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Peer Learning Community

Boarding / Residential Leadership

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About

Overseeing boarding or residential life requires more than managing routines; it’s about creating environments where students feel safe, supported, and seen. This community is a space for professionals working in boarding schools or residential settings to reflect on practice, share approaches, and raise questions specific to this unique aspect of school life. Topics may include pastoral care models, wellbeing strategies, staff development, and the evolving expectations of students and families. Members bring a range of perspectives, from heads of boarding to house parents and safeguarding leads. The focus is on real conversations that support a whole-of-life approach to student care.

How it Works

We’ll equip you from Day One!

Getting Started

Activate your account and find your Community

Guided onboarding portal walks you through account setup and community selection.

Ignite Week: Virtual mini-conference

Ignite your journey together and clarify our shared North Star.

The Sprint

Live Session #1: Explore

Rapid brainstorm of your chosen challenge using stories from across member schools.

Live Session #2: Reframe

Craft a sharp opportunity statement and success criteria.

Live Session #3: Create

Develop ideas and choose one to prototype. Work as a large group or in affinity groups.

Live Session #4: Catalyze

Reflect, refine, and implement.

Keep the Momentum

Continue the Journey

Hackathons · Pop-up communities · Affinity Group deep dives 

Members propose new themes, spin up sprints, or keep their group going.

Live Session Schedule

These are crucial opportunities to connect, share ideas, and learn from each other.
All live sessions take place on Microsoft Teams

Live Session 1

TBC

(Sept-Oct)

Live Session 2

TBC

(Oct-Nov)

Live Session 3

TBC

(Nov-Dec)

Live Session 4

TBC

(Nov-Dec)

Meet Your Hosts

Mindi Dryer

Mindi Dryer is deeply passionate about pastoral care, focusing on ensuring that each student can thrive in their unique way. She believes that fostering strong relationships within a Boarding program is essential to enabling students and staff to achieve success in other areas of school life. With a wealth of experience in coaching, team building, and restorative practices, Mindi is eager to bring her skills and insights to her role as a Residence Coordinator, where she looks forward to supporting and guiding the community.

 

Simon Johnston

Simon Johnston is an experienced educator and advocate for comprehensive student care. Currently serving as the Assistant Head of School and Head of Boarding at Dulwich International High School, Suzhou. Simon has a rich background in international teaching, with a strong focus on pastoral care and curriculum development. With over eight years of experience in diverse boarding environments at high-profile schools, he has dedicated his career to enhancing the pedagogical landscape. His focus is on creating teaching systems that recognise and nurture the academic, emotional, social, and personal growth of students, ensuring they are well-prepared for the complexities of the future, Inside and outside of school.

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