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10 Questions To Ask Boarding Schools Before Attending

February 17, 2021 By Dr Justin Coulson

Starting boarding school, or any new school for that matter, can be a bit of an upheaval for teens. But being armed with information can be reassuring and assuage some of those nerves. The trick... is getting that information. Open days are a great time to find out about a school. In most cases you and your teen will be shown around the school by a current student. They’ll … [Read more...]

Encouraging independence in your teen boarder

November 16, 2020 By Dr Justin Coulson

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Your teen is getting ready to venture out into the boarding school world. Encouraging independence in your teen will help them be prepared for their new responsibilities. Here’s how to do just that.Research shows that independence, or agency, is one of the most important contributors to success and happiness. It is a predictor for almost all the positive outcomes that we … [Read more...]

Boarding school vs day school

October 12, 2020 By Dr Justin Coulson

Choosing schools - boarding school vs day school

Boarding school vs day school. When it comes to motivation, engagement and psychological wellbeing, which is the better choice? Boarding schools have been a feature of the educational landscape here in Australia for a long time. But unlike in the UK, Australian parents aren’t choosing boarding schools because of the advantage they provide their children to get into … [Read more...]

8 Ways to Help Your Daughter Love Her Body (When You’re Not There to Remind Her)

September 14, 2020 By Dr Justin Coulson

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If you’re wondering how to talk to your daughter about body image, you’re not alone. It’s a conversation that has no beginning or end, but continues throughout your daughter’s life. Here are eight ways to help your daughter love her body. Recently I had the incredible opportunity to interview and take surveys from almost 400 teenage girls. The conversations I had made me … [Read more...]

Boarding offers a community of support

August 17, 2020 By Kim Goldsmith

KWS boarder Chelsea White

An Interview with Chelsea White, Year 12 Kinross Wolaroi School Who, what year, where from, how long have you been boarding? My name is Chelsea White and I am a Year 12 boarder at Kinross Wolaroi School (KWS) from Narromine. I started as a boarder in New House in Year 9. What have things been at home over the past year? Things at home have definitely been … [Read more...]

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