We were thrilled to have respected youth advocates and educators Daniel Principe and Emma Tabacaru visit Emmanuel to speak with our Senior School students.
Through engaging workshops, our students explored healthy relationships, consent, positive body image and healthy masculinity.
We are grateful for opportunities like this that equip our young people with the knowledge, confidence and character to engage thoughtfully and respectfully with the world around them.
Explore more of their work below
Emma Tabacaru joined us on our podcast, Your School Journey
In this episode, Mal Galer is joined by Emma Tabacaru (Founder of Pippin Girl, educator, author and youth speaker) to explore the real pressures shaping young girls’ lives today — from body image and puberty to social media and identity.
Emma draws on her extensive experience as a teacher, pastoral carer and youth presenter, and the work she does through Pippin Girl — a trusted movement producing honest, values-based guides and resources to help girls navigate puberty, friendships, the online world, relationships and self-worth with confidence and clarity.
Together, they unpack how cultural messaging and digital comparison train young minds to prioritise appearance over wellbeing, why so many girls struggle with body dissatisfaction at increasingly younger ages, and how parents and schools can support healthy self-image and resilience. Emma shares practical insights on having age-appropriate conversations about bodies, boundaries, relationships and online influence — minus the awkwardness, and with real compassion.
The discussion also highlights the value of creating spaces where girls feel heard, supported and equipped to think critically about the world around them. Emma offers actionable guidance for families and educators looking to champion authenticity, connection and courage in girls’ lives.
This episode is a thoughtful, hopeful conversation about raising girls who know their worth, trust their bodies and step into life with purpose — rooted in the belief that honest guidance and informed support can change the narrative for the next generation.
“I would be bold enough to say that as parents, it is our job to guide our daughter’s heart until they can guide their own.”
Emma Tabacaru
