Our Strategy
2023
– 2027
MAKING OF MEN
‘As he grows up, a boy’s province is the universe.’
Founding Headmaster Canon Morris, Sons of Magnus
MAKING OF MEN
Inspired by our vision, guided by our tenets, and true to our Anglican ethos, our mission is to nurture and inspire young men of character who will lead and serve in communities globally for the common good. province is the universe.’
Sons of Magnus
Our ethos
As an Anglican School, Churchie is devoted to a vision of humanity shaped by the image of God, made visible in Jesus, present in every human being.
Our vision
To be viewed—globally—as a leading Anglican day and boarding school for boys.
Our mission
THE MAKING OF MEN
To nurture and inspire men of character who will lead and serve in communities across the world for the common good.
Our tenets
Academic excellence
Personal growth
Spiritual awareness
Service
Our values
Integrity
Courage
Respect Faithfulness
We achieve the making of men through a holistic education across our four founding tenets:
ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE
The development of a strong intellect by engaging the pursuit of knowledge, truth and justice.
PERSONAL GROWTH
To grow and develop through a broad, liberal and balanced education.
SPIRITUAL AWARENESS
Through exploring and living the Christian faith in the Anglican tradition.
SERVICE
Living God’s grace by serving and leading in the world with compassion and a generous spirit.
Strategic initiatives and outcomes
Academic excellence
We will support and inspire our students to reach their potential by developing their curiosity, selfconfidence and capability, and engendering a willing and joyful commitment to life-long learning.
INITIATIVES
1. Preparation for life: develop and implement the Churchie learning framework.
2. Preparation for teaching: enrich teacher professional practice initiatives to support high-quality teaching.
3. Develop the Churchie Research Centre to build the School’s profile as a research-invested school.
4. Review the current educational pathways to prepare future-ready students.
5. Refine strategies for all students to maximise their academic potential.
OUTCOMES
• Students at all levels engaged and excited about learning
• Supportive and engaged staff, delivering exceptional professional practice
• Broad community and parent appreciation for the Churchie approach to learning
Spiritual awareness
Students will explore and live the Christian faith in the Anglican tradition.
INITIATIVES
1. Develop and implement a new RE curriculum.
2. Actively live the Anglican ethos and values through leadership and service opportunities.
3. Develop and implement Churchie’s Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP).
4. Renew Chaplaincy Services and celebrate the Chapel centenary.
OUTCOMES
• A willingness to explore faith in the Anglican tradition
• A Christian environment that is uplifting
2023
Personal growth
Students will grow and develop through a broad, liberal and balanced education.
INITIATIVES
1. Pursue excellence, success and participation in the cocurricular programme.
2. Promote the Churchie Boarding community as a great Australian boarding experience.
3. Refresh Pastoral Care and Outdoor Education programmes.
4. Develop a culture of, and framework for, wellbeing across Churchie.
5. Pursue responsible environmental stewardship.
6. Incorporate ‘voice’ of parents and stakeholders into key decision-making structures.
OUTCOMES
• A robust, positive school culture reflecting Anglican and Churchie values
• Responsible environmental stewardship
• Effective stakeholder voice incorporated into key school strategies
• All students embracing a well-balanced education
• A thriving, great Australian boarding school, supported by the whole school community.
• Flourishing pastoral care and wellbeing
Service
We will live God’s grace by serving others in our school, local, national and international communities.
INITIATIVES
1. Embed effective whole community engagement (including Anglican Schools Commission, parents, students, Old Boys, supporters and the broader community).
2. Identify service pathways for transformational experiences.
3. Enhance student leadership.
4. Investigate sustainable funding to serve our mission.
OUTCOMES
• A pervasive sense of serving others through leadership, actions and programmes
• A physical environment that is uplifting and empowering
• Fulfillment of Master Plan initiatives
2023 – 2027
