Weekly eNews
Dr Ray Swann
Deputy Headmaster, Head of the Crowther CentreIt has been a busy week in the Crowther Centre, with final stages of planning underway for our pinnacle rites of passage program First Horizon, along with preparing for our special workshop with Dr Matt Englar-Carlson tonight. Tickets for tonight’s workshop available here Cultivating Connections: Empowering boys to thrive.
For Year 10 boys and their parents and mentors, we hope that you can join us for our First Horizon information webinar on Tuesday 9 September at 7.00pm, and we look forward to welcoming you all to hear from Dr Matt Englar-Carlson this evening, sharing practical strategies to support connection with our sons.
Wishing all the wonderful dads in our community a happy Father’s Day on Sunday.
Dr Ray Swann
Deputy Headmaster / Head of the Crowther Centre
First Horizon
Underpinned by our +Masculinity framework, First Horizon provides a structured, culturally relevant rite of passage to support boys as they move into young adulthood. Based on research and grounded in reflection, community, and responsibility, the program helps participants explore their identity, values, and relationships. Through shared stories, guided activities, and mentoring, boys gain insight into what it means to be a man in today’s world (Rice et al, 2021)
‘I felt a connection that I had never felt before with my mentor. We spoke about things that we had never spoken about, that initially felt uncomfortable, but once they were embraced, I felt the true power of vulnerability.’ (Young man participant)
‘This experience was a truly engaging, encouraging and surprisingly intimate time for my son and the other boys and mentors in the village. I actually felt emotionally down for days after it was finished, as I so enjoyed the collegiality and missed the other adults I got to know.’ (Mentor participant)
Ingrid Howren
Associate Head of the Crowther Centre, Positive Masculinity