Midway through Term 3, boarding families feel the strain—tired kids, long travel, rising costs and behaviour challenges. Here’s how parents can work with schools, know when to rest a boarder, and keep family bonds strong, while bracing for the sprint to Term 4 and year-end commitments.
Tapping into the opportunities of scholarships and bursaries
We know that accessing a diverse education for children in rural and remote areas of Australia can be a significant challenge for families. Australian Boarding schools often provide a solution, but the associated costs can be utterly overwhelming. Fortunately, there are various scholarships and bursaries available to ease this financial burden. One of our discussion…
The Lifeline for Rural and Remote Education: ICPA Australia’s Unwavering Commitment
This past week we have, as a Nation, celebrated National Volunteers Day and it goes without saying that the thousands of volunteers from across Australia that have dedicated their time to advocating and lobbying for equity of access to education for rural, regional and remote children over the past 53 years, should be held in…
Dealing with loss when your child is at boarding school
Our mighty patriarch, my husband’s father died peacefully of old age at 94. None the less, it was avery sad and distressing day for all that loved him. This wonderful generous kind and loving manjust suddenly wasn’t around anymore. Our children, all young adults now and well past boarding school, had the great fortune of…
Hidden Gems for Parents : Embracing the Treasures of Friendships Made
Let’s chat about something close to my heart – the beautiful friendships that find us when our kids venture into the world of boarding school. It’s a journey filled with good times and lasting connections that I have experienced firsthand. When our children head off to boarding school, they’re not just embarking on an educationaladventure;…
