Following the success of the School’s original podcast series Illumine, Brisbane Girls Grammar School presents our new podcast series, designed especially for parents.
As a school dedicated to educating young women to live full, rich lives, Brisbane Girls Grammar School seeks to partner with parents to ensure that they and their daughters are best supported as they move through their secondary schooling.
Illumine: For Parents shares practical advice, insights and wisdom from our expert staff. These short episodes will provide insights into the world of adolescents: including dealing with stress, friendship and belonging, how to approach academic tasks, and balancing commitments.
Episode 1: Parenting During COVID-19
In this first episode, Director of Student Counselling, Mrs Jody Forbes, speaks about her experience in working with students and their families, through workshops, seminars, and collaboration. Mrs Forbes discusses how to best support young people to find certainty in uncertain times, building confidence and resilience, the BGGS Mindfulness program and more.