When families walk through the doors of our Boarding Schools Expo, the very first thing we want them to feel is welcome. Genuinely welcome. Because exploring what a boarding school education might look like for your family is a big decision – and it deserves a space that feels safe, relaxed, and real.

For 20 years, we’ve been bringing our expos to Narrabri, and this July is our biggest yet. With 41 schools from across NSW and Queensland, we’re proud to offer families the rare opportunity to meet so many options face-to-face – just a bit closer to where you call home.

Boarding school isn’t about leaving behind your rural roots – it’s about expanding the horizons for your children beyond your postcode.

It’s about opportunity, support, connection, and choice. And we’re here to help you navigate it all.

This year at the Narrabri Bowling Club on Friday and Saturday, July 25 and 26, you’ll be able to:

• Meet the schools (some from just $12,000 per year) and explore scholarship and bursary options.

• Enter the 2025 School of the

Year Award and go in the draw to win $1000 cash – it’s a fun way to get the kids involved as they help pick their top five.

• Pick up your showbag on arrival after registering (it’s FREE!) and enjoy the relaxed atmosphere while you chat with school staff and students.

• Make a day of it – Narrabri has great cafes, boutiques, and some of the best pubs in NSW!

You’ll be greeted at the door by me, Amanda Ferrari, and my team – all parents who’ve walked this road ourselves.

Begin by exploring our website which is the most comprehensive resource for families looking for  boarding schools in Australia – built by rural parents, for rural parents.

We can’t wait to meet you at the event, where you can take your time, ask all the questions, and let the conversations flow. These schools love a good yarn.

Whether you’re new to the boarding school landscape or you have a generational history with particular schools, coming along to our events ensures that you’re getting current impartial information from the schools themselves.

And you never know, you might end up one of over 95 per cent of families who end up considering different schools to the ones they had been.

We’ll see you in Narrabri – where your family’s journey into boarding school begins.

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