Pathways

MITS End of Term One Community Wrap‑Up

As Term One draws to a close, we proudly acknowledge the resilience, growth, and determination our senior fellas continue to show across both their learning and boarding journeys. This term, students have embraced new challenges, strengthened friendships, and consistently lived the MITS values of Respect, Courage, Culture and Care.

A key strength of the MITS model is how our community connects students with culturally safe, supportive, and empowering learning environments across our Melbourne Pathways Schools. This term, we celebrate achievements from senior fellas attending Parade College, St Kevin’s College, Trinity Grammar School, Richmond High School, De La Salle College, Brighton Grammar School, and St Leonard’s College.

Pathways School Highlights

Parade College 

Parade College continues to be a positive supportive environment for Ricky Henda that blends his chosen vocational pathway, with cultural safety and care. The long‑standing partnership between Parade and MITS has enabled Ricky to feel grounded and confident as he engages in leadership activities, sport, and the arts. 

St Kevin’s College – Excellence in Sports & Student Leadership

This term, Malakai Wright and Waylon Huddleston have made the St Kevin’s Firsts Footy team, with Malakai also contributing to the APS Touch Football premiership win. Both students look forward to strengthening academic results in term2, and they finish term one by taking part in their final school camp, the Year 11 One Step Beyond – Goldfields Mountain Biking Adventure.

Trinity Grammar School – Holistic Growth & Cultural Connection

Trinity Grammar School welcomed back Jacob Baird.  Jacob has embraced every opportunity since his return, including the recent Koorie Big Day Out alongside other MITS students at Pathways School and the House Music competition. Jacob is looking forward to Term 2 activities supportive and inclusive environment continues to support and broaden student aspirations.

Richmond High School 

We are pleased to welcome back Derek Wilson, who has returned to Melbourne and is now attending Richmond High School in Year 10. Derek has settled in positively, re‑establishing connections with the MITS community, footy peers at school, and re-engaging confidently in his senior school studies. 

De La Salle College – Learning Pathways & Student Achievement

Our De La Salle cohort—Anthony, Curtis, Christello, Jermaine, Keelan, Marius, and Evan—have enjoyed a term rich with purposeful learning, strong pastoral support, and community‑building experiences. In‑class learning support, sports carnivals, footy trials, and a dinner invitation to their peers from school have all contributed to a strong sense of belonging. The partnership between MITS and De La Salle continues to empower students with resilience, cultural pride, and confidence in their schooling journeys.

St Leonard’s College (Hampton) – Celebrating Des Morgan

Des Morgan has had an exceptional Term One, proudly representing himself and the MITS community both academically and in school sports. His strong engagement in the classroom, willingness to take on new challenges, and leadership within boarding life have been highlights. Des also excelled in Netball and Tennis this term and has played a valuable role in supporting the younger MITS Mob at St Leonard’s as they settle into school and community routines.

Brighton Grammar School

This term, Mara continues to show commitment to his learning, school life, and cultural growth—upholding the values of leadership, community connection, and pride in identity. As a Year 12 student at Brighton Grammar and our only Year 12 student, Mara’s follows in the footsteps of his ancestors and forges a new pathway for others to follow. 

Looking Forward

Our senior fellas have shown immense strength, pride, and perseverance this term. Their success is a reflection of the partnerships between MITS, families, Pathways Schools, volunteers, and the broader MITS community. As we head into Term Two, the fellas will face the challenge of improved attendance at school, giving one hundred per cent effort at homework, and look forward to continuing this journey—supporting our young people as they grow strong in identity, connected to community, and confident in their futures.