‘The presence of both genders adds to the richness and diversity of thinking and learning that fills all classrooms in our school. It builds healthy and respectful relationships between boys and girls.’
At Carey, we believe passionately in co-education. We dismiss all of the old arguments of girls being distracted by boys or vice versa, of girls learning in dramatically different ways to boys, or that students will feel less confident speaking up in class in front of peers of the opposite sex. We maintain an even gender balance across the whole School at Carey. Boys and girls learn alongside each other in the classroom, on stage, in sport, in our pastoral care and our outdoor education programs. They work collaboratively, exchange ideas and debate issues. The presence of both genders adds to the richness and diversity of thinking and learning that fills all classrooms in our school. It builds healthy and respectful relationships between boys and girls. It means that students have the opportunity to see both boys and girls succeeding academically, creatively and on the sporting field, rather than only encountering them on social
occasions or associating them with the stereotypical gender roles depicted in those television advertisements. I hope each Carey family was able to leave aside the commercialisation surrounding Mothers Day and instead show thanks for the past, present and future contributions of mothers in a non-commercial way. At Carey, we acknowledge the endless generosity of our mothers. They are the workers, board members, volunteers and breadwinners, while still fulfilling roles as supporters, homework helpers, mediators, problem-solvers, confidants, sports coaches, readers and drivers. I trust you enjoy reading this edition of Torch in which we celebrate the 40th year of co-education at Carey.
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