Partnership with Australian Catholic University

We are pleased to share that Bacchus Marsh Grammar is partnering with Australian Catholic University (ACU) on a research initiative exploring how values-based education supports the development of empathy, resilience and ethical decision-making in young people.

This work will be undertaken through the Neal Institute for Character Education (NICE), which brings together ACU researchers with our staff, students and school community. The institute will focus on examining and strengthening the character education already embedded within our programs.

Named in honour of former principal Andrew Neal, the institute reflects a long-standing commitment to educating the whole person and supporting young people to learn and contribute meaningfully to their communities.

Through this partnership, staff will have access to research-informed professional learning, and the school will contribute to a broader evidence base around character education in practice.
We look forward to sharing more about this work with our community over time.

Andrew Perks – Deputy Principal: Culture and Character Education