Conversations with the Head

Dr Sarah Jefferson - the Teenage Brain

In this episode, Mr O'Brien speaks to Dr Sarah Jefferson, a senior lecturer at Edith Cowan University. Dr Jefferson discusses the make up of the Teenage brain, how it works and parents' role in supporting their development.

Author, Joel Whitwell and Mrs Meredith McCarthy about conquering adversity

Join Head of School, Mr Matthew O'Brien in his latest podcast. In this episode, author and Ted X speaker, Mr Joel Whitwell and Deputy Head Boarding, Mrs Meredith McCarthy participates in a conversation about wellbeing,  where Mr Whitwell shares his personal experiences about how he conquered adversity for the way he was born, and was able to step out of his comfort zone. The conversation is in conjunction with the newly introduced wellbeing program in Boarding called the ‘Lighthouse Program’.

Mrs Kathy Chiera, The Head of Secondary and Deputy Head of School

In this episode, Mr O'Brien speaks to Mrs Kathy Chiera, The Head of Secondary and Deputy Head of School and reflects on the first Term in our 50th Year, the impacts of the current COVID-19 wave and look forward to the rest of 2022.

Tara Anderson and Henry Openshaw, 2021 School Captains

In this episode, Mr O’Brien speaks to the 2021 School Captains Tara Anderson and Henry Openshaw. Tara and Henry speak about when they joined the School, their growth since joining and highlights over the years. They also discuss the events and sports over the last Term, the upcoming events to end the year, their achievements with the student executive this year and finally what they are looking forward to for the future.

Griffin Longley, the Chief Executive Officer from Nature Play WA

In this episode, Mr Matthew O'Brien speaks with the CEO of Nature Play WA, Mr Griffin Longley about modern parenting, the importance of unstructured outdoor play to encourage a full and healthy childhood and the many benefits of spending time in nature. To find out more about Nature play WA, who are working to ensure that Western Australian children have access to time and space to play and to connect with our state’s greatest asset, our extraordinary natural environment, go to www.natureplaywa.org.au [http://www.natureplaywa.org.au/]