Eugene Massi Taylor Head of House - Boarding

Eugene Massi

Taylor Head of House - Boarding

Graduates of Toowoomba Grammar School uphold a rich tradition as men of character, integrity and honesty. These are characteristics highly valued and developed over

years through a sense of belonging and connectedness to something bigger than “self”.

In the unique environment of a boarding school, students live with the added complexity of developing their character and sense of identity away from the daily support of their parents. House staff and their families bridge an important gap in this space. With guidance, encouragement and support, our boys develop the skills necessary to grow in character. However, this cannot be achieved without the support of our parents. Their connectedness to their sons, class teachers and boarding staff is the key to a successful boarding experience.

The phrase “it takes a village to raise a child” conveys the message that it takes many people to provide a safe, welcoming, secure, and healthy environment where boys can flourish. Boarding staff and parents working together to ensure our boys are listened to, valued and supported throughout their journey, create that village. We work closely with families to foster open relationships, communication, and transparency. The more open the lines of communication, the more transparent the program, the more able and willing each party is to work in collaboration, then our boys will be better equipped to declare their own agency, are more able to face adversity and develop the skills required to be resilient, active contributors to society and men of good character. With the complex inter-relationship between parents, staff and students working in unison, boys in boarding will flourish. They will be happier, more engaged in each aspect of school life and seek opportunities to extend their capacity.

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