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On Duty
Featuring Industry Insights through Interviews, Boarding Journeys, Highlights, How Boarding has changed over the years, what the future of Boarding looks like, Boarding Stories and so much more!
Episodes
148 episodes
Kyle Langman - Head of Boarding - Toowoomba Anglican School PART 2
What makes this interview work is its authenticity: Kyle Langman’s answers feel grounded, practical, and personal, which builds trust and keeps the listener engaged.This podcast interview with Kyle Langman from Toowoomba Anglican...
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Kyle Langman - Head of Boarding - Toowoomba Anglican School - PART 1
The podcast centred on the boarding experience at Toowoomba Anglican School, with a strong focus on how the school creates a genuine home-like environment for students. The conversation walked through the girls’ and boys’ boarding houses, descr...
Kylie Wallis - Head of Boarding - Fairholme College, Toowoomba
Boarding schools are changing fast - and the old “drop-and-run” model is gone. Kylie shows how Fairholme is building something different: a house where girls feel known, families stay connected, and leadership grows from belonging, not just bad...
Mike Symons - Director of Boarding - Anglican Church Grammar School, Brisbane
Key Themes1. Boarding as a "Home Away From Home"Mike repeatedly emphasizes that boarding is not simply accommodation; it is a community where students live, learn, eat, develop friendships, and grow into young adults. His focus is...
Will Mercer - Assistant Director of Boarding - Prince Alfred College, Adelaide
The Visit Stuart returns to Prince Alfred College (PAC) in Adelaide — a school he last visited in 2019 when the boarding house had just opened. The episode combines a campus walkthrough with a sit-down interview with Will Mercer....
Annalese Smith, Deputy Head of Boarding, Snowy Mountains Grammar School
Join us this week as we chat with Deputy Head of Boarding from Snowy Mountains Grammar School, Annalese Smith.
Phil Noble, Director of Boarding, Prince Alfred College
Join us this week as we chat with Director of Boarding from Prince Alfred College, Phil Noble.
Matt Thomas, Assistant Director of Boarding, Scotch College Adelaide
Join us this week as we chat with Assistant Director of Boarding at Scotch College in Adelaide, Matt Thomas.
Dan Fox, Head of Boarding, Townsville Grammar School
Join us this week as we chat with Head of Boarding at Townsville Grammar School, Dan Fox.
Simon Johnston, Assistant Head (Boarding), Dulwich International High School Suzhou
Join us this week as we chat with Assistant Head (Boarding) from Dulwich International High School Suzhou, Simon Johnston.
Tom Giles, Head of Boarding, Wesley College
Join us this week as we chat with Head of Boarding from Wesley College in Victoria, Tom Giles.
Tim Sedgwick, Assistant Director of Boarding, Saint Ignatius' College, Riverview
Join us this week as we chat with Assistant Director of Boarding at Saint Ignatius' College, Riverview, Tim Sedgwick.
Gareth Hore, Director of Boarding, Dilworth School
Join us this week as we chat with Director of Boarding from Dilworth School, Gareth Hore.
Brad Allen, Head of House, Toowoomba Grammar School
Join us this week as we chat with Head of House at Toowoomba Grammar School, Brad Allen.
Richard Armstrong, Head of Residence, International School Brunei
Join us this week as we make a return to the Podcast for 2025. In this episode, we chat with Head of Residence from International School Brunei.
Xavier Gargan, Head of Boarding, Newington College
Join us this week as we chat with Head of Boarding at Newington College, Xavier Gargan.
Janice Colley, House Parent, Roma Rural Student Hostel
Join us this week as we chat with House Parent at Roma Rural Student Hostel, Janice Colley.
Elizabeth Hooper, Head of Boarding, Firbank Grammar School
Join us this week as we chat with Head of Boarding at Firbank Grammar School, Elizabeth Hooper.
Michael Vickery, Director of Boarding, Rostrevor College
Join us this week as we chat with Director of Boarding from Rostrevor College, Michael Vickery.
Chris Cook, Assistant Director of Boarding, St Peters Lutheran College
Join us this week as we chat with Assistant Director of Boarding from St Peters Lutheran College, Chris Cook.
Tom Porter, Boarding Ambassador and Activities Coordinator, The Cathedral School
Join us this week as we chat with Boarding Ambassador and Activities Coordinator at The Cathedral School in Townsville, Tom Porter.
Josh Williams, Director of Boarding, Scots All Saints College
Join us this week as we chat with Director of Boarding at Scots All Saints College, Josh Williams.
Kristine Van, Residential Manager, WA College of Agriculture Cunderdin
Join us this week as we chat with Residential Manager at WA College of Agriculture Cunderdin, Kristine Van.