Each year we do a summer series for our incoming boarders called ‘Nailing Homesickness’ where I chat with current boarders from across Australia. We know that the schools, and friends will have sage advice for our kids before they head off – everyone really wanting to help alleviate the nerves of our new boarders.
But truly, who best to speak to than the boarders themselves? Our mission is to help our new boarders for 2025 feel that little bit more confident about heading off. I ask the students the same 5 questions for each interview, and you’ll find that each of them have different insights to offer. There are such wise and heartfelt tips about how to cope with the feelings of homesickness along with advice on settling in at your new boarding school.
In this episode of Nailing Homesickness, Amanda Ferrari chats with Phoebe, a Year 10 boarder at Methodist Ladies’ College in Melbourne, who began boarding at the start of Year 9 after growing up on her family’s farm in northern Victoria.
In this episode of Nailing Homesickness, we meet Nouvelle, a Year 8 boarder at Canberra Girls Grammar School, whose upbringing in an Australian Defence Force family has shaped her ability to adapt, connect and grow.
In this episode of Nailing Homesickness, we hear from Isla, a Year 10 boarder who made the move from a farm near Dubbo to St Catherine’s in Sydney this year.
Today on Nailing Homesickness, we’re heading to a little place near Oaklands in southern New South Wales, not far from Albury and Yarrawonga, to meet Harry – a Year 8 boarder at Scotch College in Melbourne.
In this episode of Nailing Homesickness, we’re heading northwest of Dubbo to chat with Lara, a Year 9 boarder at Hurlstone Agricultural High School – one of Australia’s most unique boarding schools, complete with a working farm right on campus.
In this episode of Nailing Homesickness, we’re heading a very long way from Brisbane – all the way to a cattle station in the Northern Territory, four hours south of Katherine, at the well-known Newcastle Waters.
Today on Nailing Homesickness we’re chatting with Archie, a boarder at Brisbane Boys’ College who never – and I mean never – imagined he’d end up at a boarding school.
Today I’m throwing the questions to Anna Clark and Will Ryrie from Tudor House, Moss Vale, NSW. Anna and Will are in Year 6 at the moment.
Today I’m throwing the questions to Luke Bartolo from The Cathedral School, Townsville, QLD. Luke is in Year 12 and hails from Mount Isa, QLD.
Today I’m throwing the questions to Thomas Rutledge from Assumption College, Kilmore, VIC. Thomas is in Year 12 and hails from Kyneton, NSW.
Today I’m throwing the questions to Sophie Laing from Pymble Ladies’ College. Sophie is in Year 11 and hails from Tullamore, NSW.
Today I’m throwing the questions to Jasper Brooker from Haileybury Rendall School, Darwin, NT. Jasper is in Year 8 and hails from Singapore!
Today I’m throwing the questions to Ned Kennedy from The King’s School. Ned is in Year 12 and hails from Trangie, NSW.
Today I’m throwing the questions to Sarah Bertollo from Loreto Normanhurst. Sarah is in Year 12 and hails from Griffith, NSW.
Gemma Turkington, a boarder at Wenona School, shares her tips about coping with homesickness and settling in at your new boarding school.
Annabelle Williamson, a boarder at Melbourne Girls Grammar School, shares tips about coping with homesickness and settling in at your new boarding school.
Daniel Canellis, a boarder at St Gregory’s College, shares tips about coping with homesickness and settling in at your new boarding school.
Rose Fisher, a boarder at Methodist Ladies’ College (MLC), shares tips about coping with homesickness and settling in at your new boarding school.
Annie Triggs, a boarder at Scots All Saints College, shares tips about coping with homesickness and settling in at your new boarding school.
Today we hear from Quenton Brooking a boarder at Haileybury Rendall School, Darwin. Quenton is from Derby, WA and headed off to boarding school in Year 11.
Today we hear from Lucy Hall, a boarder at St Catherine’s in Sydney, NSW. Lucy is from West of Parkes and headed off to boarding school in Year 7.
Today we hear from Sophia Slater a boarder at Loreto Normanhurst in Sydney, NSW. Sophia is from Singleton and headed off to boarding school in Year 7.
Today we hear from Chavela Ellis a boarder at Canberra Grammar School. Chavela is from Queanbeyan and headed off to boarding school in Year 8.
Welcome to Episode 9, where we chat to Quintin, an inspiring student from Haileybury Rendall School in Darwin, NT
Welcome to Episode 8 of our Summer Series: Nailing Homesickness where we chat to Sylvia, a wonderful student from Wenona School in Sydney, NSW! In this series Amanda Ferrari & Adelaide Vivers chat with current boarders from across Australia with the aim to give our new intake of boarders for 2023 some tips about how to cope with the feelings of homesickness along with advice on settling in at your new boarding school. Who better to talk to than the boarders themselves! We would love you to share the student chats with any new boarders in your circle and if you enjoy the podcast please help us grow our listener base by follow, liking and rating. Enjoy today’s chat! Listen on Apple
Welcome to Episode 7 of our Summer Series: Nailing Homesickness where we chat to both Mandy & Lara, students from Ipswich Girls’ Grammar School in Ipswich, QLD! In this series Amanda Ferrari & Adelaide Vivers chat with current boarders from across Australia with the aim to give our new intake of boarders for 2023 some tips about how to cope with the feelings of homesickness along with advice on settling in at your new boarding school. Who better to talk to than the boarders themselves! We would love you to share the student chats with any new boarders in your circle and if you enjoy the podcast please help us grow our listener base by follow, liking and rating. Enjoy today’s chat! Listen on Apple
In Episode 5, Sophie from Kincoppal-Rose Bay shares tips on coping with homesickness and settling into boarding school.
Welcome to Episode 4 of our Summer Series: Nailing Homesickness where we chat to a two students Jack & Caite from The Armidale School in Armidale, NSW! In this series Amanda Ferrari & Adelaide Vivers chat with current boarders from across Australia with the aim to give our new intake of boarders for 2023 some tips about how to cope with the feelings of homesickness along with advice on settling in at your new boarding school. Who better to talk to than the boarders themselves! We would love you to share the student chats with any new boarders in your circle and if you enjoy the podcast please help us grow our listener base by follow, liking and rating. Enjoy today’s chat! Listen on Apple
Welcome to Episode 3 of our Summer Series: Nailing Homesickness where we chat to an insightful student named Tess from Tara Anglican School for Girls in Sydney, NSW! In this series Amanda Ferrari & Adelaide Vivers chat with current boarders from across Australia with the aim to give our new intake of boarders for 2023 some tips about how to cope with the feelings of homesickness along with advice on settling in at your new boarding school. Who better to talk to than the boarders themselves! We would love you to share the student chats with any new boarders in your circle and if you enjoy the podcast please help us grow our listener base by follow, liking and rating. Enjoy today’s chat! Listen on Apple
Welcome to Episode 2 of our Summer Series: Nailing Homesickness where we chat to an insightful student named Jasper from Newington College in Sydney, NSW! In this series Amanda Ferrari & Adelaide Vivers chat with current boarders from across Australia with the aim to give our new intake of boarders for 2023 some tips about how to cope with the feelings of homesickness along with advice on settling in at your new boarding school. Who better to talk to than the boarders themselves! We would love you to share the student chats with any new boarders in your circle and if you enjoy the podcast please help us grow our listener base by follow, liking and rating. Enjoy today’s chat! Listen on Apple
Ben Kelly from Calrossy Anglican School in Tamworth, NSW shares tips on dealing with homesickness.