Live Q&A Sessions

Beginning with Mount Isa at the end of 2024 we launched our Live Q&A panel discussions at many of our events. Here’s the recording at our Dubbo event, hosted by Kaitie Nash, alongside Kirsty Wiggins, Justine Campbell and Lottie Rae. Real parents, real lived experience, real conversations.

here is often a concern, particularly when a student is coming from a remote school situation where perhaps academic exercise isn’t as rigorous – will they be able to keep up? Will they be able to cope? What are the expectations?

Ruby Riethmuller hosts a panel discussion with students from Abbotsleigh (Sydney), Haileybury Rendall School (Darwin) and Calrossy Anglican School, (Tamworth)

We’re exploring whether size actually matters when it comes to boarding schools – and we’re including this topic because we so often hear perceptions of whether big is better, or whether good things come in small packages in terms of boarding cohorts.

Ruby Riethmuller hosts a panel discussion with students from SCOTS PGC College, (Warwick QLD), Wenona School (Sydney NSW) and Pymble Ladies’ College (Sydney, NSW)

How well are boarding staff equipped to support boarding students? The questions you should ask any school you’re considering what will help you decide if your expectations align.

How to plan financially for your child’s education, manage through the years at boarding school and find out where you can get support.

We discuss the influence rural, remote and regional kids have on boarding schools and how country culture impacts the broader school community.

Ruby Riethmuller talks to boarding students from NSW, QLD and NT schools about the unique experiences and bonds formed in boarding school.

Ruby Riethmuller talks to boarding students from rural and regional areas about the wide variety of activities and opportunities available when you live on campus.

Jen Cowley OAM and a panel of parents and boarding school staff explore how to get the most out of your boarding school journey – as a family.

Representatives from boarding schools, education foundations, Indigenous scholarship providers and investment companies discuss how to pay for boarding school.

Join Jen Cowley OAM and key industry professionals as they discuss the professional capabilities of staff; mental health management; nutrition and physical health.

Jen Cowley OAM talks to Peter Gibbs, James Cleaver and Fiona Nash about the value of educational opportunities for rural and remote students.