The Rugby Table
Conversations for parents. Ideas for growing families.
Parenting brings questions, discoveries and plenty of perspectives. The Rugby Table is a series of conversations at Rugby School Hanoi, bringing parents together to explore topics that shape children’s everyday lives.
From screen time and boundaries to food, play and big feelings, each session offers a chance to share ideas and learn from one another.
Series Information
- Wednesday mornings
- 10.00-11.30am
- Library, Rugby School Hanoi, Ciputra Hanoi
Sign up for the Rugby Table series
As places are intentionally limited to maintain a smaller and more personal atmosphere, advance registration is kindly requested.
Growing Up with Screens
Presenter: Mr Mark Symmonds, Head of Pre-Prep
Screens are part of children’s everyday lives. This session will explore how families can set thoughtful boundaries, support healthy habits and talk with children about their use of technology.
Mixed Family Parenting
Presenters: Ms Mai Khoi
Every family brings its own languages, traditions and ways of doing things. Ms Mai Khoi will share perspectives on building understanding at home and helping children feel connected to the different parts of their family identity.
Kind but Firm: Parenting with Boundaries
Presenter: Ms Alison Lawson - Pre-Prep Teacher
Children need both warmth and clear boundaries. This conversation will look at how parents can respond calmly, set expectations and help children understand limits.
They’re Just Playing… Aren’t They?
Presenter: Ms Peta Turner - Pre-Prep Teacher
Play is one of the ways young children make sense of the world. Join Peta to explore what children may be learning through play and how adults can support it.
The Power of Pretend: How Drama Helps Young Children Grow
Presenter: Lilli Scheiber - Pre-Prep Teacher
When children invent characters and stories, they are practising more than imagination. This session will explore how pretend play and drama can support communication, confidence and understanding.