Independent Schools Guide 2025: Teaching a path to brilliance

From their first day, students are encouraged to be curious and to understand that mistakes are an inevitable part of the learning process.

“Curiosity is the foundation of lifelong learning,” Farah says.

“When students are curious, they develop a natural inclination to ask questions, seek knowledge, solve problems and think critically.

“Curiosity drives them to explore beyond the textbook and connect what they learn to the world around them.”

While respecting its history, the school continues to move forward to ensure each student’s learning experience is contemporary and relevant.

Work is beginning on a new Senior Years Campus on Boundary Road.

The landmark development is stage one of the college master plan and reflects its commitment to providing a future-focused education in state-of-the-art facilities.

The new campus will sit on six levels and include collaborative learning and event spaces, a student hub, general learning areas, quiet study areas, modern science classrooms equipped for hands-on exploration, and a rooftop terrace for outdoor learning and recreation.

The building is set to open in 2026.

“The Senior Years Campus will also include spaces for student wellbeing and include wellness centres and recreational facilities, supporting our holistic approach to education,” Farah says. “The new space has been designed to inspire creativity, innovation and community and to empower students to thrive in their senior years and beyond.

“To us, brilliance is more than academic success; it’s about students discovering and excelling in their unique talents, developing self-awareness, being compassionate and making a positive impact in society.

“A brilliant student embraces curiosity, resilience and a willingness to learn from successes and setbacks. That is the kind of student we seek to nurture at St Aloysius.”