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Advancing learning that appreciates beauty, pursues goodness and discerns truth
Boys find purpose in a relationally rich environment that cultivates powerful learners.
This aspiration seeks to advance a far more expansive and exciting orientation of learning; one that is well beyond the narrow goal of attaining an ATAR. Today, many scholars lament that schooling has become‘ less human’ and in many cases, merely a means to an end. Indeed, increasingly, the goals or purposes of education are being conceptualised as preparation for university which has led to a hyper-standardisation of school environments. Significantly, scholars claim that this conceptualisation is directly counter to the healthy and holistic development of students. In prioritising beauty, goodness, and truth we are committed to creating learning experiences that: – Inspire our boys to love learning through experiences that engender wonder – Foster creativity and curiosity, whilst challenging our boys to think critically – Cultivate the skills and dispositions that underpin the qualities of sophisticated learners
Key areas of focus and associated projects
Our aspirations and projects at a glance
1 / We will improve learning experiences by:
– Developing a Teaching and Learning Framework – Creating challenge and growth programs – Improving our sporting programs
2 / We will enhance our systems and structures to ensure each boy is known and valued through:
– Optimising our technology systems
– Implementing data-informed practices
– Improving our pastoral care programs and structures
3 / We will establish new opportunities for boys to explore and be prepared for life beyond Scotch by:
– Strengthening our Future Pathways and careers programs – Gathering and utilising graduate data
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Championing progress, inspired by our past
Our pursuit of excellence in boys’ education is borne of our Scottish Presbyterian heritage.
This aspiration focuses on our long history of upholding an ethic of excellence. Inspired by our Christian heritage and the ideals of the Scottish Enlightenment, this Plan reaffirms our commitment to ongoing improvement. As such, we are committed to: – Further building the capacity of our staff so that we maintain Scotch’ s reputation as a place of teaching excellence – Further uniting the Scotch Family as a community committed to service and contribution – Ensuring practices, plans and programs are thoroughly developed and scrutinised to ensure wise stewardship of all activities and resources
Key areas of focus and associated projects
1 / We will invest in our people and structures to champion progress through: – Developing a professional learning program – Implementing a People and Culture strategy – Founding a research institute
2 / We will provide facilities and systems that align with and enable our strategic aspirations by: – Developing a Master Plan – Optimising our outdoor education properties – Establishing a robust IT infrastructure – Implementing a communications strategy and platforms
3 / We will advance Scotch through a culture of ongoing improvement and stewardship by: – Continuing our responsible financial stewardship – Implementing a fundraising strategy – Future-proofing our boarding operations – Optimising our admissions process – Strengthening our creative and performing arts program – Committing to environmental sustainability
4 / We will elevate the influence of the Cardinal Thread within and beyond the Scotch Family through: – Improving our organisational culture – Building our First Nations relationships – Expanding our community engagement
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