FROM THE HEADMASTER
the value of of teamwork
Several years ago our student leaders developed our 3G Trademark which outlined three pillars that they would focus on to support the enhancement of a culture of excellence throughout the School .
The pillars of Professional , United and Committed have been reinforced ever since and the corresponding behaviours linked to each pillar , reinforcing our expectations and aspirations for all students .
In an era in which individualism and selfcenteredness can go unchallenged and social media images remain prominent , our young people are at times at risk of forgetting the value of the collective and the importance of achieving aspirations together . Having ‘ United ’ as one of the 3G pillars calls our students to think more broadly and to look beyond themselves , ever aware of the power of the group and working as a team .
Just one example this year has been the community ’ s response to the World ’ s Greatest Shave fundraising event in support of the Leukaemia Foundation . To raise over $ 93,000 and to be the number one contributing organisation in Australia is an exceptional achievement .
When our School Values were reviewed by the entire community in 2012 , ‘ Teamwork ’ was included as a core value , with the understanding that we could achieve far more through collaboration and utilising the power of various groups of people , in a wide range of settings .
Throughout the various stages of my teaching career I have remained passionate about developing exceptional cultures within the various groups I have led .
As a die-hard basketball fanatic I loved coaching and the challenge of creating exceptional teams who would put it all on the line for each other , whilst not being concerned about individual accolades . I am a massive fan of the NBA team the San Antonio Spurs because of their culture and the way they play the game . It is inspiring to watch them play their brand of team-first unselfish basketball .
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