Sep 1, 2021 | Character Development, Parent-Teacher Partnership, Parenting, Parenting Boys, Redfield College, Teenagers, Wellbeing
bPhoto by Mark Zamora on Unsplash Having a conversation with your son about pornography may sound daunting, awkward and something you would rather delay doing. That’s why four dads are weighing on the topic about when and how to talk about porn with your child....
Aug 25, 2021 | Character Development, Innovative Teaching, Parent-Teacher Partnership, Parenting, Redfield College, Teaching Boys
Photo by NeONBRAND on Unsplash School mentoring programs are fantastic. Growing up from K-12 with your very own mentor is a luxury that not every school will have. But how can you make the most out of your school mentoring system? 1. Staying On the Same Page There...
Aug 11, 2021 | Character Development, Co-curricular activities, Wellbeing
Photo by Shinnosuke Ando on Unsplash It was the second month of a state-wide lockdown in some states of Australia when the 2021 Olympic and Paralympic Games brought many of us a distraction, source of entertainment and national pride. Talking to Liesl Tesch, a former...
Jul 21, 2021 | Character Development, Early Education, Innovative Teaching, Parenting
Photo by Gabe Pierce on Unsplash Put yourself in your child’s shoes. It’s the first day of school, your bag is bigger than you. Everyone is taking photos of you, and you’re meeting a classroom of people you have never met. You are away from your parents for the...
Jul 7, 2021 | Character Development, Leadership, Parenting, Redfield College, Teaching Boys
P,hoto by Fuu J on Unsplash If someone asked you, “What do you think freedom is?” how would you respond? Many would say that freedom is the ability to do whatever we want, whenever we want. And although there is not one answer, freedom can often be confused with...
Mar 31, 2021 | Character Development, Parenting, Parenting Boys, Wellbeing
Photo by Austin Pacheco on Unsplash Searching for the right school for your child? On the list of ‘must-haves’ for the perfect school, have you considered adding ‘strong peer group’? Distance from home, school fees, subject selection and co-curricular activities may...