Our Deputy, Mr Mark Case

In an uncertain world in which the rate of change itself is exponential, schools need to be innovative and agile, but also grounded in values and principles that do not change with the times. To meet tomorrow’s challenges at local, national and global levels means that traditional and narrow knowledge-based education models must be consigned to the past. Analytical thinking, creative thinking and AI and big data will be the most in-demand skills for workers by 2027. By then it is predicted that almost half of workers core skills will be disrupted, with technology moving faster than companies can redesign their training programs.* Our evidence-based approaches to teaching and learning, as well as to wellbeing, are at the heart of all we do.

In the Senior School, every child is known and cared for. We see education as education for the whole child: it is based around the social, emotional, cognitive, physical and spiritual wellbeing of each student.

Personal achievement, emotional resilience and social competence are predicated on children feeling safe, challenged, supported and connected to others. Our House-based vertical structure of Mentor Groups seeks to develop authentic relationships within and across year groups, and between students and staff.

In the Senior School, we seek to provide a unique, worldclass education, developing skills in critical and creative thinking, problem solving and collaboration. Whether in curriculum subjects, co-curricular activities, service learning or our ‘Oxley distinctive’ programs, we seek to nurture curiosity and a love of learning, alongside a willingness to embrace challenges and an appreciation for what we have. We are proud of our school. We look forward to you becoming part of it.

Mark Case

Deputy Head of College