Boarding School is about relationships, connections, transitions and experiences. It is about preparing young people today to be better tomorrow.
Transition for young people is individual. Each person experiences different emotions at different stages of their personal journey. One element that always remains the same are the stage of tranition. This process no matter who, where or when; as a young person or adult is always consistent and features through an individual’s; Start, During & End Vision.
Boarding can be best described as a rollercoaster. Moments of;
- Happiness and Apprehension
- Excitement or Doubt
- Success and Mistakes
- Confidence and Nervousness
- Hard Times and Easier Times
- Togetherness and Individual
Boarding School is about relationships, connections, transitions and experiences. It is about preparing young people today to be better tomorrow.
Boarding can be best described as a rollercoaster. Moments of;
- Happiness and Apprehension
- Excitement or Doubt
- Success and Mistakes
- Confidence and Nervousness
- Hard Times and Easier Times
- Togetherness and Individual
Let’s look further into the TRANSITIONAL THEMES, you may experience when attending Boarding School:
- This is the START of your journey
- Have options (one, two or even three boarding choices)
- Openly discuss what you like and what you don’t like
- Ask questions, research (internet) and find out more
- Talk to people you trust
- Remain positive – do not think leaving is negative (it’s an opportunity)
- Before leaving; ask your boarding school what you need (most items; bedding etc – are provided)
- Be prepared – pack belongings that connect you to Country and Family (positive reminders)
- Say goodbye to Family & Friends – for now (until Holidays)
- Look, listen and feel the NEW environment
- Think about the WHY – WHY you are going to Boarding School (LEARNING & OPPORTUNITIES)
- Continue to remain positive
- Try to connect with family and friends in the city (new place)
- Be confident and proud to introduce who you are and where you are from
- REMEMBER: Everyone is there for the same reason – to GO TO SCHOOL
- Don’t judge people before you get to know them; they too might be shy
- Make your room FEEL LIKE HOME – it’s YOUR SPACE
- Unpack your belongings
- Make sure you are NEAT & TIDY – it makes living easier
- No questions are silly
- If you need help, ASK
- Think about your WHY you are here (LEARNING & OPPORTUNITIES)
- Being nervous, means you care – it’s OK to be nervous
- Again, be confident and proud to introduce who you are and where you are from
- If you are unsure, lost or confused – ask for help
- Share your experiences – tell them what you do, who your friends are, what you have learnt
- In every Boarding School, there are rules, routines, responsibilities and expectations
- Rules are designed to help young people be consistent
- Routine allows you to KNOW WHAT IS HAPPENING
- Dinner is a time to yarn, share stories and make friends
- After learning all week, young people deserve to have FUN
- In boarding, we talk about: hard work (going to school) deserves positive life experience (fun/reward)
- It is important to share your wins – big or small
- Explain to Family & Friends – what you are achieving
- Proud of your own achievements – your learning and growth
- Earning a well-deserved rest, back with family
- An opportunity to have fun back home
- Reflect on what you learnt and how you could improve
- The ability to re-connect to country
- See Family & Friends
- Enjoy your hobbies
- Continue your strong relationships
- Share community experiences
- Look forward to re-connecting when school resumes
- Being proud of your journey
- Sharing your story to inspire others
- Showing that you are a role model to others in Community
- Encourage other to take positive experiences
- Re-commit to your journey
- Excitement to see friends
- Re-establish routine
- Continue your opportunities to grow and learn
- This is the END of (this part of your) your journey
- Reward for effort
- Being successful
- Making your people and community proud
No matter where a person is transitioning; you always want the destination to be a supportive and structured environment that is centred around culture and family by building positive relationships and life skills.
From experience; AFL Cape York House allows young people to successfully transition throughout life with individualised support and learning through education, life experience and wellbeing. Young people are Australia’s future leaders and connecting with young peoples families and communities allow them to have more opportunities to shape a better world for the next generations.
A young person’s boarding experience should be educational that’s not ‘singularly focused’ on academia but on co-curricular activities as well as teaching life skills. Boarding should be a holistic opportunity. Transition builds on self-identity, worth and growth. Success is achieved when individuals can demonstrate their uniqueness while aspiring to achieve their best in academic, sporting, cultural and personal pursuits.
No matter where a person is transitioning; you always want the destination to be a supportive and structured environment that is centred around culture and family by building positive relationships and life skills.
From experience; AFL Cape York House allows young people to successfully transition throughout life with individualised support and learning through education, life experience and wellbeing. Young people are Australia’s future leaders and connecting with young peoples families and communities allow them to have more opportunities to shape a better world for the next generations.
A young person’s boarding experience should be educational that’s not ‘singularly focused’ on academia but on co-curricular activities as well as teaching life skills. Boarding should be a holistic opportunity. Transition builds on self-identity, worth and growth. Success is achieved when individuals can demonstrate their uniqueness while aspiring to achieve their best in academic, sporting, cultural and personal pursuits.