Academics
A strong focus on Maths and English, the foundation skills every other subject and future opportunity builds on.
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The FDSA Approach
How FDSA works.
Six parts that work together: not separate programs, but one approach to helping boys re-engage and grow.
One integrated approach
Not separate programs. One approach.
FDSA's approach focuses on early intervention through intensive sport and outdoor education, mentor and instructor-led, to help students re-engage and grow. Success through sporting achievement is carried across into the academic curriculum. Through daily interactions in our HEAL program — Health, Exercise and Academic Learning — students begin to identify new ways of thinking and operating. With this new mindset, they can find their footing and stand strong in the truth of who they are and what they can achieve.
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Six parts, one approach
Sport
Boxing, judo, karate, swimming and weight training build focus, discipline and confidence that carry into the classroom.
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Bushwalking, canoeing, skiing and surfing camps that build fitness, resilience and friendships.
Explore camps & outdoor educationStructure & Routine
A pattern of intensive physical education followed by academic work helps students settle, focus and stay on task.
Mentoring
Mentors and instructors lead the program, giving every student adults who know him and are invested in his progress.
Personal Development
Through the HEAL program, students begin to find new ways of thinking and operating, and grow in self-belief.
Nutrition & the HEAL program
Healthy diet is part of the picture.
There is one element of the approach that many parents, doctors and students overlook — healthy diet and nutrition. Staff place a focus on nutrition, leading by example and through consistent conversations, educating the boys on healthy eating. This ensures each student understands what a balanced meal can do to benefit not only their behaviour and physical health, but also their education and focus in the classroom and in any future situation.
Health.Exercise.
Academic learning.
FDSA taught me how to take life into my own hands. Through discipline and determination, I became more motivated and confident about myself.
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Begin with a conversation
Speak with our team about your son.
The best way to understand whether the FDSA approach is right for your son is to have a conversation with us.