Angelique Sanders, Director of Student Wellbeing/Acting Deputy Head of Senior School

Dear Parents and Caregivers

Year 10 students engaged in their first Tomorrow Man workshop today—Breaking the Man Code—an impactful and timely session aimed at challenging traditional views of masculinity and encouraging genuine, emotionally resilient development.

This session guided students through an exploration of harmful stereotypes and rigid gender norms, helping them to reflect on what it truly means to be a young man today. By breaking down these societal expectations, the workshop empowered them to connect more deeply with themselves and others, and to redefine masculinity in a way that supports self-expression, vulnerability, and strength in equal measure. Making these meaningful connections can influence not only personal wellbeing but also the way boys lead and relate to others.

It is especially important for teenage boys to be exposed to these kinds of conversations. Adolescence is a formative period when identity and self-worth are often shaped by cultural pressures. Traditional narratives around what it means to “be a man” can limit emotional expression, discourage help-seeking behaviour, and strain relationships. Providing boys with the tools to question these norms fosters resilience, empathy, and a deeper understanding of mental wellbeing and connection.

We hope that through continued engagement in workshops like these, students will feel confident disrupting traditional versions of masculinity by embracing a more inclusive and expressive version of manhood and building the kind of social connections that lead to healthier relationships and stronger communities.

This kind of awareness is especially valuable as Year 10 progress into the senior years, where leadership roles and increased responsibilities require empathy, self-awareness, and the ability to connect with peers. The aim is to empower students to lead with confidence, authenticity, and emotional strength—qualities essential for shaping inclusive, supportive school communities.

Angelique Sanders
Director of Student Wellbeing/Acting Deputy Head of Senior School