Care and community are at the heart of a Kambala Boarding experience (photo supplied) Leaving the comfort and security of home to board in Sydney takes courage. For Year 9 Kambala boarders, Cleo Baldwin from Young, Annabel Brooker from Harden, Isabella O’Brien from Burren Junction, and Olivia Gill from Merriwa, boarding hasn’t been without its challenges. But the girls have … [Read more...]
The big issues of education equity in NSW
Claire Butler, ICPA NSW president (photo supplied) UPDATE: 25 MarchGood news for those with students at home and working online. Skymuster Plus will have education webpages unmetered and those on standard Skymuster will receive increased data. ICPA NSW sees this as welcome relief for those concerned about data, with thanks to ICPA Australia and Better Internet for Rural, … [Read more...]
Do what you need to do
As our kids trekked back to their boarding houses for the new school year late last month, we knew many of them had home firmly on their minds. Even those young people who are enthused by boarding and all it offers, still have feelings of angst as they drive away from home and family. Add a holiday spent on the frontline of drought, feeding stock and carting water, or having … [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 2020, 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 boarding … [Read more...]
Boarder stories: the lived experience Part 2
More fabulous boarder stories shared with us throughout 2019, highlighting the unique experiences and opportunities boarding school offers. Here are links to those stories that ran between June and October. Enjoy! Isaac Barrett: prepared for the opportunities JUNE: Year 8 boarder at St. Stanislaus’ College, Isaac Barrett of Coonamble loves everything about … [Read more...]
