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Brave Hearts, Bold Minds

A Framework for developing the Character and Care of Boys

Dr Ian PM Lambert and Dr Hugh Chilton

Who are you? Why are you here?

The need for a Framework for Character and Care Developing a Framework for Character and Care Our Brave Hearts Bold Minds Framework in action

Founded 1893 8 campuses 2,065 students 222 boarders 373 staff + 250 casuals

The need for a Framework for Character and Care Developing a Framework for Character and Care Our Brave Hearts Bold Minds Framework in action

The need for a framework

‘Lost boys’ ‘Toxic men’ ‘Sick society’

Boys face

1 in 4

experience mental health challenges

70%

more enterprise skills needed

31.5%

650,000 under or unemployed

56%

Independent by 24 years

4.7yrs

Average to full time work

Foundation for Young Australians 2017

“It is wrong to assume that young people eventually ‘find their way’– our research indicates this is not the case, especially for those without access to additional support.”

Mitchell Institute (2017)

The need for a framework

The need for a framework

“… insulated by insensibility …” Thomas Merton

The need for a framework

“The homeless mind.” Peter Berger

The need for a framework

“The question is not whether to engage in character formation. The question is what kind of character you are forming.”

Professor John Haldane

Is school working?

Nearly half of all Year 9 students do not find school engaging.

Mitchell Institute (2017)

Revolution is required

Revolution is required

PISA Scores Funding per student

School Education Funding and Outcomes, Australia 2030, Innovation and Science Australia, 2017

Science Mathematics Reading Total Government Funding

Revolution is required

Photo: AAP

“Australian education has failed a generation of Australian school children by not enabling them to reach their full learning potential.”

David Gonski, Through Growth to Achievement, 2018

Revolution is required

Photo: AAP

“Dealing with this situation requires a significant shift in aspirations, approach, and practice...”

David Gonski, Through Growth to Achievement, 2018

The need for a Framework for Character and Care Developing a Framework for Character and Care Our Brave Hearts Bold Minds Framework in action

Developing a Framework for Education

Create a shared understanding of

Developing a Framework for Character and Care

Ends

Why do we exist?

‘Higher learning for the common weal’

Developing a Framework for Character & Care

In seeking to serve God faithfully, The Scots College exists to inspire boys to learn, lead and serve as they strive for excellence together.

‘Higher learning for the common weal’ Rev James Smith White, 1893

Our values

Developing a Framework for Character and Care

The Quest for Excellence through adventure, curiosity, creativity and personal growth Our Faith and Tradition which inspire truth, honour, loyalty and commitment Leadership Through Teams in a spirit of service, compassion, humour and community

‘We seek to cultivate a body of graduates who are well-rounded, successful men of faith and independent mind who influence their nation for the greater good and who strive to be worthy of their forefathers.’

Developing a Framework for Character and Care

Developing a Framework for Character and Care

Create a shared understanding of

Ends Experience

Why do we exist? How should learning look?

Icons

Architecture

Dress

Teaching spaces

Chapel

Sports

Co-Curricular

Music

Co-Curricular

Glengarry

Bannockburn

Traditions

Developing a Framework for Character and Care

Create a shared understanding of

Ends Experience Expertise

What does ‘best’ look like? Why do we exist? How should learning look?

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BRAVE HEARTS BOLD MINDS

Types of character Key questions Our Values Graduate Qualities Outcomes

Performance Who am I? The Quest for Excellence Adventure Motivated to pursue scholarship, learning and mastery as an integral part of a disciplined and rewarding life. Curiosity Creativity Personal Growth Moral Where do I fit in? Our Faith and Tradition Truth Formed with an understanding of our Christian faith and a worldview that encompasses knowledge of the past, perceptive insight into the present, and innovative thinking about our global future. Honour Loyalty Commitment Civic How can I serve

• thers?

Leadership Through Teams Service Engaged in wise, principled and compassionate service to their College, their community and their world. Compassion Humour Community

Curiosity Exploration Wonder Mastery Adventure Courage & Conviction Character and Care Experiential Education Design Thinking and Creativity Mind, Body, Spirit Entrepreneur- ship & Social Leadership Experience Developmental Stages Ends Graduate Profile Expertise The Patribus Initiatives

Brave Hearts, Bold Minds: The Learning Journey of a Fine Scots Boy

“We seek to cultivate a body of graduates who are well- rounded, successful men of faith and independent mind who influence their nation for the greater good and who strive to be worthy of their forefathers.”

Our Graduate

Graduate qualities

Adventure Curiosity Creativity Personal Growth Truth Honour Loyalty Commitment Service Compassion Humour Community

Ends: Graduate Profile

Types of character Performance Moral Civic Key questions Who am I? Where do I fit in? How can I serve

• thers?

Our values The Quest for Excellence Our Faith and Tradition Leadership Through Teams Outcomes

Motivated to pursue scholarship, learning and mastery as an integral part of a disciplined and rewarding life. Formed with an understanding of our Christian faith and a worldview that encompasses knowledge of the past, perceptive insight into the present, and innovative thinking about our global future. Engaged in wise, principled and compassionate service to their College, their community and their world.

Curiosity in the world Transition Cubs & Lions Exploration in the world Kindergarten to Year 1 Wonder in the World Years 2 to 4

Curiosity Exploration Wonder Mastery Adventure Courage & Conviction

Mastery in the World Years 5 to 6 Adventure in the World Years 7 to 9 Courage and Conviction in the World Years 7 to 9

Experience: Developmental Stages

Character and Care Experiential Education Design Thinking and Creativity Mind, Body, Spirit Entrepreneur- ship & Social Leadership

Expertise: The Patribus Model

Expertise: The Patribus Model

Types of character Key questions Our Values Graduate Qualities Outcomes

Performance Who am I? The Quest for Excellence Adventure Motivated to pursue scholarship, learning and mastery as an integral part of a disciplined and rewarding life. Curiosity Creativity Personal Growth Moral Where do I fit in? Our Faith and Tradition Truth Formed with an understanding of our Christian faith and a worldview that encompasses knowledge of the past, perceptive insight into the present, and innovative thinking about our global future. Honour Loyalty Commitment Civic How can I serve

• thers?

Leadership Through Teams Service Engaged in wise, principled and compassionate service to their College, their community and their world. Compassion Humour Community

Curiosity Exploration Wonder Mastery Adventure Courage & Conviction Character and Care Experiential Education Design Thinking and Creativity Mind, Body, Spirit Entrepreneur- ship & Social Leadership 6 Developmental Phases Defining themes of the journey Graduate Profile Dimensions and goals of character formation The 5 Patribus Initiatives Expertise driving educational design

Brave Hearts, Bold Minds: The Learning Journey of a Fine Scots Boy

Thank you

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