We Belong to a Connected, Engaged and Caring Community' 2021 - 2024 Strategic Plan
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‘We Belong to a Connected, Engaged and Caring Community’ 2021 - 2024 Strategic Plan
Acknowledgement
of Country
We acknowledge the muwinina people, the Traditional
Custodians who have walked upon and cared for this
land for thousands of years.
We acknowledge the continued deep spiritual
attachment and relationship of Aboriginal and
Torres Strait Islander peoples to Country and commit
At St Virgil’s we aspire through our words ourselves to the ongoing journey of Reconciliation.
and deeds to be faithful to the four
touchstones of the EREA Charter:
Gospel Spirituality Liberating Education Justice and Solidarity Inclusive Community
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‘A Connected, Engaged 2021-2024
and Caring Community’ Strategic Statements
2021-2024 Strategic Plan
Following extensive primary and secondary research and ongoing The Strategic Statements are founded upon the College’s authentic
community consultation, the College’s 2021-2024 Strategic Plan, expression of the touchstones of the EREA Charter and the pillars of the
‘A Connected, Engaged and Caring Community’ has been promulgated Archbishop’s Charter for Catholic Education in Tasmania.
by the College’s Advisory Council on behalf of Edmund Rice Education
Australia (EREA). Scriptural Context Values
Providing an authentic expression of the Our values are an authentic, lived
The Plan will be a foundation for innovation, By Deeds not Words our community will bring touchstones of the EREA Charter by ‘acting representation of who we are and who we
growth, learning and celebration as the these plans to fruition, at all times listening to justly, loving tenderly and walking humbly aspire to be. They shape and inform our
College enters an exciting era in its long and student voice by placing our young men at the with God’ (Micah 6:8). culture and are clearly evident in all
distinguished history, becoming Tasmania’s centre of all decision-making processes. interactions with members of our community.
only Kindergarten to Year 12 Catholic school The authentic expression of our values
for boys from 2024.
This will ensure that this Strategic Plan is an
authentic expression of the aspirations of the
Vision defines our community and is the basis
The hallmark of St Virgil’s College is a strong St Virgil’s community and will shape the Inspired by the example of Jesus and the for all planning, decision making, reflection
connection to its community. Traditions have development of an outstanding Catholic faithful service of Blessed Edmund Rice, we and renewal.
been passed on from generation to school for boys that is recognised and strive to create a learning community where • Community
generation by proud, passionate and socially celebrated for being a connected, engaged each boy is known and valued, inspired and • Integrity
aware Virgilians, who inspired by the example and caring community. empowered to contribute to the realisation of
• Justice
of Jesus of the Gospels and the charism of the a just, peaceful and hope-filled world for all.
• Kindness
Blessed Edmund Rice are committed to
• Learning
creating a fair and just society and a better
world for all. Mission
This is the basis of a St Virgil’s College We strive to build a Catholic learning
Liberating Education, the outcomes of which community where we can become people of
will not be realised in terms of numbers or faith, generosity, excellence and integrity,
scores, but in the difference our young men connected in our desire to serve and care for
make to the lives of others in our community. each other, the marginalised and our
environment.
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We Belong Strategic
to a Community Imperatives
The College is blessed to be part of a network of organisations that exist To achieve the aspirations of the College community it is essential to
to help children reach their God given potential. develop, manage and review, time and performance-based action plans
in a variety of key strategic areas.
We are an instrument of the Catholic Church
in bringing God’s eternal love and hope to
These plans are based upon extensive All plans are an authentic expression of
people and have active and engaged
research and reflect the expertise and wisdom our strategic statements and commitment to
partnerships with parishes and the Tasmanian
of key members of our community as well as the Charters of EREA and the Archbishop
Catholic Education Office. This sense of
belonging is enshrined within the Archbishop’s Liberating contemporary educational best practice. of Hobart. The Strategic Imperatives for
2021-2024 are:
Charter for Catholic education which has at its
heart the following four pillars:
Education
•
•
Catholic Identity
Learning Identity, Justice and Peace
• Leadership
• Mission
Gospel Liberating Education
St Virgil’s College is a proud part of Edmund Spirituality
Rice Education Australia (EREA), a network
of over 50 schools which seeks to bring the
People and Culture
Gospels alive for children through the
example of Blessed Edmund Rice who
provided a liberating education to the poor Inclusive
Sharing Our Stories
boys of Waterford in Ireland in the 1800s.
Community
His work inspired Christian Brothers who
Governance and Resources
today work in ministries throughout the
world. The foundations of an education in the
Edmund Rice tradition are the touchstones of
the EREA Charter:
Justice and
Solidarity
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Identity, Justice Key Indicators of Success
and Peace The College community will be assured of the
efficacy of this plan as an authentic expression
of its aspirations through:
• Commendations from EREA 2021
Catholic education for boys Service and Immersion School Renewal process.
inspired by Jesus of the Gospels • Research, plan and integrate immersion • Engaged relationship with Parish
communities and local service
and the example of Blessed experiences within College programmes.
providers.
