Each year we do a summer series for our incoming boarders called ‘Nailing Homesickness’ where I chat with current boarders from across Australia. We know that the schools, and friends will have sage advice for our kids before they head off - everyone really wanting to help alleviate the nerves of our new boarders. 

But truly,  who best to speak to than the boarders themselves? Our mission is to help our new boarders for 2025 feel that little bit more confident about heading off. I ask the students the same 5 questions for each interview, and you’ll find that each of them have different insights to offer. There are such wise and heartfelt tips about how to cope with the feelings of homesickness along with advice on settling in at your new boarding school. 

Today I’m throwing the questions to Sarah Bertollo from Loreto Normanhurst. Sarah is in Year 12 and hails from Griffith, NSW. 

We would love you to share these student chats with any new boarders in your circle. If you enjoy the podcast please help us grow our listener base and help other families in their journey to boarding school. Follow our podcast Destination Boarding, and if you’ve got a spare minute then we’d love it if you left us a rating and even a review if your so inclined.

We hope you and your family enjoy our Summer Series and if you’ve got a new boarder in your household, we wish you all the very best of years ahead.

Thank you to Courtney Dunn for editing this podcast episode. 

Loreto Normanhurst:

https://boardingexpo.com.au/schools/loreto-normanhurst/

Boarding Schools Expo:

https://boardingexpo.com.au