From the Principal

 Dear Parents, Students and Friends of St Virgil’s, 

National Reconciliation Week 

National Reconciliation Week is a time for all Australians to learn about our shared histories, cultures, and achievements, and to explore how each of us can contribute to achieving reconciliation in Australia. The dates for National Reconciliation Week remain the same each year; 26 May to 3 June. These dates commemorate two significant milestones in the reconciliation journey – the successful 1967 referendum, and the High Court Mabo decision respectively. St Virgil’s College is committed to reconciliation, and this commitment is reflected in the College’s Strategic Directions. The College has been recognized as a leader for its work in this area especially with regards to the College’s Reconciliation Action Plan which has had widespread community input and ownership. This year’s National Reconciliation Week theme: Bridging Now to Next, reflects the ongoing connection between past, present and future. Students at both the Junior and Senior campuses engaged in a range of learning experiences as part of National Reconciliation Week. 

Student Free Day – Friday June 6

Next week, on Friday June 6 the Junior school and Senior school staff of St Virgil’s College, will undertake a range of professional learning activities including moderation for our senior school teachers. This is done with all TASC teachers from across the state to ensure consistency in teacher judgements. The other significant piece of work is the development of a new College Strategic Plan. Mr. Bob White – former EREA Principal and National EREA Director of Identity & Formation will be our facilitator for the day and will work with all key stakeholders to assist in the formation of our College Strategic Plan. The College Strategic Plan will be an important document setting the direction of our College for the next three years. A Strategic Planning Task force has been established made up of key stakeholders who will discern the data and to formulate the strategic directions for the future. It is anticipated that this document will be finalized and ready for publication prior to the end of the year.  

Staffing Update

Mr. Tim Smith, Design & Technology Teacher has advised me of his intention to resign from his position at the end of the term. Mr. Smith’s last day will be Friday 4 July, and we wish him all the very best for the future. Advertising for Mr. Smith’s replacement is underway, and I will advise the College community of his replacement in the near future. 

Scholarships / Bursaries

The College is grateful of the generosity of the Old Virgilian Association and other College benefactors to make available a number of scholarships and bursaries. The following scholarships and bursaries were made available to new and current students.   

Academic Scholarships were awarded from the results of a Scholarship Test conducted by EduTest. Academic Scholarships offer students tuition fee relief in Years 11 & 12.

Music Scholarships are offered for entry at Year 7. These scholarships offer students tuition fee relief in Years 7-9. Students attended a live audition and music aptitude test with College music staff followed by an interview with the Director of Music and Principal. 

All- Round Excellence Bursaries Years 7 & 11 incorporate areas such as leadership, the arts, outdoor education, service and co-ccuricular activities. These bursaries are for two years and provide tuition fee relief for successful applicants. Students completed an online application followed by an interview with a member of the College Leadership Team. 

I am thrilled to announce that the following students have been successful in receiving an Academic Scholarship / All-Round Excellence Bursary in 2026. 

Academic Scholarships

Harold Gatty Academic Scholarship: Zavier Dadswell-Booth

Leo Doyle Memorial Academic Scholarship: Xavier Medina

OVA Academic Scholarship: Sam Lee

Sir John Galvin Memorial Academic Scholarship: Clement McKenna

Year 7 Music Scholarships

Reuben Schaller

Edward Hickey

Louis McKay

All Round Excellence Bursary - Year 11 2026 

Trent Smith

Spencer Hallsworth

All Round Excellence Bursary - Year 7 2026 

Clancy Gillie – St Virgil's College Junior School

Henry Kelly – Lansdowne Crescent Primary School

We are extremely proud of these young men and we look forward to them contributing to the life of the College and achieving their personal best in the coming years. 

Best wishes for the week ahead.

Jon Franzin 

PRINCIPAL