If you’re wondering how to talk to your daughter about body image, you’re not alone. It’s a conversation that has no beginning or end, but continues throughout your daughter’s life.
Blog – Role Models
Embracing transition, change and uncertainty
Transition, change and uncertainty – this is the world we live in and judging by the recent drought, bush fires, and the Covid-19 crisis, there are no signs that we will be changing direction any time soon. Successfully navigating life in the 21st century requires a willingness to embrace change and adapt to new situations….
The Princess Myth
Bring a Princess is not really a job…. On television today, our kids are bombarded with advertising, product placement and all sorts of mixed messages about body image, gender roles and early introduction to sexual themes in television programmes. Our kids would have to live in a cupboard not to be aware of the English…
HSC Boarder Parent Guide
The HSC is upon us. Year 12 is a challenging time for kids as it comes at a fairly stressful time for students as they consider what they will be doing when they finish, university, travel, careers, moving into the adult world. For many families, especially parents of boarders, it can be hard to know…
Generation Next : Ten Ways to Be A Good Teen Role Model
We are a big fan of the blog by Generation Next – an online resource aimed at protecting and enhancing the wellbeing of our children and teenagers. We recently published our own article on this topic but thought it would be good to share another viewpoint on the issue. Dr Ramesh Manocha has developed Generation…
Former Boarder Success Story #6
Jake Waller In the spirit of celebrating our sporting role models, let us introduce you to Jake Waller. Jake is a highly achieving and talented athlete who also understands the importance of balance, which is why he is also studying at Sydney Uni. Jake is a great role model for young people who aim high…
Paralympics – Celebrating Ability with a Difference
Watch the UK Channel 4 Promo Video to see a different side of the Paralympics Do you know that the Paralympics are on? Are you watching? Do you encourage your kids to watch it? The Paralympic Games have begun in London and are undoubtedly a strong testament to dogged perseverance and unyielding determination. The Paralympian…
Former Boarder Success Story #5
Pip Kehoe Pip Kehoe is a great role model for girls passionate about their sport. She has maintained her links to the land and now has a challenging but interesting job working for an energy company in Queensland. Pip is a great advocate for young women in sport and agriculture which is certainly helped by…
Good Sportsmanship – Learning to lose gracefully
In our Boarding Schools Expo blog, we have placed a lot of emphasis and research in our articles on setting a good example and the importance of role models. For many Australians, athletes and sportsmen and women are important role models for them and their children. Most young boys and girls have their favorite footballer;…
Role Models
Role Models – In a recent article published in the Religion and Ethics section of the ABC, Susan Neiman raised some questions about heroes and role models. “What makes a moral hero?” and “Why should we think about role models?” Neimann goes on to cite the teachings of German philosopher like Immanuel Kant who recommends…