Meet the principal: Dave Scott
Medbury School has seen significant growth in its new entrant enrolments. Headmaster Dave Scott says this is because parents are looking for alternatives for boys’ education.
“We’re seeing parents who don’t want to wait until Year 7 with the expectation that two years is enough to prepare for high school. That is not the way to go. The foundation of primary education truly sets a child up for success later down the track.”
He says that Medbury School believes in equipping boys with the confidence, skills, and mindset to excel in a rapidly changing world.
Their latest initiatives, Leadership and Service and M-IGNITE, are designed to inspire young minds and prepare them for future success.
The Leadership and Service Programme fosters character development by instilling a strong sense of responsibility, integrity, and community engagement. Boys take part in structured initiatives such as the Community Service Award, the William Pike Challenge Award, and MED-X Talks, where guest speakers share leadership insights. The programme develops key attributes such as collaboration, conflict resolution, and self-confidence, ensuring our students leave Medbury as well-rounded leaders.
Speaking about these programmes, Dave says, “We give our students the opportunity to understand the value of doing things for other people. That’s our whole model of leadership – service to others.”
Meanwhile, M-IGNITE is an innovative approach to learning that blends academic knowledge with real-world problem-solving. Through hands-on projects, industry partnerships, and state-of-the-art technology, boys engage in cross-curricular experiences that nurture creativity, critical thinking, and digital literacy.
This forward-thinking initiative prepares them not just for higher education but for meaningful careers in an evolving world.
Both programmes reflect Medbury’s commitment to developing future leaders, innovators, and changemakers. Dave says that they both help instil life lessons early on – lessons that students may not get the opportunity to learn later in life.