Brave Hearts Bold Minds

Gaye Entwistle, Director of the Scots College Early Learning Centre, chats about the role of imagination in learning. From dragons and spiders to writing a narrative, Gaye explains her philosophy of encouraging boys to have their own voice, and their own democratic right to be involved in their learning. Common concerns are featured such as anxiety at school, sleeping well, homework and how parents can help capture the imagination of their boy at home.

In this episode, Leigh Hatcher discusses why balance is so important for boys with Maths Teacher and House Master Phil Atkinson. They examine how, whilst boys need to be challenged in multiple areas, they also need a passion or a hobby in one area. Balance can be hard to achieve and so Phil and Leigh also cover time management, learning styles, organisation and some helpful strategies on learning maths.

Leigh Hatcher and Christian Studies teacher and McIntyre house master Mike Pitman discover why Boys Need Mentors in this episode. Mike shares his thoughts on how important parents are in the role of Mentor, urging us to be vulnerable and accessible. The hot topic of social media and its impact on a boy’s ability to share the deep truths of their life is also unpacked.

In this introductory episode, Leigh Hatcher and Dr Ian Lambert discuss how, and why the idea of Brave Hearts, Bold Minds and Growing Fine Young Men first emerged. They examine four things that are important in the education of a boy at school and in life. Habit of work, habit of reading, developing hobbies and interests and finally, key to unlocking a boy's potential, developing compassion and sensitivity. Dr Lambert also reflects on some of his own life and experiences.

In this final episode of this first Brave Heart Bold Minds podcast series, Brad Entwistle, Founding Partner of imageseven turns the tables on Leigh Hatcher who reflects on his experience of interviewing educators from The Scots College.