• Review and re-develop the College’s service
Edmund Rice. learning programmes for students, staff, • Calendar of Masses and
Liturgical celebrations.
“To realise our own liberation parents and friends and Old Virgilians.
• Calendar of retreats,
through the liberation of others” immersion and service
Aboriginal and Torres experiences which reflect the
Strategy Highlights
Strait Islander Perspective mission of the College.
• Recognised leader for
• Empower and support Reconciliation Reconciliation between
Catholic Identity and Action Plan Working Party. Aboriginal and Torres
Religious Education • Regularly review and report on Close the Strait Islander peoples
Gap targets and initiatives. and non-Indigenous
• Community invitation to Mass and
• Plan for and resource learning opportunities Australians.
Liturgical celebrations.
which include Aboriginal and Torres Strait • Continuously evolving
• Connection to parish communities. Islander Perspectives and voices. Reconciliation Action
• Reimagine spaces for worship, reflection • Enable Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Plan which has
and renewal. students to access cultural knowledge and widespread community
• Integrate Religious Education in skills, strengthen cultural connections and input and ownership.
curriculum areas and life of the College. form meaningful relationships with each • Aboriginal and Torres
other and their communities. Strait islander
perspectives integrated
Justice and Peace within the College’s
• Embed the Justice and Peace Framework curricular and co-
and Rights Based language within the curricular programmes.
College Community.
• Nurture common understanding of the
EREA Touchstones.
• Provide opportunities for authentic
expression of the Touchstones.
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Liberating Information
Communication
Key Indicators of Success
• Monitoring and responding to student
Education and Technology
• Development and ongoing monitoring of
learning outcomes by analysis of internal
and external assessments data.
• Staff engagement in professional learning
ICT Strategic Plan. to promote innovative, engaging and
• Planned, budgeted and effective ICT inspiring teaching.
“I have come so that you may Strategy Highlights Resource and Device strategy. • Established individual learning pathways
• ICT Support structures in place which meet
have life, and have it to the full” Learning and Teaching student and staff needs.
and programmes which are data driven,
liberating and industry focussed.
(John 10:10) • Development of Data informed individual • Engaged partnerships with other Catholic
learning pathways for students. schools, the Department of Education,
• Evidenced based contemporary best Vocational Pathways University of Tasmania and specialist
practice pedagogy. and Career Education training providers.
• Implement a Learning Management • Map on and off campus study options. • Consolidated Learning Enhancement
System that complements Learning and programmes that reflect the College’s
• Raise profile and possibilities emanating
Teaching strategy. commitment and expertise in providing
from VET programmes.
• Collaborate with other Catholic schools to inclusive Catholic education for boys.
• Integrate ICT systems and learning
enhance student outcomes as part of • Integrated ICT networks and systems that
manaagment system within VET
Towards 23 Project. foster information sharing and
programmes.
• Trial and analyse outcomes to ensure collaboration, enhance learning outcomes
• Provide Career Counselling Support
College is a lead school in Year 9-12 Project. and improve communication between
structures and programmes.
community members.
• Work Studies and Career Education
• Broad co-curricular programmes in place to
Learning Enhancement embedded within curriculum.
meet the needs of boys and are recognised
• Articulate a learning enhancement model as a key contributor to student wellbeing.
based upon student needs and research Co-Curricular • Evident learning and teaching best practices
evidence. aligned to the learning needs of boys.
• Appointment of a Head of Co-Curricular
• Staffing models align with
programmes.
programme aspirations.
• Map College’s co-curricular programme to
• Protocols for sharing data and
mirror educational aspirations.
information to inform student
• Develop and publicise annual calendar of
learning plans and support
events.
structures.
• Focussed communication strategy to
• Implement student
connect programme to broader College
centred programmes and
community.
facilities.
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People Human Resource
Management
Key Indicators of Success
• Continual improvement in Student and
and Culture Integrated HRM system in place
incorporating:
Staff wellbeing data.
• Defined and effective leadership structures
to support the College in implementing its
• Attraction and Selection strategies. strategic imperatives.
• Performance and Development • Positive behaviour formation indicators
We see the face of Jesus in all Strategy Highlights Management system. indicating effective use of restorative
• Data informed training and
people we encounter and strive Leadership Structures development process.
practice and external programmes.
• St Virgil’s recognised as an ‘Employer of
to treat all with respect, dignity • Congruence with Strategic Plan – “students • Reward Management protocols. Choice’ with an integrated human resource
and compassion. at the centre”. • Systems that reflect our mission and management system.
