A 13-strong group of boys’ schools across the South Island are uniting to help address the challenges faced by young men.

This group is hoping to improve the outcomes for these boys - in both education and society.

One of the schools involved is St Thomas of Canterbury College, and principal Steve Hart says new data has exposed the issues young men are facing in the modern world.

"Until they understand who they really are and where they fit in, it can be quite difficult getting those really positive outcomes."

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