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Boarding Schools

June 2021

Wesley College head of learning in residence Sean Cox

Lockdown boarders opt to stay on campus

Remote learning contains some useful lessons for students, teachers, school administrators and the wider community.

  • Agnes King
Tara Anglican School for Girls, where the motto is, “Soar with integrity”.

System of values guides students’ development

Values play a huge part in the way students develop life skills and the particular values emphasised make a vital difference.

  • Alexandra Cain
PLC Sydney physicist-in-residence Dr Stephanus Van Heerden helps students with science projects.

Schools chase the X-factor that gives them the edge

Schools show how they can carve out a curriculum point of difference without neglecting students’ all-round education.

  • Agnes King
 Geelong Grammar captains Michaela Sorrenti and George Chomley

How schools are adapting to new demands from parents

Parents are taking a greater interest in what the children are being taught and their findings influence how they choose schools.

  • Agnes King
Richard Stokes says boarding schools remained remarkably flexible and adaptable during the pandemic.

Boarding houses a bastion of calm during the pandemic

COVID-19 presented challenges that tested the ability of schools to adapt and prevail.

  • Alexandra Cain
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Geelong College Principal Dr Peter Miller

Victorian boarding schools find strength in adversity

It was a story of resilience in the sorely tested state of Victoria as students showed a learning attitude during the pandemic.

  • Alexandra Cain
Grace Gao, Reverend Cannon Kate Boughton and Angelia Zhang at St Michael’s Collegiate, Hobart. Grace Gao received an ATAR of 99.55 placing her in the top 1 per cent of Australia. 
Reverend Cannon Kate Boughton lives on campus. Angelia Zhang came to Tasmania in 2016 to study from China; she was voted by her peers to be Head Prefect of Collegiate in 2019. She is pursuing her studies at Melbourne University.

Why closed borders are hurting boarders

Closed borders have created unprecedented challenges for boarding schools. But close communities find a way through.

  • Julie Hare

September 2020

Peter Shergold

Schools need to educate students in employability skills

The COVID-19 crisis has given us an opportunity to create a momentum for change.

  • Peter Shergold

June 2019

Boarding schools offer a range of sports including rugby.

Rugby still a key for many

Boarding schools offer a wide array of sports.

  • Mark Abernethy
Meditation is one of the life skills offered at some boarding skills.

Developing life skills

Staff at boarding school are engaged in emotional and social development.

  • Ruth Callaghan
Boarding schools seek to match skills sets and aspirations.

Moving onto higher education

Planning for further education starts as soon as students enter boarding school.

  • Julie Hare
Caralyn Dea : The architects have done a good job.

Building for the future

Many boarding schools have undertaken substantial renovations.

  • Mark Abernethy
The mindset at PLC Sydney is for students to use their time well.

Getting the right curriculum

Living in a group environment can help students develop life skills.

  • Celina Ribeiro
Boarding schools can provide an environment for academic excellence.

Preparing for the future

Schools are recognising the changing expectations of the market.

  • Richard Stokes
The Head of a school needs to develop and drive strategic plans.

What it takes to lead

The role of principal of an independent school is often compared to a CEO.

  • Beth Blackwood

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