Q&As with primary and secondary school principals - Education Matters

Leading from the front at Barker College

Barker College principal Phillip Heath spoke at EduTECH this year on how to incorporate master planning within a school’s cultural milieu. Here, he shares his thoughts on leadership and how the school has evolved in his 10-year tenure. 
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Every child matters, every day at Lindisfarne

When Mr Stuart Marquardt took over as principal of Lindisfarne Anglican Grammar School in 2016, he took it upon himself to restore the school to its former glory. He offers a glimpse into the leadership style he has adopted to provide a clear direction for the school.
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Allendale East School Principal Kylie Smith Student Wellbeing

Strengthening wellbeing and support programs in South Australia

Allendale East School Principal Kylie Smith speaks to Education Matters about receiving the R U OK? Education Award at the 2023 Barbara Hocking Memorial Awards in recognition of the school’s outstanding wellbeing and support initiatives. She also touches on her core leadership principles that guide the school’s students, staff, and community. Read More
Leadership

Leadership from the head and heart

Dr Vivianne Nikou became the principal of Alphington Grammar School in 2013. In this exclusive interview with Education Matters, she reflects on more than 25 years of experience in school leadership roles, her passion for providing global education rooted in classical and humanistic values, and the sense of pride she feels watching students become well-rounded citizens that aspire to excellence. Read More
Leadership

Leadership lessons learned

Following Lismore’s record-breaking floods throughout 2022, Education Matters talks to Summerland Christian College’s Executive Principal Nate Atkinson about SCC’s dedicated flood response initiative during the educator’s first year as school principal. A true lesson in resilience, Nate reflects on the leadership strategies he employed, uniting students and teachers to provide aide to the local community.
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Wellbeing at Haileybury

Wellbeing at Haileybury

Student wellbeing has been brought to the fore of school priorities since the pandemic began. Education Matters talks to Diane Furusho, Deputy Principal (Student Wellbeing, Respectful Relationships and Consent), Haileybury, Melbourne about its award-winning wellbeing programs. Read More