Welcome back to Takeover Thursday,
This November we’re proud to partner with The King’s School and their Southern Highlands campus, The King’s School, Tudor House.
There’s a lot to take in when you first start looking at boarding schools. The grounds, the facilities, the subjects, the opportunities.
But somewhere in amongst all of that, most of us are trying to picture something much more personal: our child, on an ordinary Tuesday, finding their feet away from home.
Who will notice if they’re a bit quiet? Who will help when the homework gets tricky? Will they find a friend who understands what it’s like to live a long way from home, and another who can’t wait to come home with them in the holidays?
Having sent three children to boarding school, I know those everyday questions matter. We want opportunities for our children, of course. We also want them to feel known, included and comfortable enough to have a crack at all the good stuff.
This week, as we hand over our newsie to The King’s School and The King’s School, Tudor House, we invite you to have a closer look at boarding across their two communities.
For some families, the conversation starts in the primary years. Tudor House welcomes boys and girls in Years 3 to 6, with space for adventure and support as they take those early steps towards independence. For others, it’s about finding a senior school where their son can settle into a routine, discover what interests him and build friendships along the way.
And then there’s the question that sits around so many kitchen tables: how are we going to pay for it? Today The King’s School shares information about their scholarships and bursaries for rural and regional families. If cost has made you hesitate, it’s worth exploring what’s available and asking questions about your own circumstances.
Take a few minutes and have a read. There might be something here that opens up a conversation for your family.
And North West Queensland families, we’re coming to you! Our Mount Isa Boarding School Expo is on Monday 30 November. Come along, meet the schools and talk through your questions face to face. Entry is free, and we’d love to see you. Pre-register now.
See you in a couple of weeks back here for our regular newsie. I’ve been a bit sidetracked the past couple of months and I have soooooo much to share with you!!
Until then take care and enjoy this months’ Takeover Thursday.
A PLACE TO BELONG.
A Closer Look At Boarding At King’s.
For rural families, choosing the right boarding school is about understanding the opportunities available to their child and the
community in which they will live, learn and thrive.
At The King’s School and The King’s School, Tudor House, students are immersed in the pillars of Academic Excellence and Character Development within a Christian Community.
Set across a 169-acre campus at Tudor House for boys and girls in Years 3 to 6 and a 320-acre Senior School campus for boys, King’s provides the ideal environment for students to learn, develop and achieve their potential.
Across both campuses, students are supported within a welcoming community that nurtures confidence, independence and leadership.
Experienced boarding staff encourage students to make the most of every opportunity, whether in the classroom, on the sporting field, on the stage or through service-learning programs that contribute to the wider community.
To help families access these opportunities, The King’s School and The King’s School, Tudor House offer a range of Scholarships and Bursaries for regional and rural families.
Where Country Kids Thrive
Tudor House is where the adventure begins. As one of the few schools in Australia to exclusively offer boarding for boys and girls during their primary years, Tudor House helps country kids from regional, rural and remote communities build confidence, independence, resilience and their boarding wings, before they transition to senior school.
To help families access primary boarding The King’s School, Tudor House offer Jack Egan Awards and the recently launched The Daryl and Hermina Blaxland Scholarship.
The Place to Belong
As one of Australia’s largest boarding schools, The King’s School boarding community is one that feels like home. The dedicated residential community offers structure, support and guidance, helping boys feel like they belong.
Thanks to the generosity of Old Boys, parents and friends of the School, a wide range of scholarships and bursaries are available to help regional and rural families provide their sons with the opportunity to become part of the supportive King’s community.
The Stage to Achieve
Boarders across both campuses are supported not only during the School day but beyond it. With access to dedicated staff after classes, extended library hours and structured academic support, boarders are given every opportunity to build confidence in their learning and pursue their goals across academics, sport, performing arts, leadership and more.
Thank you to The King’s School, Sydney, NSW and The King’s School, Tudor House, Southern Highlands NSW for showing us around their wonderful schools.
As always, enjoy the resources on our new website. It’s designed to help you and your family make decisions about boarding school and support you once you’re there.
