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

February 20, 2025 By Amanda Ferrari

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…

2024 Gift Guide for Boarding House Staff

November 21, 2024 By Boarding Schools Expo

We’ve put together a “Festive Gift Guide for Boarding Staff” to give you and your boarder some ideas as we hurtle towards the end of term and holiday season.

2024 Gift Guide for Boarding Students

November 18, 2024 By Boarding Schools Expo

This year’s list has been inspired by our chats with the boarders themselves as part of our Summer Series of Destination Boarding (the podcast).

2023 Gift Guide for Boarding House Staff

November 14, 2023 By Boarding Schools Expo

We’ve put together a “Festive Gift Guide for Boarding Staff” to give you and your boarder some ideas as we hurtle towards the end of term and holiday season.

2023 Gift Guide for Boarding Students

November 14, 2023 By Boarding Schools Expo

This year’s list has been inspired by our chats with the boarders themselves as part of our Summer Series of Destination Boarding (the podcast).

2022 Gift Guide for Boarding House Staff

November 17, 2022 By Boarding Schools Expo

Christmas is coming up very quickly!

With everything that has been thrown at everyone this year it’s always important to support local, along with showing your Boarding Staff your appreciation!

Making the Most of Time Together

October 1, 2021 By Dr Justin Coulson

Dr Justin Coulson, from Happy Families, shares strategies for making the most of weekends and holidays with your child when they’re at boarding school.

Kambala girls thrive in the face of challenge

April 6, 2020 By Amanda Ferrari

Leaving the comfort and security of home to board in Sydney takes courage. These four boarders from Kambala have faced the challenges head-on.

Lily Aveyard

April 15, 2019 By Amanda Ferrari

Fun, friends & sport Ascham boarder, Lily Aveyard from Tullamore is a Year 9 student enjoying the fun, friends, and sport on offer, as well as the many other opportunities boarding school brings. With a tradition of boarding in her family, it was no surprise that Lily would go away for high school when the…

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