Headmaster Dr Alan Campbell, The Most Reverend Jeremy Greaves KCSJ, The Hon. Tim Nicholls MP (1982), Emeritus Professor Peter Little AM, Mr Rob McGavin (1986), The Reverend Sharon Mitchell, The Reverend Mark Vincent.

More than 70 guests, many of them Old Boys, gathered recently for the launch of the St Magnus Institute for Ethical Leadership (SMIEL), marking an important new chapter in Churchie’s long‑standing commitment to character formation and ethical leadership.

Following preliminary remarks from The Reverend Mark Vincent, Director of the Institute, the Headmaster, Dr Alan Campbell, formally welcomed attendees and reflected on Churchie’s enduring mission to nurture young men of character who will lead and serve for the common good, a vision rooted in the School’s Anglican ethos.

The launch was opened in prayer by The Most Reverend Jeremy Greaves KCSJ, Archbishop of Brisbane, who invited those present to reflect on what is right, what is just and how leaders can act in ways that honour the dignity of every person. His prayer set the tone for an evening focused on moral integrity, thoughtful discernment and service‑oriented leadership.

The keynote address, delivered by Emeritus Professor Peter Little AM, posed the timely question: Have we lost our moral compass? Drawing on research and experience, Professor Little argued that while Australia faces increasing social and economic pressures, evidence suggests our moral compass remains intact. That is, provided leaders commit to integrity, ethical governance and thoughtful decision‑making.

A wide‑ranging panel discussion followed, exploring what ethical leadership looks like in practice across business, politics, faith, and education. Facilitated by The Reverend Mark Vincent, the panel included Headmaster Dr Alan Campbell, The Most Reverend Jeremy Greaves KCSJ, The Hon. Tim Nicholls MP (1982) and Mr Rob McGavin (1986); thus, providing a broad spectrum of experience covering education, religion, politics and business. Collectively however, the panellists emphasised the importance of understanding complexity, resisting simplistic binary thinking amplified by social media and considering the impact of decisions on the most vulnerable.

The St Magnus Institute for Ethical Leadership is an initiative envisioned by The Reverend Mark Vincent. Its purpose is to serve as an enduring forum that complements the growth of student leadership at Churchie. Grounded in a Christian worldview, the Institute aims to foster informed discussion, respectful debate and critical thinking, equipping students and the wider community to navigate ethical challenges with wisdom and courage.

For more information, please email Reverend Mark Vincent at mark.vincent@churchie.com.au