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

Aug 3rd, 2023 15m 59s

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

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

Apr 8th, 2022 9m 5s

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

Sep 21st, 2021 25m 15s

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

Griffin Longley, the Chief Executive Officer from Nature Play WA

Aug 27th, 2021 30m 39s

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 i

Impact Week 2021

Jul 9th, 2021 12m 32s

In this special live recorded episode, Mr O'Brien speaks to some of the students and teachers during the Impact Week fair about the many meaningful projects that were run throughout the week. Impact Week is a week where we stop all timetabled c

Reconciliation Week with newly appointed Indigenous Students Co-ordinator, Luke Yates and a pre-service teacher from Edith Cowan University, Ms Jade Douglas

Jun 1st, 2021 21m 54s

In this special Reconciliation Week episode, Mr O'Brien speaks with Mr Yates and Ms Douglas, who is doing her final practical placement with our Year 6 class. Mr Yates talks about his background, involvement with community development and his r

Senior Secondary Parent Information Evening - Part 2

May 7th, 2021 44m 8s

This episode is part two of a live recording of the Senior Secondary Parent Information Evening held on Thursday, 6 May 2021, and includes a panel of parents discussing their individual senior secondary experience. They provide advice and pers

Senior Secondary Parent Information Evening - Part 1

May 7th, 2021 56m 46s

This episode is part one of a live recording of the Senior Secondary Parent Information Evening held on Thursday, 6 May 2021, and includes a panel of educational experts comprising Kathy Chiera, Head of Secondary, Georgina Ferreira, Future Stud

Kathy Chiera, the new Deputy Head of School and Head of Secondary, Rob Whirledge, the Head of Primary and Justin Forbes, the Head of Boarding

Mar 31st, 2021 22m 12s

In this episode, instead of the normal end of Term One letter, Mr Matthew O’Brien speaks with Mrs Chiera, Mr Whirledge, Mr Forbes. Highlights for Term 1 2021 are discussed for Primary, Secondary and Boarding, and some of the upcoming events and

Justin Forbes, Head of Boarding, and students Hayley Hill and Odette Telfer, Head and Associate Head Boarder

Jul 7th, 2020 26m 16s

In this episode, Mr Matthew O’Brien speaks with Mr Forbes, and students Miss Hill and Miss Telfer, and discuss all aspects of Boarding life, describing why students choose Boarding, a normal day and special events, the support and structure of

Kathy Chiera, Deputy Head of Secondary in charge of Academics, and Belinda Walker, the VET co-ordinator and careers teacher

Jun 4th, 2020 31m 36s

In this episode, Mr Matthew O’Brien speaks with Mrs Chiera and Mrs Walker about Senior Secondary and the pathways available for the students at Bunbury Cathedral Grammar School. Information evenings, pathway planning interviews, subject selecti

Declan Mountford, School Psychologist at Bunbury Cathedral Grammar School

Apr 20th, 2020 33m 31s

In this episode, Mr O’Brien and Mr Mountford talk about looking after our wellbeing while we are remote working and learning.

Sean Cowan, Physiotherapist from Koombana Physiotherapy

Apr 2nd, 2020 23m 24s

In this episode, Mr O’Brien and Mr Cowan discuss the things people can do at home to look after their bodies whilst they are remote learning or working during the COVID-19 crisis. Be sure to check out the bonus video content to see the exercis

Steven Payne, Learning Delivery Specialist from Microsoft

Feb 20th, 2020 19m 28s

In this episode, Mr O’Brien and Mr Payne discuss the Digital Education Revolution, how schools have adopted it and how it has changed the way students learn at school, following the roll-out of the new Surface Pro stylus enabled devices to our

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