School principals in the Noosa Shire are being commended for their dedication to the safety and education of their students after leading the way through multiple disasters in recent years.
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.
Throughout the past few years, principals have guided their schools through the Covid-19 pandemic, bushfires, and recent floods that have devastated parts of South East Queensland.
A bushfire emergency situation was declared at Peregian Beach in 2019, which forced the closure of Peregian Springs State School and Coolum State High School.
As many students were already on their way to schools, staff ensured their fire evacuation procedures had been followed.
In 2020, restrictions and school closures as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic meant many students globally could not physically connect with their peers and teachers, but principals held down the fort and continued to lead from afar.
Following the recent closure of schools in the Noosa Shire due to the impacts of storms and flooding, Education Minister Grace Grace thanked school communities in South East Queensland for the ongoing clean up efforts.
“I want to thank principals, school staff, and our entire school communities for the hard work that they’ve already put in, and for their ongoing efforts to get our schools open again,“ Ms Grace said.
“It is this amazing community spirit which will help us to get through this crisis.”
Throughout these testing years, principals have continued their commitment to leading graduating cohorts to a bright future.
Remember to take the time to thank the educational leaders of your school.
