By Tim Bowden, Head Master
I recently came across the saying “If you can’t get out of it, you might as well get into it.” I think it is a brilliantly pithy articulation of a significant truth, which has particular relevance to our boys but has an equally pertinent application to all of us.
Topics: Parenting tips, Fathering, Raising boys, Boys learning, Education
With the ubiquitous nature of technology, it is clear that we live in a visual age. Central to this is a visual arts education. Although the practical skills taught in visual arts aren’t typically measured with tests or exams, these qualities are relevant and applicable in the workforce. As Elliot Eisner, Professor Emeritus of Child Education at Stanford University says, “We want our children to have basic skills. But they will also need sophisticated cognition, and they can learn that through the visual arts.”
Topics: Boys' education, Creative empowerment, Arts, Boys learning, Creative arts
By Bradley Barr, Deputy Head Master
How do you raise boys to become good men? How do you make sure they learn the ‘right’ lessons (and) find (the ‘right’) path to follow? How do you ensure they’ll be OK? - Celia Lashlie
Topics: Parenting tips, Boys' education, All boys education, Fathering, Trinity difference, Raising boys, Pastoral care, Boys learning, Diversity
Having strong mathematical skills will help a boy in all aspects of life in today’s world. Maths encourages us to think critically and develop observational skills. It provides some foundational skills that enable us to identify and represent patterns – these are vital to achieve success at school and beyond. The benefits of being good at maths are many – here are just a few:
Topics: Boys' education, Boys learning, Education
Trinity Grammar School provides an extensive range of co-curricular activities for your son to discover and develop his skills and God-given talents. These programmes include activities aimed at developing important skills in leadership, communication, performance, creativity, decision-making and teamwork. From dramatic and creative arts to music and sport, co-curricular activities are essential to raising well-rounded boys, building their self-confidence and further enhancing their connectedness to the School.
Topics: Music, Performing arts, Creative empowerment, Arts, Boys learning, Courses, Creative arts
What happens on the sporting field doesn’t just stay on the sporting field. Through sport, boys are exposed to a variety of lessons that can be applied to everyday life and which will help your son to flourish. We’ve put together a list of five lessons learned through sport.
Topics: Physical education, Raising boys, Sport and boys, Boys learning
There is a real-life application to almost every form of mathematics. It doesn’t necessarily mean that every student will use every bit of maths they learn, but teachers and parents can show how elements of maths relate to the world we live in. Here are several ways to demonstrate how maths in everyday life applies to almost anything.
Topics: Boys learning, Education
For many families, reading aloud to children is a much-loved part of the bedtime routine. But how long do you continue to read aloud to children? Once they become competent readers and start to enjoy reading independently, it’s natural to assume that we don’t need to read aloud as often.
Topics: Literacy, Reading, Raising boys, Improve learning, Boys learning, Boys and literacy
Homework plays an essential role in education but can have a significant impact on families. It can be difficult for parents to navigate the issue of how involved they need to be in their child’s homework commitments. The age of a child will invariably determine the level of parental involvement required. However, it is vital to remember that homework is intended for students to do by themselves.
Topics: Parenting tips, Boys' education, Homework, Improve learning, Boys learning
Following last week's address from Head Master Tim Bowden, Year 12 student, Adam Chang shares his thoughts on International Woman's Day. He talks about why he thinks International Women’s Day and respecting women every day is so important. Here’s what he had to say ...
Topics: Boys' education, Raising boys, Boys learning, Students
