Flourishing at Bacchus Marsh Grammar.
Last week, I had the privilege of attending and presenting at the Australian Character Education Summit, held at The King’s School in Sydney. This conference brought together educators and academics from around the world to discuss, investigate, and explore the concept of character and virtue and in particular how these elements are embedded within an educational context.
The experience reinforced the significance of character education as a fundamental aspect of the lives of our students and the broader school community that is Bacchus Marsh Grammar. Our school motto, Doctrina Vitae, “Education for Life” aligns with the aims of character education, which ultimately seeks to promote human flourishing. This flourishing occurs through the acquisition of knowledge, skills, and experiences, and at Bacchus Marsh Grammar, we are committed to educating and supporting our students throughout this journey.
At Bacchus Marsh Grammar, students not only “catch” character through example, but are also explicitly taught character and encouraged to seek out opportunities to demonstrate and reflect upon it. Our character education program emphasises not only intellectual development, but also moral, performance, and civic dimensions of the self.
As we celebrate and congratulate our VCE students on their graduation and final week of school, we wish them every success in their upcoming examinations. We also remind them that graduating from Bacchus Marsh Grammar is not the end, but rather a meaningful step toward a life of flourishing, fulfilling their potential, and contributing meaningfully to society.
Andrew Perks – Deputy Principal: Culture and Character Education
