Often overlooked, principals are the glue holding the entire school community together, supporting and guiding teachers and staff, and setting the tone for productive learning environments.
A core memory for most adults is their principal giving inspirational speeches at assembly, after telling the students they can sing a more enthusiastic ‘Good morning’ back to them like a choir.
My core memory at Bribie Island State High School is a Year 12 boy getting kicked out of assembly for screaming the ‘Good morning’ back at our principal at a ridiculous volume.
That same principal who would give us the ‘ticket out the door for the day’ was Brett Burgess, who went on to become the principal at Noosa District State High School.
We remember these leaders for the rest of our lives; and it’s time to introduce a few new faces to the community.
In 2023, the Noosa Shire has some new and already well-known principals ready to lead a combination of primary and secondary; state, private and alternative schools in the area.
The community is ready to get to know Jeanette Martin from Noosa Christian College in Cooroy; AC Prinsloo from Victory College – Aralluen in Gympie; Stacy Wilmore from Noosa District State High School in Cooroy; Rob Jennings from Tewantin State School; Sam Anderson from St Teresas Catholic College in Noosaville; Dr Joel Rioux from Noosa Montessori in Sunshine Beach; and Francis Klugman from Noosa Pengari Steiner School in Doonan.
Remember to take the time to welcome and thank the educational leaders of your school.
On that note – thanks to Mr Burgess for continuing your commitment to leading graduating cohorts to a bright future.
Read Noosa Today Newspaper Friday 24 February edition to find out more about this year’s school principals.
