Category: Crowther Centre
Improving the behaviour and learning of boys
June 13th, 2024 by Annabel McLean
The Crowther Centre team continue to lead the way in boys’ education. In the past week, team members have run training sessions at the Improving the Behaviour and Engagement of Boys workshop […]
Coaching Conversations
June 5th, 2024 by Annabel McLean
To support our Secondary School boys in balancing academics, relationships, co-curricular activities and their own wellbeing, we ensure that each boy and his House Tutor are provided with times for […]
The importance of paying attention
May 29th, 2024 by Annabel McLean
In my eNews article earlier this year, I discussed how we’re bringing our three key academic principles into practice through a new initiative, the Effective Learner Program. Simply put, we’re helping […]
Year 9 Breakthrough
May 15th, 2024 by Annabel McLean
Breakthrough is an experiential cultural development program transforming the Secondary School. The overarching program brings together our Anglican heritage, academic, co-curricular and pastoral care programs to create the ideal educational […]
Empowering Excellence
May 14th, 2024 by Michele Fisher
The Crowther Centre’s Dr Mark Dowley and Ingrid Howren recently joined a panel of expert educators to present to International Boys’ Schools Coalition (IBSC) members worldwide on professional development initiatives. […]
The Effective Learner Program
May 9th, 2024 by Annabel McLean
Brighton Grammar School has three key academic principles driving our teaching and learning approach: Academic engagement is the first amongst equals. Everyone has a role to play. The science of […]
Tips for homework routine success
May 1st, 2024 by Emily Beaton
Establishing good homework routines is essential for your son to thrive academically, develop solid study habits and manage time effectively. As parents and caregivers, understanding how to support your son […]
Keep your boys reading
April 24th, 2024 by Emily Beaton
The latest research suggests that boys’ reading engagement has dropped over the past 10 years and that boys are less motivated to read and report enjoying reading less than in […]
Goals and routines
March 26th, 2024 by Annabel McLean
As Term 2 begins, we are very aware of the need to ‘re-set’ practices and routines. It’s a great time to talk with your son about his report from Term […]
Perhaps even more crucial than providing this knowledge, is furnishing students with the skills and know-how required to continue to learn independently beyond Year 12. There is no way for […]