Director’s Welcome

At JESS, our vision of ‘Educating To Make A Difference In The World’ means every action must have a purpose. We are determined that members of our JESS community are responsible for making a positive impact, of any scale, on either a friend, family, movement or oneself. We aim to create an environment that encourages this to occur every day. This ethos is enabled by a powerful culture of nurture and aspiration, underpinned by high expectations and equally high standards. We pride ourselves on our strong relationships between students who are eager to learn, and teachers who are skilled and motivated to make this happen. Our students and teachers inspire each other, and these positive relationships, coupled with purpose and ambition, create an irresistible formula.

As a long-standing not-for-profit school with a rich history, we are renowned for our dedication to education and recognise the need for continual development to best serve and prepare our young people for the rapidly changing world around them. In every corner of our campuses, you will witness a supportive, challenging and stimulating environment. Our academic outcomes are exceptional, but we do not measure our success on examination results alone. We strive to identify and tap into every individual student’s unique gifts, finding areas in which they can shine and build confidence. We have an unwavering commitment to discover the brilliance in every student and to empower every student to act with purpose.

At JESS, relationships are key, ambition is tangible, and the opportunities are endless. Every day, every member of our community is inspired and motivated to Make A Difference.

Shane O’Brien