6 – THE SOUTHERN WEEKLY MAGAZINE, Monday, January 14, 2013

SSCCHHOOLLAARRSSHHIIPPSS && EENNRROOLLMMEENNTTSSBoys only learning– a proven success

Tudor House School is leading the charge in boys onlyeducation, promoting holistic learning and letting ‘boys beboys’ whilst maintaining an academic focus, as proven intheir extraordinary NAPLAN results.

Tudor House recognises that boys learn differently andprovides a specialised focus on educating boys at the pri-mary school level, ensuring boys thrive socially, emotion-ally, creatively and physically.

The school offers a number of unique initiatives such asa scholar’s class, direct instruction programs and the intro-duction of two recess breaks and extended lunch time,allowing boys to engage in thoughtful risk taking andlearning through adventure, balanced with the academicrigour expected of a leading school.

The approach is definitely working, with the schoolreceiving outstanding NAPLAN results in 2012.

Tudor House recognises the importance of fosteringemotional intelligence and Tudor House Headmaster,John Stewart, believes that educating the whole boy pro-vides students with the opportunity to thrive. The recentresults demonstrate the philosophy has had a direct impacton enhanced learning, with an improved ability to focusand achieve the higher grades.

“The primary years are the most significant in the foun-dation of good learning habits and literacy development.Tudor House is all about providing an holistic approach tolearning and preparing boys for all aspects of life. The keyshabits for future success with the online learning will beengagement, independence and motivation. TH developsthis through a common sense approach to childhood andlearning, offering a world of adventure,” Mr Stewart said.

“The facts are indisputable when it comes to the differ-ent way boys and girls learn. Boys need activity, competi-tion, longer playtimes, clear boundaries and expectations,good role models and literacy specific focus. Our recentNAPLAN results demonstrate that our approach towardsspecific boys’ learning is certainly paying off. But wewon’t drill, kill and bubble fill our boys. We want learningto be fun.”

Mr Stewart’s focus on education has recently awardedhim a National Excellence in Teaching Award (NEiTA).

A progressive school, Tudor House is always reflectingand innovating on its offering. In 2013, the school is lead-ing the way by re-emphasising the importance of apreparatory school education.

For more information on the unique offering of TudorHouse and the opportunities available to your son, visit:www.tudorhouse.nsw.edu.au

Lauren is the youngest in a large boarding familyLauren Taylor, 15, from Cootamundra

has just completed her first year boarding atCanberra Girls Grammar School. “It’s beena big change from my much smaller schoolin Coota. The size of the grounds here waswhat hit me first – they’re huge.”

Lauren is the youngest in a large boardingfamily – three of her four older brothers haveboarded at Canberra Grammar School, herbrother Mitchell is a Year 12 boarder thisyear.

“Every school I’d been at before GirlsGrammar was co educational and coming toan all girls school and a girls boardinghouse, it’s like I have real sisters for the firsttime. Most of the boarders are from countryNSW, we have similar personalities, comingfrom farming families.

“It’s easy to fit in. You start off with a Year12 buddy and I was buddied with anotherCootamundra girl which was great. Havingroommates also helped me settle in well -that’s how I met my close friend Alicia fromNimitabel. It’s exactly like a family here and

the Year 12 boarders play a big part in mak-ing that happen; they’re just like older sis-ters.”

Lauren says a single sex school is helpingher make clear choices about her education.

“In class, it’s less distracting when thereare no boys. I’m more serious about myschoolwork and have made some good deci-sions about my senior subjects –Economics, Photography, HumanMovement. I’m considering a sport relatedcareer, maybe physio, although I reallyhaven’t decided yet.”

Lauren says she loves the high standard ofsporting competition at Girls Grammar.

“I love my sport and don’t really play itjust for the fun of it, I love the competition.I’ve been moved up to the A Grade SchoolBasketball Team which is great. One Fridaynight I was subbed into a School Premier’sGrade match which was a much higher stan-dard and I found the challenge really excel-lent.”

Canberra Girls Grammar School scholar-

ship applications are open for 2014. Theclosing date is 1 March 2013. For moreinformation on our boarding scholarships,please contact Director of Admissions,Barbara Connolly, on 6202 6420.

■ Lauren Taylor, 15 is the youngest bor-der at Canberra Girls Grammar School.

SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONSARE NOW OPEN FOR 2014.– Closing date 1 March 2013,– Auditions and testing in the week of 25 March 2013.Talk to Barbara Connolly, Director of Admissions on 02 6202 6420 to find out more about our scholarship program and school tour dates, or visit cggs.act.edu.au.

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