As always, the Haileyburian showcases the extraordinary opportunities that Haileybury students avail themselves of. Importantly, it is the breadth of opportunities which enables each student to find multiple points of engagement with school life.  

The breadth and depth of a Haileybury education have been recognised by News Corp, with the school being ranked as the number one co-education school in Australia.   

It was particularly inspiring to read the “Why we love school” section in this edition with comments from students, staff and families.   

Importantly, as well as the student anecdotes in this Haileyburian, it is clear that on a broader scale our students love school. This year’s Independent Schools Victoria (ISV) LEAD surveys are confirmation of that. 

Highlighting the breadth of opportunities that News Corp noted in ranking Haileybury as the top co-education school in Australia, the Years 5 to 11 student survey saw the students give an average of 8.50/10 for the question that “school provides plenty of opportunities for all students to participate in co-curricular activities.” The ISV average was 7.99. 

The survey saw the students give an average of 8.24/10 for “I am happy to be at this school.” The ISV average was 7.6/10. It was a similar result for “I am proud to be a part of this school” with Haileybury students 8.42/10, ISV 7.62/10.   

On the very important question of “My school is a safe place to learn,” the Haileybury student average was a pleasing 8.40/10 compared to ISV 7.96/10. 

The positive data from the student survey is reflected in the many wonderful stories told in this edition of the Haileyburian. I am sure you will enjoy reading it.