Our Community

The Mulgrave community is known for its unity and tireless efforts to make our education and school the best they can be. Shared values and a common purpose strengthen our ties as we collectively strive to provide our children with an exceptional, holistic education that will prepare them for their next steps and encourage them to become happy, deeply satisfied individuals and responsible, contributing citizens.

Our students are all unique individuals at different points of their educational and developmental journeys, with trajectories that will take them in a myriad of directions. Through personalised guidance and a genuine interest in facilitating the discovery of their own voices, we delight in our students’ progress as they find their passions, become lifelong learners, and grow into their roles as stewards of a changing world. Our students continually inspire us, and we are grateful to them for the many gifts and talents that they share with our school, local, and global communities.

Mulgrave is governed by a self perpetuating Board of Directors who are responsible for the overall strategic vision and financial wellbeing of the school. These incredible volunteers offer countless hours of expertise in their professional fields as well as their thoughtful consideration of our long-term goals and mission. We are thankful for the careful guidance they provide the school. Learn more on page 44.

The Mulgrave Volunteer Parents (MVP) primary goal is to sustain our school’s sense of community and foster a broad-based spirit of participation. The MVP is a group of passionate, dedicated individuals who radiate warmth and inclusivity, and they make our school a better place. They rally dedicated volunteers for vital roles such as class reps, and library, M Store, and cafeteria volunteers, and are the force behind our lively community celebrations. We are incredibly grateful to them for their generous donation of time and energy year upon year.

Our school’s success is built upon skilled and dedicated leadership at all levels throughout the organisation. Various whole school leaders and our often home-grown divisional subject leaders support and empower our front-line teachers to be the best they can be. The vision, innovation, and support provided by leaders drive our students’ and school’s achievements.

There is no doubt that quality teaching and learning, and care and support, underpins any student’s success at school, and Mulgrave has an outstanding teaching faculty. They are dedicated and skilled IB teaching professionals who are passionate about education and work daily to improve their craft. They care deeply for the wellbeing of their students and place a strong emphasis on developing positive relationships to facilitate personal and academic growth.

Parents, extended family, and caregivers are essential to the success of our school as key partners in the attainment of our common goals. With their invaluable support and input, we collaboratively help our students reach their true potential. Whether involved as organisers for our many communitybuilding events, as volunteers who help nurture students’ love of reading, or as ambassadors for our school, all of our families share our mission to inspire excellence (the continuous pursuit of personal best) in education and life. We so appreciate their consistent participation and support.

With each passing year, our alumni community grows. The deep connection of our students to one another, as well as to our school, is the foundation for lifelong friendships and relationships. We are always thrilled to welcome any of our near 1,200 alumni back to the school for a visit, for a mentorship opportunity with current students, and even as prospective parents.