• Student and staff leadership structures the touchstones. • St Virgil’s recognised as an ‘Employer of
aligned with strategic imperatives. Choice’ for traditionally marginalised
• Support structure with performance segments of community – Women,
management and professional learning. Pastoral Care Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders,
and Wellbeing Refugees for example.
• Research and implement a formation and • Positive staff attraction, development and
wellbeing model based upon student needs retention data.
and research evidence. • Monitoring staff leadership development
• Develop protocols for supporting students through performance review, professional
in need or ‘at risk’ by developing strong goal-setting and mentoring processes.
partnerships between the College and
external health providers.
• Develop clear systems and processes
for sharing of information between
health services and Learning and
Teaching team.
• Undertake research to
plan and develop an Equity
Hub which includes Student
Wellbeing staff,
Psychologists,
Counsellors and
Learning Enhancement
staff.
• Develop a plan to fully
integrate Restorative Practice within
the operations and culture of the
College.
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Sharing Key Indicators of Success
• Strong demand for enrolment at all entry levels.
Our Stories •
•
Engaged partnerships with all feeder Catholic primary schools.
Targeted and impactful marketing and communications messages in place.
• Consistency of marketing messages and brand assured by adherence to style guide and
brand identity kit.
• Market research results which highlight high levels of parent and student
We build strong, effective and Community Engagement satisfaction with the education provided by St Virgil’s.
engaged relationships with all • Stakeholder Mapping undertaken. • Strong alumni, parent and carer and industry engagement
members of our community to • Community Engagement Plan developed with the College to enhance networking opportunities
and implemented. for students.
enhance the education provided • Successful fundraising programmes in
• Focused Events strategy.
to all boys at St Virgil’s. • Support for Old Virgilian community place through the development of a
groups. sustained culture of giving.
• High level of engagement
Strategy Highlights with College website and
Marketing and Philanthropy other
communications
• Database management.
Communications • Conduct feasibility study for major capital
mediums.
• Update Style Guide and brand identity. fundraising project.
• Develop and oversee integrated enrolment • Provide a range of giving options available
marketing strategy. to community.
• Research and implement an integrated • Develop, implement and promote a
Communications Plan. Bequest programme.
• Develop and monitor a Year 11 and 12
Retention Plan.
• Research and implement a Publicity and
Media management plan.
• Conduct and analyse results of Market
Research programme to inform future
marketing and promotions.
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Key Indicators
Governance of Success
and Resources • Monitoring the College’s
ongoing financial viability
through regular reporting
to EREA and the College
Advisory Council.
In building for the future, we Capital Master Planning • Achievement of all EREA
commit to living sustainably and financial benchmark and audit
• Ensure Master Plan aligns with the
compliance requirements.
protecting Mother Earth upon College’s Strategic Plan.
• Reviewing and responding to
• Match Capital Master Plan with the
whom our futures relies. College’s Financial Plans.
Complispace data to mitigate risk
profile of the College.
• Undertake ongoing research to continually
• Continuous achievement of EREA
update Plan to reflect contemporary
Strategy Highlights and TCEO benchmarks in regards
educational best practice.
to Risk Management and Risk and
Financial Management Compliance training.
• Develop and monitor 1, 5 and 10 year Sustainability • Continuous improvement to learning
and teaching facilities through
financial forecasts in line with EREA • Develop and implement detailed
requirements. implementation of the College’s
sustainability plans for all campuses. Master Plan.
• Monitor key financial KPIs and adjust • Embed sustainability infrastructure within
strategies as appropriate. • Sustainability principles are evident
all Master Planning processes. within all areas of the College’s
• Provide regular financial reports to EREA • Set, measure and report on College’s operations including master
and the Advisory Council. sustainability targets. planning, curriculum development
• Develop long term financial plans to • Embed Sustainability principles and and delivery, justice and peace
support the College’s Capital Master Plan. practices within student curriculum and initiatives and property
College policy framework. management.
Risk and Compliance • Adopt where feasible land management
practices of traditional custodians.
• College is seen as a ‘Lighthouse’
School for sustainability
• Develop and monitor processes to report • Position Austins Ferry campus as a Centre education and training,
on risk and compliance indicators to EREA, for Sustainability Research and Practice. programmes and practices.
TCEO and Advisory Council.
• Embed Complispace within the College’s
ICT and operations systems.
• Develop and monitor user calendars for
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From 2024, a Kindergarten to Year 12 Catholic School for boys in the tradition
of Blessed Edmund Rice (Subject to Approvals).
Senior School - Year 7 to 10
St Virgil’s College
195 Main Road
Austins Ferry Tas 7011
Phone: 03) 6249 6555
Fax: (03) 6249 4569
Email: registrar@stvirgils.tas.edu.au
Junior School - Kindergarten, Grade 3 to 6
102 Patrick Street
Hobart Tas 7000
Phone: (03) 6234 2440
Email: jsadmin@stvirgils.tas.edu.au
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