Health and Happiness
This two-part podcast series, spanning nine engaging episodes, unpacks the critical elements that shape a happy and healthy education journey.
Each episode delves into key aspects of student life, highlighting voices from across the School. From finding purpose through Brisbane Grammar’s transformative Public Purpose program to discovering the joy and motivation that comes from pursuing personal passions, students are encouraged to see their education as more than academic success. Listeners will hear from staff such as Noel Chan, who champions passion in learning; Tanya Neilsen, who shares how connection through cocurricular involvement supports wellbeing; and Derek Jervis, who shows how outdoor adventure builds resilience.
The series also covers crucial topics like sleep and its link to academic performance, nutrition as fuel for the brain, digital wellbeing with expert Mark Yeowell, and the daily life of boarders through the caring lens of Houseparent Debbie Cross.
New episodes will drop weekly on Wednesdays. Listen and subscribe now.
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Light Dark Blue: The BGS Podcast
Ep 1: Purpose - Headmaster 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.
Ep 2: Passion - Noel Chan
In this episode we meet Noel Chan, Head of Science, to explore the benefits of building passion for subjects. We discuss how doing what you love can see students staying self motivated and more engaged in their studies making a happier, more productive student.
Ep 3: It takes a village - Tanya Nielsen
In this episode, we meet Tanya Neilsen, Director of STEAM Education, and discuss the importance of connection and its significance to a student's wellbeing. We also explore why the Cocurricular program is a key part of the school's overall approach to wellbeing.
Ep 4: Building Resilience - Derek Jervis
In this episode we meet Derek Jervis, Director of Outdoor Education to 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.