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Bridging the Gap: Academics, Country Kids & Opportunity with Phillip Heath

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In this episode, I sit down with Phillip Heath, Head of Barker College, to discuss a key topic from this year’s Australian Boarding Schools Summit—Academics, Country Kids & the Art of Encouragement. We explore how parents and schools can best support boarders as they adjust to a new school environment, often facing a more challenging…

From Home to Boarding: How to Navigate the Transition with Dr. Lisa Fahey

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In this episode, we’re joined by Dr. Lisa Fahey, a psychologist specialising in trauma recovery and behavioral interventions for young people. As a mother of five former boarders, Dr. Lisa brings both professional expertise and personal experience to the table—making her insights invaluable for families navigating the boarding journey. This chat focuses on how parents can…

Dealing with loss when your child is at boarding school

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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

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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;…

The very real heartache of ‘empty nest blues’.

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Here at Boarding Schools Expo Australia, we have first hand experience of the ‘empty nest blues’ and although Term 1 is coming to an end, it’s inevitable that the emotions will rise up again once your children head off for Term 2. Sending a child off to boarding school can evoke a mix of emotions…

Supporting your boarder (from a distance)

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The emotions that come with being a boarder – and equally, a boarding family – are a bit like learning how to dance the tango….. lots of dips and turns. As a boarder living away from home, you’re thrown in the deep end of learning how to understand, voice and overcome challenging emotions.