Brave Hearts Bold Minds

This week Mr James Bowles, Biology Teacher and Brandt Housemaster discusses why boys need forgiveness. In addition, James delivers personal insights into forgiveness and how it can be empowering.

This week Nelson Bours, School Captain of The Scots College talks on the topic of fine young men. Nelson explores the elements and character traits of leadership, providing a personal insight into his leadership role within the College.

32: Boys and Reading - Sam Nealson

A weekly podcast providing a regular source of practical information, encouragement and inspiration for parents of school-aged boys hosted by veteran journalist and news anchor, Leigh Hatcher.

This week Dr Phil Cummins, Managing Director of Circle Education Group discusses how boys learn behaviour. Phil also conveys his collaborative approach to learning through experience.

This week Sarah Roxburgh, James Bee Housemaster and a Personal Development Health and Physical Education Teacher at The Scots College discusses how boys learn in different ways. Sarah further elaborates on the importance of engaging with boys and developing a two-way street of respect.

This week Mr Dougal Parsons, Head of English at The Scots College explores the need for a boy’s education to be real and relevant. Mr Parsons believes school is not just a place for passing tests but should be preparation for boys to embark on life.

This week Mr Paul Vickers, Director of Music at The Scots College discusses why boys are musical. Paul focuses on the emotive impetus behind the music, not solely on technique and practical skills.

This week Mrs Gaye Entwistle, Director of the Early Learning Centre at The Scots College talks on the topic of boys and responsibility. Gaye elaborates on how boys learn responsibility and identifies what this looks like in the classroom and at home.

This week Mr Val Zele, Design and Technology teacher at The Scots College discusses why boys need to take responsibility for their learning. Val offers insights into teaching boys how to learn and the various steps involved.

A weekly podcast providing a regular source of practical information, encouragement and inspiration for parents of school-aged boys hosted by veteran journalist and news anchor, Leigh Hatcher.

A weekly podcast providing a regular source of practical information, encouragement and inspiration for parents of school-aged boys hosted by veteran journalist and news anchor, Leigh Hatcher.

This week Duncan Kendall Assistant Head of the Senior Preparatory School at The Scots College discusses why boys need opportunities to be warriors, heroes and kings. Duncan further explores the influence of the environment and the advantages of service learning in shaping a boy.

This week Professor John Stackhouse, from Crandall University in Canada, who is a visiting fellow at The Scots College discusses how boys need faith. John further explores the meaning of faith and in particular Christian faith.

This week Ben Sawyer, Director of Cricket at The Scots College discusses how boys need to play to learn. Ben further examines the nature of play and discovery learning.