Director of Student Wellbeing

Fresh Term, Fresh Start!

I hope that for all of our young men the holidays provided some time for reflection, relaxation and renewal. The new term provides a wonderful opportunity to make a fresh start and set goals to achieve success in all aspects of school and personal life. 

Community, Integrity, Justice, Kindness, Learning 

Our values shape the way in which we wish to 'form' our young men. We are committed to behaviour formation rather than behaviour management as it recognises that our boys will sometimes make mistakes and poor choices, but it is by working through these issues together that we can educate boys about their behaviour and provide them with rich learnings that help them to make better decisions in the future when faced with a range of circumstances, some of which could have life changing or serious consequences. In this way our boys are formed in behaviour rather than behaviour managed or simply punished. 

This environment provides the opportunity for all boys to start the term by putting their 'best foot forward'. Wearing our uniform proudly and correctly, upholding our Daily Absolutes of the Virgilian Way, being kind to others and giving 100% effort in class, are all simple ways that boys can make a fresh start to the term and position themselves to enjoy success in all school endeavors in Term 3. 

In encouraging our boys to put their best foot forward to start the term, I would also like to sincerely thank our parents who support the College in forming our young men. 

Bus Safety

Every bus journey to and from school should be a safe, enjoyable and calm experience for all students. It provides the opportunity to mentally prepare for the day ahead or wind down after the school day. By following the Bus Code of Conduct all students can play a role in contributing to a safer and more enjoyable travel experience for everyone on board. Students have been reminded of the Bus and Transport of Code of Conduct in Pastoral Care and I request parents to have a conversation about this at home to ensure your son understands his personal responsibility. Students whose behaviour represents a threat to the safety of other travelers may lose their right to travel on the bus. In such cases, we will communicate with parents accordingly. Your support is greatly appreciated.