This episode takes us to Macquarie Anglican Grammar School (MAGS) in Dubbo for a milestone moment for them at the end of last year: the first cohort of boarders to complete the full six-year journey from Year 7 to Year 12 at this growing regional boarding school.
First, Amanda chats with Eli Kinscher, Director of Boarding, about what it means to lead a regional, co-ed boarding community – and why boarding closer to home can be a game-changer for rural and remote families.
Eli paints a picture of MAGS’ unique rural boarding campus just outside town, the rise of weekly boarding, and the culture they’ve built with families over the past decade.
Then we hear from Abbey Medcalf, a boarder from Tottenham who completed Year 12 last year, reflecting on small-town life, early homesickness, finding her people, and the opportunities that helped her grow – from sport and community connections in Dubbo to her next big dream: studying Music Performance in Sydney.
A warm, honest listen for any family considering boarding – especially those hoping for opportunity without feeling worlds away from home.
