Light Dark Blue: The Brisbane Grammar School Podcast
Light Dark Blue: The Brisbane Grammar School Podcast
Welcome to Brisbane Grammar School’s podcast Light Dark Blue. Our podcast is a window into how the school uses progressive, research-driven programs to help students to thrive intellectually, socially and emotionally. Through interviews with teachers, school experts and students, we provide parents with insight into what is happening in the classroom and offer them practical advice on how they ca…Social links:
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Episode 9: Let kids be kids - Hamish Kelly and Marlin Ngo
In our last episode of the series we speak to two Middle School students about their studies, their cocurricular interests and public purpose commitments. Here we explore their curiosity for learning, giving back to community and the impact it has on their overall outlook.
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Episode 8: Online health - Mark Yeowell
In this episode we discuss online usage and the mechansims to support our students make informed decisions online . This also equips our parents with the neccessary tools and resources to help navigate their sons online engagement in a healthy manner.
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Episode 7: Healthy habits - David Carroll
In this episode, Senior Deputy Headmaster David Carroll dives in to the psychology of healthy sleep, and addresses its impact on academic performance and focused learning, sharing tactics for students and parents.
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Episode 6: Healthy body and mind - Nathan Parnham
In this episode, we discuss how physical activity empowers students to maximize their energy, focus, and overall cognitive performance for optimal learning and retention.
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Episode 5: Home away from home - Debbie Cross
In this episode we explore the daily lives of boarders through the eyes of house parents and how they help to navigate the variety of needs throughout their time in the Boarders House. We discuss key events as well as weekend activities for a happy holistic home environment.
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Episode 4: Building Resilience - Derek Jervis
In this episode we discuss how adventure in the great outdoors at Peperina Hill provides students with the resilience to work through challenging situations and obstacles they come up against.
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Episode 3: It takes a village - Tanya Nielsen
In this episode, we explore the importance of connection and its significance to a student's well-being. We discuss why the cocurricular program is a key part of the school's overall approach to wellbeing.
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Episode 2: Passion - Noel Chan
In this episode, we explore the idea of passion with Noel Chan, i.e., doing what you love, and how that helps students be self-motivated and more engaged in their studies, which results in happier, more productive students.
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Episode 1: Purpose - Anthony Micallef
In this episode, Headmaster Anthony Micallef discusses the importance of having purpose to enhance a student's overall educational experience and how it transforms them into socially responsible citizens both now and into the future.
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Podcast Season Launch 2025
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