Bacchus Marsh Grammar School Culture

I would like to congratulate all staff and students on a wonderful start to the year. It has certainly been a busy beginning and, while there have been many new initiatives and changes across all campuses, the way in which staff and students have embraced these developments and supported one another has been outstanding.

At the end of last year, I spoke to our community about “Our Bacchus Marsh Grammar Culture.” Our culture reflects how we are perceived, how we conduct ourselves, and who we are as a community. It encompasses our values, beliefs, practices, and norms. It includes our traditions and our language. It defines how things are done at Bacchus Marsh Grammar.

Today, I would like to highlight one particular aspect of this culture: “How We Look.”

I believe the four key pillars of our school have been exemplified exceptionally well over the past three weeks. Staff and students have demonstrated Reliability by moving promptly between classes and arriving on time. They have shown Professionalism in their approach to lessons and in the manner in which they present themselves in their uniforms. Both staff and students have been Organised, ensuring they are well prepared and structured in their work. Furthermore, our community has been Flourishing, drawing on the support of those around them and fostering a collegiate environment that benefits us all.

In recent weeks, our “Virtue in Practice” has focused on Gratitude. I encourage you to continue reinforcing this message with our students, guiding them to appreciate the many blessings in their lives, not least the opportunity to attend such an outstanding school.

In the words of Elie Wiesel:

“For me, every hour is grace. And I feel gratitude in my heart each time I can meet someone and look at his or her smile.”

Andrew Perks – Deputy Principal: Culture and Character Education