Five books to get your son reading

Helping boys develop a love of reading can be challenging. The constant lure of technology can cause children to have shorter attention spans, especially as they approach their teen years. There is plenty of research to suggest that children whose parents read to them at a young age develop strong reading and cognitive skills. But as your son […]

Excellence in schools, five defining factors

“Excellence is an art won by training and habituation. We do not act rightly because we have virtue or excellence, but we rather have those because we have acted rightly. We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then, is not an act but a habit.” Aristotle The concept of excellence can be hard to define. […]

What is experiential education and why is it important?

It’s important that parents understand what experiential education is and why it is important for their child. The world is changing at a rapid pace and students must be able to be creative and analytical thinkers to, not only cope, but thrive in this new environment. Why experiential education? As globalisation brings economic and cultural […]

How religion impacts our understanding of vocation

“What are your plans when you graduate?” Year 12 students often dread this question. Students can become increasingly anxious about major life decisions as they approach the end of their schooling. Those who have made further study and career plans often wonder whether they have made good decisions. Getting a job or choosing a course is […]

How to talk to your son about his mental health

Describing our feelings and emotions to others – or even ourselves – is a difficult task for many of us. As mental health is not something that you can physically see, it’s hard to understand it from a more traditional health care perspective. Regardless, your son’s mental health is as important as his physical health […]

How to help your son plan his first goal

We often forget that goal setting is hard, especially for boys who are still developing processes of planning, actioning and eventually achieving goals. It’s important to remember that learning how to set goals is a skill that takes time and some trial and error. Parents can ensure that their sons build effective goal setting habits […]

How DUMB goals can help your son get results

So often your son is advised to set SMART goals – ones that are Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Relevant and Timely. But what if there was a better way for your son to approach his dreams? SMART goals still work Goal setting should be an important part of everyone’s lives. Setting a goal gives us purpose […]

How to choose the right co-curricular activity for your son

Co-curricular activities are an important part of a child’s school life. Co-curricular – or extra-curricular – refers to non-academic programs or learning experiences that help develop and foster young minds and bodies outside a typical classroom. Whether this is Debating and Public Speaking, Drama, Chess or Cadets – co-curricular programs play a significant role in your son’s […]

What you need to know when choosing a school

Choosing a school for your son is one of those major decisions you will make as a parent. Researching and weighing up options, putting his name on a waiting list, attending admissions interviews and finally making a selection can feel like a long and drawn out process. At the interview stage, or even when making […]