Weekly eNews
Dr Ray Swann
Deputy Headmaster, Head of the Crowther CentreThe Headmaster and I were so fortunate last year to visit the Harrow School in London and hear a keynote address from Ben Walden, a Shakespearean actor based in the UK, discussing themes of inspirational leadership.
The Crowther Centre is thrilled to present Ben to our community next Thursday night, and we warmly invite you all to join us for an exciting hour of the leadership lessons we can learn from Shakespeare’s masterpiece, Henry V.
Bring your family, sons and friends, but book soon as this will fill up.
Dr Ray Swann
Deputy Headmaster
Head of the Crowther Centre
The Strength to Express
The idea that ‘boys and men don’t experience emotions’ is a myth, according to Matt Englar-Carlson, a psychologist and professor who specialises in men’s mental health.
He explains that in reality, boys actually live incredibly complex lives and are often eager to express themselves, however, many simply lack the language or tools to do so.
Supporting boys to embrace and express their emotions involves teaching emotional language, role modelling healthy masculinities, and creating safe environments for them to practise these skills.
This semester, Year 2 and Year 6 students have been exploring these concepts in their Positive Masculinity classes. They’ve been learning to embrace their true selves, challenge gender norms with character strengths, and align their actions with personal values rather than societal expectations.
This learning culminated in the boys writing beautiful heartfelt Mother’s Day messages, offering a meaningful opportunity to practise emotional literacy while celebrating their mothers and loved ones.
Ingrid Howren
Associate Head of the Crowther Centre, Positive Masculinity