 Shalom: Listen, imagine, create
• 2.00pm - Prayer and Close

Mark Ryan, Executive Office, SA, Christian Schools Australia

Mark has a background in both education and theology and has a passion for exploring the intersection of faith and culture. After beginning his career as a PE teacher, he went on to study theology and ministry at Morling College in Sydney and has since completed a Master of Educational Leadership. Mark lives in Adelaide with his wife and three children, loves all things sport, and cycling through the beautiful Adelaide hills. Mark has worked as a pastor, teacher, and Assistant Principal, and is currently an Executive Officer for Christian Schools Australia. At a national level, he is invested in the formation of students and staff in CSA schools. Mark has been involved with the work of Compass for the last 15 years, and he loves to see student leaders gather each year, explore the Biblical story, and be inspired to lead according to the pattern of Jesus – living as God’s image for the sake of others and for the whole of God’s creation

This event is hosted by Lynne Nixon, Executive Officer, WA

This event is a student event, so does not qualify for CPD hours.

All cancellations must be made in writing to the Event Organiser. Unfortunately, no refunds will be issued after 7 days out from the event. Any cancellations made after this date will be charged the full registration fee. 'No Shows' to the event will be charged the full registration fee. 

Please note that registration fees do not include insurance to cover loss of any fees/deposit through cancellation of your participation in the event or through cancellation of the event itself. A full refund will be issued if the event is cancelled by the organiser (CSA) due to any reasons out of the organisers control.

The event program is subject to change and we may not be able to provide prior notice.

Please note that some sessions of this event may be filmed or photographed and there is potential for you to be in the vision of the camera. Your registration is consent that your image may be used for promotional or editorial purposes.