Category: Wellbeing

Year 7 boys on the Middle school stairs in casual conversation

Friendships are a central part of our daily lives and I am always delighted to observe the connections that form as boys progress through the Middle School together. These associations […]

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Language teaching is as much about introducing students to different cultures as it is about learning the language itself. The more engaged students are with realistic and meaningful activities in […]

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The buddy program (based on the Better Buddies program) is an integral part of the Junior School Student Wellbeing program, reinforcing the friendly and caring environment and culture that is […]

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Educating boys on the road to manhood requires much more than instruction in maths, science and humanities. At Victorian boys’ school Brighton Grammar, a groundbreaking wellbeing program aims to equip boys with the tools to cope with tough choices, anxiety and peer pressure as they learn what it means to be a man.

BGS wellbeing centre in Australian Design review

ClarkeHopkinsClarke has designed a Wellbeing Centre to help young boys develop emotional intelligence and positive masculinity. In speaking to Ross Featherston, the headmaster of Brighton Grammar School, ADR discovers the […]

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We were honoured to have The Hon. Jeff Kennett AC (former Premier and founding Chairman of beyondblue) officially open the BGS Wellbeing centre last night. Jeff congratulated the Headmaster on […]

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Illustration of Boy bungy jumping

While life presents many opportunities for achievement, success and happiness, the reality is that occasionally we face disappointment. It might be a poor result on a test or report, missing out […]

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