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The process of settling into the new school year (Part 1)

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Our communications specialist at Boarding Schools Expo, Kim V. Goldsmith, is an ex-boarder of Ravenswood School for Girls (1987) who clearly remembers her boarding days, particularly that first year and the first weeks of the new school year. She caught up with Kate Ponder of Louth (pictured), ex- boarder of Kinross Wolaroi School (2014) and…

The Ultimate Packing List for Boarding School

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It’s back to school time already and often it’s hard to know what to pack for your child if it’s their first time at boarding school. Often it’s the little things that aren’t listed on the official school packing list, which can be the most useful We have compiled this list after speaking with a…

What to pack in care packages

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Before long, parents will be packing up their children to return to boarding school after the winter holidays. So what else goes into their bags to help them settle back in after the winter break? Ugg boots and a warm doona are the top of many boarders’ lists of must-pack items. Others stock up on…

One size doesn’t fit all

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When choosing the right school, it’s not like buying clothes – one sizes doesn’t necessarily fit all and you can’t take a few home and return the ones that don’t fit. A parent at one of our exhibiting schools told us this week about how well her son had settled in at his new school….

Don’t forget about the parents’ needs

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We have spoken to lots of parents recently about the issues they consider when choosing a boarding school to meet the needs of their family. While the Boarding Expo team advises parents to start by thinking about all the aspects of the school experience and consider what is important to their child – whether his…

How to choose the right school

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Choosing the right school for your child can be one of the toughest decisions you make as a parent. These days, boarding schools recognise the need to offer more than just quality education. Families are trying to balance the competing demands of a supportive educational environment with opportunities for co-curricular activities. Many families are looking…

Boarder Success Story – Tyson Williams

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This week we are doing things a little differently and featuring a current Boarder Success Story. Let us introduce Tyson Williams, a year 12 Cranbrook student who hails from Jervis Bay on the NSW South Coast. Tyson’s recent achievements and testimonial for Boarding Schools Expo is a shining example of the incredible opportunities that Boarding…

Former Boarder Success Story #12 Courtney Gemmell

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Welcome to Queensland. Our first Former Boarder Success Story from a Queensland School is a St Margaret’s Girl; the lovely Courtney Gemmell. Courtney is passionate about children’s education and a true country girl at heart. We found out about her experiences at boarding school in Brisbane and what she’s up to now.  1. What Boarding…

Former Boarder Success Story #11 Joel Smith

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Welcome to 2013 on Boarding Schools Expo Blog and to a whole new batch of former boarders and their success stories. We met Joel Smith on the plane flying from Sydney to Dubbo as he was on his way home from another heli-mustering job and were very impressed by his independence and hearing about his…