From the Acting Principal
Mr Daniel Lapolla
Dear Parents, Students, and Friends of St Virgil’s College,
A key takeaway from my the EREA National Principal’s gathering this week was centred around the words from Father Greg Boyle who Zoomed in from the United States. When asked about teaching others to be resilient his response was
“People who are loved and cherished are resilient.”
We can at times get too focused on creating courses on how to teach young people to be resilient. However, when we all feel as though we belong, when we are loved and cherished, we become better equipped to deal with the world around us.
Whole College Liturgy
Tradition, ritual and legacy are of particular importance as we continue to build upon the connection and togetherness of a Kindergarten to Year 12 College. Providing opportunities to come together and to demonstrate the significance of a student’s journey through the year levels is of importance. To see the smiling faces of our little prep students looking up and our Year 12 students was fantastic. I would like to thank our Junior School staff for preparing our younger students so well and we look forward to further opportunities to come together. At the Senior School, I would like to commend Mr Venter, Mrs Ball and our choir for all of their contributions, which was a great celebration.
School Drop off Senior School
Please note that staff are on active yard duty from 8.20 am each morning. If students are dropped off at Austins Ferry prior to 8.00 am we hold significant duty of care concerns. If students are getting dropped off between 7.00 am and 7.30 am, I suggest that an element of investigation into bus timetables and or arrangements with parents/carers in terms of morning routines needs to occur. Please note that students who are identified as being on site too early will be directed to wait outside the main office and our administration staff will need to contact home to relay this message of concern.
Schools Concert: More Words and Music at St Virgil’s College - Tasmania Symphony Orchestra
On Tuesday 13 May, the Tasmanian Symphony Orchestra will be performing two concerts at the Joyce Performing Centre at the Senior Campus. These concerts, titled "More Words and Music", feature the Mini Tasmanian Symphony Orchestra and are aimed at primary school aged students. Audience members will have the opportunity to direct the musicians and learn how words can shape music. The concerts also feature a musical performance of The Flying Orchestra by the Australian author Clare McFadden and music by Joe Twist, the arranger of the 'Bluey' theme music. Register now.
Years 7 and 11 Scholarships and Bursaries 2026
As per the previous EdSmart communication, applications are now open for Scholarships and Bursaries 2026. Please visit the College Website for application details.
Year 7 Scholarships 2026
Academic (Applications - Due Friday 14 March 2025)
Music (Applications - Due Friday 28 March 2025)
Year 7 All-Round Excellence Bursaries 2026
Applications - Due Friday 14 March 2025
Sport
Creative and performing art
Leadership
Year 11 Academic Scholarships 2026
The following academic scholarships will be offered for 2026.
Applications - Due Friday 14 March 2025 with the Scholarship Test held on Saturday 22 March 2025
Harold Gatty Memorial Scholarship
Old Virgilians Association Memorial Scholarship
Leo Doyle Memorial Scholarship
Sir John Galvin Memorial Scholarship
Year 11 All-Round Excellence Bursaries 2026
The following Bursaries will be offered for 2026.
Applications - Due Friday 14 March 2025
Academic Studies
Leadership
Music
The Arts
Outdoor Education
Service
Co-curricular
Staffing Update
Mr Ted Bartle will unfortunately be leaving us in Week 8. We wish Mr Bartle well as he commences his full time study within the realm of psychology. We thank Mr Bartle for his contributions to the St Virgil’s College community throughout his time. I also wish to thank and congratulate Mrs Diana Cubit and Mr Hudson Arkley who will be assuming further responsibilities as a result of Mr Bartle’s resignation.