Some parents are well used to the drill - they know the ins and outs for packing when it comes to sending your child away to boarding school. But for many, it's the first time and with so many bits of advice coming your way, it's not always easy to wade through the suggestions and come out with the necessities. So we've put together your Ultimate Packing List - whether … [Read more...]
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Maddison Hohnberg on Boarding School & Life in The Navy
Able Seaman Hohnberg has travelled majority of the worlds oceans. As a Marine Technician in the Navy, she sets out for months on end working on some of the biggest Navy ships in Australia. She’s performed operations in 7 different countries, South Korea, Malaysia, Japan just to name a few, and she’s only 25 years old. Maddison was raised in the small town of Trangie, in … [Read more...]
The Ultimate Packing List for Boarding School (updated)
The ultimate packing list for boarding school has been one of our most popular blog posts since it was first published in early 2017. It’s now 2022, and things are always changing so we’re updating again. We know this list is useful to families because it’s based on the real-life experiences of families who have gone before. Boarding schools do their best to make the … [Read more...]
Aligning School and Family Values
Dr Justin Coulson, from Happy Families, goes through a series of questions that will help you determine whether or not a boarding school aligns with your family’s values. Watch Justin’s video to discover the key questions you need to be asking yourself when considering values as part of your decision making. … [Read more...]
Making the Most of Time Together
Dr Justin Coulson, from Happy Families, shares strategies for making the most of weekends and holidays with your child when they’re at boarding school. Watch Justin’s video to find out what they are. … [Read more...]