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’
1 in 4 70% experience mental more enterprise health challenges skills needed Boys face 31.5 % 650,000 under or unemployed Foundation for Young Australians 2017 56 % 4.7 yrs Independent Average to full by 24 years time work
The need for a framework “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 “… 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?
Revolution is required Nearly half of all Year 9 students do not find school engaging. Mitchell Institute (2017)
Revolution is required Science Mathematics Reading Funding per student PISA Scores Total Government Funding School Education Funding and Outcomes, Australia 2030 , Innovation and Science Australia, 2017
Revolution is required “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 Photo: AAP
Revolution is required “Dealing with this situation requires a significant shift in aspirations, approach, and practice...” David Gonski, Through Growth to Achievement , 2018 Photo: AAP
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
Developing a Framework for Character and Care Create a shared understanding of 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
Developing a Framework for Character and Care ‘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 Create a shared understanding of Ends Experience Why do we exist? How should learning look?
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Co-Curricular
Glengarry
Bannockburn
Traditions
Developing a Framework for Character and Care Create a shared understanding of Ends Experience Expertise Why do we exist? What does ‘best’ look like? How should learning look?
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BRAVE HEARTS BOLD MINDS
Brave Hearts, Bold Minds: The Learning Journey of a Fine Scots Boy Experience Courage & Curiosity Exploration Wonder Mastery Adventure Developmental Stages Conviction Types of Key Our Graduate Outcomes character questions Values Qualities Performance Who am I? The Quest for Adventure Motivated to pursue scholarship, learning and Excellence mastery as an integral part of a disciplined and Curiosity rewarding life. Creativity Personal Growth Ends Moral Where do I Our Faith and Truth Formed with an understanding of our Christian faith Graduate Profile fit in? Tradition and a worldview that encompasses knowledge of Honour the past, perceptive insight into the present, and Loyalty innovative thinking about our global future. Commitment Civic How can I Leadership Service Engaged in wise, principled and compassionate serve Through service to their College, their community and their Compassion others? Teams world. Humour Community Entrepreneur- Expertise Character Experiential Design Thinking Mind, Body, ship & Social The Patribus Initiatives and Care Education and Creativity Spirit Leadership
Our Graduate “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.”
Ends: Graduate Profile Types of Key Our Graduate qualities Outcomes character questions values Adventure Performance Who am I? The Quest Motivated to pursue scholarship, learning and for mastery as an integral part of a disciplined and Curiosity rewarding life. Excellence Creativity Personal Growth Truth Our Faith Where do I Formed with an understanding of our Christian Moral faith and a worldview that encompasses and fit in? Honour knowledge of the past, perceptive insight into Tradition Loyalty the present, and innovative thinking about our global future. Commitment Service Leadership Civic How can I Engaged in wise, principled and compassionate Compassion Through service to their College, their community and serve their world. Humour Teams others? Community
Experience: Developmental Stages Courage & Curiosity Exploration Wonder Mastery Adventure Conviction Courage and Conviction Adventure in the World in the World Mastery Years 7 to 9 Years 7 to 9 in the World Wonder Years 5 to 6 in the World Exploration Years 2 to 4 in the world Curiosity Kindergarten to Year 1 in the world Transition Cubs & Lions
Expertise: The Patribus Model Entrepreneur- Character Experiential Design Thinking Mind, Body, ship & Social and Care Education and Creativity Spirit Leadership
Expertise: The Patribus Model
Brave Hearts, Bold Minds: The Learning Journey of a Fine Scots Boy 6 Developmental Phases Courage & Curiosity Exploration Wonder Mastery Adventure Defining themes of the Conviction journey Types of Key Our Graduate Outcomes character questions Values Qualities Performance Who am I? The Quest for Adventure Motivated to pursue scholarship, learning and Excellence mastery as an integral part of a disciplined and Curiosity rewarding life. Creativity Personal Growth Graduate Profile Moral Where do I Our Faith and Truth Formed with an understanding of our Christian faith Dimensions and goals of fit in? Tradition and a worldview that encompasses knowledge of Honour character formation the past, perceptive insight into the present, and Loyalty innovative thinking about our global future. Commitment Civic How can I Leadership Service Engaged in wise, principled and compassionate serve Through service to their College, their community and their Compassion others? Teams world. Humour Community The 5 Patribus Initiatives Entrepreneur- Character Experiential Design Thinking Mind, Body, Expertise driving ship & Social and Care Education and Creativity Spirit educational design Leadership
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