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Over the last month or so, when I’ve been chatting to friends, a common theme has been emerging. So many discussions have been revolving around how none of us has any idea what we’re doing, nor the self-assurance to be confident in where our life is going. Basically, we’ve all been hit in the face …
This week, I'm another year older and another year wiser (and all that other nonsense...). I'm now deep into my mid-twenties and still have no idea what I'm doing - although I'm starting to learn, that's the narrative of life isn't it?! I 'survived' my quarter life crisis (just kidding - I had about 3 …
As stationery shops begin to get crowded and school shoes are being polished, in geographically isolated areas across the nation, there's a different type of preparation happening. Bags are being packed (and certain items being vetoed by parents), much-loved pets are being hugged goodbye and families everywhere are staring down the barrel of endless hours …
Working in a boarding house has been one of the greatest honours I’ve ever been given. It’s the heart and soul of a school and boarders add an element of authenticity and community that cannot be emanated elsewhere. Articulating the contribution that boarders make to our school community is hard to articulate; it’s more of …
1. You can enjoy where you are even if it's not your final destination After I moved back to Brisbane, I felt like I’d taken a step backwards. I didn’t want to be back living in the city, I didn’t want to be stuck in the concrete jungle and I felt stifled of any creativity. …
I’ll admit it. I’m a coffee snob. I’m also a firm believer that roadtrips and good coffee goes hand in hand. I was having a conversation with a parent of a boarder a little while ago who lives out of Longreach. We were chatting as I had recently gone through that area. I said, ‘Oh …
Continue reading Hannah’s Guide to the Best Coffee Shops in Rural Queensland
Sisco Designs and Paige Corke Photography Location: Warwick, QLD Website: https://www.siscodesigns.shop Paige and I lived on the same road when we were both working as Governesses in 2019 (we lived about 150kms apart, but you know – it was on the same road, we were practically neighbours!). Through Sisco designs you can purchase some of her …
There are numerous reasons why rural and remote families choose to send their children to boarding school. A better-quality education, greater social interaction, increased sporting opportunities, or simply – because of their geographic isolation, they have no other choice. While rural education does not necessarily equate to a second-rate education in terms of quality; lack …
Continue reading Bridging the Rural-Urban Education Divide in Boarding Schools
Pack extra undies, don’t give them too much pocket money, put parental locks on their phones… the advice for parents sending their children away to boarding school goes on and on. While some may be incredibly helpful, others (irrespective of how well intentioned) add to the lump at the pit of your stomach. Each child’s …
Continue reading 3 Pieces of Advice when Parenting from a Distance
Dear Mum, I think I always took our stationery stash at home for granted. Luckily, I’m writing this at the kitchen table after free-loading off you (again) and eating your food for brekky (again). If I tried to write this while at the apartment in Brisbane, I wouldn’t be able to find a fully functioning …
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