IBSC the Modern Boy

Challenges, Resilience, and the Schools Built for Them

modern boyA Free Online Program for Members Featuring IBSC Trustees

November 2, 2026

   

Boys' schools are intentionally designed around the development of the whole boy: his curiosity, his character, his resilience, the relationships that shape his learning, and his ability to grow through challenge and setbacks. They are environments where boys are truly known, supported, and inspired to thrive. In these spaces, boys gain the confidence and clarity to contribute positively to the world around them.

Boys today are growing up in a world of both real complexity and real opportunity. Digital environments can be isolating, outside influences can be difficult to interpret, and pressures can build in ways that are not always visible. Boys' schools understand these dynamics deeply. The question is not whether these challenges exist, but how a deliberately designed, whole-boy education equips boys to meet them with confidence and purpose.

This panel will center boys' mental health and well-being as the foundation for everything else. From there, schools can better understand the role of technology in shaping how boys think and feel, the messages they encounter about masculinity, and the day-to-day realities of being a boy in 2026.

The panelists bring diverse school contexts and perspectives to this important conversation, each offering practical insights drawn from their work with boys and their shared commitment to helping boys flourish.

Attend this interactive session online to:

  • Gain practical strategies for embedding mental health and well-being at the center of school life.
  • Hear how schools are approaching technology in ways that support boys' well-being and connection.
  • Learn how leaders are helping boys interpret messages about masculinity in their own school contexts.
  • Connect with leaders and peers across diverse boys' school contexts tackling the same questions.

Who Should Attend?

Leaders and educators in boys' schools who wish to explore the foundational strengths that define excellence in today's boys' education globally should attend.

Format

Available exclusively to IBSC members, this free 60-minute session includes a 45-minute presentation followed by 15 minutes for Q&A.

Tuesday, Monday, November 2, 2026, 4:00 PM EST, 9:00 PM GMT, 10:00 PM CET, 11:00 PM CAT
Tuesday, November 3, 2026, 5:00 AM AWST, 7:00 AM AEST, 7:30 AM ACDT, 8:00 AM AEDT, 10:00 AM NZDT
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60 minutes

All attendees registered for the live session also gain access to the event recording and any associated resources for 21 days after the event. Even if your schedule cannot accommodate the live event, register so you can watch the recording at your convenience.

Please note: The recording of this event is exclusively for registered attendees’ individual use. We kindly request your cooperation in maintaining the integrity of the content.

Registration

You must register to attend this free event, available exclusively to IBSC members.

Please note: Watch your email for login information on October 30, 2026. If you registered for the event later than this date, watch for login information within 24 hours.

Participation certificates: Participants present for the live online session will receive a certificate of participation within two weeks of the event.

Moderator

David Dini
Headmaster, St. Mark’s School of Texas (United States)
Chair, IBSC Board of Trustees

Panelists

Jamal Adams
President, Loyola High School of Los Angeles (United States)
Trustee, IBSC Board of Trustees

Dean Dell'Oro
Head of School, Hale School (Australia)
Trustee, IBSC Board of Trustees

Garth Shaw
Headmaster, Northwood School (South Africa)
Trustee, IBSC Board of Trustees

Questions?

Please contact Bruce Collins at collins@theibsc.org.